Community Bulletin Board
Books and Publications
Perspectives: Poetry Concerning Autism and Other Disabilities
With poetry from over 50 poets, the Perspectives Anthology through the art of poetry, conveys different points of view or perspectives concerning the autism spectrum and other neurological, psychological, social, and communicative disabilities. Learn more about this Anthology
He Talks Funny: A Heartwarming Story of Everyday Life
“He Talks Funny” is about a child with special needs and the people who learn and grow from their experience with him. First-time author Jeanne Buesser is the parent of two special needs children, and President of the Apraxia Network of Bergen Country, a grassroots, non-profit organization for children with speech impairments. Learn more about this book
Conferences, Seminars, and Other Events
IASE 13th Biennial Conference
July 7-11, 2013: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Learn more about the IASE Conference (Click on
Biennial Conference)
Film Makers
Alexander Freeman—maker of featured Pac Rim films 'The Last Taboo','I Care: A Documentary about Independent Living,' and 'Meet Annabelle'; the order of the other two don't matter) Learn more about Alexander
Musicians
Damien Delrusso—Piano Player, Piano Tuner, Songwriter. Learn more about Damien
News and Events
ABILITY Magazine and ABILITY Awareness held the first panel on Social Media at the United Nations during the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. Learn more about this panel
Organizations
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a not-for-profit organization of over 6,000 health professionals devoted to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people. The Society provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policy makers and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy. Learn more about the AGS
Disability Research Forum
Since 2005, the Disability Research Forum (DRF) has been busy fostering informal networks of disability scholars by providing researchers with opportunities to present their work in a friendly and encouraging environment. This forum began as a way of disseminating the details of DRF seminars and related events. However, it has quickly become the platform for a virtual network of disability scholars, researchers, disabled people and disability activists from around the world. Learn more about DRF
National Association of County & City Health Officials
NACCHO’s vision is health, equity, and security for all people in their communities through public health policies and services. NACCHO’s mission is to be a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice for local health departments in order to ensure the conditions that promote health and equity, combat disease, and improve the quality and length of all lives. Learn more about NACCHO
Sight and Life
Sight and Life is a nutrition think tank and humanitarian initiative. We care about the world’s most vulnerable populations, and exist to help improve their nutritional status. Acting as their advocates, we guide original nutrition research, disseminate its findings and facilitate dialog to bring about positive change. Learn more about Sight and Life
IPPF: International Planned Parenthood Federation
The International Planned Parenthood Federation is a global service provider and a leading advocate of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for all. Visit the IPPF Web site
HealthWrights: Workgroup for People’s Health and Rights
HealthWrights is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the health, basic rights, social equality, and self-determination of disadvantaged persons and groups. Visit the HealthWrights Web site
Foundation Fighting Blindness
The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. Visit the Foundation Fighting Blindness Web Site
Web Sites
WomenEnabled.org
Focuses on international human rights, women’s rights, disability rights, and human rights advocacy and scholarly research in these areas. Visit the Web site
Videos
Down Syndrome International: Will you “Let us in?”
Down syndrome international presents the global video event “let us in!” in partnership with 45 countries for world down syndrome day 2011. http://www.ds-int.org/video/will-you-let-us-in.
