"Healthy People 2020: The Road Ahead" Regional Public Meetings, sponsored by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
E-mail healthypeople@cdc.gov or visit web site.
May 14    New York City, NY    Regions I & II
May 28    Bethesda, MD    DC Area Healthy People Stakeholders

"Fearless Caregiver" Conference, sponsored by Today's Caregiver Magazine
May 15    Fort Lauderdale, FL    Visit web site.

2nd Annual Leadership Institute, sponsored by National Association of Area Agencies on Aging; Bateman Senior Meals; Synergy Software Technologies, Inc., and others
May 18-21    Annapolis, MD    Visit web site.

"Montana Worklife Wellness" Conference, sponsored by Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
May 21-22    West Yellowstone, MT    Contact: Chelsea Fagen at 406-444-4105 or e-mail cfagen@mt.gov or visit web site.

"Creating a National Public Health Agenda for Indian Country" 1st National Summit, sponsored by National Indian Health Board
May 21-22    Green Bay, WI    Visit web site.

"Rural and Frontier Emergency Medical Services": Summit at the Lake, sponsored by Critical Illness and Trauma Foundation
May 21-23    Coeur d' Alene, ID    Call 406-994-6683 or e-mail outreach@montana.edu or visit web site.

Annual Meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity and Satellite Workshop on "Community Based Interventions for the Promotion of Healthy Body Weights"
May 21-24    Banff, AB    E-mail isbnpa@readeprojects.com or visit web site.

"Agricultural Occupational Health" Training (Session I), sponsored by Southern Illinois School of Medicine
May 21-23    Springfield, IL    Visit web site.

"Serving More and More: How to Take Your Clinical Environment into the Outreach Environment" Peer-to-Peer Conference Call, sponsored by Farmworker Health Services, Inc.
May 22    2:00 p.m. EST    Visit web site.

20th Annual National Convention of Association for Psychological Science
May 22-25    Chicago, IL    Call 202-293-9300 or visit web site.

"At the Crossroads of Science and Practice" 55th Annual Meeting of American College of Sports Medicine
May 28-31    Indianapolis, IN    Visit web site.

"A Family-centered Approach": Part 2 of 2-Part Series on "An Intervention Model for Mothers Infected with HIV/AIDS and their Children"; Interactive Telephone Seminar, sponsored by National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center
May 29    Call 510-643-8837 or e-mail aiarc@berkeley.edu or visit web site.

"Fearless Caregiver" Conference, sponsored by Today's Caregiver Magazine
May 29    Dover, DE    Visit web site.

"Pathways to Independence" 8th Annual New Hampshire Conference on Aging, sponsored by New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services; and
State Committee on Aging
May 29        Manchester, NH    Call 603-573-3302 or email: nhconferenceonaging@dhhs.state.nh.us or visit web site.

"Taste of the Tropics on Table Rock Lake!: 2008 Missouri Clinical Conference, sponsored by Missouri Primary Care Association
May 29-31    Branson, MO    Call 573-636-4222 or e-mail info@mo-pca.org or visit web site.

Specific to Disability:

"Celebrate Wellness VIII: Encouraging People with Disabilities to be Active!" Conference, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University
May 10    Portland, OR    Call Bethany Batsell at 503-494-3331 or visit web site.

"Getting Great Support Staff: The Skills You Need for the Life You Want" 6th Annual Self-directed Supports Conference, sponsored by The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities ; New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities; and New Jersey Direct Support Professional Workforce Development Coalition
May 10    Somerset, NJ    Call 732-235-9300 or visit web site.

"The Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Law" 2008 National ADA Symposium and Expo, sponsored by National Network of Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers
May 12-14    St. Louis, MO    Call 800-949-4232 or visit web site.

"Communicating Your Child's Strengths and Needs" Workshop, sponsored by PACER Center
May 13    Bloomington, MN    Call 952-838-9000 or visit web site.

"Daring to be Different" Blackfeet Nation Benefits Fair/"Working Together" Train-the-Trainer Seminar, sponsored by Social Security Administration; Blackfeet Tribal Health Department; Blackfeet Manpower Program, and others
May 13-14    Browning, MT    Contact: Elizabeth Wells at 406-338-2111 or Carrie Jackson at 406-338-7257 or Roberta Whiteman at 406-338-8904 or Gary Flom at 888-866-3822 or Roger Ala at 800-545-3054 or e-mail Roger.Ala@ssa.gov or visit web site.

"Expanding the Boundaries of Human Potential" 39th Annual National Meeting/Conference of Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
Daytona Beach, FL    Visit web site.
May 13-15    Pre-Conference Workshops
May 15-18    Conference

"Living Well with a Disability" Internet-based Facilitator Training, sponsored by Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities
Contact Craig Ravesloot at 406-370-6840 or e-mail living.well@comcast.net or visit web site.
May 13    Session 3.1
May 15    Session 3.2
May 20    Session 3.3
May 22    Session 3.4

Spring Teleconference Series, sponsored by National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
3-4:00 p.m. ET     Visit web site.
May 13    "Top Ten Things to Remember about Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Disorders"
May 29    "Comprehensive Community-based Services for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Needs"

"Small Business Development Center - Business Planning and Implementation" Webcast Series, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention; Start-Up-USA; and Griffin-Hammis Associates
May 14    2-2:45 p.m. ET    Contact: Katherine Inge at 804-828-1851 (V) or 804-828-2494 (TTY) or e-mail kinge@vcu.edu or visit web site.

Spring Training Institute, sponsored by Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
May 14-16    Osage Beach, MO    Call 573-751-4942 or visit web site.

"Spinal Cord Injuries" Conference, sponsored by Contemporary Forums
Call 800-377-7707, ext. 5252 or visit web site.
May 14    Pre-conferences   
May 15-17    Conference    San Francisco, CA

"Fearless Caregiver" Conference, sponsored by Today's Caregiver Magazine
May 15    Fort Lauderdale, FL    Visit web site.

"Leadership!" 28th Annual Conference of International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals
May 15-18    Los Angeles, CA    Call 847-657-6964 or visit web site.

"Bridging the Gap in Transition!" Training, sponsored by Job Placement and Development/Region V Community Rehabilitation Program - Regional Continuing Education Program
May 16    St. Paul, MN    Call 651-251-0672 or e-mail aherman@opportunities.org or visit web site.

"Connections: A Conference on Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies" 2008 Region 9 Conference of North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
May 16-18    Hailey, ID    Visit web site.

2nd Annual Leadership Institute, sponsored by National Association of Area Agencies on Aging; Bateman Senior Meals; Synergy Software Technologies, Inc., and others
May 18-21    Annapolis, MD    Visit web site.

