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Assistive Device Survey; Please participate soon
Quick and Easy survey for reseach on Assistive Technology
https://websurvey.wisc.edu/survey/TakeSurvey.asp?EID=52MB793J9B8LJB8l65n8B326BK7o4KB472

The Midwest Alliance is a consortium of researchers,
educators, disability service providers, and engineers
promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education
and careers. You can find more information about us at:
http://www.stemmidwest.org

The purpose of this study and survey: We are
interested in responses from individuals with any type of
disability. This is a completely anonymous survey that has
passed IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval.

Thank you for your time and cooperation in distribution this
survey. If you have any questions or comments, or would like
any information about the Midwest Alliance, please contact
Liam Martin at either 608-239-0264 or liamgmartin@yahoo.com

A Slice of PIE - What's happening in PA Capital
A Slice of PIE

The Policy Information Exchange brings you the Spring 2008 issue of A Slice of Pie, an ongoing publication keeping our readers informed about important public policy issues. It is the mission of the Policy Information Exchange to educate and inform Pennsylvanians with disabilities, their families and advocates, and the general public, regarding public policy issues and to further the exchange of policy information between the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council and federal, state and local policy makers. The Policy Information Exchange is funded in part by the PA Developmental Disabilities Council.

Click here to read A Slice of Pie

http://ucpact.convio.net/site/R?i=lJmFd-HI9LqYfHI1rvFljA

Click here for a printable version
http://ucpact.convio.net/site/R?i=CKjY_8jacQS0xb_gkFUo2w

Upcoming Meeting Schedule for Board and Membership
Board meeting of Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living
Thursday, May 15, 2008, starting at 11 am at Washington Office

Membership meeting of Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living
Friday, May 16, 2008, starting at Noon. Agenda includes lunch and special guest speakers on Accessible Polling Sites (or lack there of) in Washington County.

Board meeting of TRIPIL (the Parent Board)
Thursday, May 22, 2008, starting at 11 am at Washington Office

Board meeting of TRIPIL Services
Thursday, May 29, 2008, starting at 11 am at Washington Office

All meetings open to community members.

Task Force to help people with Brain Injuries
May 7, 2008
Disclaimer: Please excuse any offensive references to people with head injuries as the state of pa wrote this news release and not TRIPIL.

CONTACT: Stacey Witalec (717) 787-4592
SECRETARY OF PUBLIC WELFARE LAUNCHES TASK FORCE TO HELP PEOPLE WHO SUFFER BRAIN INJURIES

HARRISBURG - To respond to the unique needs of brain injury survivors and their families, Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman today announced the creation of the Brain Injury Recovery Task Force and charged it with finding ways to better address the barriers and gaps in services.
"Accident survivors who have suffered brain injuries, as well as their caregivers, have brought to my attention their unique needs as the result of their mishaps," said Richman. "While supportive programs exist, survivors are often faced with a recovery process that can last a lifetime. To help support them, we need to raise awareness about the problems associated with brain injuries and to identify more resources to aid in the care of those who have suffered them."

Through their combined expertise, task force members will identify solutions and provide recommendations to Richman. It is estimated that 1.5 million Americans annually sustain a traumatic
brain injury. Task force members have spoken passionately about how their lives have been affected by their injury and what they hope can be achieved through their efforts on the task force.

"My brain may be different than it was before my accident but it is still strong, still useful, still me," said Madelaine Sayko, a brain injury survivor and task force participant. "What I want from the state is to help me become all of me again."

In the near future, information about the task force will be available at http://www.dpw.state.pa.us. To become involved with the task force's work, contact the Department of Public Welfare at
(717) 346-4481.
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