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The Program Template is fully editable so you can add your observance information. Use this design to support your event in a variety of ways!  Provided as a .doc file.

The bookmark is designed at five per sheet and can be printed on standard 8.5 X 11 inch paper. For best results print in color on heavy cardstock, laminate, and cut apart. We've used both cold and hot lamination with great results.
 
Use the Invitation/Thank You Card as is or tailor it to personalize your invitations and thank you notes. Provided as a .doc file.

Activity Book

 

Placemat

 

The Activity Book is designed to share with your younger event attendees but can be enjoyed by all ages. It showcases coloring pages and encourages learning through games and activities. Please note this product is designed to print two-sided and flip on the short edge. Put the pages in order then staple or fold in the middle. 
 
The Placemat is designed to be printed on one side or two as needed to support your luncheon or other observance activity. The product may contain interactive smartphone links and videos. It can be printed at 8.5 X 11 or 8.5 X 17 inches.

Additional Resources, Links or other References

Additional Resources
►  Resource Base
 Use the Resource Base to populate the editable mini poster template below or to create your own presentation or observance products.
External Links
►  Library of Congress: American Memory Project: Votes for Women
►  Not for Ourselves Alone (PBS)
►  Rutgers University links on Women's Equality Issues
►  Department of Defense Education Activity Calendar

Women's Equality Day Archives

This link contains all previous years' posters and support products as available.  Current years' products remain on the webpage above and won't appear in the archives until the next set of new products are posted.  Archived products are either undated or editable so they can be used for any observance year as desired.
►  Click Here for WED Archives

2023 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Theme: Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One
 
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Write your own zany adventure story! | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Write your own zany adventure story! | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

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Write your own zany adventure story!

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 Write your own zany adventure story!
Space Place Loopy Legends

Fill in the kind of word described below the blank line.
We'll use the words to fill in blanks in a story.
Read the story to yourself or your friends and family.

I want to write...

A story about surfing in space
A story about meteorites
A story about getting lost
A story about bright lights in the night sky
A story about far-away planets
A story about black holes
A story about a slimy beach
A story about ocean currents

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You must fill in each word.

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Create your own zany adventure!
You get to be the author of your very own silly story. Maybe you will take a trip to a black hole or discover a far-off planet deep in the outer reaches of our galaxy. Maybe you will stay on Earth and watch mysterious bright lights or take a trip to a slimy beach. It’s all up to you!
Make a Cloud Mobile! | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
These are the two types of rain clouds. To make rain, fold the mylar shred in half and tape the pieces to the bottom of the cloud.

Use the point of the pencil or skewer to poke holes in the tops of each of the clouds. These are the holes you’ll use to hang the clouds from the skewers. Some of the longer clouds (such as the nimbostratus cloud) will need two holes to help them balance while hanging.

Cut 10 to 12 pieces of thread that are each approximately 15 inches long. Weave a piece of thread through one of the holes in the Styrofoam cloud shape. Tie a knot in the thread to secure the cloud on the thread. Repeat this step until there is a piece of thread knotted in every hole in the clouds.

The cirrus and cumulonimbus clouds go highest in the atmosphere; tie the free end of the thread from each of those clouds to the long skewer.

The nimbostratus and cumulus clouds are lower in the atmosphere; tie those clouds to the short skewer.Tip: If you used two pieces of thread in the long, nimbostratus cloud, be sure that both pieces of thread are tied to the skewer at approximately the same length. This will help to keep the cloud level.

FUN FACT: Real cumulonimbus clouds can reach as high as 40,000 feet! Our cumulonimbus reaches from the lowest altitude, which it shares with the rainy nimbostratus cloud, all the way up to the highest cirrus clouds.

Use two pieces of thread and tie the ends of the short skewer to two points on the long skewer. The short skewer (and the clouds that are lowest in the atmosphere) will hang below the long skewer.Tip: You might have to try several hanging spots to get the clouds to hang level.

Now, tie a thread near the center of the long stick. Again, you may have to experiment to find the right spot to balance the weight of the mobile. Use this thread to hang the mobile somewhere that it can dance freely in the breeze!

Download a PDF of this activity.
Make colorful star cookies! | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids


Make colorful star cookies! | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

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Make colorful star cookies!

Make colorful star cookies!
 Make these yummy star cookies with centers you can see through.

