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Calendar of Events
April 21-23, 2010
NCARF Annual Leadership Forum
Wrightsville Beach, NC |
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NCARF Headquarters
Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone
919-863-9486
Email
Nicole Shore
Association Executive
Michelle Eggleston
Membership Coordinator
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The troubling budget dance begins
By Chris Fitzsimon
The public debate about the state budget began this week with talk of ridiculous deadlines and more devastating cuts and most troubling of all both were met with what seemed like weary resignation by many lawmakers and much of the advocacy community.
House Appropriations Chair Mickey Michaux told budget writers that not only is there no money available to replace last year's cuts, but lawmakers will have to address a shortfall of as much $1.2 billion when putting next year's spending plan together. And even that may be optimistic and counts on several hundred million dollars in federal Medicaid money that's not here yet. [Read more...]
Progressive Pulse Blog
Daily Radio Commentary
Daily News
- Cooper is coy as GOP pushes health-law suit
Raleigh News & Observer
- Funding formula for roads under review by panel
Washington Daily News
- Chief justice: Funding, equal access among main challenges for N.C. courts in the future
Burlington Times-News
- NC health secretary is ethics complaint subject
Wilmington Star-News
Daily Editorials
Raleigh News & Observer
- Reform - Perdue ethics rules good, but lack sunlight
Fayetteville Observer
- No reason to join suit
Salisbury Post
- PCC program will be boon to school, region's work force
Greenville Daily Reflector
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March 2010 Disability Employment Statistics Released | |
In March 2010, the percentage of people with disabilities in the labor force was 22.5. This translates into a total of 20,891,000 who are included in the civilian noninstitutional population (16 years and older) but not in the labor force. By comparison, the percentage of persons with no disability in the labor force is 70.2.
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10 Employment Myths Video |
The US Department of Justice has released a new online video for employers. Almost 20 minutes long, it is intended to debunk some of the common misconceptions around employing people with disabilities. Most of the video is focused on ADA-related considerations.http://www.ada.gov/videogallery.htm#10_employmentmyths_captioned |
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A new national campaign kicked off in February 2010. "Think Beyond The Label" will challenge employers, nation-wide, to re-think any preconceptions and to see the employment of people with disabilities in a fresh light.www.thinkbeyondthelabel.com NCARF President, Alicia Camacho says, "This site is really great, spend a little time to check it out, watch the youtube video (I'll attach the link) and browse the success stories. We should definitely be submitting success stories from NC to this site." http://www.youtube.com/thinkbeyondthelabel |
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Employers Looking for Great Employees Who Think Outside the Box? | |
The Oregon Business Leadership Network (OBLN) and the Oregon Business Plan are co-sponsors of Look At My Ability, a new two minute video on the largely under-tapped skilled labor pool of Oregonians with disabilities. The video addresses the work ethic and skills represented by this labor pool. The video was produced with a grant from the Oregon Department of Human Services by Morgali Films.
View "Look At My Ability" now!
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NCARF Annual Leadership Forum | |
Annual Leadership Forum
April 21-23, 2010
Blockade Runner
ANTICIPATED AGENDA:
Wednesday, April 21
11:00 am Golf Tournament
5:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, April 22
9:00 am NCARF Business Meeting
9:15- 11:30 am Managed Care Waiver Update
Dave Richard
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Group Luncheon
1:00 - 3:00 pm Services Reduction Survey
Update from The Coalition
Jennifer Mahan
3:00 - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 - 4:15 pm Regional Meetings
6:00 pm Social Event
Friday, April 23
9:00 - 10:00 am DMH Update
Marie Kelley - LME Liaison
10:00 - 10:30 am Legislative Report
10:30 - 11:30 am VR Update
Linda Harrington
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Annual Business Meeting
Meet the Speakers
 Dave Richard has been the Executive Director for the Arc of North Carolina since 1989.
The Arc of NC is a private, non-profit advocacy and service organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Dave Richard is responsible for the administration of the organization's policies and programs, and is accountable to the volunteer board of directors through the President. Specific responsibilities include:
· Staff and budget management
· Government affairs advocacy
· Consultation and advocacy with individuals and families
· Fundraising activities
· Grant writing activities
· Membership development
· Board and committee consultation
· Public education and information activities
Liaison with human service and community organizations
Jennifer Mahan
Jennifer Mahan has worked for Mental Health Association in North Carolina since December of 2000 and currently holds the position of Director of Policy and Advocacy Initiatives, and serves as Chair of two large statewide advocacy coalitions: The Coalition, advocating for the needs of individuals with addictive disease, developmental disabilities and mental health disorders and The Covenant with North Carolina's Children, advocating for a broad range of issues affecting children and families. Ms. Mahan has a background in consumer advocacy, information and referral programs, and human services policy focused on mental health, substance abuse, and low-income benefits programs.
Linda Harrington holds an MSW from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina. A native of Chicago, she worked in psychosocial rehabilitation for 13 years at Thresholds of Chicago. During those years she served on various boards and commissions, including six years on the Board of Directors of Access Living, a Center for Independent Living, and the State Rehabilitation Council. She has been living in Raleigh since 1999 and considers North Carolina her home now. Linda began work at the Department of Health and Human Services in 2001 as the Program Planner/Evaluator at the Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. In January of 2002, she became the Director of that Division and in May of 2005 became the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. She is very excited about the programs and services that DHHS and DVRS have to offer the people of North Carolina.
Accommodations
Call Today to make your reservations!
Accommodations:
The Blockade Runner
275 Waynick Boulevard
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone: 800.541.1161
NCARF's reduced room rate for Wednesday April 21st is $89 and for April 22-23 is $109.
Discountedroom rates are available the nights of April 19 - 26. All rooms in the NCARF room block are Harborview. Ocean view rooms are available at $139. Be sure to reference the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (NCARF) to receive the group rate. The discounted rate was available until April 07, 2010. Reservations are currently only being accepted on a space available basis and may not be eligible for this rate.
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NCARF 2010 Golf Championship |
Save the Date!
2010 NCAF Golf Championship
April 21, 2010
Wilmington Municipal Course
331 S Wallace Ave.
Wilmington NC, 28409
Individual $50
Foursome $200
Entry fee include: green fees, cart fee, boxed lunch, complimentary beverages & snacks, swag bag and awards.
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Governance Policies
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NCARF is gathering Board of Directors and Organizational Governance Policies for member reference. We'd love to have your contributions. Please send the policies to Michelle Eggleston, meggleston@firstpointresources.com. We'll post them at www.ncarf.com in the members only area. Please send exactly how you would like them posted. If you have questions, please let us know. |
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