"Passenger Assistance" Certification for Trainers, sponsored by Center for Transportation Education and Development
May 19-21    Milwaukee, WI    Contact: Maribeth Sacho at 414-227-3337 or e-mail msacho@uwm.edu or visit web site.

"Employer Best Practices: Recruitment and Hiring of People with Disabilities" Americans with Disabilities Act Audioconference, sponsored by Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers/Regional ADA Centers
May 20  Noon-1:30 p.m. MT    Visit web site.

"Public Policy Strategy in Support of Organizational Change" 2008 Live Webcast Series, sponsored by Region III Community Rehabilitation Providers Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program; and Virginia Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention
May 20    2-2:45 p.m. ET    Contact: Teri Blankenship at 804-828-2197 or 804-828-2494 (TTY) or visit web site.

"Inclusion - Participation - Cooperation: Self-Determination" Pierce County Forum, sponsored by Self-Advocates of Washington; Washington PAVE's Community Inclusion Program; and Pierce County Human Services
May 20    Tacoma, WA    Contact: Betty Johnston or Sandy Trujillo at 253-565-2266 (V/TTY) or e-mail bjohnston@washingtonpave.com or strujillo@washingtonpave.com or visit web site.

"Moving on Up: Enhancing Career Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities" Conference, sponsored by Institute for Community Inclusion
May 20    Concord, NH    Contact: Drew Glazier at 617-287-4337 or e-mail andrew.glazier@umb.edu or visit web site.

"Social Security Benefits Planning" Regional Workshop, sponsored by Indiana Institute's Center on Community Living and Careers
May 20-21    South Bend, IN    Contact: Sherry Redman at 812-855-6508 or e-mail sredman@Indiana.edu or visit web site.

"The Pharmacotherapy of Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders" and "Practical Aspects of Medication Treatment in Autism for Parents and Other Providers" 6th Season of Distinguished Lecturer Series, sponsored by University of California-Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
May 21    Sacramento, CA    Visit web site.

"Celebrating 25 Years: Brain Injury and Stroke" 25th Annual Conference, sponsored by Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire; Abramson, Brown & Dugan; Alseres Pharmaceuticals Inc., and others
May 21    Manchester, NH    Call 603-225-8400 or e-mail mail@bianh.org or visit web site.

"Life Planning for Persons with Disabilities" Workshop, sponsored by PACER Center
May 22    Bloomington, MN    Call 952-838-9000 or visit web site.

20th Annual National Convention of Association for Psychological Science
May 22-25    Chicago, IL    Call 202-293-9300 or visit web site.

34th Annual Convention of Association for Behavior Analysis International
May 23-27    Chicago, IL    Call 269-492-9310 or e-mail convention@abainternational.org or visit web site.

"Bloom's Connection: Unraveling the Mystery," 1st Conference, sponsored by Bloom's Support Network
May 27-28    Chicago, IL    Contact Sheryl Grossman at 314-863-3211 or e-mail info@bloomsconnect.org  or visit web site.

“Freedom is the Right of All People, Regardless of One’s Disability or Need for Support” International Conference on Self-Determination, sponsored by Center for Self-Determination
May 27-29     Detroit, MI      Contact: Pat Carver at 810-231-6364 or e-mail info.icsd@gmail.com or visit web site.

"The New Professional: Leadership in Science, Practice, Policy and Advocacy" 132nd Annual Meeting of American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
May 28-29    Washington, DC    Call 800-424-3688 or visit web site.

"A Family-centered Approach": Part 2 of 2-Part Series on "An Intervention Model for Mothers Infected with HIV/AIDS and their Children"; Interactive Telephone Seminar, sponsored by National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center
May 29    Call 510-643-8837 or e-mail aiarc@berkeley.edu or visit web site.

"Fearless Caregiver" Conference, sponsored by Today's Caregiver Magazine
May 29    Dover, DE    Visit web site.

"Pathways to Independence" 8th Annual New Hampshire Conference on Aging, sponsored by New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services; and
State Committee on Aging
May 29        Manchester, NH    Call 603-573-3302 or email: nhconferenceonaging@dhhs.state.nh.us or visit web site.

"Strengthening Our Bonds and Promoting Understanding as We Move Forward Together, United in Our Desire for Independence, Choice, and Dignity for All People" Oregon Disability Megaconference
May 29-31    Bend, OR    Visit web site.

"Legislative Process" Training, sponsored by New Hampshire Governor's Commission on Disability
May 30    Concord, NH    Contact Carol Nadeau (information) at 603-271-6895 or e-mail carol.nadeau@nh.gov  or Karen Geary (registration) at 603-271-2773 (Voice/TTY) or e-mail Karen.Geary@NH.Gov 

"New Directions: Innovations in Mental Health" 2008 Annual Conference of Montana Mental Health Association
May 30-31    Bozeman, MT    Contact: Jana Lehman at 406-587-7774 or e-mail jana@montanamentalhealth.org

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June 2008

Health Care:

"Research Related to the Faith-based and Community Initiative" White House Conference, sponsored by Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives
June (date TBA)    Washington, DC    Call 202-456-6708 or e-mail fbci@dtihq.com or visit web site.

"The Future of Bioethics...How It Began...Where It's Going" Intensive Bioethics Course 34, sponsored by The Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University
June 2-6    Washington, DC    Call 202-687-8099 or visit web site.

"Health, Behavior and Society" Summer Institute, sponsored by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
June 2-20    Baltimore, MD    Contact: Davette English at 410-955-2312 or e-mail denglish@jhsph.edu or visit web site.

"RPMS Diabetes Management System" Northwest Training, sponsored by Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
June 3-4     Portland, OR    Contact: Don Head or Kerri Lopez at 800-862-5497 or e-mail dhead@npaihb.org or klopez@npaihb.org or visit web site.

“As Families Grow Older”: Caregiver Education Series 2008, sponsored by ServiceLink Resource Center of Merrimack County
Concord, NH    Call: Dawn Marquis at 866-634-9412 or 228-6625 or visit web site.
June 3    "Family Dynamics and Role of Caregiving"
June 10    "Challenging Issues of Aging"
June 17    "Legal Issues of Aging"
June 24    "Putting Your Financial House In Order"

6th Annual Western Region Flex Conference, sponsored by New Mexico Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
June 4-6    Albuquerque, NM    Contact: Jeanne Tremaine at 775-7784-4782 or e-mail jtremaine@medicine.nevada.edu or visit web site.

