Announcements Week of October 28, 2009

Affiliate News

• UCP of Mobile: Goldstein's Holiday Diamond Dig (November 14, 2009).
• UCP of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties: YouTube - Wings - a film about UCP Wheels for Humanity.
  
  
  YouTube: Wings - a Film about UCP Wheels for Humanity
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• UCP of South Florida: 21^st Annual Great Chefs Tasting Party (November 8, 2009).
• UCP of East Central Florida: Holiday Ornaments and Poinsettias.
• UCP of Metropolitan Detroit: 4^th Annual Life w/o Limits through Acessible Technology Conference & Expo (November 12, 2009).

Webinars

• Care2: Cause Marketing - Getting the Message Right for the New Consumer/Donor (November 5, 2009 2:00PM EST). As more consumers look to live lives of purpose, the cause-oriented marketing space has become increasingly crowded. Clear communication of your brand is more important than ever to cut through the noise. Join Care2 and BBMG for an informative webinar on how socially responsible brands and nonprofit organizations can leverage current consumer trends to win loyalty and inspire action.
• National Family Caregivers Association: National Family Caregivers Association is hosting a free program for anyone caring for a loved one taking multiple medications called Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps (November 12^th, 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST). Anyone can listen to the free program by phone or online. The program will improve family caregivers understanding of their loved ones' medication issues. For information and registration visit the National Family Caregivers Association Web site or call (800) 896-3650.
• Social Security Administration: Wounded Warriors Webinar (November 4, 2009, 2:00PM EST).

Information & Referral News

• Exercise is Medicine: Information and recommendations for exercising safely with a variety of health conditions.

Other News

• CBS News - 60 Minutes: Epilepsy - A Fight For The Cure.
• Politico: Axelrods speak out on epilepsy, daughter.
• JF Activist Blog: Glenn Close and Family Tackle Stigma of Mental Illness.
• Direct Care Alliance: DCA Video Diary - Renee Tillman and CNA Renee Tillman Makes News.
  
  
  YouTube: DCA Video Diary - Renee Tillman
• Media dis&dat: New Mobility magazine celebrates its 20^th anniversary
• Disability Scoop: Hate Crimes Bill Protecting People With Disabilities Headed To White House.
• Healing Thresholds: Autism eBrief. Weekly news and information on autism therapies.
• DelMarvaNow.com: Children with autism can become happy, productive adults.
• Newsweek: Blind Spot. Museums Working to Increase Accessibility for Blind.
• SignOnSanDiego.com: Blindness won't be his handicap - Recent diagnosis doesn't sidetrack local golfer.
• Disabled World: Educating Students With Disabilities in Cyberspace.
• Patrcia E. Bauer: Marlee Matlin offers encouragement.
• Patrcia E. Bauer: Travolta’s autism disclosure prompts support, criticism.

Fundraising News

• A Small Change Blog: Monthly Giving.
• GrantStation: GrantStation Insider Week of October 26, 2009.
• Getting Attention - Helping Nonprofits Succeed Through Effective Marketing: The Why Behind the Disconnect — Supporters Embrace Orgs Online, but Don't Give There.

Social Networking/Web 2.0

• Socialnomics – Social Media Blog (Video): Statistics Show Social Media Is Bigger Than You Think.
  
  
  YouTube: Social Media Revolution
• Socialnomics – Social Media Blog: Companies Ban Social Media = Bad Idea.
• Nonprofit Tech 2.0 - A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits: 10 Tips for Managing Social Media Burnout.
• Duct Tape Marketing: 3 Ways for Businesses to Take Full Advantage of Facebook.
• Media Bistro: Google SideWiki: What Are the Implications for PR?