Events

RECURRING EVENTS

1st Sun 1-2 PM, ASL Interpreted Living History tour (Tenement Museum, 97 Orchard S) Tickets: $17/adults, $13/students & seniors: ASL by reservation. Danielle Linzer, 212-431-0233 ext. 240/ TTY 212-431-0714 or signlanguage@tenement.org www.tenement.org

1st Mon 3-4 PM The Forgotten Constituency: How Voter Engagement Builds Power and Participation in PWDs Conference Dial-in Number: 605-990-0700 (South Dakota!) Access Code: 1025647# Learn about the ways in which non-partisan state-wide disability vote coalitions have succeeded in significantly increasing voter turnout of PWDs the largest identifiable bloc of non-voters

1st Mon 5:55 PM, CHADD - Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (65 E 89 St) Harold Meyer, 212-724-9699 or addrc@mail.com

2nd Mon 6 PM 504 Dems (332 E 29th St) president@the504dems.org

2nd Mon, ASL interpreted tours (Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St) pre-registration required access@thejm.org or 212.423.3225 (TTY 212.660.1515)

3rd Tues10 AM, B’klyn Consumer Council - (25 Flatbush Ave 2 Fl) 718-642-8512 or brooklyncomsumercouncil@yahoo.com

4th Tues 2-3:30 PM, Man BP Disability Task Force (1 Centre St 19 floor south) Clarice Brown 212-669-8300

Every Tues (through Sept) 5:30 PM, Wheelchair Softball (Bulova Field, 25th Ave, 75-76 St Jackson Heights, Oueens) Played on a hard surface, Some player use their own sports chairs but they are available to borrow. Bats & balls provided / Victor Calise 212-360-3310 Victor.calise@parks.nyc.gov

Every Tues, Housing Advocates Training, (Legal Aid Society 111 Livingston St, 7th floor, B’klyn www.cwtfhc.org/training.html

1st Wed 6:30 PM, disThis Film Series (DCTV, The Firehouse, 3rd Floor Screening Room 87 Lafayette St, Walker-White) $5 donation / ASL interpretation & audio description available upon request. Space is WC accessible. Snacks are provided & cash bar RSVP: 212-284-4160 disthis@dnnyc.net http://disthis.org

2nd Wed, 2-3 PM, Women's Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’Klyn) 718-998-3000

3rd Wed 3-5 PM Bx Mental Health Council (Montefiore, Klau Pav Conf Rm 1, 111 E 210 St, Bx) 718-231-3400 x 202 or jdiblasi@astorservices.org

3rd Wed 6:30-7:45 PM, Late Deaf Support Group (HILC, 289 St. Nicholas Ave #21 Lower Level, 124-125 Sts) come together and support one another, to share our experience, strengthen, and hope. Light refreshments cexec@hilc.org or defdiva47@yahoo.com

3rd Wed 2-3 PM, Men's Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’Klyn) 718-998-3000

Every Wed Starting 7/2 6-8 PM Music Program for Children & Adults WDs (Woodrow Methodist Church, 1075 Woodrow Rd, SI Lessons include: Piano, Recorder, Choir, Rhythm & Other Musical Activities $50 a month (other payment options available). Credit Cards Accepted. Contact Julianna at 718-356-4737 or julianna@helpinghandsinitiative.org

3rd Thu, ASL interpreted tours (The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St) pre-registration required access@thejm.org or 212.423.3225 (TTY 212.660.1515)

Every Thu 1-3 PM, BCID Peer Support Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’Klyn) Call for information 718-998-3000

Every Fri 6:30-8:30 PM Wheelchair Dancing (Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St, 6th fl. (6th – 7th Ave) www.wheelchairdancesportusa.org wdsportusa@hotmail.com or 212 245 0004

