Upcoming Events
October 2008
October 10, 2008-January 16, 2009
Creative Expressions XIV
The opening exhibit in October will mark the 14th anniversary of the arts collaboration
between the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) the Nashville's Mayor's Advisory
Committee for People with Disabilities.
Due to the number of participants this year, VKC will accept only one piece of art per artist for the exhibit.
Please review and complete the following linked forms and return completed forms via email by September 29, 2008.
Artist Biography
Creative Expressions Overview Memo
Permission for Reproduction
Listing of Artwork Submitted
Contact for More Information:
Gretchen Herbert (615) 322-8147, ext. 3
or gretchen.herbert@vanderbilt.edu
November 2008
Saturday • November 1, 2008 • 9-11 a.m.
Journeys in Disability:Information & Support for Families
For families with children 12 and under
Free and open to the public
Childcare is available with 48-hour notice
2-hour orientation session to provide support regardless of diagnosis
Presenter who works in field will orient attendees to:
- Important terms, definitions, and relevant laws
- People-first language and civil rights issues
- Sources of information and support
- Federal, state, and local non-profit agencies
Experienced parent presenter will discuss:
- Choices that lead to more positive outcomes
- Notebook with resources
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Room 241
MRL Building
For more information contact
lynnette.henderson@vanderbilt.edu
Please register at
(615) 936-8852 or http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/registration
Thursday • November 6, 2008 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Journeys in Disability:
Information & Support for Families For family members, adults and high school students with disabilities, and support personnel
Free and open to the public
An attended relaxation room will be available for attendees
2-hour orientation session to provide support regardless of diagnosis
Presenter who works in field will orient attendees to:
- Important terms, definitions, and relevant laws
- People-first language and civil rights issues
- Sources of information and support
- Federal, state, and local non-profit agencies
Experienced parent presenter will discuss:
- Choices that lead to more positive outcomes
- Notebook with resources
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Room 241
MRL Building
For more information contact
lynnette.henderson@vanderbilt.edu
Please register at
(615) 936-8852 or
http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/registration
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 • 8:30 am- 2 pm
4th Annual Disability Services and the Hispanic Community Conference
For service providers
Knowles Senior Center
174 Rains Avenue
Nashville
Sponsors:
- Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
- Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
- Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities
Registration: Pre-registration is required at:
www.kc.vanderbilt.edu/registration
For more information call (615) 322-8529 ext. 11
or email claudia.avila@vanderbilt.edu
$20 fee to cover lunch and workshop expenses
Parking: Free parking is available at the Knowles Senior Center
Rulemaking hearing on November 19, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
TDMHDD will hold a rulemaking hearing on November 19, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed rules defining Minimum Program Requirements for Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Detoxification Treatment Services (Chapter 0940-05-47). It will take place in the Commissioner’s Large Conference Room on the third floor of the Cordell Hull Building, located at 425 Fifth Avenue North, in Nashville, Tennessee. The public is invited to make oral comments at the hearing. The Department will consider written comments submitted before 4:30 p.m. on November 19, 2008. Written comments may be mailed to Karen Edwards, Rules Coordinator, Cordell Hull Building, Fifth Floor, 425 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37243, or sent by way of email to Karen.Edwards@state.tn.us, or faxed to her attention to (615) 532-6514. For additional information, contact Karen Edwards at (615) 532-3648 or Karen.Edwards@state.tn.us.
May 2009
Tennessee Disability MegaConference
INVITATION TO EXHIBIT
May 28, 2009 and May 29, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2009
If you would like to participate in the largest statewide convention on disability issues in Tennessee, please carefully complete the Exhibit Space and Advertising Reservation Form. http://www.tndisabilitymegaconference.org/html/Exhibitors.html/
The deadline for reserving exhibit space is March 13, 2009. If you have questions, please call Exhibit Committee Chair, Lori Israel at 615-248-5878 or 1-800-835-7077 ext. 22, or email: exhibitors@thearctn.org. Please visit the Tennessee Disability MegaConference website at www.tndisabilitymegaconference.org/ for conference information, updates and registration forms.
The conference will take place at the Nashville Airport Marriott, 600 Marriott Drive, Nashville, Tennessee. Exhibit space is available Thursday, May 28, 9:00 am until Friday, May 29, 5:00 pm.
Ongoing Programs
Year-Round Depression screening
Mental Health Association of East Tennessee
9050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 104-A
Knoxville, Tennessee 37923
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(865) 584-9125
Mental Health Training for Foreign and Sign Language Interpreters
Various dates. Call for more information and registration.
No charge for training.
Contact: Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee
2416 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
615-269-5355
email: forinfo@mnamt.org
IChope Campaign
Public Information Programs
are available for all ages and are appropriate
for school and community settings.
Visit www.ichope.com
Contact: Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee
2416 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
615-269-5355
