PLUK Training & Events Calendar

Closing the Gap - Oct 14-18, Minneapolis MN

Link: Closingthe Gap.com
Topics will cover a broad spectrum of technology as it is being applied to all disabilities and age groups in education, rehabilitation, vocation, and independent living. People with disabilities, special educators, rehabilitation professionals, administrators, service/care providers, personnel managers, government officials, and hardware/software developers will share their experiences and insights at what has become known as the most significant networking experience of the year -- the annual Closing The Gap Conference.
The complete event includes two days (October 14-15, 2008) of day-long preconference workshops followed by three days (October 16-18, 2008) of over 200 one- and two-hour presentations, along with many commercial exhibitors.

2008 MEA-MFT Educators' Conference - Oct 16-17, Missoula

Link: MEA-MFT
Thousands of Montana educators will converge in Missoula October 16-17 for the 2008 MEA-MFT Educators’ Conference.
This conference is one way MEA-MFT helps our members improve their teaching and renew their teaching licenses.

2008 National Conference on Disability Inclusion and National Service: October 16-18, 2008, Alexandria, VA

Link: Information

The National Conference on Disability Inclusion & National Service: Acting Today to Shape the Future, has been designed to accomplish specific and informative goals that all will benefit from:
* Explore the latest trends in the disability community and their application to service environment
* Identify innovative strategies and promising practices for future activities and initiatives
* Share successful practices and lessons learned from national service programs that engage people with disabilities
* Foster deeper collaboration between the disability and service communities
* Recognize individuals and organizations that have advanced the ideal that Americans with disabilities are valuable contributors to their communities

2008 NRA Annual Training Conference: October 23-26, 2008. St. Louis, MO

Link: Registration

“The Gateway to Rehab’s Future Through Leadership, Teamwork, and Action.”
October 23-26, 2008
St Louis, MO
Sheraton St. Louis City Center

National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Educational Conference: October 24 - 28, 2008, Los Angeles, CA

Link: Information

Have you ever wondered what genetic counselors do, besides interpret genetic information? Maybe you have thought about incorporating these genetics professionals into your work or organization but are not quite sure how? Do you already work with genetic counselors but are interested in new ways to collaborate? Join us in Los Angeles, CA this fall to learn more about the issues affecting genetic counseling and how strengthening the relationship between genetic counselors and advocacy groups is a win – win for everyone.

Ohio Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference: October 28 - 31, 2008, Columbus, OH

Link: Conference Flier
Link: National Rehabilitation Association

"Rehabilitation A.D.D.E.D."
++Advocacy, Disability, Diversity, Employment & Dignity++
October 28 - 31, 2008
Columbus, OH
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Asperger's Syndrome: Continuing Education Seminar for Professionals: October 29, 2008, Sioux Falls, SD

Link: Information and Registration

The purpose of this seminar is to provide participants with information about strategies and interventions which are helpful in the treatment of children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. Three classification systems will be used to describe the features of Asperger's Syndrome, a frequently misdiagnosed condition. A variety of diagnostic tools will be discussed to aid in the assessment process with respect to social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation and how AS differs from ADHD, high-functioning autism (HFA), nonverbal learning disorder (NLD), gifted/LD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder.

National Middle School Association Conference - Oct 30 - Nov 1, Denver CO

Link: Above & Beyond
Ongoing professional development for teachers and administrators has never been more critical. Whether you work in a K-8, 6-8, 7-9, public, private, or charter school, if your work touches the lives of young people between the ages of 10 and 15, now is the time to plan on attending the largest and most comprehensive middle level professional development event in the world!

Asperger's Syndrome: Continuing Education Seminar for Professionals: October 31, 2008, Grand Forks, ND

Link: Information and Registration

The purpose of this seminar is to provide participants with information about strategies and interventions which are helpful in the treatment of children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. Three classification systems will be used to describe the features of Asperger's Syndrome, a frequently misdiagnosed condition. A variety of diagnostic tools will be discussed to aid in the assessment process with respect to social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation and how AS differs from ADHD, high-functioning autism (HFA), nonverbal learning disorder (NLD), gifted/LD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder.

Michigan Rehabilitation Association Conference: November 5-8, 2008, Acme, MI

Link: National Rehabilitation Association

Nov. 5-8, 2008,
Grand Traverse Resort, Acme Michigan.
Contact Harry R. Smith for more information about attending, presenting/exhibiting.
517.484.5588 or hsmith2@maro.org