National Council on Rehabilitation Education NEWSletter Late Summer 2001 • Vol. 25 No. 4 This is a newsletter published quarterly by the National Council on Rehabilitation Education. It is also available in PDF format at NCRE's web site: www. nchrtm.okstate.edu/NCRE EDITOR: Hal Cain, Ph.D. ASSISTANT EDITOR: Danielle Leuk PRODUCTION MANAGER & DESIGNER: Estelle Ritchie Submissions to this newsletter need to be electronic in one of the following formats: 1) Word-Perfect 5.0 or higher; 2) MS Word 5.0 or higher; or 3) ASCII text. Disks may be mailed to the Editor or sent as e-mail attachments. Please include your contact information with submissions. Deadlines for submissions are: FALL issue September 15th WINTER issue December 15th SPRING issue March 15th SUMMER issue June 15th Submit disks by mail to: Dr. Hal Cain Dept. of Special Ed. Rehabilitation Utah State University 2870 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-2870 Submit e-mail attachments with subject line reading "newsletter" to: HalCain@cc.usu.edu President's Message Amos Sales, Ed.D. • NCRE President first wrote this message the first week in June, before I departed on a three week trip to Portugal and Canada for several days of workshop and conference presentations and many days of personal pleasure. For a variety of reasons, this Summer 2001 newsletter is now being printed the first week in September and, in review of the copy, only minimal changes are needed given the content of other articles in this newsletter. As always, I am pleased to have the opportunity this newsletter provides to share a brief update of activities and a recommendation for this academic year. Update Information: 1. In addition to the testimony I provided to the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, I, Donald Dew and Jack Duncan had productive legislative meetings in DC in March. As a follow up to these meetings, Lori Bruch, University of Scranton, met with Pennsylvania legislators on the House Subcommittee in support of the NCRE request for a $10 million increase in training funds. If any of you have contacts with national legislators, a request of their support for implementing this increase would be helpful. 2. Donald Dew, George Washington University, ably represented NCRE on a "Partnership" panel presentation on April 25, 2001 at the national CSAVR meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. 3. Conference planning is ongoing for the NCRE/RSA/CSAVR National Rehabilitation Education Conference, "Partnering for Results", to be held October 14-16, 2001 at the Washington Court Hotel, Washington, DC. Based on the success of our "Tucson" conference, it was decided that this year's conference include a Call for Papers and more break-out, special interest sessions. All should have received the conference information and registration flyer by now. If you have not, contact Donald Dew at (202) 973-1550. 4. Charles Arakiasomy, California State University, Fresno, now serves as NCRE Administrative Secretary and Garth Eldredge is now in India implementing his third "retirement." 5. With advice and input from the Board, I have made the following appointments: • Fred McFarlane, San Diego State, to replace Charles Arakiasomy as the Region IX representative to the NCRE Board. • Bud Stude, California State University, Fresno, to the CORE Board of Directors. • Les McAllan, University of Arizona, to replace Bud Stude on the CORE Commission on Standards and Accreditation. 6. John Benshoff, Southern Illinois University, indicates that, given a quality pool of applicants, a decision will be able to be made during the October 14th NCRE Board meeting at the Washington Court Hotel regarding who will serve as Editor/Editors of the Journal next year. The NCRE General Membership meeting will be held on October 14th from 3:30-5:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there. 7. In addition to marking your calendars for the October 14-16, 2001 conference, be sure to schedule in the February 13-17, 2002 NCRE Conference to be held in Tucson, Arizona at the Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites. John Benshoff, Conference Coordinator, promises a Tucson conference comparable but better than this year's. One plus is that John already has committed us to another Saturday evening "Western Barbecue Buffet" which, in itself, makes the conference worth attending. Having fewer commitments and responsibilities as Past-President next year, I really do look forward to participating in this conference. Recommendation: Time is truly all we possess and it is currently often spent unwisely. I would hope you would be a little selfish this academic year and spend some time on yourself. I would recommend that you review your 2001-2002 academic calendar to see if there isn't more time that you've committed to work and work-related business that you can pull back and spend on yourself. Doing so will prove to be one of your better investments. Enjoy, Amos New RSA Commissioner: Joanne M. Wilson A NEW COMMISSIONER HAS BEEN NAMED TO THE REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION: A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF JOANNE M. WILSON Editor's Note: The following biographical sketch of Ms. Wilson is an edited version of a bio sent from