Community Resources

Need help getting a couple AED's

nursebecky — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:53:37 -0500

Hi I would like to write a grant for a couple AED's and wondered if anyone could help me get started on it. Does anyone have any resources on were to start or know of any programs that have these available? I would appreciate it very much if someone could help me out! Thank you

Pilot Program Addressing Pain Provides

jwilliams — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:29:37 -0600

The Ticket to Work Palliative Care Program gives individuals with disabilities access to experts who help keep pain and other symptoms from getting in the way of daily activities, such as holding a job.

"I had nobody to turn to, but now I am working 20 hours a week so I can pay on my doctor and hospital bills. It feels so much better to be working and getting out of the house,” said one program participant from Lincoln whose back pain kept him from being able to work.

Parent Training and Information

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:24:58 -0600

PTI Nebraska is a statewide resource for families of children with disabilities and special health care needs.

Floor Time - Reestablishing The Child's Progress on the Developmental Ladder

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:18:59 -0600

From Stanley Greenspan, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics at George Washington University Medical School. This intervention method revolves around a concept called "floor time" - time which the caregivers (generally the parents) spend entering the child's activities and following the child's lead.

Tools for Coping with Life's Stressors

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:16:21 -0600

Welcome to Coping.org, home of the Tools for Coping Series - onsite manuals for coping with a variety of life's stressors, authored by: James J. Messina, Ph.D., & Constance M. Messina, Ph.D

Special Olympics Nebraska

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:52:29 -0500

See upcoming events or volunteer opportunities.

Map of Regional Programs for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:45:48 -0500

Nebraska Regional Programs for Students
Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Click on your region to email regional program coordinator

Nebraska Statewide Respite Network

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:59:14 -0500

Nebraska Statewide Respite Network
1-866-RESPITE (1-866-737-7483)

Families often feel high levels of emotional, physical and financial stress when they care for someone with special needs in the home. Because of the demands, many families do not have the occasional short term periods of rest and relief that are so important to everyone's health and family stability.

Camps for Special Needs Kids

clewis — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:48:23 -0500

Families with children who have special needs may want to consider sending their child to camp this summer.

Children can benefit from the fun and interaction with other kids, increase their confidence and independence, and find positive role models from adults and counselors. Parents can get a much-needed break.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all camps to make reasonable accommodations so that children with special needs can attend. This means that mainstream camps may also be on your list of possibilities.