3rd Fri 7-10 PM, Fri ASL Tour (Rubin Museum of Art,150 W 17 St, meet at the bottom of the Spiral Staircase) learn about the culture, history, religions and sacred art of the Himalayan region. http://www.rmanyc.org/information/accessibility-tours.xml?context=information/accessibilit y-tours.xml or Louise Brooks 212 620 5000 x328 lbrooks@rmanyc.org

Last Fri 3-5 PM, NYC Peer Network Group: Hearing Voices Group: (Community Access, 666 Broadway, 4FL Conf Rm, Bleecker-Bond Sts) Share your beliefs on what “the voices” are & learn how others experience their “auditory hallucinations.” Your experience may be unique, but you are not alone..212-780-1400 Ext 7728 nycpeernetworkgroup@gmail.com

Last Sat Free Legal Clinic: 2-2:30 for appts -5 PM, Free Legal Clinic (PSGDC, 1 Prospect Park W & President, enter on President ramp at green awning) Riley MacLeod 718-499-7701 x137 / AAR: drop off:1 Prospect Park W.)

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Through 12/08 Non-Fri 8-1 PM, ICD - Art Exhibit: The Joy of Art in Many Ways (ICD, 340 E 24 St Floor 2, 1-2 Aves) 212-585-6070.

9/12-11/20 Mon & Thu 10 AM-3 PM, Piper Peer Advocacy Training (Pilgrim State Hospital, W Brentwood ) meets the OMH Requirements for Peer Advocacy Training (PC 1500) You are responsible for your lunch & transportation (there is a bus from the Brentwood LIRR). Deb Damone 631-747-4197 Deb_Damone@yahoo.com

* NEW 9/28 – 11/15 Suns 3-5 PM, Paralympic soccer, track & field program for PWDs (Thomas Jefferson Park, 112 St & 1 Ave) for Teens & Young Adults Participants should be able to walk independently, with crutches/walker. Activities are provided FREE of charge! Info & registration: 311, www.nyc.gov/parks, accessibility@parks.nyc.gov.

11/01-23 Funny As A Crutch (Abingdon Theatre's Dorothy Strelsin Theater 312 W 36 St, 8-9 Aves) a collection of 9 short comedies exploring perceptions & projections about disability

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*NEW 09/04 Thu National Preparedness Month Kick-off with NYC Citizen Corps Council all day events:(Bx – Fordham Plaza (East Fordham Rd & 3 Ave), (B’klyn – Borough Hall (Joralemon & Court), (Man– Union Sq, 14 St), (Q, Flushing Library, Kissena Blvd & Main St) & (SI, Ferry Terminal) to learn to prepare for all types of emergencies in NYC http://nyc.gov/html/oem/html/news/calendar.shtml or 311

*NEW 09/04 Thu 9-2 PM, Government Working Together 1 Stop Government Benefit Event (West Side Campaign Against Hunger, Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 236 W 86 St, Broadway- W End Ave WC accessible basement) Carmen Ross,212-264-2500. Carmen.Ross@ssa.gov

*NEW 09/04 Thu 1:30 PM Stated Council Meeting (Council Chambers, City Hall)

*updated 09/07 Sun Noon – Board, 1:30-4 PM DIA Meeting (135 W 23 St, 6-7 Ave) Open Forum, Updates on Tropic Thunder, Ballot Marking Devices in every polling site, post office survey…..www.disabledinaction.org

09/07 Sun 1-2 PM ASL & WC Accessible Lower East Side Stories Neighborhood Walking Tour (97 Orchard St) Visit a dozen sites important to immigrants past & present, including synagogues, churches, schools & storefronts. Discover how different waves of immigrants have transformed the neighborhood landscape. Ages 8+.Preregister for ASL! Danielle Linzer, signlanguage@tenement.org or 212-431-0233 ext. 240/ TTY 212-431-0714 Tickets: $17 / adults & $13 / students, seniors.& PWDs