"Wellness in the Workplace" Training, sponsored by Native Wellness Institute
June 4-6    Prior Lake, MN   Contact: Kim Just at 775-773-2091 or e-mail kjust@nativewellness.com or visit web site.

"Medication Access, Use and Safety in Rural America" 2008 National Conference, sponsored by University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy PREPP Institute
June 5-6    Minneapolis, MN    Contact: Amy Olson at 612-624-4671 or e-mail olson017@umn.edu or visit web site.

"Getting on Track with Telehealth", sponsored by Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center
June 9-10    Sioux Falls, SD    Call 888-239-7092 or e-mail contactus@gptrac.org or visit web site.

"Child of Mine" Lecture and Workshop, sponsored by Early Childhood Services Bureau, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Montana Child and Adult Care Food Program; and Head Start
Helena, MT    Contact: Deby McNally at 888-307-9333 or 406-444-4347 or visit web sites.
June 9    "Solving Childhood Eating Problems" Public Lecture
June 10    "Helping Children Eat and Grow Well in Childcare" Workshop

"Agricultural Occupational Health" Training Program, sponsored by Iowa Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (I-CASH)
June 9-13    Iowa City, IA    Contact: Kay Mohling at 319-335-4219 or e-mail kay-mohling@uiowa.edu or visit web site.

"Montana Public Health" 2008 7th Annual Summer Training Institute, sponsored by University of Washington's Northwest Center for Public Health Practice; and the Montana Public Health Training Institute of the Department of Public Health and Human Services
June 9-13    Great Falls, MT    Contact: Joyce Burgett at 406-444-0065 or visit web site.

"American Indian and Alaska Native Health Professionals" Summer Research Training Institute, sponsored by Northwest Native American Research Center for Health
June 9-27    Portland, OR    Contact: Luella Azule at 503-228-4185 or e-mail: summerinstitute@npaihb.org or visit web site.

"Cultural Factors in Drug Abuse and Recovery in Latino Populations": Part 1 of 2-Part Series on "Substance Abuse, HIV & Related Issues for Latinos" Interactive Telephone Seminar, sponsored by National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center
June 11    Call 510-643-8837 or e-mail aiarc@berkeley.edu or visit web site.

"Rural Health Care Outreach" Conference Call, sponsored by Universal Service Administrative Company, Rural Health Program
June 12    2 p.m. EST    Call 1-800-240-9939 and enter 6772932#.  For more information, e-mail rhc-admin@universalservice.org or visit web site.

"Medicare" 2-Day Volunteer Counselor Training, sponsored by ServiceLink Resource Center, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
June 12 & June 19    Concord, NH    Call 800-351-1888, ext. 4680 or visit web site.

"Built Environment Assessment" Training Institute, sponsored by Emory University Prevention Research Center and the San Diego Prevention Research Center
June 15-20    Atlanta, GA    Call 404-727-2045 or e-mail BEAT@sph.emory.edu or visit Institute web site.

Indiana Rural Health 11th Annual Conference, sponsored by Indiana Rural Health Association
June 16-17    French Lick Resort, IN    Call 812-478-3919 or visit web site.

"Epidemiology and Biostatistics" 26th Annual Graduate Summer Institute, sponsored by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
June 16-July 4    Baltimore, MD    Contact: Ayesha Khan at 410-955-7158 or e-mail akhan@jhsph.edu or  visit web site.

Pennsylvania Rural Health 16th Annual Conference, sponsored by Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health
June 17-18    (Location TBA) PA    Contact: Terri Klinefelter at  814-833-8214 or e-mail tjc136@psu.edu or visit web site.

"Health Careers" 2008 Summer Camp, sponsored by Southwest Wisconsin Area Health Education Center
June 17-21    LaCrosse, WI    Contact: Sherry Quamme at 608-734-9077 or e-mail squamme@centurytel.net or visit web site.

"Health Care and Rehabilitation in America: Communication in the New Media Landscape" State-of-the-Science Conference, sponsored by Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center; the University of Missouri School of Journalism;  and the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute.
June 18-19    Columbia, MO

Colorado Rural Health 17th Annual Conference, sponsored by Colorado Rural Health Center
June 18-20    Copper Mountain, CO    Call 800-851-6782 or e-mail info@coruralhealth.org or visit web site.

"Medicare Part D" Seminar, sponsored by New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services
June 19    Concord, NH     Call 800-351-1888, ext. 468 or visit web site.

"Rural Solutions for Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists: Down on the Farm with Rural Clients" Conference, sponsored by Michigan AgrAbility
June 19-20    Hickory Corners, MI    Contact: Kelly Kackley at 989-227-6455 or e-mail ewaltkel@msu.edu or visit web site.

"Primary Care" Conference, sponsored by Montana Academy of Family Physicians
June 19-21    Chico Hot Springs, MT    Call 406-443-4000 or 877-44-4000 or e-mail linda@mmaoffice.com or visit web site.

Minnesota Rural Health 2008 Conference, sponsored by Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
June 23-24    Duluth, MN    Call 651-201-3838 or e-mail orhpcweb@health.state.mn.us or visit web site.

"Practical Innovations, Discoveries and Best Practices in Aging" 2008 Summer Series, sponsored by the University of Kentucky, College of Public Health
June 23-25    Lexington, KY    Call 859-257-8301 or e-mail bjhelm2@email.uky.edu or visit web site.

"Immigration, Trauma, Substance Abuse & HIV: A Family Case Study": Part 2 of 2-Part Series on "Substance Abuse, HIV & Related Issues for Latinos" Interactive Telephone Seminar, sponsored by National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center
June 24    Call 510-643-8837 or e-mail aiarc@berkeley.edu or visit web site.

"Leading the Next Generations: Healthy Relationships Curriculum" Training of Trainers, sponsored by Native Wellness Institute
June 24-27    Temecula, CA    Contact: Kim Just at 775-773-2091 or e-mail kjust@nativewellness.com or visit web site.

"Retention in Times of Exponential Change" WebEXpert Call, sponsored by Rural Health Innovations
June 25    2:00 - 3:30 p.m. CST    Contact: Summer Fosdick at 218-727-9390, ext. 23 or e-mail sfosdick@ruralcenter.org or visit web site.

"Fearless Caregiver" Conference, sponsored by Today's Caregiver Magazine
June 25    Philadelphia, PA    Visit web site.

Medicare Seminar, sponsored by ServiceLink Resource Center of Carroll County.
June 25    Tamworth, NH    Call 323-9394 or 866-634-9412 or visit web site.

