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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) Webcast: Self Determination: The Most Natural Support
September 23, 2002, 2:00 - 2:30 pm EST
Presenter: Michael Wehmeyer
http://www.vcu.edu/rrtcweb/cyberu/orderform.html
Contact: Jan Zalewski:
E-mail: jkbirneyzale@vcu.edu
Tel: (804) 828-1851

Description: Increasingly, promoting self-determination has become best practice in the fields of special education, rehabilitation, supported employment and other disability-related areas. This live web cast will overview the essentials of self-determination and examine ways to enhance career outcomes for people with disabilities by promoting self-directed problem solving and career goal setting. The presenter will focus on work currently being conducted infusing self-determination into the vocational rehabilitation system in Kansas.

Michael Wehmeyer, Ph.D., is Associate Professor, Department of Special Education and Associate Director, Beach Center on Disability, at the University of Kansas. He is the author of more than 70 articles or book chapters on self-determination and related topics and has authored or edited more than 10 books

Creating Mentally Healthy Schools and Communities: An On-line event, fostering the emotional development of our children at school, at home, and in communities.

WHEN did the event take place? October 29-November 2, 2001

WHERE did the event place? It was all on-line at
http://cecp.air.org/cv!

WHAT was discussed? The Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice (CECP) designed this one week on-line event to foster mental health for school-aged children to engage all communities in a new dialogue around the mental health needs of our children in our states, counties, cities, and towns.

WHO was this geared to? Family members, mental health professionals, researchers, school professionals, and youth across the country came together to discuss strategies for improving communication and collaboration among those most interested in the mental health needs of all children.

For more information, go to http://cecp.air.org/vc/, or call the Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice toll-free at 1-888-457-1551.

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