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Invisible Disabilities Association eNews - April 2011

 

 

 

 

                                                       April 2011

 

FEATURED

 

But You LOOK Good!

Do your loved ones have a hard time understanding your chronic illness or pain, because to them you LOOK fine? But You LOOK Good! is a 56 page book that gives those living with chronic illness and pain a voice about how they feel, what  they need and how others can be an encouragement to them. It is a convenient, informative way to educate loved ones about what people living with ongoing illness and pain struggle with, fight for and need from their friends and family. It is easy to read, gives practical ideas on how loved ones can be supportive and is not too long for readers to lose interest! Order Here.

WHAT'S NEW

 

2011 Honors Banquet 10-02-11

Make sure to mark your calendars. Our 4th annual Honors Banquet will be taking place on Sunday October 2nd, 2011 in Lone Tree Colorado a the Marriott Denver South. The evening will begin with a silent auction, followed by dinner and then we will celebrate eleven honorees who have had amazing impacts on the disability community or have lived inspiring lives touched directly by illness and pain themselves. Make your plans now, special rates will be available at the hotel. Visit the banquet page on our website often as we continue to update the details. You can also see videos and stories of previous award recipients and past banquets.

 

2011 Impact Award Announced

We are excited to announce that the recipient of our 2011 Impact Honors Award will be G. Raymond Empson, President and CEO of the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps. The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps is an international family of camps and programs that provide life-changing experiences to children with serious medical conditions, always free of charge. IDA Executive Board Member, Ali Garrett, RN, BSN has the proviledge of serving as the nursing director for Roundup River Ranch, a brand new camp in Colorado which is a provisional member of the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps.

 

Idol Contestant living with Invisible Disability

21-year-old James Durbin of Santa Cruz, CA auditioned for American Idol in San Fransisco, which aired on February 9, 2011. He has now made it into the top 5. James’ back-story told of his long, life journey of struggles. James through Stanford Medical Center, was diagnosed with Tourette’s and Asperger’s Syndrome (a high functioning form of Autism). Read more of James' Journey here. April is Autism Awareness Month.

Freakin' Funny Nurse

IDA Advisory Board Member, Karyn Buxman RN, MSN, CSP, CPAE, is one funny nurse. Not only is she a Hall of Fame speaker sharing about her experiences as a nurse, she is the author of Amazed and Amused, the President of the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor and the publisher of The Journal of Nursing Jocularity. We are thrilled to have her as part of IDA.

 

Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved - Invisible Disabilities Association

 

 

 

Our Vision

 

We envison a world where people living with illness, pain and disability will be Invisible No More!sm


Our Mission

 

Our mission is to encourage, educate and connect people and organizations touched by illness, pain and disability around the globe!

 


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[animalnewsinfo] Purebred German Shepherd Puppy @ Hammond Louisiana Shelter

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Purebred German Shepherd Puppy @ Hammond Louisiana Shelter

Six-month female German Shepherd puppy (age guess). Stray; very traumatized - scared; spent time just trying to make her warm up -- eventually wagged tail

Message from Carole; email her if you need more info about how the dog acted. Carole visits the shelter dogs about once a week; email cmcallister @ selu. edu (remove spaces).

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Contact:

Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control Shelter (TPAC)
Petfinder pet listings - http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA32.html
Website: http://www.tangianimalcontrol.org/

Email: tpac@tangipahoa.org
15487 Club Deluxe Road Hammond LA 70403

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (adoptions begin at 12 Noon, no exceptions) Saturday 10-2 Adoptions Only Closed Sunday

Chip Fitz, Director Phone:985-543-0215 Fax:985-230-0337 Email: tpac@tangipahoa.org

Telephone calls are answered after 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. If both lines are busy, a message can be left on voice mail.

RESCUE GROUPS: Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control Shelter (TPAC) is happy to work with rescue groups. Contact the facility with proof of your 501(3)(C) status. Fax or email copy of your paperwork.

Info from the TPAC Director, Chip Fitz:

    Rescues have to be registered as a non profit in good standing with the Sec. of States Office. We check this on each group. In addition we need a letter with the names of representatives they will use. This letter will have to come from one of the people (Officers) listed with the State. Our system does not do auto notifications on the animals posted. Rescues will have to check http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA32.html often to check what animals are in TPAC.