"The Aging Brain" Seminar, sponsored by Institute for Natural Resources
Call 877-246-6336 or 925-609-2820 or e-mail info@inrseminars.com
June 25    Missoula, MT
June 26    Great Falls, MT

"Populations on the Rise: Understanding and Serving Indigenous Farmworkers" Peer-to-Peer Conference Call, sponsored by Farmworker Health Services, Inc.
June 26    2:00 p.m. EST    Visit web site.

"Evidence-Based Practice" Summer Institute and Educator's Workshop, sponsored by Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice at The University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, School of Nursing
June 26-28    San Antonio, TX    Visit web site.

"Native Youth Leadership" Summer Academy, sponsored by Native Wellness Institute
June 26-29    (Location TBA)   Contact: Kim Just at 775-773-2091 or e-mail kjust@nativewellness.com or visit web site.

"Moving Mountains to Overcome Health Disparities" 2008 Conference of National Organization of Area Health Education Centers
June 28-July 1    Denver, CO    Contact: Judy Lyle at 888-412-7424 or e-mail info@nationalahec.org

Specific to Disability:

"A Return to New Orleans: Community Transportation EXPO 2008", sponsored by Community Transportation Association of America
June 1-6    New Orleans, LA    Visit web site.

"Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation" One-year Competency-based Certificate Program, sponsored by Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University
June 2    Boston, MA    Visit web site.

"Growing With the Self-Advocacy Movement" National Teleconference on Advising Self-Advocacy Groups, sponsored by The Riot
June 2    Visit web site.

"Disability Employment Policy" National  Summit, sponsored by Office of Disability Employment Policy
June 2-3    Washington, DC    Visit web site.

“People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (Americans with Disabilities Act and Beyond…”) Train the Trainer Initiative, sponsored by Easter Seals Project Action
June 2-3    Washington, D.C.    Visit web site.

Deaf Initiative in Technology Workshop Series, sponsored by National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY    Call 585-475-7545 (V/TTY) or visit web site.
June 2-6    "DigPhoto (DIGital PHOTOgraphy"
June 9-13    "Self-Publishing a Book"
June 9-13   "Introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic .NET"
June 9-13    "Using Linux in Programming and Scripting Environments"
June 9-13    "Is It For You? Starting Your Own Business"
June 16-20    "Web Site Development using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3"
June 16-20    " Introduction to Java Programming"
June 23    "Introduction to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)"
June 24-25    "Project Management using MS Project"

"People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and Beyond…)" Free Train-the-Trainer Initiative, sponsored by Easter Seals Project Action.     Visit web site.
June 2-3    Washington, DC
June 25-26    Bloomington, IN

“Qualified as Related to Reasonable Accommodations such as Leave, Reassignment and Job Modifications” 2008 "Employment and the ADA: Legal Issues" Webinar Series, sponsored by Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers/Americans with Disabilities Act Centers
June 3    2-3:30 p.m. ET    Call 312-413-1407 (V/TTY) or visit web site.

"Employment Specialist" Training, sponsored by Indiana Supported Employment Training Team
June 3-5    Bloomington, IN    Contact: Kay Moore at 812-855-6508 or e-mail moorel@indiana.edu or visit web site.

“As Families Grow Older”: Caregiver Education Series 2008, sponsored by ServiceLink Resource Center of Merrimack County
Concord, NH    Call: Dawn Marquis at 866-634-9412 or 228-6625 or visit web site.
June 3    "Family Dynamics and Role of Caregiving"
June 10    "Challenging Issues of Aging"
June 17    "Legal Issues of Aging"
June 24    "Putting Your Financial House In Order"

"No Health Without Mental Health" 2008 Annual Conference/1st Promotion and Prevention Summit, sponsored by Mental Health America
Washington, DC    E-mail: Danielle Fritze at dfritze@mentalhealthamerica.net or visit web site.
June 4-7    Conference
June 6-7    Inaugural Promotion and Prevention Summit

"Self-Determination/Person-Centered Planning" 5-day Course, sponsored by University of New Hampshire
June 5-6, 12-13 & 20    Durham, NH    Visit web site.

"Living with Traumatic Brain Injury" 2008 National Caregivers Conference, sponsored by Brain Injury Association of America
June 6-8    Dallas, TX    Visit web site.

"Early On: Parenting Young Children with Special Needs" Conference, sponsored by Parent Information Center of Wyoming
June 7-8    Buffalo, WY    Call 800-660-9742 or visit web site.

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disability General Membership Meeting
June 8    Washington, DC    Visit web site.

"Developmental Psychopathology in  Schools" Summer Institute, sponsored by Montana Association of School Psychologists
June 8-10    Billings, MT    Visit web site.

"Technical Assistance" Institute, sponsored by Administration on Developmental Disabilities
June 9-10    Washington, DC    Visit web site.

"Introduction to Travel Training" Interactive Classroom Training, sponsored by Easter Seals Project ACTION
June 9-11    Chicago, IL    Call 800-659-6428 or 202-347-3066 or e-mail Stan Tibbs at stibbs@easterseals.com (for registration information) or Karen Wolf-Branigin at kwolfbranigin@easterseals.com (for training content) or visit web site.

"Deafness" 14th Intermountain Special Study Institute, sponsored by Idaho State University
June 9-12    Pocatello, ID    Visit web site.

"Leading and Learning Under the Big Sky": Montana Educators' Summer Institute, sponsored by Montana Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
June 9-12    Helena, MT    Visit web site.

“Advanced Olmstead: Transition from Nursing Homes to Community” Online Course, sponsored by CIL-NET
June 9-27    Contact Dawn Heinsohn at 713-520-0232, ext. 130, or e-mail heinsohn@ilru.org  or visit web site.

"U.S. Business Leadership Best Practices: Part Two" Webcast, sponsored by Job Accommodation Network
June 10    2 p.m. EST    Visit web site.

"Creative Employment Strategies" 2008 Live Webcast Series, sponsored by Region III Community Rehabilitation Providers Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program; and Virginia Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention
June 10    2-2:45 p.m. ET    Contact: Teri Blankenship at 804-828-2197 or 804-828-2494 (TTY) or visit web site.

“Not a Pity Party: Effective Peer Support Groups” Peer Specialist Continuing Education Webinar, sponsored by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
June 10     2-3:30 p.m.     Central Daylight Time     Call 800-826-3632 or visit web site.