RSA. Joanne Wilson created, developed and oversaw the daily administration of the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB), Louisiana's first adult orientation and adjustment training and independent living center for the blind. Ms. Wilson directed LCB to its current 87% successful rehabilitation rate. Under her guidance, LCB, a private nonprofit center, become a unique national model and demonstration site for training public and private agency personnel who wish to replicate LCB's nontraditional methods of training. On a daily basis, Ms. Wilson supervised 106 faculty and staff members, manages private fund-raising projects for LCB's annual budget of $4,500,000, and conducted LCB's daily operations with her legendary boundless energy. The fiscally responsible management of LCB's numerous federal and state grants from a variety of sources depended primarily on Ms. Wilson's wisdom and experience in the field of rehabilitation. Ms. Wilson's passion for improving rehabilitation and education services in the state of Louisiana led her to establish eight additional programs, created to increase the employment potential of Louisiana's blind citizens. In addition to serving as Director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind, Ms. Wilson has served as President of the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana. Under her leadership 23 chapters were established statewide. As a national board member of the National Federation of the Blind, the nation largest consumer based advocacy group, Ms. Wilson was frequently called upon to conduct seminars and leadership conferences, and serves as a national and international consultant to agencies and their personnel. Ms. Wilson graduated with honors from Iowa State University in 1969, where she earned a B.S. in Elementary Education and was named a Merrill Palmer scholar. In 1971, she earned a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling /Administration from Iowa State University and for a number of years taught in the Ames, Iowa public school system. Ms. Wilson considers her own rehabilitation training at the Iowa Commission for the Blind during 1966 to be the catalyst which changed her life, and ultimately the compelling force which led her to establish a model training facility for serving the nation. Spring Conference Scheduled John J. Benshoff, Ph.D., CRC. • NCRE 1st Vice President Please mark your calendars for the Spring, 2002 NCRE Conference in warm, sunny Tucson, AZ, February 14-17 at the Sheraton Hotel and Suites. Last year's inaugural Spring Conference was a great success and we are planning on continuing that tradition. Building on last year's theme of New Visions, the theme for the 2002 Conference will be "From Vision to Action." As I have traveled about at the country and talked with colleagues in universities and agencies, I have been continually impressed with the great innovation and expansion I have encountered in the rehabilitation community. We continually face new demands by developing new visions and by refining those visions. The conference, through its general and concurrent sessions, will offer a wonderful opportunity to share our collective efforts. I am serving as the overall conference chair. Dr. Amos Sales is serving as the on-site chair of the conference; Dr. Adele Patrick again chairs the Awards Committee and Dr. Lori Bruch will chair the CRC Continuing Education Committee. As was the case last year, Dr. Colleen Etzbach will chair the Program Committee. If you have questions or ideas, or would like to volunteer to serve on a conference committee, please contact me by email at Jbenshof@SIU.EDU or call me at 618-453-8281 (O) or 618-549-3267 (H). I look forward to seeing you in Tucson. New Training Collaboration for Rehabilitation Counselors Announced Chris Reid, Ph.D. CRC NCC CVS CCM Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) are joining forces to train future rehabilitation counselors for work with older adults who have both hearing and vision impairments. While this venture provides funding for a limited number of interested students who are expected to become future leaders in service provision, probably the greatest benefit from the project will be development of innovative relevant curricula and consultation to other rehabilitation education programs across the country. This VCU/HKNC collaboration represents the first time Helen Keller National Center has ever included a university as a member of its respected Affiliate Network. Recognizing that the needs of older adults who have vision and hearing impairments are intense and complex, HKNC seeks to develop rehabilitation counselors' skills and knowledge to provide effective services for this rapidly growing segment of our population. Our new demonstration program provides cross-training in rehabilitation counseling, aging studies, and deaf-blindness. VCU is building on the strengths of its Departments of Rehabilitation Counseling and Gerontology, as well as its affiliation with HKNC, to develop and implement the training program. Graduates will be CRC-eligible with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, an advanced certificate in Aging Studies, specialty coursework focused on deaf- blindness, and practical experience working with