  

You need to use the oven to make these cookies. Please find a grown-up to do this with you.
Materials:

                     Ingredients for the Star Cookie recipe
                     Mixing bowls
                     Measuring spoons
                     Star-shaped cookie cutters or our star patterns and a knife
                     Mini-cookie cutters or canape cutters (to cut out centers)
                     Electric mixer
                     Rolling pin
                     Self-sealing plastic bags
                     Baking sheets
                     Pancake turner
                     Foil

 Follow the recipe and enjoy your stars!
What colors are the stars REALLY?
         When you look up at the night sky, you may think the stars look like little white lights. But look more carefully and you will see that some of them are bluish, some are reddish, and some are yellowish.
A star's color tells us how hot or cold it is. The bluish stars are the hottest ones. The reddish stars are the coolest, although still plenty hot! If you have a gas stove at home, you may have noticed that the bottom part of the flame is blue, and the tip of the flame is orange or yellow. That is because the bottom part of the flame is burning hotter than the top part.
Our sun is a yellow star—not too hot and not too cold. If it were white or blue or red, we probably wouldn't be able to live here!
Stars are NOT Star-shaped either!


         Somehow, a long time ago, people started drawing shapes with five or six (or more) points to represent stars. They probably drew them this way because stars look kind of "pointy" or twinkly to our eyes. When starlight passes through Earth's atmosphere, the moving air makes the light rays travel at just a little bit different speeds, so the stars appear to wiggle.
         
         But stars are really spherical like our own star, the Sun.

 

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Sponsorships | SCDD
The checklist below will help you identify the information needed to complete the sponsorship request application. We suggest you print this page to use while you gather information for the sponsorship application.
To allow sufficient time for processing and review, we recommend that sponsorship requests be submitted at least 3 months before an event. Please submit this checklist with the sponsorship request application.
Information Checklist

Name of your Company/Organization
 

Name of Project/Event/Program
 

Project/Event Date
 

Contact Name
 

Contact Email, Address and Phone Number
 

Amount of Funding Requested
 

Approximate Total Cost of Project/Event
 

The answer to this question:  How this event/conference will increase the ability of consumers and family members to exercise control, choice and flexibility in the services and supports they receive, including a description of the specific way SCDD’s funding would be utilized.
 

Event/Program Objectives
 

Target Audience: The number and type of expected attendees (i.e. teachers, providers, administrators, etc.), including how many of those attendees are expected to be consumers and family members.
 

The answer to this question:  How many presenters or panelists will participate in the event   and what number of the presenters or panelists will be consumers?
 

A list of other sponsors/major contributors.
 

The answer to this question:  How you will conduct outreach to increase consumer and family involvement in the conference?
 

Have you included a complete and total budget, including the amount you are requesting ($1,500 limit), details on the amount and sources of other funds solicited or obtained?
 

Have you included a list of other SCDD sponsorships and grants you have previously requested and/or received?
 

Have you included a letter of recommendation from a consumer and/or family organization that supports your efforts to improve consumer and family self-advocacy?
 

Mail sponsorship applications to:
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 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has a singular mission: To provide items and services that contribute to the comfort and well-being of Veterans enrolled in VA Health Care. As part of that mission, VCS is joining VA's Whole Health initiative by increasing focus on fresh, healthy food options in our cafes and retail stores.Whole Health starts with a simple question: What matters to you? This focus on the individual means Whole Health is unique to each Veteran. This approach to care empowers, equips, and treats Veterans so they can take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.VCS is focused on a Whole Health culture that will provide better health outcomes and provide comfort and well-being for Veterans and those who provide for their care. In addition to healthier food options, VCS canteens offer spaces for Veterans to relax and recharge their minds; meet family, friends and coworkers for meals; or simply take a break in a comfortable place.Visit the Whole Health website. It is a great place to start your Whole Health journey. Download the Live Whole Health app to manage your Whole Health journey, wherever you may be.
 

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 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is expanding options in its Creation Station concept at select PatriotCafés around the country. Creation Station will now offer fresh, healthy, made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and pizzas daily, as well as weekly specials to increase variety.The Creation Station concept gives customers the opportunity every day to customize their lunches in the Canteen. Each creation begins with a base, or canvas, like mixed greens for a salad, a tortilla for a wrap or dough for pizza. Each creation is then layered with various cheeses, meats, vegetables, sauces, and more – all chosen by the customer. The fresh ingredients offer nearly limitless options to Veterans, their families, and their VA caregivers.“We are excited to now offer all of the delicious and nutritious features in Creation Station,” said Lu Ann Swehla, chief nutrition and Whole Health officer at VCS.
Tubing the Russian River: How to plan a float trip 
Mind your manners
Respect the areas you pass. Don't trespass. Keep the noise down. Residents and other visitors will appreciate your efforts. Restrooms are available at Sunset Beach, Forestville River Access, and Steelhead Beach. 
Take your float home 
Please don't abandon your raft or tube on the beach when your trip is over. All abandoned floats have to be thrown away at the end of the day. Follow "Leave No Trace" guidelines and pack out all of your trash, including your raft or tube. 
Don’t stay out too long
Any trip over five hours is too long to be on the river. Trust us. After five hours, you will want a break from your tube. Hunger, thirst, sunburn, and the call of nature will have you ready to exit the river after five hours.
Don't expect solitude
Tubing on the Russian River is a popular activity, and the river can get quite crowded with float groups. Don't expect a quiet experience on weekends.