09/08 Mon 3 PM, OMRDD 5 Year Plan (75 Morton St) Draft www.omr.state.ny.us Speakers – pre-register, 3 minutes, bring 3 copies. Or sent to Cynthia Redshaw at OMRDD, 44 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12229 cynthia.redshaw@omr.state.ny.us .questions-Yvonne Anglero 212- 229-3081

*UPDATED 09/08-10, NYAIL Taking Action for Independence: Confrontation & Controversy! (The Desmond, Albany) Scholarships still available for consumers and family members! NYAIL has received a commitment from the NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) to provide conference scholarships for consumers and family members. A limited number of scholarships are still available. Contact NYAIL now to apply. Call 518-465-4650 or email info@ilny.org. www.ilny.org

*NEW 09/09 Primary Day – this is the first election when BMD will be in every polling site! info 311

*New 09/09 Tue 10 AM, Ready New York for Seniors & PWDs (Bay Eden Senior Ctr, 1220 E. 229 St, Bx) Learn about preparing for all types of emergencies in NYC http://nyc.gov/html/oem/html/news/calendar.shtml or 311 or 7180-882-3815 for WC accessibility

*New 09/09 Tue 7:30-10 AM NY:MEIG Breakfast (SobelMedia, 4 W 43 St) Applying Political Technology Innovations to the Media & Marketing Industries: How Technology is changing the way we market candidates & how it can help market your business/service. Moderator: Lloyd Trufelman Panel: Andrew Rasiej, Amanda Michel, Brian Reich, Rachel Sterne Registration:$30 NY:MIEG Members/$50 others. http://nymieg.blogspot.com

* NEW 09/09 Tue 10-4 PM, Financial Literacy Workshop Credit Reports and Credit Repair (Long Island City Library, 37-44 21 St, LIC) Credit report and repair basics, including: credit reports, credit scores, ordering your credit report, repairing your credit, and debt collection issues. Register: 646- 442-4164 All CIDNY events are accessible. If you will need ASL interpretation or other accommodation, please let us know ASAP

09/09 Tue Adapt Forum: Disability Rights in Housing: Affordable, Accessible,& Integrated Housing (Chicago IL) National Advocacy Commitment For Systems Change In Housing. Hotel rooms: Tisha 303/733-9324

09/09 Tues 3-4:30 PM, NCIL: Creative Strategies for Threading Violence Awareness into the Four Core Services Leslie Myers, Roberta Sick, & Mary Oschwald Registration http://www.ncil.org/training/violenceawareness.html

09/09 Tue 2 PM FREE Access Tour of our special exhibition Action/Abstraction: Pollock,de Kooning, and American Art, 1940-1976. (The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd St) Participate in a free docent-led Verbal Imaging Tea Time Tour of Action/Abstraction. A light reception will follow the tour. Advance registration required. Scheduling Coordinator: 212.423.3225 or access@thejm.org

09/09 Tue 2-2:45 PM, Webcast: Substance Abuse & Employment - substance abuse & employment with a focus on how it impacts disability services & how substance use qualifies as a disability. http://www.crp-rcep.org/registration/webcast/index.cfm?webcastID=116

*NEW 09/10 Wed 1 PM City Council Transportation Committee Oversight Hearing: Green Taxis: Are They Safe? (Council Chambers - City Hall)

09/10 Wed Noon-3 PM, NYS Kincare Coalition Quarterly Meeting (AARP Albany & Rochester NYC offices 780 3rd Ave. 33rd fl.) Lunch will be provided RSVP: Denise Gosselin dgosselin@aarp.org 212-407-3784.

