August 17, 2011

A free self-study course to help people with developmental disabilities build practical skills to find jobs.

The course will help participants understand the hiring process, supported and competitive employment, and how to identify strengths and skills and how they might translate into a career.

This information was recently updated. To learn more visit https://www.disability.gov/employment/career_planning/career_planning_tools.

August 17, 2011

The United States Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is filling positions within the agency via Schedule A. Schedule A hiring authority enables a federal agency to hire people with certain kinds of disabilities including intellectual disabilities without going through cumbersome hiring procedures. DOL's ETA is looking for a wide variety of professions at all levels. Some jobs are in the DC area, some are in regions.  Anyone who is interested in learning about the opportunities available for Schedule A hiring is encouraged to contact Lisa Lahrman at: Larhman.lisa@dol.gov.

For more information about eligibility for Schedule A hiring within the federal government,  visit http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/FLX05021.htm
 

August 15, 2011

With funding from the United States Golf Association, the National Alliance for Accessible Golf will, for the second year, administer the grant application process for organizations providing golf programs for individuals with disabilities.

August 11, 2011

Making More Health: Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being

Expected Number of Awards: 3
Award Ceiling: $10,000
URL: http://www.changemakers.com/morehealth

Ashoka’s Changemakers and Boehringer Ingelheim are seeking innovative solutions worldwide that sustainably increase individual, family, and community well-being.  The competition welcomes solutions and collaborations along the entire health continuum, from prevention and lifestyle to detection and treatment. Eligible initiatives may target a wide variety of populations and include (but are not limited to) those that increase access to quality health services and treatment; empower individuals, families, and communities to address local health issues; and target vulnerable and underserved populations.

August 11, 2011

40th National Adapted Physical Education Conference
November 17-19, 2011
Westin Long Beach Hotel
Long Beach, California

The conference attracts leading researchers and instructors from throughout the Nation and World, to present and share best practices regarding implementing successful and highly-effective adapted physical education and activity programs for the people with disabilities. The keynote speakers include Lisa Silliman-French, Ph.D from Texas Woman’s University and Angela Madsen from RowofLife Adapted Ocean Rowing Transatlantic Row.

Register today to reserve your seat for the Thursday Opening Session in the Honda Theater, Long Beach Aquarium and the Thursday 40 Year Voyage Social on a two-hour harbor cruise.

For more information about the conference, continue to check the NAPEC Website.


Contact Information:

Dinah Felipe
Administrative Assistant
CAHPERD – California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
T: 916-922-3596
F: 916-922-0133
E: dfelipe@cahperd.org