“Building Bridges to Supports & Opportunities: Brain Injury Employment” 2nd National Conference/Region 8 Employment Conference, sponsored by Center for Technical Assistance and Training; Region VIII Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program; and Denver Options, Inc.
Denver, CO    Contact: Miriam Coble at 800-682-1240 or 303-636-5726 or visit web site.
June 10: "Brain Injury Employment Conference
June 11-12    Region 8 Employment Conference

"Building a Better Tomorrow: Best Practices in the Support of People with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities", sponsored by Kansas Neurological Institute, Woodward Resource Center, Individual Support Systems, Inc., and others
June 10-12    Kansas City, MO    Contact: Sandy Baker-Adams  at 785-296-6090 or e-mail sba@kni.ks.gov or visit web site.

"Civil Rights Requirements and Guidance" Region 7 Training, sponsored by Federal Transit Administration's Office of Civil Rights, and Endependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc.
June 10-12    Kansas City, MO    Contact: Layo Osiyemi at 703-525-3268, Ext 13 (V) or 703-525-3553 (TTY) or e-mail  layoo@ecnv.org or visit web site.

"Postsecondary Disability" 20th Annual Training Institute, sponsored by Center for Postsecondary Disability and Education at University of Connecticut
June 10-13 & 14    Portland, ME    Contact: Carrol Waite at 860-486-3321 or email carrol.waite@uconn.edu or visit web site.

"Cultural Factors in Drug Abuse and Recovery in Latino Populations": Part 1 of 2-Part Series on "Substance Abuse, HIV & Related Issues for Latinos" Interactive Telephone Seminar, sponsored by National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center
June 11    Call 510-643-8837 or e-mail aiarc@berkeley.edu or visit web site.

"Can Children with Autism ‘Recover’?"  and "Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders: State of the Science" 6th Season of Distinguished Lecturer Series, sponsored by University of California-Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
June 11    Sacramento, CA    Visit web site.

"Public Policy and Hill Days", sponsored by National Association of Councils on Developmental Disability
June 11-12    Washington, DC    Visit web site.

"Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersexual" Leadership & Lifestyle Camp, sponsored by Northwest Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
June 11-15    Port Orchard, WA    Visit camp web site.

"Collaborative Assistive Technology: Cutting Edge AT Innovations for Education, Early Childhood, Rehabilitation & Employment" Conference of the Rockies, sponsored by Assistive Technology Partners
June 12-14    Denver, CO    Call 800-255-3477 or visit web site.

"Medicare" 2-Day Volunteer Counselor Training, sponsored by ServiceLink Resource Center, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
June 12 & June 19    Concord, NH    Call 800-351-1888, ext. 4680 or visit web site.

"There's a New Wind Blowing: Innovations in Psychiatric Rehabilitation" 33rd Annual Conference of U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
June 16-19    Chicago, IL    Visit web site.

"Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educating and Supporting Individuals Across the Autism Spectrum" Summer Institute, sponsored by Indiana Institute on Disability and Community's Resource Center for Autism
June 16-20    Bloomington, IN    Visit web site.

"Math: Guiding Academic Progress for Students (GAPS)", sponsored by Total Educational Solutions in Technology, Inc. (T.E.S.T.)
June 16-20    Missoula, MT    Visit web site.

"Montana Behavioral Initiative" 2008 Summer Institute, sponsored by Montana Office of Public Instruction
June 16-20    Bozeman, MT    Contact: Susan Bailey-Anderson at 406-444-2046 or e-mail sbanderson@mt.gov or visit web site.

"Accommodating Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities in the Workplace" Americans with Disabilities Act Audioconference, sponsored by Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers/Regional ADA Centers
June 17  Noon-1:30 p.m. MT    Visit web site.

"Health Care and Rehabilitation in America: Communication in the New Media Landscape" State-of-the-Science Conference, sponsored by Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center; the University of Missouri School of Journalism;  and the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute.
June 18-19    Columbia, MO    Visit web site.

"Transition: New Students" 3rd Annual Summer Seminar, sponsored by The University of Montana Disability Services for Students
June 18-20    Missoula, MT    Contact: Mike Watanabe-Taylor at 406-243-6535.

"Family History" 5th Biennial Conference, sponsored by the Utah Deaf Genealogical Association
June 18-21    Salt Lake City, UT    E-mail: W. David Samuelsen at dsam@sampubco.com or visit web site.

"Believable Hope: Life without Limits" 2008 Conference of United Cerebral Palsy
June 18-21    Washington, DC    Visit web site.

“Cosmopolitan? Disability Studies Crips the City” 21st Annual Conference of Society for Disability Studies
June 18-22    New York City, NY    Visit web site.

"Medicare Part D" Seminar, sponsored by New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services
June 19    Concord, NH     Call 800-351-1888, ext. 468 or visit web site.

"Public Transit 101: Fundamentals of Public Transit" Course, sponsored by Center for Transportation Education and Development
June 19-20    Milwaukee, WI    Call 414-227-3200 or 800-222-3623 or visit web site.

"Rural Solutions for Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists: Down on the Farm with Rural Clients" Conference, sponsored by Michigan AgrAbility
June 19-20    Hickory Corners, MI    Contact: Kelly Kackley at 989-227-6455 or e-mail ewaltkel@msu.edu or visit web site.

"Education - Support - Advocacy!" 2008 Annual Conference of Amputee Coalition of America
June 19-23    Atlanta, GA    Visit web site.

3rd Youth Summit, sponsored by ADAPT
June 20-24    Chicago, IL    Contact Rahnee Patrick at 312-640-2100 or email rahneek@hotmail.com  or visit Summit web site.

"Technology and Deaf Education, Exploring Instructional and Access Technologies" International Symposium, sponsored by National Technical Institute for the Deaf
June 23-25    Rochester, NY    Visit web site.

"Practical Innovations, Discoveries and Best Practices in Aging" 2008 Summer Series, sponsored by the University of Kentucky, College of Public Health
June 23-25    Lexington, KY    Call 859-257-8301 or e-mail bjhelm2@email.uky.edu or visit web site.

“Technology and Disability: An Introduction to Assistive Technology” Summer Institute, sponsored by University of Washington, Center for Technology and Disability
June 23–26    Seattle, WA    Call 206-685-4181 (V/TTY) or 206-616-1396 (TTY/TTY Message) or e-mail uwctds@u.washington.edu  or visit web site.

"Classroom Climate and Discipline"; "Differentiated Instruction"; "Collaboration and Co-Teaching": Summer Camp for Teachers, sponsored by Indiana Institute's Center on Education and Lifelong Learning
June 23-26    Bloomington, IN    Contact Carrie Chapman (content/credit) at 812-855-6508 or e-mail cechapma@indiana.edu or Kay Moore (registration) at 812-855-6508 or e-mail moorel@indiana.edu or visit web site.

