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NCARF Electronic News

April 10, 2009 

In This Issue

NCARF Leadership Forum

Senate Budget Documents

TACE Center Webinars

Implementation Update #55

 

 

Calendar of Events


April 29-May 1, 2009

Leadership Forum

Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach, NC

 

May 20, 2009

Coalition Rally

Raleigh, NC

 

June 18, 2009

BOD Meeting

Raleigh, NC 

 

  

Quick Links

April Registration Form

NCARF Website

 

 

  

NCARF Headquarter

 

1500 Sunday Drive,

Suite 102

Raleigh, NC 27607

 

Phone

919-863-9486

 

Email

Nicole Shore

Association Executive

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Michelle Eggleston

Membership Coordinator

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NCARF Leadership Forum 

 

Guide your ship through troubled waters. Join us in Wrightsville Beach, NC for an exploration of new ideas and initiatives for Community Rehabilitation Program Leaders as we discuss the uncertainty of these times and how we can be proactive in finding new revenue sources and revitalizing current projects.


Download registration form 
 
Reserve your accommodations for the Annual Leadership Forum today!
 
The Blockade Runner Phone: 800.541.1161

NCARF's reduced room rate is $129. This discounted room rate is available the nights of April 28 - May 3. All rooms in the NCARF room block are Harborview at $129 per night plus tax. Ocean view rooms are available at $149. Be sure to reference the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (NCARF) to receive the group rate. The discounted rate will be extended until April 15, 2009. After this date reservations will be accepted on a space available basis and may not be eligible for this rate.

 

 

Riverboat Cruise down the Cape Fear River on the Henrietta III

The Riverboat Cruise is included with your Annual Leadership Forum registration - however, please note, that the deadline for participation is April 15  - Register for the Annual Leadership Forum Today! Indicate on the registration form if you plan to attend the riverboat cruise.  Round trip transportation from the Blockade Runner to the Henrietta III will be provided. The Cruise will include two drink tickets for the beverage of your choice as well as appetizers. NCARF Attendee Guests are welcome to register for the Riverboat Cruise for $50.

 

 

Golf Tournament
Join in the fun. NCARF is holding a Golf Tournament Wednesday, April 29 at Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. Entry fees for individuals and foursomes are available. Please see the Golf Registration form located in the Annual Leadership Forum Registration PDF.


Located only 10 minutes away from the Blockade Runner this will be a great opportunity to meet and greet with NCARF members on a casual fun basis. Entry fees will include green fees, cart fees, NCARF Golf Tournament T-shirts, beverages & snacks as well as a boxed lunch.

 

Please contact David Chapman for more details: dchapman@caramore.org

 

 

Senate Budget Documents 

 

The Senate released its draft 2009-2011 budget, and the documents are on the legislative website - go to www.ncleg.net

 

On the left on the home page are links to two documents:
- Bill Text - the special budget provisions - the HHS section begins on page 51
-  Report - the actual dollar figures - HHS begins on page 34

 

 
Sally R. Cameron, Executive Director
NC Psychological Association
1004 Dresser Court, Suite 106
Raleigh, NC  27609
919-872-1005 phone
919-872-0805 fax
ncpasally@mindspring.com
www.ncpsychology.org  

 

 

TACE Center Webinars 

 

The TACE Center is Pleased to Announce the following Upcoming Training Webinars:

 
Training Webinar #1:
 
Topic: Using the Employment Opportunity Survey Protocol (EOS) to Increase Employment Opportunities for Consumers to Develop Effective Relationships with Employers
 
Presenters: Dr. Dennis Gilbride, Syracuse University; Dr. Jamie Mitus, Hofstra University and Jennifer Coughlin, Syracuse University
 
Date:    Wednesday April 22, 2009 
 
Time:    1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time; and 

             12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Central Time
 
Credits:   This webinar is eligible for 2.0 CRC credits and/or 0.20 CEU's


In this training webinar we will introduce vocational rehabilitation professionals to the Employment Opportunity Survey (EOS) protocol. The EOS is an easy-to-use protocol that consists of 18 questions structured interview that rehabilitation professionals can use with employers to assess their openness to hiring and accommodating persons with disabilities. The EOS is also useful in developing effective relationships with employers and it is designed to increase employment opportunities for our consumers during their transition into gainful employment. 
 

Training Webinar #2:

Topic:  Introduction to the Consortium for Employment Success (CES) Model Designed to Increase Collaboration Between Employers and Placement Providers: Building a CES in your Community.


Presenters: Dr. Dennis Gilbride, Syracuse University; Dr. Jamie Mitus, Hofstra University and Jennifer Coughlin, Syracuse University
 
Date: Thursday, April 30th, 2009
 
Time:  1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Eastern Time; and

           12:00-2:00 p.m. Central Time
 
Credits: This webinar is eligible for 2.0 CRC credits and/or 0.20 CEU's


In this training webinar we will introduce participants to the Consortium for Employment Success (CES) model.  The purpose of this model is to improve employment opportunities for rehabilitation consumers by increasing the collaboration of local service providers. The CES model assists service providers to develop a more efficient system to develop and manage employer relationships.

 
 
Website: We encourage you to visit our website at
www.TACEsoutheast.org  for information on the presenters, method of delivery and how to register.
 
Other training webinars: A detailed calendar of TACE training webinars and training seminars for this year 2009 is posted at: www.TACEsoutheast.org
 
Information and Questions: If you need further information or have any questions please feel free to contact us at E-mail: tacesoutheast@law.syr.edu.

 

 

Implementation Update #55
 

Implementation Update #55 has been posted to the DMH website.

 

News to Share?

Please send any news you wish to include in the weekly updates to Michelle Eggleston at meggleston@firstpointresources.com.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Michelle Eggleston

NCARF

Membership Coordinator 

 

 

 

***The information in the NCARF Weekly Update is presented for informational purposes.  Unless expressly stated, opinions may not be the opinion of NCARF as an organization.  Inclusion of information in the Weekly Update is not meant to imply endorsement by NCARF or its member organizations.  NCARF cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information that is passed along from various outside sources.

 

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