    Crystal Hawkins is Kennel Manager. She is who will have the answers rescuers will be looking for on the animals.


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[animalnewsinfo] Burned dog @ LaPlace LA shelter

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Burned dog @ LaPlace LA shelter

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It is hard to imagine a dog with this injury wagging its tail, but this one does.  Mimi gave the shelter permission to take him (or her) to Dr. Thiac for treatment, but he still needs a rescue.  It looks worse because it was shaved for treatment.  Dr. Thiac said it is a caustic substance or thermal burn.  I am told I am crazy, but I see letters in the burn like someone was writing a name or bad word on the dog.  (Self-editing my thoughts). 

If you are interested in St. John's shelter pets, please contact the shelter Monday through Saturday. If you have trouble getting in touch with them, please send Traci (email below) with the following information: which pet(s) you are interested in, your name, name of rescue (if rescue), and phone number. I will go to the shelter and give the information to them and put a sticky note on the pet(s) records. I am just a volunteer and can't make decisions on placement of the animals, but I will try to answer any questions you may have.

Message from Traci
getpets @ gmail . com (remove spaces)
http://discardedpets.petfinder.com

Contact:

St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter (corner of River Road and Water Plant Road)
Petfinder site: St John Parish Animal Shelter - http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/stjohn.html

488 West 2nd. Street
LaPlace, Louisiana 70068
 
Email: lfasm@rtconline.com
Phone: 985-651-7387
Fax: 985-359-1135

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[animalnewsinfo] Chi, chi mix, and puppy @ LaPlace LA shelter

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Chi, chi mix, and puppy @ LaPlace LA shelter

These have been at the shelter for a while.  Someone found a rescue for the chi and chi/jack russell, but we couldn't find a foster home for them to go to while they waited.  They are still scared at the shelter, but they let me hold them and will come around quickly once out of the chaos of  a shelter environment.

The other was very scared when he first arrived.  Still scared in the kennel, but does ok outside.

If you are interested in St. John's shelter pets, please contact the shelter Monday through Saturday. If you have trouble getting in touch with them, please send Traci (email below) with the following information: which pet(s) you are interested in, your name, name of rescue (if rescue), and phone number. I will go to the shelter and give the information to them and put a sticky note on the pet(s) records. I am just a volunteer and can't make decisions on placement of the animals, but I will try to answer any questions you may have.

Message from Traci
getpets @ gmail . com (remove spaces)
http://discardedpets.petfinder.com

Contact:

St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter (corner of River Road and Water Plant Road)
Petfinder site: St John Parish Animal Shelter - http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/stjohn.html

488 West 2nd. Street
LaPlace, Louisiana 70068
 
Email: lfasm@rtconline.com
Phone: 985-651-7387
Fax: 985-359-1135

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[animalnewsinfo] Puppies available at LaPlace Louisiana shelter

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Puppies available at LaPlace Louisiana shelter

A litter of 4 dachshund mix pups (black).  Can't remember what else they are mixed with.  They are semi feral, but will come around with some work. They are about 5 months old.

The second picture is Steven (floppy ears).  He was one of four pups I brought to Pups in the Park.  Three of them were adopted, but not Steven.  He desperately wants a forever home of his own.

I call the last do the Frito Bandito (red tan).  Not really sure why, that name just popped into my head when I saw him.  The ears are usually sticking straight up, but he was scared when he was taken out of his kennel.  I put the last picture, even though the head is turned, you can see how they stand straight up.

If you are interested in St. John's shelter pets, please contact the shelter Monday through Saturday. If you have trouble getting in touch with them, please send Traci (email below) with the following information: which pet(s) you are interested in, your name, name of rescue (if rescue), and phone number. I will go to the shelter and give the information to them and put a sticky note on the pet(s) records. I am just a volunteer and can't make decisions on placement of the animals, but I will try to answer any questions you may have.

Message from Traci
getpets @ gmail . com (remove spaces)
http://discardedpets.petfinder.com

Contact:

St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter (corner of River Road and Water Plant Road)
Petfinder site: St John Parish Animal Shelter - http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/stjohn.html

488 West 2nd. Street
LaPlace, Louisiana 70068
 
Email: lfasm@rtconline.com
Phone: 985-651-7387
Fax: 985-359-1135

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