The Connecting Point
 Apr 18, 2003 17:09 PDT

1. Money Management Resources
April is Financial Literacy for Youth Month Many young people experience difficulties with their first credit or money experiences, then learning by making mistakes. Many resources exist to assist children and adults about money management. Students and adults with disabilities will benefit from these resources as well. http://www.jumpstart.org has many resources that will be beneficial.
Descriptions of 120 free materials, some available on line or by mail order on a variety of moneyand financial topics. Some topics include, avoiding credit problems, paying for college, credit and ATM, ID theft, "Buying Clubs". http://www.jumpstart.org/mdb/jsresults.cfm?urlsearch=yes
Spanish resources about money matters can be found at http://www.jumpstart.org/mdb/jsResults.CFM
A great interactive web site with activities about banking for all ages of children and adults. http://www.bankingonourfuture.org/
A special search engine will assist you in finding resources for the age, or ability level of individuals that you are helping.
http://www.jumpstart.org/mdb/jssearch.cfm

2. Ellensburg Employment Conference
It's that time of the year again. Make plans to attend the Ellensburg Employment Conference, June 25-27 20003.Assist someone you know form a vision for their future by helping them attend this years conference to meet others with disabilities, learn about Employment options R and have fun too. There is a limited number of stipends available for people with disabilities and their parents. Aides suppo rting someone to attend the conference are also eligible. Registration information is available at: http://www.theinitiative.ws/Ellensburg 2003.htm

3. Pierce County Self-Determination Forum
Keynote speakers David and Faye Wetherow from British Columbia will be the Keynote speakers. Other topics supporting self-determination will be offered to choose from. Self-Advocates of Washington, The Community Inclusion Program, Pierce County Human Services, and The Core Project of Washington PAVE sponsor this forum. Call Betty Johnston or Sandy Trujillo at 253-565-2266 for more information.

4. Information on the Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization:
President Bush WIA Reauthorization: The Bush Administration's Proposal Assistant Secretary Emily Stover DeRocco released the Bush Administration's WIA reauthorization proposal that includes recommendations on improving the workforce investment system. The proposal allows the system to build upon its successes and improve its ability to deliver critical employment services to meet the needs of the 21st century workforce. http://www.doleta.gov/whatsnew/WIA_Factsheet_Final_v3.cfm

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