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Youth Achieving CareerACCESS Recorded on August 6, 2015
Presenter: Emily Ladau, Kristin Ansell, Justin Harford, and Daniel Mellenthin
Summary: The National Council on Independent Living, World Institute on Disability and Policy works invite you to join us for a discussion on advocating for a better Supplemental Security Income, (SSI) for working people with disabilities. If you are someone with a disability who uses benefits like SSI or Medi-Cal, and you want to have a job, it can be hard and stressful because of the complicated rules and lack of help available to understand it all. Without the right support you could lose your benefit or health care. The way the system is setup doesn’t make sense. It limits us from reaching our career goals. CareerAccess is here to help. Join our webinar and discuss with us the issues and solutions. Together we can work to make the system more meaningful for all of us who want to go to work and earn money.
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Sexuality and Disability Recorded on April 17, 2014
Presenter: Ligia Andrade and Rafe Eric Biggs
Summary: This archived webinar focused on the transformation of sexuality and disability in young people with disabilities, parents, service providers, and others we trust in our community, through empowering and educating on how to discover who we are, how we identified to the world and ourselves, as well as how to create healthy loving relationship, by exploring and expressing our sexuality.
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YO! Paid Internships
Game On
Recorded on April 3, 2014
Presenter: Tom Foley - World Institute on Disability/Add Us In CA Consortium Partner, Tari Hartman Squire - EIN SOF Communications, Inc./Add Us In CA Consortium Partner
Summary: YO! Disabled & Proud is an awesome partner for paid internships throughout the State of California for Spring, Summer or Fall. YO! is the talent pipeline partner to participate in the US Department of Labor's funded grant to increase employment opportunities of people with disabilities from historically-excluded communities. Check out our archived webinar training learn how you can apply for a paid internship this Spring, Summer or Fall. Internships include a charter yacht, dance studio, social media, marketing, and exotic predators.
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Ed Roberts Day
Independent Living Center Services
Recorded on January 23, 2014
Presenter: Stacey Milbern, Program Manager of Center for independent Living and Derek Zarda, Assistive Technology Advocate of Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco
Summary: In Honor of Ed Roberts Day, YO! Disabled and Proud presents, "Independent Living Centers - Your Local Home for Disability Advocacy" Presentation Summary: Did you know California was the first state to have an Independent Living Center led by and for people with disabilities? There are no other organizations in the world like them. Independent Living Centers provide an important role in hundreds of cities and counties across the country. Many youth are active in the disability community but know little about the extent of the services ILCs can provide to youth. Attend this webinar to learn more about your local ILC and how they can work with you to advocate and reach your unique independent living goals.
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Internship Opportunities for Students and Youth with Disabilities Recorded on November 14, 2013
Presenter: Frances Vhay (The HSC Foundation Youth Transitions Fellow at the American Association of People with Disabilities), Adam Abosedra (Program Manager at the American Association of People with Disabilities), Amber Cheek (Presidential Management Fellow in the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor), and Sweeta Hutchinson (Senior Manager and Office of Internship Site Relations at The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars)
Summary: For youth with disabilities, internships and work experience are a critical part of transitioning to adulthood. Learn more about the importance of internships and how they help prepare you for employment. Find out about internship and fellowship opportunities for college students, graduate students, and recent graduates, with a focus on programs.
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YO! Making Disability History Week a Reality in Your School Recorded on September 26, 2013
Presenter: Jonny Vallin, Sara Moussavian, Jamie Caron, Kirk Aranda and Christina Mills
Summary: YO! Disabled & Proud presents, "How to Make Disability History Week a Reality in Your School". As the California Disability History Campaign continues to grow across the state we often get asked how are the youth getting into the schools to teach Disability History, where can we find Disability History materials and resources, who can I call to come out to my school and most importantly why should my class or school acknowledge Disability History. Many YO! members are building relationships and getting invited into the K-12 and college systems to educate teachers and students. In addition, many teachers are taking it upon themselves to teach Disability History with the resources provided to them. Our webinar presenters will share their experiences as well as what has worked and hasn't worked when getting a school to support Disability History Week.
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DOnetwork & YO! Disability Pride and Culture Webinar Series: Disability on the Big Screen Recorded on September 24, 2013
Presenter: Catherine Kudlick, PhD and Emily Smith Beitiks, PhD
Summary: This webinar will explore what goes into the making of the Superfest Disability Film Festival and give participants a glance into this year's "Dissies. " The Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability at San Francisco State University and the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind are pleased to announce the return of Superfest, the longest running disability film festival! This year's Superfest event will take a powerful look backward to explore the worst of the worst in the film representation of disability. We'll feature many telling examples of how far we've come and we'll highlight the worst of the worst with a new trophied award, "the Dissies. " Superfest International Disability Film Festival will dazzle you with a fun evening that is sure to be filled with laughter and entertainment. Superfest is a powerful event that encourages people to discuss how representations of disabilities influence film, and how disabled individuals experience these representations. This year's Superfest will consist of a special event, "The Dissies, " modeled after the acclaimed Razzies. We will contemplate disability in film by recognizing and reclaiming the more regrettable representations of disability in movies. We asked our disability communities to nominate the films in which negative portrayals of disability most affected them. We gleaned through each nomination to find the most "dis"enchanting moments to show at the festival. After showing a short clip from each nominee, the audience - you - will have the opportunity to vote for the worst of the worst.
