AAMR F.Y.I.
October 2005, Vol.5, No.10
Visit http://www.aamr.org/FYI/ to access
current and past issues of this monthly newsletter.
Workers impacted by Hurricane Katrina can now search for jobs at http://www.jobsearch.org/katrinajobs,
a web portal launched by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Dear AAMR Friends and Colleagues:
AAMR MEMBERS
The State of the State study was first initiated in 1980. To read an introduction
from the latest edition and access a 4-page statistical snapshot of U.S. developmental
disability funding from 1977-2004, visit http://www.aamr.org/Reading_Room/pdf/SOS2005.pdf
To purchase a copy of the State of the States (2005 edition) study, call 301-604-1340
or email aamr@pmds.com
READ AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF NATIONWIDE TRENDS SEVERELY
AFFECTING SHORTAGE OF DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS
Agencies serving people with developmental disabilities cannot attract and
retain qualified direct support workers when wages in competitive markets are
increasing at a much faster rate, says a new report published by the American
Network of Community Options and Resources. While demand for direct support
workers continues to increase especially due to an aging population and an
increase in individuals with disabilities seeking support services, their hourly
wage is far below that of peers in comparable job categories.
Read Briefing Report and Chartbook on Wage and Benefits Trends Affecting
the Growing Crisis in Recruiting and Retaining the Direct Support Workforce at
http://www.ancor.org/BDO_Revised_Wage_Report_Final.pdf
LEARN WHY THERE IS NOT ENOUGH RESEARCH ON SIBLINGS
OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN THE LATEST ISSUE OF MENTAL RETARDATION
The latest issue of Mental Retardation (Volume 43, No.5) has a section
dedicated to siblings of persons with disabilities. "Siblings of Persons
With Disabilities: Toward a Research Agenda" by Robert M. Hodapp et al.,
identifies six major issues in sibling research, including methodological challenges,
measurement, development and life-course perspectives, the role of mediators
and moderators, cultural and subcultural issues, and balanced portrayal of
views.
To read the article visit http://www.aamr.org/Reading_Room/pdf/siblingresearchMROct05.pdf
To see a table of contents from this issue, visit http://aamr.allenpress.com/aamronline/?request=get-toc&issn=0047-6765&volume=43&issue=5
FIND OUT WHAT WORKS IN TRANSPORTATION FOR PERSONS WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN SPECIAL ISSUE OF A NATIONAL NEWSLETTER
Transportation is one of the most pressing concerns of people with disabilities.
The latest issue of Impact, a quarterly newsletter from the Institute on Community
Integration in Minnesota contains success stories from around the country on
what has worked in transportation of adults with developmental disabilities.
Visit http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/183/default.html to
read the newsletter.
HEAR WHAT SELF ADVOCATES AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS HAD
TO SAY AT THE ALLIANCE FOR FULL PARTICIPATION SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON
The recent Alliance for Full Participation Summit in Washington, DC organized
by 11 disability organizations, including the American Association on Mental
Retardation, drew more than 2,400 self advocates, researchers, and other professionals
in developmental disabilities.
Visit http://www.aamr.org/pdf/AFPSummitStatement.pdf to
read what attendees had to say on future expectations.
Here’s what attendees had to say about the conference.
"It has been empowering to see people with disabilities, parents, and providers
together, and an uplifting to be around people of like minds." Mark
Ezzell, Self advocate, Raleigh, North Carolina
"The meeting is bustling with information and opportunities to meet people
and organizations that can change your life." Keisha Lee, North
Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and self advocate
"It is nice to see individuals we work with in professional settings." Terry
Sumrell, Open Arms Care Corporation, Nashville, Tennessee
"It’s a very critical time. State budgets are changing and how they
do business is changing. Since 9/11 and with Katrina, it’s harder to get
services. It’s good to see people working together to make the system work
for people with disabilities." James Medours, Texas Advocates
"I was overwhelmed by the number of people and the diversity of groups.
I was affected by the focus on the human side and our common humanity." Steve
Morgan, The Arc of Baltimore
AAMR MEMBERS
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR AAMR OFFICERS
Please visit http://www.aamr.org/Groups/committees/call_for_nominations.shtml to
send in your nominations for future AAMR leaders. Deadline is October 30, 2005.
AAMR F.Y.I. is compiled by Anna Prabhala, Editor. Please submit comments, suggestions, tips, and news to annap@aamr.org
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