June, 2010

On August 28thth, Family Voices will be co-sponsoring a Family Outreach Conference to educate families of parents with deaf or hard of hearing children.  Our goal is to inform families of their options of communication, amplification, and education; help them to understand audiograms; and educate the families on the different types of hearing loss.  We also would like to provide the

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities is pleased to present a 4-part webinar series addressing aspects of health reform that have, or will have, significant impact on the people with disabilities. 

Insurance Market Reforms and Long-Term Services and Supports

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

4:00-5:00 pm Eastern

This webinar will inform participants about how the general insurance market reforms will impact people with disabilities and describe the long term services and supports provisions. These include the CLASS Act, Community First Choice Option, and Money Follows the Person provisions.

Speakers: Kim Musheno, Director of Legislative Affairs, AUCD; Marty Ford, Director of Legal Affairs and Co-Chair LTSS, The Arc/UCP Policy Collaboration Task Force

To sign up for the June 16th Market Reforms Webinar.

Join citizens from across the state as we celebrate the Americans With Disabilities Act 20th Anniversary with TN First Lady Andrea Conte at Conservation Hall on July 26, 2010.  Everyone is welcome, but registration is required.

Date:  July 26th, 2010

Location:  Conservation Hall at the Governor's Residence, 882 South Curtiswood Lane, Nashville (parking off-site)

2pm - 3pm:  Exhibits on effective communications and refreshments will be served

3pm - 4pm:  Formal celebratory program (details tba)