older adults who are deaf-blind. If your university is interested in developing a similar training program, or if you have interest in adapting some of our syllabi and curricular materials for other purposes, please let us know; we would be happy to assist you. You should contact me (Chris Reid) as the Project Director, or Paige Berry, HKNC's Older Adult Program (National) Coordinator. Note: We're honored to include Paige Berry as a member of our Rehabilitation Counseling faculty at VCU. Her years of outstanding service to people who are deaf-blind have been widely recognized; she was recently awarded the prestigious Anne Sullivan Medal. For more information or if you know of potential students who would like to apply for this unique graduate program, please contact: Chris Reid Ph.D., Associate Professor Rehabilitation Counseling Virginia Commonwealth University POB 980330 Richmond VA 23298-0330 804-827-0915 (telephone) • 804-827-0912 (V/TTY) 804-828-1321 (fax) Looking forward to sharing information with interested colleagues as we move forward. NCRE Election Results The annual NCRE election took place at the end of this past spring. The 2nd Vice President and regional representatives for Regions III, VI, IX were elected. There were 176 ballots sent to members and 104 returned – an almost 60% return rate. Thanks to those who participated by voting in this important election. All candidates were top notch and the count was close in most cases. (Note: Chads did not come into play with this election.) Congratulations to our newly elected officers: 2nd Vice President - VILIA TARVYDAS Region III - LORI BRUCH Region VI - LINDA HOLLOWAY Region IX - FRED McFARLANE Call for Nominations: ARCA Rehabilitation Counselor of the Year Award Nominations are now being sought for the 2001 Rehabilitation Counselor of the Year Award. This award is meant to recognize outstanding individuals who have contributed to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, and in doing so, have made a substantial contribution to the practice of rehabilitation counseling. This award is given annually by the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) to an individual within the applied field of rehabilitation counseling who meet the following criteria. Award Criteria: 1. Demonstration of innovative practices that have a strong potential for the constructive change and improvement of rehabilitation outcomes for people with disabilities; 2. Demonstrated effectiveness in working with individuals with disabilities in public, private, private non-profit, or private settings; 3. Documentation of having made a contribution to the field of rehabilitation through excellence in service and practice; 4. Willingness of the individual to describe his or her innovative practices or methods in a special column in the newsletter; 5. ARCA member. Deadline Date: November 30, 2001 If you wish to make a nomination for this award, please submit a letter with supporting documentation to: Dr. Colleen A. Etzbach, Chair Award Committee Division of Counselor Education & Rehabilitation Programs Emporia State University 1200 Commercial St. Campus Box 4036 Emporia, KS 66801-5087 Rehabilitation Study Opportunity in Ireland An opportunity to study rehabilitation in Ireland in May 2002 is available through the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) for graduate students and educators in rehabilitation counseling and related disciplines: Join rehabilitation counseling students and educators from around the U.S. as we learn about attitudes toward disability and illness, the evolution of disability policy, and the current best-practices in rehabilitation counseling, while enjoying the beauty and rich cultural experience that is Ireland. Become engaged in the exciting discussion currently taking place in Ireland concerning disability policy and rehabilitation services. Learn from Irish and European leaders in rehabilitation counseling and disability policy. Visit with practitioners and consumers and join in the discussion that affects all of us who are interested in improving the lives of all people with disabilities. Who Should Participate? Graduate students, educators, and professionals in rehabilitation counseling or disability-related fields. We are hoping to bring a diverse group with multiple perspectives and backgrounds. Additional Information: • Dates: May 15 to May 30, 2002 • Credit: Students may receive 3 Upper Division/Graduate Credits • Application Deadline: February 28, 2002 • Cost: Cost for the trip, including travel and accommodations for the two- weeks will be $2,345. For more details and information please contact: Malachy Bishop, Ph.D., CRC Assistant Professor Rehabilitation Counseling Program Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling University of Kentucky 218 Taylor Education Building Lexington, KY 40506 (859) 257-4291 Email: mbishop@pop.uky.edu Or the central CCSA office at Northern Kentucky University at: Phone: (859) 572-6512 or (800) 319-6015 Fax: (859) 572-6650 Email: CCSA@NKU.EDU CCSA Website: http://www.nku.edu/ccsa NCRE National Conference • February 14 - 17, 2002 • TUCSON, ARIZONA From Vision to Action CALL FOR PROGRAM PROPOSALS The Conference theme is "From Vision to Action." Call for programs is being made in the