*NEW 09/12 Fri 11 – Noon, Decorating Your Home on a Budget (FPWA, 281 Park Avenue South, 21-22 Sts) Learn tips and tricks for making your home look and feel warm and inviting without breaking the bank! Hosted by Rhonda Morgan of the LICIL.Register: 646- 442-4164 All CIDNY events are accessible. If you will need ASL interpretation or other accommodation, please let us know ASAP

9/13-18 Adapt Action (Wash DC)

* NEW 09/13 Sat 11-3 PM Rain date Sun, I FISH NY - Free Fishing Program- largemouth bass or panfish (Prospect Park, B’klyn) ! NYC Parks & Recreation free fishing clinic designed to introduce PWDs (Family, friends and caregivers)to fishing. This has designated a “free fishing day” by the NYS DEC so no liscenes are required) Rods bait & adaptive gear designed for those with little or no hand strength will be provided/WC accessible bathrooms and parking Reservations: 718-482-4022.

9/14 Sun 5th Nat’l Wedding March for Marriage Equality NY (NYC) http://www.firstgiving.com/default.asp?did=2201

*NEW 09/15 Mon 10 AM Joint - Assembly Task Force on PWDs & Assembly Standing Committee on Health Joint Hearing - NYS's Medicaid Buy-In program for PWDs (250 Broadway, Rm 1923) To learn how effectively the Buy in program is working, they need testimony from PWDs in the program, PWDs who have been unsuccessful in enrolling & advocates who work those attempting to enroll Kim Hill hillk@assembly.state.ny.us 518-455-4592 Fax: 518-455-7099

09/15 Mon 1:15 pm Verbal Imaging Tour of Action/Abstraction.(Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, 92nd St) Advance registration required. Scheduling Coordinator: 212.423.3225 or access@thejm.org

09/16 Tue 10 AM, Brooklyn Consumer Council (25 Flatbush Ave) 718-642-8512 brooklynconsumercouncil@yahoo.com

*NEW 09/16 Tue 10 AM, City Council Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse & Disability Services Examining the Conditions of City Run Psychiatric Facilities (Chamber)

*NEW 09/15 Mon 11 AM, Ready New York for Seniors & PWDs (Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church Sr Ctr, 155 E 22 St. Man) Learn about preparing for all types of emergencies 311 or 212-777-8333 for WC accessibility

*NEW 09/16 Tue 8 PM, teleconference/webcast, "Let's Talk About Sexuality!" Nat’l Youth Information Center of the Nat’l Youth Leadership Network eleanor@ncil.org.Registration: www.nyln.org

09/17-19, Operationalizing Effective SILC Alexandria, VA) fundamentals of SILC duties, roles, & responsibilities; SPIL development and monitoring of implementation; community needs assessment; strengthening partnerships with DSUs and other agencies; membership appointment and orientation; & examples of how to implement these for SILC staff & members (including DSU reps) www.ncil.org/training/OperationalizingSILCs.html!

09/18 Thu 10-2 PM, Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting (Brooklyn Borough Hal, 209 Jerolemon St)

09/18-20 2008 Global Summit on Educ: Inclusive Practices for Students WDs (Wash DC) educational leaders, disability advocates, educators, academics & government officials share tools and resources to continue building academic opportunities for students WDs (in Spanish, French, Russian, & Arabic). https://www.osep-meeting.org/2008globalsummit/registration.aspx deadline: 09/01

*NEW 09/19 Fri 10-Noon MTA ADA Compliance meeting (2 Broadway) MTA Trip Planner RSVP required 646-252-3053

09/19 Fri 9:30- 6 PM, Lighthouse International Technology Expo (LITE 2008) (111 E 59 St) Showcasing Assistive & Everyday Accessible Technologies That Make Life Easier for PW Vision Loss 212-821-9371 http://webletter.lighthouse.org/cgi-bin5/DM/y/moQO0Mhoko0OhH0CQwu0FC ,

*NEW 09/20 Sat 8-10:30 PM, Voter Registration Drive (In front of Pizzeria Uno, 39-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside) steve@democratsfornewpolitics.com 917-669-0111

*NEW 09/21-23 Sun-Tue, 1st NY Disabilities Film Festival, www.Realabilities.org.

