Training for Audiologists: Diagnostics and Amplification for Infants and Toddlers

Don’t miss this great training opportunity for audiologists!
“Diagnostics and Amplification for Infants and Toddlers”
Sponsored by Pennsylvania’s Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program and the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management.
Aug. 17-20 in Philadelphia, PA. 
Required online instruction to be held June 20 – Aug. 8

Click here to register online.

Link: http://www.infanthearing.org/resources_home/events/docs_events2011/pa_brochure.pdf

Nominations Needed for a Study by the National Center for Medical Home Implementation

The
National Center for Medical Home Implementation (NCMHI) and the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are currently soliciting nominations for best
practices in family-centered care by primary care pediatric practices for
inclusion in a monograph about family-centered care. Follow the link for more
information on how to participate
.

Link: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=308861019&message_id=1283254&user_id=AAPorg&group_id=471660

USDA Announces Funding Opportunities Through "Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Awards"

The
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced its Distance
Learning and Telemedicine Program (DLT) awards.  The purpose of this grant
is to support the implementation of technological resources, training and
infrastructure for the promotion of telemedicine, especially in rural areas. 

 Eligibility:

Entities providing education and medical care via
telecommunications including corporations or partnerships, Indian tribes or
tribal organizations, state or local units of government, consortia, and
private for-profit or not-for profit corporations. Individuals are not eligible.

Applications are being accepted through April 25th,
2011.

Link: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UTP_DLT.html

The Cultural and Linguistic Competence Assessment for Disability Organizations (CLCADO)

The
National Center for Cultural Competence is pleased to announce its newest
self-assessment instrument and guide.

While there are many tools and instruments to assess organizational cultural
and linguistic competence, few have been developed to address the cross-section
of organizations concerned with disability. The Cultural and Linguistic
Competence Assessment for Disability Organizations (CLCADO) was developed
specifically for this purpose.

Link: http://www.gucchdgeorgetown.net/NCCC/CLCADO/

Sustaining Parent Engagement: A Toolkit for Parents and Community Partners

The Center for the Study of Social Policy, in partnership with
First 5LA, has developed Growing and Sustaining Parent Engagement: A Toolkit
for Parents and Community Partners.
 This new
resource helps support and sustain families’ involvement in decisions about
themselves, their children, services, and their communities. It provides
valuable resources and how to’s for implementing three powerful strategies
communities can use.

Link: http://www.cssp.org/publications/growingandsustainingparentengagementtoolkit.pdf