following areas: • Surviving and Thriving in Academia • Maintaining Integrity and Productivity • Balancing Education, Teaching, Research and Community Service • Catching Up and Keeping Up With Technology • Faculty Research • Dissertation Research • Ethics - CRCC Cannons • Mentoring • Professional Partnerships • International Rehabilitation • Continuing Education • Innovative Curriculum Approaches • Marketing Rehabilitation Education Proposal Presentation To submit a proposal, prepare five copies of a written document and diskette version using the following outline. The following outline must be followed and all information must be provided as requested. Put the title and contact person's name at the top of each page. Number each page. Title Make it short - no longer than 80 characters, punctuation marks and spaces. Make it simple and factual. Presentation Format • Preference given to panel presentation proposals. • Length of concurrent sessions is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Main Presenter and Contact Person The main presenter is also the contact person and the chair of the program. This person is responsible for notifying all other participants of acceptance, rejection, scheduling and any other information provided by NCRE. a. List the main presenter's contact information. Provide work affiliation, primary mailing address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, fax number and e-mail address. b. In a brief paragraph, give the main presenter's qualifications. List degrees, areas of specialization, current position and employer, immediate past position and employer and number of publications and presentation. Co-Presenter(s) List all additional co-presenters providing primary mailing address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, fax number and e-mail address at the time of proposal submission. No more than five presenters, including the chair, per program will be listed in the program. Rationale for the Proposal Indicate whether your proposal is based on theory, research and/or practice. Content Description Please state type of presentation – panel presentation or individual presentation. For the length of description, do not exceed 150 words. Be as concise as possible and describe (a) learning objectives, (b) educational content, (c) how you will structure the presentation in order to involve the audience (e.g., case example discussion, exercises), and (d) the kinds of materials each attendee will be given. Audiovisual Equipment NCRE will provide an overhead projector and screen at no cost to you. Should you require any other additional equipment NCRE staff will provide you with information on ordering the equipment at your expense. CONFERENCE PROGRAM GUIDE Description Summary In 50 words or less, describe your presentation. Include only the key points and benefits to attendees. Please note: only the first 50 words will be printed and will represent your session in the Conference Program. Availability of Presenter Submission of this proposal is an acknowledgment that all proposal participants agree to: • Be available to present the program on any day of the conference. • Not charge a separate fee for attending your session. • Pay the registration fee to attend the Conference. Please submit five hard copies of your proposal and one PC compatible diskette in WordPerfect 9.0 or lower version, ASCII, or Word 7.0 or lower version for Windows 98 postmarked no later than Friday, November 2, 2001. Early submissions will be appreciated! Send proposals to: Dr. Colleen Etzbach NCRE Program Chair Emporia State University 1200 Commercial, Box 4036 Emporia, Kansas 66801 Phone: (316) 341-5798 Email: etzbachc@emporia.edu NCRE SPRING 2002 CONFERENCE From Vision to Action TENTATIVE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 9:00 AM NCRE Board Meeting THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 9:00 AM NCRE Board meeting & Conference Pre-Session Activities 5:00 PM Opening Reception FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 9:00 AM Opening General Session & Awards Ceremony 10:15 AM Refreshment Break 10:30 AM Concurrent Sessions 12:00 PM Luncheon 1:15 PM Concurrent Sessions 3:00 PM Refreshment Break 3:15 PM Concurrent Sessions Evening on your own to explore Tucson SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 9:00 AM Concurrent Sessions 10:15 AM Refreshment Break 10:30 AM Concurrent Sessions 12:00 PM Luncheon 1:15 PM Concurrent Sessions 3:00 PM Refreshment Break 3:15 PM General Session & Annual Membership Mtg. Evening Western Barbecue Dinner SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 9:00 AM NCRE Exec. Board Mtg. Annual Mary Switzer Memorial Seminar Proceedings Now Available L. Robert McConnell, DPA Director • Susan M. Bruyιre, Ph.D., Chairperson Michael J. Leahy, Ph.D., University Liaison The proceedings of the 22nd Switzer Memorial Seminar, "Emerging Workforce Issues: W.I.A., Ticket to Work, and Partnerships" is now available. The Mary Switzer Memorial Seminars and Monograph series of the National Rehabilitation Association is now embarking on its 23rd program year. For each year of its operation the program has convened a group of 18-20 national experts of diverse backgrounds and experiences to address a topic of current significance