*NEW 09/23 Tue 10 AM Ready New York for Seniors & PWDs (CIDNY, 841 B’way, Room 301, 14 St ) Learn about preparing for all types of emergencies in New York City

09/22 Mon 8 AM-4 PM, Pursuing Excellence in Advocacy - A Statewide Cross-Systems Forum NYS Disabilities Advocates (Crowne Plaza, Albany) Advocacy Standards improve your work with PWDs & their families. ways to improve your organization's marketing, services and outcomes. Contribute your experiences, expertise & knowledge during the forum's interactive sessions. Fees: $40 members $60 non-members. Scholarships are available. WWW.supportcenteronline.org. kc@supportcenteronline.org.

*NEW 09/22 Mon 11:45 AM -2 PM One Web Day (Washington Square Park SE corner) Online participation in democracy www.onewebday.org

*NEW 09/22 6:30 PM, Mon League of Humane Voters of NYC-Blinders: The Truth Behind the Tradition (AMC Theater, 1230 Third Ave, 71- 72 Sts) award-winning documentary about NYC's carriage horses / panel discussion with the film-maker, Donny Moss, CM Tony Avella, Steve Nislick & City Council candidate (CD 3), civil rights attorney Yetta Kurland / a proposal to replace horse carriages with antique electric-powered cars. Ticket: $10 www.humanenyc.org/blinders WC accessible

09/23 Tue 6:15-8:30 PM Digital Literacy for the 21st Century: Assistive Technology workshop (International Dyslexia Association, 71 W 23 St., 6 Ave) an intro to portable literacy technology (software tools used to access the Internet, email, electronic text documents, spreadsheets, and PDF-format files) allows users to take AT applications to other computers, $5 suggested donation RSVP: Diana Naples 212-691-1930x12 info@nybida.org WC accessible

09/23 Tue 2-3:30 PM, Man BP Disabilities Task Force (1 Centre St, 9 Floor South) Accommodations: Clarice Brown 212-669-8335 / Fax:212-669-3840 / cbrown@manhattanbp.org

*NEW 09/23 Tue 10 – 1 or 6-8 PM Parent to Parent of NYS-Focus Group (75 Morton St) be part of a movement to create a quality life for PWDs – they want to learn from families & PWDs about their quality of life. Ellen McHugh 800-405-8818, http://www.parenttoparentnys.org

*NEW 09/24 Wed 1:30 PM City Council Stated Council Meeting (Chamber, City Hall)

09/24 Wed 8:30-4 PM, Medicare workshop for benefits administrators. (NY Reg Office-CMS, 26 Federal Plaza) Dayle Berke, J.D. 212-616-2313 (voice) / 212-264-2665 (FAX)

09/24, Wed 1-3 PM, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new beneficiaries (2 Lafayette St, 15th floor) Medicare program; coverage, choices, Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, EPIC and health coverage rights and protections. Light refreshments will be served. Each session covers all topics Register Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov

09/24-25 Wed –Thu, NYAPRS 26th Annual Conference (Ellenville NY) http://www.nyaprs.org/

*NEW 09/25 1 PM City Council Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse & Disability Services Addressing FDNY Building Evacuation Protocols & Procedures for People with Special Needs (250 B’way 16th floor hearing room)

*NEW 09/26 Fri 4-6 PM, Café CIDNY: Cinema CIDNY Movie night (The Center, 208 W 13 St, 7-8 Aves, Room 110) . Showing: The Bourne Supremacy. Popcorn and soda will be served. WC accessible. ASL or other accommodation, 212-674-2300

09/26 Fri 8 PM, 2008 Presidential Debate #1 - Obama vs. McCain Viewing Party (Tonic Times Square Bar & Lounge 727 Seventh Ave, 48-49 Sts) ) - 10 big screen TVs, drink specials and special guests Televised live from Ole Miss Please RSVP http://www.dl21c.org/rsvp.php?event_id=277 (usually co-sponsored by local GOP org, as well)

09/27 Sat 9-3 PM Session I (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs currently receiving services Parents from NYC will be selected to attend. A limited amount of funding is available to assist parents in need of support for child care and travel expenses. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance.