Stick with this route
We don't recommend floating from Steelhead Beach to Forestville River Access (informally known as Mom's Beach) because the tiny parking lot at Forestville fills almost immediately on summer weekends, making a two-car shuttle difficult. Due to lot size, the river shuttle does not service Forestville River Access.
And don't attempt to start a float at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach because there is nowhere to pull out until you reach Riverfront Regional Park, which will take you six and a half hours.
Similar issues arise along other routes, including having to walk parts of the journey or hitting areas where the flow is so slow you'll have to walk with your tube or paddle with your hands.  
Have a good time
Tubing on the Russian River can be a fun, memorable experience if you plan ahead. Stick to this advice, and you are well on your way to a great float experience in Sonoma County.

Parking
Park and ride the Regional Parks River Shuttle, which runs out to Steelhead and Sunset beaches on summer weekends. Tickets are $5 round trip.
HowToCreateAccessibleContent - CA Department of Rehabilitation
Creating Accessible Forms in Microsoft Word and PDF (PDF)
 


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Excel Tables
Tips for creating an accessible Excel Document: 

Format data regions as named tables with headings - Accessible Tables - MS Support
Do not use color only to convey meaning - Information conveyed by color is also available in text - W3C
Add alt-text to non-text content – Alt Text – MS Support
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Tutorials:


 Seven Steps to Creating an Accessible Excel Worksheet (PDF)
 


 Microsoft Video Tutorial Creating More Accessible Excel workbooks
 


 Creating Accessible Excel Forms - Part 1 (YouTube)
 


 Creating Accessible Excel Forms - Part 2 (YouTube)
 

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Make your PowerPoint presentations accessible to people with disabilities – Microsoft Support
Tips for creating an accessible PowerPoint Presentation: 

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Use Alt Text on images that contain information – Alt Text in PowerPoint – MS Support
Mark "decorative" objects appropriately - Alt Text in PowerPoint – MS Support 
Verify reading order – Reading Order Pane – MS Support
Use Accessibility Checker - Accessibility Checker - MS Support
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Product is provided as a Powerpoint Presentation so that you may edit the product and add your own event information, add or remove slides, portray unit personnel...make it your own!  Larger presentations may be provided as pdf files for convenience. 

The Video Clip is provided as a compliment to the presentation and can be played at unit events.  The video highlights important figure(s) in this category.

Screensaver/Wallpaper

 

Animated Web Banner

 

Download the observance screen saver to show your support all month long!
 
The Animated Web Banner can be used on your website to add movement and spark interest in your unit event.

Facts Mini Poster

 

Facts Mini Poster Template

 

The Facts Mini Poster is a finished product which is designed to use as is and showcases the current poster along with a selection of facts and links (QR Codes) to relevant materials.  Provided as a pdf file.
 
The Facts Mini Poster Template 
 contains a fully editable center portion to which you can add your own observance information. Get creative! Use this design to support your event in a variety of ways!  Provided as a .doc file.

Bookmark

 

Invitation/Thank You Card

The Program Template is fully editable so you can add your observance information. Use this design to support your event in a variety of ways!  Provided as a .doc file.

The bookmark is designed at five per sheet and can be printed on standard 8.5 X 11 inch paper. For best results print in color on heavy cardstock, laminate, and cut apart. We've used both cold and hot lamination with great results.
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Furthermore, use by non-federal entities may not create the appearance of DoD Endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship.

2023 TRAINING AND AWARENESS PRODUCTS

 

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Presentation
 
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The Presentation is provided as a powerpoint presentation so that you may edit the product and add your own event information, add or remove slides, portray unit personnel...make it your own!  Larger presentations may be provided as pdf files for convenience. 

The Video Clip is provided as a compliment to the presentation and can be played at unit events.  The video highlights important figure(s) in this category.

Screensaver/Wallpaper
 
Social Media Banner

 

Download the observance screen saver to show your support all month long!
 

Designed to fit requirements of most social media platforms.  Also available for other platforms below.  
►  Download LinkedIn Banner

Facts Mini Poster

 

Facts Mini Poster Template

 

The Facts Mini Poster is a finished product which is designed to use as is and showcases the current poster along with a selection of facts and links (QR Codes) to relevant materials.  Provided as a pdf file.
 
The Facts Mini Poster Template 
 contains a fully editable center portion to which you can add your own observance information. Get creative! Use this design to support your event in a variety of ways!  Provided as a .doc file.

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Invitation/Thank You Card

The Program Template is fully editable.  Add your own observance information to highlight an individual or your unit event. Provided as a .doc file.

The bookmark is designed at five per sheet and can be printed on standard 8.5 X 11 inch paper. For best results print in color on heavy cardstock, laminate, and cut apart. We've used both cold and hot lamination with great results.
 
Use the Invitation/Thank You Card as is or tailor it to personalize your invitations and thank you notes.