Commission of Asian & Pacific Islander (CAPI) Affairs
and
Office of Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs
IN THIS "LUNAR NEW YEAR" EDITION -
-
FEATURE STORYTELLER: Lisa Thai - Life Lessons from My Father - A Former Refugee
|
-
ELL: Healthcare Career Courses - LSI (Des Moines)
|
-
EDUCATION: Culturally Relevant Education & the New Standards - Webinar from Dr. Noreen Rodriguez of ISU
|
-
UPCOMING LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS
|
-
ELDERCARE: 25 Common Nursing Home Problems & How to Resolve Them
|
-
Lisa Ling to Speak at Drake University
|
-
ELDERCARE: Webinar - Signs of Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
|
-
TAX PREP: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) - United Way of Central Iowa
|
-
ELL: Adult Literacy Courses - DMPS (Des Moines)
|
-
NATURALIZATION: USCIS ANNOUNCES ONLINE FILINGS OF N600, N600K
|
FEATURE STORYTELLER:
EDUCATION: Webinar on Culturally Relevant Education & the New Standards
 |
|
Webinar: Culturally Relevant Education & the New Standards - Webinar courtesy of Dr. Noreen Rodriguez of Iowa State University
Q: What is culturally relevant education?
A: http://bit.ly/2sV04G5
Click here to see all of Dr. Rodriguez's publications & presentations: http://bit.ly/2G8G4aS
|
This reader-friendly guide covers 25 common nursing home problems encountered by residents and their families. These problems occur in nursing homes across the country.
Whether you are a nursing home resident, a family member, or a supportive friend, this guide gives you the tools you need to identify and then resolve the problems that residents most frequently face. Your determined advocacy can be the difference between going-through-the-motions nursing home care, and the high quality, person-centered care that residents are promised by federal law. Source: Justice in Aging
|
ELDERCARE: Webinar - Signs of Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
Source: National Center on Law and Elder Rights
DES MOINES - ELL ADULT LITERACY CLASSES
To Register: Des Moines Public School Online Registration
Additional registration assistance and course listing in Karen language available.
UPCOMING LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS
CAPI Chair Ben Jung will be an honoree of the Community Leadership Award at the Chinese Association of Iowa's Achievement Awards ceremony taking place as part of this event starting at 2PM.
Korean Cultural Connection of Iowa +
Korean American Society of Iowa
Korean Cultural Connection of Iowa (KCC) and Korean American Society of Iowa (KASI) are combining efforts to host a Lunar New Year Celebration. Help to usher in the Year of the Pig! Enjoy Korean food and a game of Yut Nori!
All proceeds will go to KCC and KASI - both are non-profit organizations & donations are tax deductible.
Vietnamese American Community of Iowa (VACI)
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Iowa State Fairgrounds, Paul Knapp Animal Learning Center, 3000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50317
TAI DAM LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Hosted by Tai Village, the public is invited to celebrate with the Tai Dam Community on Saturday, February 16 from 5-11 PM (Dinner served 6-8 PM). Bring a dessert to share. Music, cultural dances and show included. Location: UAW Local 450, 4589 NW Sixth Drive, Des Moines.
SIOUX CITY - VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENT
Sioux City's Vietnamese community welcomes the public to join them at its Year of the Pig - Lunar New Year Celebration.
 
LISA LING AT DRAKE UNIVERSITY - April 11
 |
|
Acclaimed journalist Lisa Ling will deliver the 40th installment of the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series at Drake University. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, in the Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave. A book signing will immediately follow the event. The lecture is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. |
TAX PREPARATION
VITA is a free tax-preparation service (eligibility based on income) that can help prepare tax returns. If an individual is English language-limited, please bring a translator, as one will not be provided. A list of required documentation is as follows:
Source: VITA - United Way of Central Iowa
NATURALIZATION: ONLINE FILING FOR CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP ANNOUNCED
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that applicants can now complete and file Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, and Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 online. Creation of a USCIS online account is required.
Source: USCIS
|