"Immigration, Trauma, Substance Abuse & HIV: A Family Case Study": Part 2 of 2-Part Series on "Substance Abuse, HIV & Related Issues for Latinos" Interactive Telephone Seminar, sponsored by National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center
June 24    Call 510-643-8837 or e-mail aiarc@berkeley.edu or visit web site.

"Fearless Caregiver" Conference, sponsored by Today's Caregiver Magazine
June 25    Philadelphia, PA    Visit web site.

Medicare Seminar, sponsored by ServiceLink Resource Center of Carroll County.
June 25    Tamworth, NH    Call 323-9394 or 866-634-9412 or visit web site.

"Transition Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: What is Required and What Works" Conference, sponsored by Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities
June 25-26    Columbus, OH    Contact: Sue Fraley at 614-257-7626 or e-mail at sue_fraley@ocali.org or visit web site.

"Early Childhood Science and Policy” National Symposium, sponsored by National Governors Association Center for Best Practices; Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child; and National Conference of State Legislatures;
June 26-27    Boston, MA   Contact: Al Race at 617-495-4158 or e-mail al_race@harvard.edu or visit web site.

29th "Silent Weekend" classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced sign language and ITP students, sponsored by DrSign.com
June 26-28    Orlando, FL    Visit web site.

"Idaho Partners in Policymaking: Advanced Partner Graduates", sponsored by Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
June 26-28    Boise, ID    Call 208-334-2178 or e-mail icdd@icdd.idaho.gov .

"Campaigning for Assistive Technology, Defining Policy, Promoting Research, Strengthening Practice" RESNA 2008 Annual International Multi-disciplinary Conference and Instructional Courses
June 26-30    Crystal City, VA    Visit web site.

Annual Conference of American School Counselor Association
June 28-July 1    Atlanta, GA    Call 703-683-2722 or visit web site.

"Assistive Technology-Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities"2008 Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
June 29-July 2    Providence, RI    E-mail: Ron Schuler at rschuler@wisc.edu or visit web site.

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"A Visionary Turning: Well Earth, Well People" 33rd National Wellness Conference, sponsored by National Wellness Institute
July 12-17    Stevens Point, WI    Call 800-243-8694 or e-mail nwc@nationalwellness.org or visit web site.

"Aging Research" Summer Institute, sponsored by National Institute on Aging
July 12-18    Queenstown, MD    Contact: Taylor Harden at 301-496-0765 or e-mail taylor_harden@nih.gov or visit web site.

4th Annual Quality Conference, sponsored by National Rural Health Association
July 14-15    San Diego, CA    E-mail marsh@NRHArural.org or visit web site.

3rd Annual Clinical Conference, sponsored by National Rural Health Association
July 16-17    San Diego, CA    Contact: Meaghan McCamman at 703-519-7910 or e-mail mccamman@nrharural.org or visit web site.

Annual Summer Conference of National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities
July 17-19    Reston, VA    Contact: Cindy Piletic at 309-298-1058 or e-mail c-piletic@wiu.edu or visit web site.

"Aging Tops the Charts in Music City": National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference and Tradeshow
July 20-23    Nashville, TN    Visit web site.

"Friends for Life: Children with Diabetes" National Conference & Expo, sponsored by Children with Diabetes
July 23-27    Orlando, FL    Visit conference web site.

"Native Youth Leadership and Culture" Camp, sponsored by Native Wellness Institute
July 16-19    (Location TBA)   Contact: Kim Just at 775-773-2091 or e-mail kjust@nativewellness.com or visit web site.

"Strive: A Wellness Initiative for Men", sponsored by Community Voices Healthcare for the Underserved
July 28    Atlanta, GA    Visit conference web site.

"RPMS Diabetes Management System" Northwest Training, sponsored by Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
July 29-30     Portland, OR    Contact: Don Head or Kerri Lopez at 800-862-5497 or e-mail dhead@npaihb.org or klopez@npaihb.org or visit web site.

"Christian Ophthalmology" 32nd Annual  Meeting, sponsored by University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and Christian Ophthalmology Society.
July 30 - August 3    Pine Mountain, GA     Contact Jan Quayle (registration) at  888-682-6348 or 405-271-2350 or e-mail quayle@ouhsc.edu or Sterling Cannon (program) at 706-478-0764 or email: COScallaway@yahoo.com  or  visit web site.

Specific to Disability:

Deaf Initiative in Technology Workshop Series, sponsored by National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY    Call 585-475-7545 (V/TTY) or visit web site.
July 7-11    "Introduction to ASP .NET"
July 7-11    "Microsoft Office 2007"
July 14-18    "Introduction to Adobe Flash CS3"
July 21-25    "Adobe Photoshop CS3"

"Americans with Disabilities Act Update with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Job Accommodation Network" Webcast, sponsored by Job Accommodation Network
July 8    2 p.m. EST    Visit web site.

"Autism Spectrum Disorder and Employment" 2008 Live Webcast Series, sponsored by Region III Community Rehabilitation Providers Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program; and Virginia Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention
July 8    2-2:45 p.m. ET    Contact: Teri Blankenship at 804-828-2197 or 804-828-2494 (TTY) or visit web site.

"Let the Good Times Roll!: 49th Biennial Conference of National Association of the Deaf
July 7-11    New Orleans, LA     Visit web site.

"Autism Spectrum Disorder and Employment" Webcast, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention
July 8    Visit web site.

"Microloans and Small Business Loans" Webcast Series, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention; Start-Up-USA; and Griffin-Hammis Associates
July 9    2-2:45 p.m. ET    Contact: Katherine Inge at 804-828-1851 (V) or 804-828-2494 (TTY) or e-mail kinge@vcu.edu or visit web site.

"People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and Beyond…)" Free Train-the-Trainer Initiative, sponsored by Easter Seals Project Action
July 9-10    Eugene, OR    Visit web site.

"Train the Trainer to Train the Staff in Therapeutic Intervention" Follow-up Workshop, sponsored by North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities at Minot State University
July 10    Bismarck, ND    Visit web site.

"Cruisin' for a Cure: Have a Cool Time in a Classic Cali Way" National Juvenile Arthritis Conference, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation
July 10-13    Costa Mesa, CA    Visit web site.

"People, Purpose and Passion: Pathways for Success" 13th Annual Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Conference, sponsored by Attention Deficit Disorder Association and  ADDitude Magazine
July 10-13    Minneapolis, MN    Visit Association web site.

"WCD Expo: Bringing the Disability Community Together" World Congress on Disabilities
July 11-12    Reading, PA    Visit web site.