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Top 20: Things Youth with Disabilities Need to Know About the Department of Rehabilitation Recorded on August 15, 2013
Presenter: Pamella Ossmann M.S., Lana Reynolds M.S., C.R.C., Alia Kuraishi M.S., C.R.C., Sarah Candee, and La Torria Scott.
Summary: What does the California Department of Rehabilitation have to do with youth with disabilities? A lot! Youth with disabilities can benefit from the programs and services that the Department of Rehabilitation provides. They can assist you in obtaining a career and figuring out what educational goals you may need to get there. The department offers a variety of opportunities for youth with disabilities throughout California. That's why you won't want to miss their webinar training, Top 20: Things Youth with Disabilities Need to Know about the Department of Rehabilitation webinar training.
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The AT Network and YO! Present: Community College Accommodation and Technology Services Recorded on May 7, 2013
Presenter: Brian Brautigam, Alternate Media Specialist
Summary: Brian Brautigam, Alternate Media Specialist from Riverside Community College, will discuss the technology and accommodation services that California's community colleges' Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS) offer, the step-by-step process for a student to receive DSPS service(s), and the types of technology and equipment often used in a college setting. To learn more about the AT Network, click here.
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Advocating for a Bully-Free World Recorded on August 10, 2012
Presenter: Suge Lee from Disability Rights California.
Summary: Youth have the power to develop a bully free world! Bullying is an issue that affects many children and youth with disabilities. There are many Federal and State laws that protect individuals with disabilities against bullying, hate crimes, and harassment based on disability. You can play an important part in creating a bully-free world through advocacy: for yourself and on behalf of all individuals with disabilities.
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Justin Dart's "Visions Lives On" Recorded on June 22, 2012
Presenter: Christina Mills and Sarah Triano.
Sponsored by YO! Disabled & Proud, SVILC and Yoshiko Dart.
Summary: On the anniversary of the Olmstead Decision, this webinar discusses the legacy of Justin Dart and his impact on disability rights for today… "You have the power! Lead on, lead on!"
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OWN MY POWER!
Ways to Prevent Bullying
Recorded on March 23, 2012
Presenter: Andy Arias, Rosie McDonnell-Horita and Louis Do
Summary: Join the YO! webinar that focuses on how to promote an end to bullying! We will identify some statistics about bullying, who bullies are, and ways to combat bullying. We will also cover the connection between how teaching disability history in schools may be the number one way to prevent bullying.
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How to Put the
FAIR Education Act Into Action
Recorded on Janaury 27, 2012
Presenter: Kirk Aranda
Summary: In celebration of Ed Roberts' Day and Disability History, learn about the FAIR Education Act, and how you can work with local school districts to help determine what and how disability history is taught the schools in your community.
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Youth Transition Toolkit: An online Planning Guide on Education, Employment, Independent Living, and More Recorded on November 4, 2011
Presenter: Rachel Stewart Interwork Institute at San Diego State University, California, Health Incentives & Improvement Project
Summary: This webinar provides information on the Youth Transition Toolkit (www.tknlyouth.org), a FREE online resource guide which can help you prepare to transition to college, employment, independent living, and much more.
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Youth Work Incentives &
Disability Benefits 101
Recorded on October 26, 2011
Presenter: Bryon MacDonald, World Institute on Disability
Summary: Do you have questions about employment and benefits? Bryon MacDonald will demonstrate the tools and calculators available at http://db101.org. Learn how to use these tools to examine different senarios and how they affect your income and SSDI benefits.
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Youth & Personal Assistance Services Recorded on September 30, 2011
Presenters: Andraéa LaVant, Youth Development Specialist, NCWD-Youth, Ann Guerra, Director, FREED Center for Independent Living
Summary: Do you have questions about Personal Assistant Services? This training will provide information about the kinds of PAS that can help a youth with disabilities to become independent and transition to adulthood. Supports may include help with doing homework or getting dressed, learning to drive, reminders to complete an activity or other supports at work. A PAS toolkit will be discussed that can help transition-aged youth with significant disabilities and their family and friends navigate the complex world of PAS to help them make the best choices to become self-sufficient. Also discussed will be how to access California's In-Home Support Services program, and how to get assistance from your local Independent Living Center.
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The AT Network and YO! Present:
AT & Transition - What Happens After High School?
Recorded on September 22, 2011
Presenters: Debbie Drennan and Jan Tuber, Parents Helping Parents
Summary: Do you have questions about how to access the tools you need for success once you are out of the education system? Do you know which systems pay for what, and how to advocate for what you need? This webinar will answer these questions, plus provide info on how to best coordinate services within the Regional Center, Department of Rehab, college, and medical insurance systems. Personal experience stories will be shared, so you can learn how it can work, and how to make it work for you! This training was provided in collaboration with the AT Network.
To learn more about assistive technology and the AT Network, Click Here.
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Issues Impacting Youth with
Traumatic Brain Injury
Recorded on August 16, 2011
Presenters: Doug Chandler and Crystal Cardenas Loutzenhiser of the Central Coast Center for Independent Living
Summary: Learn how Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) impacts the lives of young people. Doug Chandler and Crystal Loutzenhiser provided tips on living with a TBI and how to assist people with TBI in work, school and the community.
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