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admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:45:59 +0000

Mental Health Month 2012

tonya.hays-martin — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:29:50 +0000

Mental Health America is proud to continue its tradition of celebrating “May is Mental Health Month,” which began in 1949 to raise awareness of mental health conditions and mental wellness for all.

This year, they are addressing these important issues through two themes:

Do More for 1 in 4 is a call to action to help the 1 in 4 American adults who live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition and the fact that they can go on to live full and productive lives. Download the Do More For 1in4 Toolkit.

The second theme, Healing Trauma’s Invisible Wounds, focuses on the impact of traumatic events on individuals and communities. It centers around asking the person-based question: “What happened to you?” Download the Healing Trauma’s Invisible Wounds Toolkit.

April is Autism Awareness Month

tonya.hays-martin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:52:42 +0000

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome. ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances. Some persons with ASD excel in visual skills, music, math and art. To learn more about autism, see the links and resources listed below.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits

http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/autism-safety-project

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002494/

http://www.autism-society.org/

http://fablevisionlearning.com/blog/2012/04/autism-awareness-month-resources/

http://www.crisisprevention.com/Blogs/PBIS-Post–A-Positive-Behavioral-Support-Blog/March-2012/10-Recommended-ASD-Websites

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, March 2012

tonya.hays-martin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:07:03 +0000

All people are people first and all have needs and rights. Everyone wants to enjoy life, feel productive and secure. Most people have disabilities of one kind or another. The differences lie mostly in degree and whether our disabilities are seen or unseen. You can help remind others of these important facts during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The Missouri DD Council wants to assist you by providing suggested activities and free instructional materials. The Council also encourages you to partner with other organizations so more events can be planned and more information shared. For more information, visit the website: http://www.mpcdd.com/

When Bad Things Happen to Good Librarians update

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:09:50 +0000

Mental Health First Aid

tonya.hays-martin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:05:59 +0000

Mental Health First Aid is a groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. See how you can get involved — find a 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course in your area by visiting the MHFA website:

http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs/

Assistive Technology for Libraries

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:15:27 +0000

In Their Own Voices

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:12:46 +0000

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

tonya.hays-martin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:35:17 +0000

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. The Alzheimer’s Association’s website http://alz.org/ provides a wealth of information for patients, caregivers, advocates, health professionals and librarians.

Know the 10 Signs http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp

Inside the Brain: an Interactive Tour

http://alz.org/alzheimers_disease_4719.asp

Welcome to the Virtual Library at the Alzheimer’s Association Green-Field Library

http://www.alz.org/library/index.asp

October is Disability History and Awareness Month!

tonya.hays-martin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:07:40 +0000

In May 2011, the Missouri Legislature passed HB555, authorizing school boards to require the provision of disability history and awareness instruction in public schools during the month of October of each year. HB555 further requires the month of October to be designated “Disability History and Awareness Month.” The Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education (MOCASE) and other organizations developed a resource guide to provide curricular materials which districts can choose to use to promote disability awareness. A copy of the Disability History and Awareness: a Resource Guide for Missouri is available at http://dese.mo.gov/se/documents/se-admin-mo-dis-hist-aware-resguide.pdf For more information, contact the Missouri Planning Council at (800) 500-7878 or visit our website at: www.mpcdd.com. Other excellent resources are the Missouri Association of County Developmental Disability Services: http://www.macdds.org ; People First of Missouri: www.missouripeoplefirst.org; and the Governor’s Council on Disability/Disability Portal: http://www.mo.gov/disability/. The Missouri Developmental Disability Resource Center (MODDRC) is another great resource that provides three levels of support. Whether you want to become more informed, get connected, or find ways to volunteer, MODDRC offers a network of support options to get you started. You can contact them at www.moddrc.org or call 1-800-444-0821.