"Transformational Leadership" 2008 Annual Conference of Genetic Alliance
July 11-13    Bethesda, MD    Visit web site. 

"Learn, Meet, Celebrate": 36th National Convention of National Down Syndrome Congress
July 11-13    Boston, MA    Visit web site.

"Issues, Programs, and Best Practices": Summer Quarterly Meeting (open to public), of National Council on Disability
July 14-16    Seattle, WA    Contact: Mark Quigley at 202-272-2008 or e-mail jvaughn@ncd.gov  or ncd@ncd.gov or visit web site.

"Reading: Guiding Academic Progress for Students (GAPS)", sponsored by Total Educational Solutions in Technology, Inc. (T.E.S.T.)
July 14-18    Missoula, MT    Visit web site.

2008 Montana Youth Leadership Forum
July 14-18    Helena, MT    Contact: June Hermanson at 406-442-2576 or e-mail mylfjuneh@bresnan.net or visit web site.

"Special Education Law and Advocacy" Training, sponsored by Texas Parent to Parent and
August 1-2    Austin, TX    Visit web site.

"Nutrition, Physical Exercise, Cognitive Decline/Frailty and Sarcopenia", sponsored by International Academy of Nutrition and Aging
August 1-2    Albuquerque, NM    E-mail abq.iana@gmail.com or visit web site.

"Routines-Based Interview (RBI)" Certification Institute, sponsored by Vanderbilt University
August 4-8    Nashville,TN     Contact:Amy Casey Hutcherson at 615-936-3986 or e-mail  amy.m.casey@vanderbilt.edu or visit web site. 

"Science: Guiding Academic Progress for Students (GAPS)", sponsored by Total Educational Solutions in Technology, Inc. (T.E.S.T.)
August 4-8    Missoula, MT    Visit web site.

“Emergency Preparedness” Online Course, sponsored by CIL-NET
August 4-11    Contact Dawn Heinsohn at 713-520-0232, ext. 130, or e-mail heinsohn@ilru.org  or visit web site.

"Employment Specialist" Training, sponsored by Indiana Supported Employment Training Team
August 5-7 & September 9-11    Indianapolis, IN    Contact: Kay Moore at 812-855-6508 or e-mail moorel@indiana.edu or visit web site.

Montana Reading Institute, sponsored by Office of Public Instruction
August 6-9    Helena, MT    Contact: Debbie Hunsaker at 406-444-0733 or e-mail dhunsaker@mt.gov or visit web site.

"Ready Montana: Partnering for Our Children" Families and Learning Conference, sponsored by Montana Parent Information and Resource Center; WORD, Inc., Comprehensive System for Personnel Development Region V, and others
August 7-8    Missoula, MT    Call 406-543-3550, ext. 217 or e-mail montanapirc@wordinc.org or visit web site.

"Research to Practice: Neurodevelopmental Disorders" 2008 Summer Institute, sponsored by Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (M.I.N.D.) Institute at University of California-Davis
August 7-8    Sacramento, CA    Call: 916-703-0280 or visit web site.

"Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Community: Diverse Abilities and Innovative Supports" 2008 International Conference
August 11-13    Honolulu, HI    Call 888-542-8555 or e-mail lifelibertyandthepursuitof@craconferences.com or visit web site.

"Autism: Emotion, Behavior and Belonging" 10th Annual Summer Institute, sponsored by University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability
August 11-14    Durham, NH    Contact: Cheryl Jorgensen at cheryl.jorgensen@unh.edu or visit web site.

"Digital Video Production" Deaf Initiative in Technology Workshop Series, sponsored by National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology
August 11-15    Rochester, NY    Call 585-475-7545 (V/TTY) or visit web site.

“Cultural Competence” Online Course, sponsored by CIL-NET
August 11-29    Contact Dawn Heinsohn at 713-520-0232, ext. 130, or e-mail heinsohn@ilru.org  or visit web site.

"Accommodation Process" Webcast, sponsored by Job Accommodation Network
August 12    2 p.m. EST    Visit web site.

116th Annual Convention of American Psychological Association
August 14-17    Boston, MA    Call 800-374-2721 or 202-336-6020 or e-mail convention@apa.org or visit web site. 

"Training Competencies for the Effective Practice of Travel Instruction" 8th Annual Educational Conference of Association of Travel Instruction
August 15-17    Minneapolis, MN    Visit web site.

"Serving Customers with Disabilities: Implications for the Hospitality Industry" Americans with Disabilities Act Audioconference, sponsored by Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers/Regional ADA Centers
August 19  Noon-1:30 p.m. MT    Visit web site.

"Educational Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability" 2008 Conference and Training, sponsored by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Broward Center for the Performing Arts; VSA of Florida, and others
August 21-24    Fort Lauderdale, FL    Visit web site.

"Measuring Child and Family Outcomes", sponsored by National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center and Early Childhood Outcomes Center
August 27-28    Baltimore, MD    Visit web site.

"Creating Your Future: Living with a Disability" North American Spinal Cord Injury Conference and Expo, sponsored by United Spinal Association; American Paraplegia Society; American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses, and others
August 27-29    Orlando, FL    Call 800-404-2892 or visit web site.

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September 2008

Health Care:

“Setting the Pace for the Future: Innovations in Inter- and Multi-disciplinary Research in Adapted Physical Activity” 2008 Conference of North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
September 3-6    Indianapolis, IN     Contact Katie Stanton at 317-274-2295 or e-mail kstanton@iupui.edu or visit web site.

"Home Grown: Cultivating Caregivers" National Lifespan Respite Conference, sponsored by ARCH National Respite Network
September 4-6    Des Moines, IA    Call 919-490-5577 or visit web site.

"Recreation Inclusion" National Institute, sponsored by National Recreation and Park Association
September 4-7    Eugene, OR    Contact: Diane Bombard at 703-858-2187 or e-mail dbombard@nrpa.org or visit web site.

2008 Biennial Conference of National Indian Council on Aging
September 5-9    Tacoma, WA    Visit web site.

Montana Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Conference
September 9-11    Bozeman, MT    Contact: Lora Wier at 406-466-5292 or e-mail health@3rivers.net or visit web site.

13th Annual Educational Symposium, sponsored by National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators
September 9-14    St. Louis, MO    Call 412-920-4775 or e-mail naemse@naemse.org or visit web site.

"Becoming the Healthiest Nation in a Healthier World": 2008 Joint Conference of National Association of County and City Health Officials and Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
September 9-12    Sacramento, CA    Visit web site.

