In This Issue:
Letter from CRCC about Category D.4 ……………………………….2
Call for Program Proposals to NCRE –
Disability Law Resource Project ……………………………………....6
Memo from ACA regarding WIA and Rehab Act
Reauthorization ...6
NCRE Election Results …..……………………………………………..9
Region 10 Employment Conference – Call
for Presentations …….….9
A New O&M Program at U. or
News from NCRE Administrative Office
……………………………..12
Invitation to Participate in an Online
training program on
Assistive
Tech and Environmental Access ………………………...13
Next Issue
of Rehabilitation Education Preview
.……………………..13
Editor’s Note: This is a letter from CRCC to NCRE’s
President. The information is important to those concerned with the Category
D.4 eligibility for CRC. The memo was forwarded to me from CRCC with this
addition information.
"Deadline
Information for phase out of Category D.4...The last applications under this
category must be postmarked by
CRCC
Commission
on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Accredited
by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies
Margaret K.
Glenn, Ed.D., CRC, President
National
Council on Rehabilitation Education
c/o
Dept of
Counseling, Rehab Counseling & Counseling Psych
504 Allen
Hall,
Dear Dr.
Glenn:
The
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) has had an
opportunity to discuss the issue of whether any extensions to or permanency of
CRC Category D.4 will be considered.
We
appreciate receipt of your letter expressing the considerations that NCRE’s
Executive Committee has discussed with regard to this matter. Likewise, as you
are aware, viewpoints have also been expressed and shared with the Committee by
those who are in support of an extension of or permanency for Category D.4.
As CRCC
considered the request for an extension or permanency during its recent
meeting, Commissioners noted that the most critical factor in the certification
process is public protection, which is true for any profession. Therefore,
certification organizations must consider what standards must be established in
order to obtain a reasonable assurance that individuals practicing in the
profession have obtained the minimum level of knowledge and skills required in
order to practice.
In light of
the fact that the educational component of Category D.4 requires a master’s
degree in any discipline, with additional specific coursework, and considering
that the original intent of the category was to allow existing staff members an
opportunity to meet a new mandate, CRCC did not find sufficient cause to extend
or maintain Category D.4 beyond the November 2004 deadline.
CRCC
appreciates the opportunity to have considered the matter with such relevant
information at hand for discussion. We look forward to continuing to work with
NCRE in the future.
Very truly
yours,
Susan L.
Gilpin
Chief
Executive Officer
SLG/cac
CC: CRCC
Executive Committee
ADARA • ARCA • CARP • CORE • IARP • NANWRW • NCRE • NRCA
At-Large Members Representing the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor •
Public Members
4th Annual
National Rehabilitation Educators Conference
Sponsored by the
National Council on Rehabilitation Education
Watch the NCRE Web Site for Conference Updates at:
CALL FOR PROGRAM PROPOSALS
Due
Rehabilitation Education: Thriving in Challenging Times
This conference is an
opportunity to celebrate the diversity and energy that distinguishes
rehabilitation education. This energy
had led to the growth of the educational opportunities available to
practitioners and students of rehabilitation.
To thrive in challenging times, effective education and practices based
on outcome research are the keys to the continuing the success of the
rehabilitation professions. The 2004 4th
Annual Conference will highlight the best in education and research practices
that lead to the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
We
invite you to join us in
Our Call for Proposals
emphasizes the selection of programs addressing the Conference Themes:
a.
Evidence-based practice in rehabilitation: Providing stronger linkages between
rehabilitation research, education and practice
b.
Disability policy, law and disability studies: Enriching rehabilitation research, education
and practice with important concepts
c.
New techniques and practices in rehabilitation education and practice
d.
Rehabilitation careers:
Developing effective recruitment strategies and exciting,
well-structured career paths and placement strategies for rehabilitation
professionals and educators
Review
and Notification Schedule
An e-mail will be
sent acknowledging receipt of your proposal.
If you do not receive a e-mail notification within two weeks after
submission, please contact John Wadsworth at john-s-wadsworth@uiowa.edu. The contact person listed on your proposal
will be notified of the Conference Program Referees’ decision to accept your
proposal by
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
§
present at no
more than 2 one-hour sessions, additional poster submissions are welcome
§
make presentation
materials and activities accessible to participants who have sensory, motor,
or other disabilities
Proposal Outline
To submit a proposal,
either: (a) prepare two copies of a written document and diskette version using
the following outline, OR (b)
prepare a Word for Windows document using the following outline and submit the
document as an attachment to an e-mail to the conference chair. The outline must be followed and all
information must be provided as requested.
Put the title, contact person's name at the top of each page. Number each page (including electronic
submissions).
Title
Make it short, no longer than 80 characters, punctuation
marks and spaces. Make it simple and factual.
Format
- Length of concurrent sessions is
one (1) hour
- Poster session
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 contact
information for the Main Presenter, including work affiliation, primary mailing
address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, and fax number. An e-mail address is required.
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
co-presenters by name providing primary mailing address, daytime and evening
telephone numbers, fax number and e-mail address at the time of proposal
submission. No more than 5 presenters
per program, including the chair, will be listed in the Program.
Rationale for the Proposal
Indicate
whether your proposal addressing Research or Clinical Issues.
Content Description
Length
of Description - Do not exceed 150 words for the Panel Presentations and 100
words for Poster Sessions.
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
Conference
planners from NCRE will provide an overhead projector and screen at no cost to
you. Please let us know if you do need
this equipment. (Poster Sessions will
not have audio-visual equipment)
Should
you require any other additional equipment NCRE staff persons will provide you
with information on ordering the equipment at your expense. Please notify John
Wadsworth at john-s-wadsworth@uiowa.edu
of equipment requests by
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.
Space
Limitations
Due
to space limitations, not all programs can be accepted in the format
submitted. Please indicate below whether
or not you accept changing the format of your session to a poster session format.
Accept _______________ Do Not Accept _______________
Either (a) Please submit 2
hard copies of your proposal and one PC compatible diskette in Word postmarked
no later than
Mail your submission
to:
John Wadsworth / NCRE Conference Chair
N376
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1529
319-335-5246 phone / 319-335-5291 fax
OR
E- Mail your
submission to:
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Memo
To: Counseling leaders
From: Scott
Barstow, Director of Public Policy and Legislation, American Counseling
Association
Date:
Re: Reauthorization of the Workforce
Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act
As you know, the Workforce Investment Act of
1998 (WIA) – including the Rehabilitation Act, now Title IV of WIA – is up for
reauthorization this year. The House has
already passed its version of reauthorization legislation, H.R. 1261. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and
Pensions Committee is expected to consider legislation reauthorizing WIA when
Congress returns in September. I am
currently reading through a copy of the committee’s current draft legislation.
By the end of August I would like to send a letter over Mark Pope’s signature to Senate HELP Committee chair Judd Gregg (R-NH), cc-ing the committee members, on ACA’s recommendations for reauthorization legislation. Listed below are general WIA/Rehab policy comments, specific recommendations, and general questions that have occurred to me on which I’d like your feedback:
Draft general recommendations and statements regarding reauthorization
· increase funding for WIA and Rehab Act programs; during reauthorization, policymakers must bear in mind the severe underfunding of the system
· protect and strengthen the vocational rehabilitation system. VR is not just another employment system, and provides services and supports which cannot be replicated by the One-Stop system
· move away from ‘work-first’ approach in WIA programs
· increase access to training services
· increase programs’ responsiveness to those with greatest barriers and who are hardest to serve, including through changes in the performance measures for One-Stops
· lack of an adequate track record by One-Stops in serving individuals with disabilities
Draft specific recommendations for WIA-Rehab Act reauthorization
· Increase authorizations for WIA and Rehabilitation Act programs
· Maintain current collaboration and cost-sharing system now being implemented under WIA, with the exception of establishing a separate, dedicated funding stream for infrastructure development of One-Stops, and for administration of state and local workforce investment boards. Reject H.R. 1261’s provisions allowing unrestricted mandatory ‘contributions’ from partner programs.
· Do not allow religious discrimination in the hiring of program staff, as included in H.R. 1261
· Eliminate sequencing of services (core, intensive, training) requirement
· Maintain separate, distinct line items for adult, dislocated worker, and Wagner-Peyser Act employment service programs; do not block grant them. Similarly, maintain dedicated funding for Supported Employment, Projects with Industry, Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers, and Recreation Projects programs.
· Maintain services for in-school youth, instead of only out-of-school youth; do not adopt the House bill’s 30% cap on use of funds for in-school youth
· Require a minimum percentage spending level by states on training services under Title I programs
· Require development and adoption of performance measures or performance measurement adjusters to take into account local conditions and characteristics of program participants, to eliminate incentives to underserve—or not even enroll—individuals who may be difficult to place. This should be done instead of adopting an OMB-proposed “cost-efficiency” measure.
· Add vocational adult education and ESL to the list of categories of required local activities
·
Maintain position of Commissioner of RSA as a Presidential
appointee who is confirmed by the Senate
Questions
1. What if anything should we say about ensuring access to qualified personnel (i.e., master’s-level counselors)? To date, there has not been any discussion regarding weakening or dismantling the Comprehensive System for Personnel Development (CSPD) requirements contained in the Rehabilitation Act, nor were any provisions on this included in H.R. 1261, so I don’t think we need to bring this up as a separate issue. However, should we say anything about how states are or are not implementing CSPD? Are there any requirements that should be placed on qualifications of employment personnel in One-Stops? Having a qualified rehab counselor on staff? In an earlier letter to House members, we urged the adoption of language currently in the Rehab Act requiring reporting on the number, type, and qualifications of rehab professionals to apply to One-Stop centers, as well.
2. Don’t we have enough One-Stop centers already by now? If it’s a “done deal” that WIA/Rehab Act programs will have to contribute to One-Stop infrastructure development (as it’s looking at this point), what restrictions should be placed on this and what programs should be exempted from this? Currently, the list of ‘mandatory partners’ that governors can tap to fund One-Stop infrastructure development under H.R. 1261 is long and distinguished, and includes: Wagner-Peyser Act programs, adult literacy programs, the VR system, Older Americans Act programs, Perkins Act voc-ed programs, Community Services Block Grant programs, employment and training activities within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, unemployment compensation programs, the Ticket to Work program, child support enforcement programs, and “programs carried out in the local area for individuals with disabilities, including programs carried out by State angecies relating to mental health, mental retardation, and developmental disabilities, State Medicaid agencies, State Independent Living Council, and Independent Living Centers.” One idea I had was to prohibit governors from taking any money from their VR agency for One-Stop development if the VR program is operating under an order of selection.
3. What recommendations should we make, if any, for changes to Rehab Act programs? The big fight seems to be saving VR from block granting and from having money siphoned off for One-Stop infrastructure development. Is there anything else we should be paying attention to?
4. In discussing WIA/Rehab issues with Congressional staff, should I be using the term “employment counselors” or “career counselors” in addition to “rehabilitation counselors”? All three?
5. How concerned should we be about program elimination (like the block granting of Wagner-Peyser, adult, dislocated worker, migrant and seasonal farmworker, etc. programs)? Are some of these worth keeping and others okay to block grant?
6. What specific recommendations could we make, if any, on how to improve the performance measures for WIA programs to eliminate the tendency to underreport and underserve those needing the most help while at the same time following the trend toward simplifying performance measures?
7. What specific recommendations should we have for transition services for students with disabilities moving into the workforce?
Thank you for any input you can provide on these issues. Also, if there are parts of the elephant I’m not seeing, please let me know. Although the list of recommendations shouldn’t be too long, there may be issues I haven’t touched on which should take priority over what’s already listed.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Region 10 Employment
Conference
Deadline for presentation
form date:
Invitation to
present:
Welcome to the biannual Region 10 Employment
Conference. This conference will be held
Proposals should offer practical, replicable strategies for
providing services to a diverse group of people with disabilities. When developing proposals, please keep in
mind the needs and interests of service providers such as Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselors, educators, employers, and community rehabilitation
professionals.
We invite submission of proposals that fit one of the four general topic areas of the conference:
- Partnerships-Agency/Program (State, Regional, National). We are looking for presentations that address partnerships with other agencies or programs that result in the employment of people with disabilities. Topics could include but are not limited to: state, regional or national networks, coalitions at a local level, inter/intra program partnerships and/or strategies for developing effective networks.
- Partnerships-Employer/Business (Public, Private and/or Non-Profit Sector). We are looking for presentations that address the productive partnerships between agencies serving people with disabilities and business. Topics could include but are not limited to: partnerships with business or groups of employers, successful strategies for developing partnerships with business, examples of best practice, joint presentations with business.
- Transition from School to Work. We are looking for presentations that address the successful transition from school to work for students with disabilities. Topics could include but are not limited to: career planning strategies, resources, mentoring models, examples of successful partnerships between adult service systems and the school, approaches to developing work experiences, examples of best practices.
- Self-Employment.
We are looking for presentations that address self-employment
opportunities for people with disabilities, including those living in
rural and remote areas, home-based or micro enterprise operations. Topics
could include but are not limited to: resources, available tools,
approaches to bus9iness development, strategies for delivering the
supports, training needs (staff and consumers), examples of best
practices.