in rehabilitation. In each of the last three years the topic and ensuing monograph has been especially germane to Rehabilitation Education. Those issues published in the 1999 and 2000 monographs respectively were "Accountability from Several Perspectives" and "Disability Policy: Issues and Implications for the New Millennium" The format of the monograph is to include five major papers from scholar/authors on sub themes of the major topic, brief reaction papers from other scholar/discussants, and a set of recommendations and implication statements from the collective group of scholars. Because of the content and the format of the monograph, it may be particularly useful as a resource, stimulus and discussion document in graduate Rehabilitation Education programs. The 1999 authors and papers on "Accountability" are: • Carolyn Vash, "Responsibilities of People With Disabilities" • Michael J. Leahy, "Practitioner Accountability: Professional, Credentials and Regulations" • Donald E. Galvin, "Accreditation as an Accountability Strategy" • James L. Mason, "Vocational Rehabilitation and Cultural Competence, Considering Accountability" • John D. Westbrook, "Research: Areas of Accountability" The writers and papers on "Disability Policy" are: • Richard K. Scotch, "Disability Policy: An Eclectic Overview" • Paul K. Longmore, "Disability Policy and Politics: Considering Consumer Influences" • Susanne M. Bruyθre, "Civil rights and Employment Issues of Disability Policy" • Glenn T. Fujiura, "The Implications of Emerging Demographics: A Commentary on the Meaning of Race and Income Inequity to Disability Policy" • John F. Kosciulek, "The Implications of Consumer Direction for Disability Policy Development and Rehabilitation Service Delivery" • Special Invited Guest Reaction Papers included: The Disability Paradigm, David Pfeiffer; A Summary of Important Themes from the Seminar on Disability Policy, Rochelle V. Habeck; The Political Implications of the Disability Construct in Public Policy, Kay Schriner; Disability Policy, Social Research and the Social Movement, Corinne Kirchner; and Government, Politics and Disability Policy, Thomas G. Stewart Featured papers in this year's monograph on "Emerging Workforce Issues…" include: • Peter D. Blanck and Helen A. Schartz, "Toward a National Employment Policy for Persons with Disabilities" • John Dorrer, "Workforce Development Program Consolidation and Service Integration: Ensuring Consistent Service Quality and High Professional Standards for Persons with Disabilities" • William E. Kiernan, "Special Issues and Trends in Integrated Employment: Factors Affecting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities or Significant Mental Illness" • James D. Van Erden, "One-Stops and Partnerships: Implementation and Policy Considerations" • Hugh G. Berry, "Push and Pull: Navigating Employment and SSI Policies for Youth with Disabilities" • Special Invited Guest Reaction Papers include: Comments on Blanck and Schartz, Monroe Berkowitz; Emerging workforce Initiatives: The Promise, the Potential, the Prospects-Possibly Too Many Moving Parts, Donald E. Galvin; Comments on Berry, William E. Halloran; Understanding the New Policy Environment, H. Allan Hunt; and Disability and Employment; Alternative Approaches to Traditional Empirical Research, Michael A. Stein • Special Papers are also included on "The Political Implications of TWWII" by Bruce S. Growick, and "Consumer Driven Coalition History: Consumer Driven Principles in California", by Byron R. MacDonald Copies of the previous year and current year monographs are available for $10 and $15 respectively from the National Rehabilitation Association, 633 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Additional information on the Switzer Seminars is available at www.mswitzer.org or may be directed to Robert McConnell at lrobertmccon@voyager.net b NCRE calendar October 14-16, 2001 NCRE/RSA/CSAVR Conference Washington Court Hotel, Washington, D.C. Info: Donald Dew ~ (202) 973-1550 October 25-28, 2001 The 2001 Alliance Symposium: "Unity Through Diversity" Radisson Downtown, St. Louis MI February 13-17, 2001 NCRE Spring Conference Sheraton Hotel & Suites, Tucson AZ Info: John J. Benshoff ~ (618) 453-8281or jbenshof@siu.edu Please submit calendar items with date, event name, location, and contact information to: halcain@cc.usu.edu NCRE membership Members of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education represent rehabilitation educators, trainers, researchers, doctoral students, and others who are primarily concerned with the preparation and maintenance of professional standards for individuals who provide services to persons with disabilities. Membership categories include Institutional Membership, Certified Individual Membership, Associate Individual Membership, Associate Institutional/Program Membership, and Student Membership. For more information about NCRE membership, contact: Dr. Charles Arokiasamy NCRE Administrative Office Rehabilitation Counseling Program California State University-Fresno 5005 North Maple Avenue, M.S. 3 • Fresno, CA 93740-8025 Phone: (559) 278-0325 • Fax: (559) 270-0016 E-mail: CharlesA@csufresno.edu You may also visit the NCRE web site at www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/NCRE