Annual Conference of Nebraska Rural Health Association
September 11    Kearney, NE    Contact: Melissa Beaudette at 402-421-2356 or e-mail mbeaudette@mwhc-inc.com or visit web site.

"Rural Health Care Outreach" Conference Call, sponsored by Universal Service Administrative Company, Rural Health Program
September 11    2 p.m. EST    Call 1-800-240-9939 and enter 6772932#.  For more information, e-mail rhc-admin@universalservice.org or visit web site.

"Pediatric Disaster and Emergency Services" National Summit, sponsored by Pediatric Disaster Resource and Training Center, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
September 11-12    Los Angeles, CA    Contact: Maribeth Balon at 310-437-0555, ext. 125 or e-mail maribeth@bscmanage.com or visit web site.

"Rural Can't Wait - Better Health in '08": 2008 Annual Conference and Business Meeting of Georgia Rural Health Association
September 15-17    Young Harris, GA    Contact: Katherine Cummings at 478-552-3620 or e-mail katherine@garuralhealth.org or visit web site.

"Healthy Relationships and Wellness" National Conference, sponsored by Native Wellness Institute
September 15-18    (Location TBA)   Contact: Kim Just at 775-773-2091 or e-mail kjust@nativewellness.com or visit web site.

"RPMS Diabetes Management System" Northwest Training, sponsored by Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
September 23-24    Portland, OR    Contact: Don Head or Kerri Lopez at 800-862-5497 or e-mail dhead@npaihb.org or klopez@npaihb.org or visit web site.

Annual Convention of Association of Montana Health Care Providers
September 24-26    Billings, MT    Contact: Carrie Krepps at 406-442-1911 or e-mail carrie@mtha.org or visit web site.

Oregon Rural Health 25th Annual Conference, sponsored by Oregon Office of Rural Health
September 24-27    Bend, OR    Call 866-674-4376 or e-mail ruralweb@ohsu.edu or visit web site.

"Home and Community Based Services" 24th National  Conference, sponsored by National Association of State Units on Aging; and Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
September 28 –October 1    Boston, MA    Contact: Bernice Hutchinson (content) at  bhutchinson@nausa.org or Kimberly Fletcher at kfletcher@nasua.org (logistics/exhibits) or visit web site.

"The Many Faces of Caring": 2008 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Iowa Health Care Association and Iowa Center for Assisted Living
September 29-October 1    Des Moines, IA    Contact: Marcia Hewitt at 515-327-5020 or visit web site.

Specific to Disability:

“Setting the Pace for the Future: Innovations in Inter- and Multi-disciplinary Research in Adapted Physical Activity” 2008 Conference of North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
September 3-6    Indianapolis, IN     Contact Katie Stanton at 317-274-2295 or e-mail kstanton@iupui.edu or visit web site.

"Home Grown: Cultivating Caregivers" 2008 National Lifespan Respite Conference, sponsored by ARCH National Respite Network and Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition
September 4-6    Des Moines, IA    Call 919-490-5577 or visit web site.

"Recreation Inclusion" National Institute, sponsored by National Recreation and Park Association
September 4-7    Eugene, OR    Contact: Diane Bombard at 703-858-2187 or e-mail dbombard@nrpa.org or visit web site.

 “Rev Up Your Engines for Indianapolis – Self-Advocacy’s Got the Fever!” 9th National Self-Advocacy Conference, sponsored by Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
September 4-7     Indianapolis, IN    Visit web site.

2008 Biennial Conference of National Indian Council on Aging
September 5-9    Tacoma, WA    Visit web site.

“Smooth as SILC: An Introduction to Statewide Independent Living Councils” Online Course, sponsored by CIL-NET
September 8-26    Contact Dawn Heinsohn at 713-520-0232, ext. 130, or e-mail heinsohn@ilru.org  or visit web site.

"Substance Abuse and Employment" Webcast, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention
September 9    2:00-2:45 p.m. ET    Visit web site.

"Disability Rights: Montana Return to Work" Seminar, sponsored by Disability Rights Montana
September 9    Helena, MT    Contact: Liesl Beck at 406-449-2344 or 800-245-4743 or e-mail lieslb@mtadv.org .

"The Power of Peers" National Conference, sponsored by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
September 10-14    Norfolk, VA    Visit web site.

“MAB—Sowing the Seeds for Independence” Annual Convention of Montana Association for the Blind
September 12-14    Bozeman, MT    Contact: Donna McCulloch at 406-556-7103 or e-mail Krmac6@msn.com or call Gail Brockbank at 442-9411.

"Transition to What?: Montana Youth Transitions" 1st Annual Conference, sponsored by Montana Office of Public Instruction; Montana Vocational Rehabilitation; Montana Youth Leadership Forum, and others
September 15-17    Great Falls, MT    Contact: June Hermanson at 406-442-2576 or e-mail mylfjuneh@bresnan.net or visit web site.

"Latino Immigrants with Disabilities: Challenges in Employment" Americans with Disabilities Act Audioconference, sponsored by Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers/Regional ADA Centers
September 16  Noon-1:30 p.m. MT    Visit web site.

"Making a Difference: Treatment throughout the Life Span" 62nd Annual Meeting of American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
September 17-20    Atlanta, GA    Call 414-918-3014 or e-mail info@aacpdm.org or visit web site.

"Highlighting Our All STARS!" 2008 Conference of Montana Parent-Teacher Association
September 19-20    Great Falls, MT    Visit web site.

"Internet Use for Education and Daily Life" Workshop, sponsored by PACER Center
September 20    Bloomington, MN    Call 952-838-9000 or visit web site.

“Direct Threat/Safety in the Workplace” 2008 "Employment and the ADA: Legal Issues" Webinar Series, sponsored by Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers/Americans with Disabilities Act Centers
September 23    2-3:30 p.m. ET    Call 312-413-1407 (V/TTY) or visit web site.

“Organizational Change”: 5th National Forum, sponsored by Institute for Community Inclusion
September 24- Kansas City, MO Call: 617-287-4300 V or 617-287-4350 TTY or e-mail ici@umb.edu  or visit web site.

"Valued Lives: Inspired Living" Conference, sponsored by Community Residential Services Association
September 24-26    Yakima, WA    Contact Cheri Keefe at 509-966-1998 or e-mail corporate@community-living.org or visit web site.

"Home and Community Based Services" 24th National  Conference, sponsored by National Association of State Units on Aging; and Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
September 28 –October 1    Boston, MA    Contact: Bernice Hutchinson (content) at  bhutchinson@nausa.org or Kimberly Fletcher at kfletcher@nasua.org (logistics/exhibits) or visit web site.

Health Care:

Specific to Disability: