Written by Starting with our May 17th meeting YEAH Council will now be offering the opportunity to “web in” to our meetings!! This means that any youth with special healthcare needs from around NH can attend, even if they can not get to our Manchester meeting location!! All that is required is a computer with a camera and internet access!!! Contact YEAH for more information! yeahcouncil@yahoo.com
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Climbing the Ropes to Independence – Be Your Own Guide
The YEAH Council is sponsoring a self advocacy training on Saturday March 10th!! Climbing the Ropes to Independence – Be Your Own Guide will feature keynote speaker Josie Badger, Ms. Wheelchair America 2012!!! This should be a fantastic training!! Here is the info -
Climbing the Ropes to Independence – Be Your Own Guide
Saturday March 10th 9:30-2:30
The Derryfield School 2108 River Rd Manchester NH
YEAH Council Sponsors a Self Advocacy Training for youth and young adults! Come learn the skills you need to speak up for yourself!!! The one day workshop will feature keynote speaker –
Josie Badger – Ms. Wheelchair America 2012
Josie Badger was recently crowned Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2011 and Ms. Wheelchair America 2012. In April 2011 she completed her coursework and comprehensive examination for her PhD in Healthcare Ethics at Duquesne University and is currently starting her dissertation. She completed graduate school for Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Pittsburgh in April 2009 and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. In May of 2007 she graduated summa cum laude from Geneva College, majoring in Disability Law and Advocacy and in 2003 graduated high school valedictorian. Josie works at the PEAL Center as Youth Coordinator for the Family to Family Grant, assisting youth in healthcare transition and leadership development. Josie additionally works for the ActNow grant, funded through the Pennsylvania Development Disabilities Council, creating materials for youth to assist them in presenting on issues important to young adults with disabilities. She has served as president and vice president of the National Youth Leadership Network. On the state level, Josie was a founding member and president of the Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network. She works with Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on the Family Forum and the Ethics Committee. Josie was named Glamour Magazine’s 11th Top College Women of 2006.
YEAH Council – Youth Educating Adults about Healthcare – is a group of young adults with special healthcare needs who work on issues of transitioning to adulthood when you have a healthcare need or disability. They are sponsored by NH Family Voices. For more information contact yeah council at yeahcouncil@yahoo.com
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Lunch Included. Please enclose a $10 registration fee, checks can be made payable to NH Family Voices. Please mail registration to NH Family Voices 129 Pleasant St Concord, NH 03301 attn Terry Ohlson-Martin
Climbing the Ropes to Independence – Be Your Own Guide!
The YEAH Council is hosting a conference on the importance of Self-Advocacy featuring Ms. Wheelchair America, Josie Badger as our keynote Speaker! The workshop will be Saturday March 10th from 9:30-2:30 – stay tuned for more information!!!! contact yeahcouncil@yahoo.com!!
YEAH Council awarded as NH Chapter for KASA (kids as self advocates)!
Last year the YEAH council applied to become the NH chapter of KASA (kids as self advocates) and we got it!! We are so excited to see what changes we can make in the state of NH to make the lives of teens with disabilities better! At our October meeting we will be going over their guidelines and setting our goals! So exciting!! Click here to check out KASA! http://www.fvkasa.org/index.php