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Archive for the ‘Internet & Talk Radio’ Category

Easter Seals of Southern Nevada

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

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Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. Whether helping someone improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals..

Easter Seals Southern Nevada serves children aged six weeks to 18 years who cannot function in a typical child care setting. Low child to staff ratios, an inclusive environment and excellent facilities promote the best opportunity for children to grow into full community participation. It is the only child care service of its kind in Nevada.

Easter Seals Southern Nevada Autism Services Program provides the highest quality of services to families of children 18 months to 8 years of age, living with autism. We work with families striving to provide their children with the tools needed to be independent and successful at home, school and community.

Assistive Technology provides people with disabilities the tools they need to access employment, education and recreation and with those needs met, the road to independence is achievable. Easter Seals Southern Nevada’s CEO has sixteen years experience in the assistive technology field and the program director has been providing assistive technology services for four years, forming great relationships with providers in southern Nevada. And many other services. Please contact them at:

Ernest Hall
Dir. of Assistive Technology
Eater Seals Southern Nevada
6200 W. West Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas ,NV 89146
Ph/702-870-7050 Ext 1001
Fax/702-921-6365

visit their website at: http://sn.easterseals.com/

UNLV Disability Resource Center

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

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Reggie’s guest is Clark Hochstetler, Director, UNLV Disability Resource Center.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas is committed to providing equal access to its programs and services for students who experience disabilities. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) was established to support these goals and to provide assistance with college learning through provision of recommended academic adjustments, auxiliary services, and advocacy. Students wishing support must register with the DRC and provide recent and appropriate documentation. The documentation should provide an assessment of the current impact or functional limitations of the disability on academic performance. DRC professionals will determine student eligibility for services based on the presented information, and offer reasonable adjustments or accommodations that support college learning for each eligible student. So that services can be arranged and provided in a timely manner students are encouraged to begin the registration process as early as possible.

Our goal is provide students with effective accommodations based on law and current best practices, and to promote individual growth and self determination.

UNLV Disability Resource Center

Clark Hochstetler, Director

Box 452015, 4505 Maryland PKWY

Las Vegas, NV 89154

# 702-895-065

Rebuilding Together Program

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

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Great show with guest Therese Elliott, Program Director for the Rebuilding Together Program.

Rebuilding Together fills a pressing need in our communities. The rising cost of living and falling social service budgets have left some of our most vulnerable neighbors without the most basic of necessities, a warm, safe, and dry home.

Rebuilding Together focuses on the issues of homeownership, the elderly, the disabled, families with children, healthcare, and the rising federal deficit. By identifying the challenges associated with these issues we are well placed to face a problem with full understanding and to create real, sustainable solutions for the low-income homeowners we serve.

Visit their website for additional information:   www.rebuildingtogether.org

Services for the Disabled / City of Henderson

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

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Today Reggie’s guest is Susan Bobby, Senior Servers, Supervisor for the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department, Henderson Senior Center. Susan shares information regarding the Senior Servers program.

Please remember to share this information with someone you know who might benefit from their services.

6 Hours of Just Jazz

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

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Sit back relax and enjoy 6 hours of great smooth jazz.