We regret that it is not possible to offer honoraria to all
presenters for breakout sessions. In some cases we can entertain paying
expenses. Presenters who also attend the conference will be expected to pay the
registration fee. Details will be provided upon acceptance of proposal. The
presentation and all related materials must be accessible so we need electronic
copies of PowerPoint presentations and handouts by January 9 so we can address
the need for Braille, large print or disks.
Presentation Title:
Anticipated Audience:
___Novice
___Intermediate
___Advanced
Proposed
Legislative
Update and best practices
Partnership
Transition
from School to Work
Employer as
customer
Self-employment, Rural Employment
Proposed format:
___Lecture
___Workshop
___Panel
___Roundtable
___Other__________________________________
Program abstract for conference program:
Learning Objectives: (list at least three brief Objectives)
Coordinating presenter's
name_____________________________________________
(Information regarding this proposal will be sent only to
this person. The coordinating person is responsible for sharing information
with co-presenters.)
Position title ___________________________________________
Organization ______________________________________________
Mailing address______________________________________________________
Phone_________________________________
Email Address__________________________________
Names of additional
presenters________________________________________________________
Short bio:
Additional bios:
Equipment needs:
(Each room will be equipped with an overhead projector and
flip chart. Other equipment will be available on a first come first serve
basis.)
Indicate any special needs or accommodation for
presentation:
_______________________________________________________________________
Presentation description for planning committee: (not to
exceed 500 words)
Please send/Fax/email completed form by September 26 to:
John McClure, 2003 Conference Chair
John.mcclure@wwu.edu
PHONE 425-774-4446
TTY 425-771-7438
FAX 425-774-9303
NEWS from the NCRE Administrative Office
Greetings NCRE Members! It is membership renewal time. NCRE Membership runs September 1 through
August 31. Membership renewal packets
and new member solicitations have been mailed out. If you have not received your renewal packet,
please contact Charles at charlesa@csufresno.edu
or Cathy at caperez@csufresno.edu. For those who have received their packets, we
urge you to please renew soon to insure inclusion in the NCRE Membership
directory. Also, invite your colleagues
and students who are not NCRE members to join.
As a member, you know first hand the benefits of membership and are the
best advertisement for NCRE. Membership
information and applications are also available from the NCRE website at www.rehabeducators.org.
If you have recently moved, please contact Charles
Arokiasamy at the NCRE Administrative Office to update your member information.
To update your email address for the NCRE listserv contact NCRTM Webmaster.
Charles can be reached at charlesa@csufresno.edu.
Chuck can be reached at russecs@okstate.edu.
ANNOUNCING:
A NEW ONLINE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY PROGRAM
The
For more information please contact:
Dr. William H. Jacobson
Professor and Coordinator
Orientation and Mobility Program
The
501.569.8505
E-mail: WHJacobson@UALR.Edu
Stay Tuned for Your
Technology for
Rehabilitation Education: A
Preview of Volume 17, Number 3
The Fall 2003 issue of the NCRE flagship journal, Rehabilitation Education, will include content that is both interesting and useful to most all rehabilitation educators. The issue will include an article that presents the results of a study of the impact of CSPD distance learning approaches. In addition, Volume 17, Number 3 of the journal will include a paper that addresses the importance of and methods for teaching rehabilitation students about family involvement in the rehabilitation process. Further, this issue also will include an article that presents a cultural model of disability potentially useful for rehabilitation education and research. An Information Technology (IT Corner) feature article that addresses issues and techniques related to the accessibility and usability of Blackboard courses using JAWS is also included in 17:3. Finally, the Fall 2003 issue of Rehabilitation Education will include a paper that acknowledges and describes Jack Duncan’s contributions to the development and advancement of rehabilitation policy, education, and training. Look for this stimulating issue of the journal to arrive at your office in the early fall.
John F. Kosciulek
Joe E. Wheaton
Co-Editors
Information on other issues significant to Rehabilitation Education can be found on the NCRE website.
Be sure to click on Important Notices to Members! For information that may change the profession.
The NCRE Forum
is an organizational newsletter designed to inform and stimulate discussion
about issues pertinent to professional growth of Rehabilitation Educators. Submissions to the NCRE
Forum are encouraged. Due dates are as follows: September 1st December 1st March 1st June 1st All materials need
to be sent directly to the editor in an electronic format by these
dates. We encourage the use of web links to useful information and
pictures or graphics. These materials will be utilized at the desertion
of the Editor. Dr. Hal Cain, Editor