09/29 Mon 2 PM, E-Learning & Accessibility - strategies for businesses to improve their knowledge & implementation of accessible e-Learning jpete@uic.edu

10/06 Mon 10:30 AM Brooklyn Consumer Council-Transportation Council (B’klyn Dev Ctr, 888 Fountain Ave, Large Conference Room) brooklynconsumercouncil@yahoo.com

10/06 Mon, 1-3 PM, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new benefiteraries (2 Lafayette St, 15th floor) Medicare program; coverage, choices, Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, EPIC and health coverage rights and protections. Light refreshments will be served. Each session covers all topics Register Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov

10/15 Wed, MOPD - Disability Mentoring Day: Career Development for the 21st Century / Job Shadowing, Career Exploration & Promoting an Inclusive Work Place) DMD@cityhall.nyc.gov www.nyc.gov/mopd

10/16-17 Thu - Fri, NYS DoH TBI -Working Together: The Best Practice 2008 (Empire State Plaza Convention Ctr, Albany) Thu: Symposium/ Fri Training & Technical Assistance Day /Lodging scholarships - based on applicant’s financial need. Deadline 9/16. Questions TBI Waiver Program 518-474-6580 or jxl22@health.state.ny.us.

10/21-24 Mini-Conference: Transition & Housing (Milwaukee, WI) resources and strategies to support local advocates assisting consumers to plan their transition & find housing as well as systems advocates protecting and expanding the funding and programs that provide community supports & accessible, affordable, integrated housing Tim Fuchs 202.207.0334 or tim@ncil.org.

*NEW 10/23 Thu 6-9 PM, Westchester Disabled on the Move, Spirit of Freedom Awards Ceremony (Crowne Plaza, White Plains) Celebrating over 20 years of People Empowering People www.wdom.org

10/24 Fri 4-9 PM Session II: Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC children receiving services parents will be selected to attend. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance

10/25 Sat 9-3 P.M. Session II Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs Session I (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC children receiving services parents will be selected to attend. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance

11/07-09 Fri-Sun, ACBNY Convention (MacArthur Holiday Inn, Ronkonkoma, LI) Lori Scharff 516-887-1336

11/14 The Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (Arlington, VA) GSA's premier event focused on partnering industry, education & government to meet the requirements under Sections 504 & 508 - Rehabilitation Act. http://section508.gov/ideas2008/.

11/20 Thu 10-noon, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new beneficiaries (2 Lafayette St, 15th floor) Medicare program; coverage, choices, Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, EPIC and health coverage rights and protections. Light refreshments will be served. Each session covers all topics Register Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov

11/21 Fri 4-9 PM Session III Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs Session I (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC children receiving services parents will be selected to attend. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance

11/22 Sat 9-3 P.M. Session III (Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs Session I (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC children receiving services parents will be selected to attend. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance

12/03 Wed 10-noon, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new beneficiaries (2 Lafayette St, 15th floor) Medicare program; coverage, choices, Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, EPIC and health coverage rights and protections. Light refreshments will be served. Each session covers all topics Register Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov

3/16-17 Mon-Tue, 36th Annual Conference on Dyslexia and related Learning Disabilities (New York City) www.nybida.org outreach@nybida.org

Duane Reade Accessibility Problems - 888-342-3428 or

jadler54-subscribe@yahoogroups.com - Empire State Voting Watch Dogs – NY Disabled Getting Equal Voting Access (NYDGEVA) a coalition seeking to resolve barriers impeding equal voting access for NYers WDs Our goal is to bring all aspects of the disability community together to become educated and mobilized to work on voting access issues.

http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/idea/chap378-808.htm memorandum related to new requirements for special education programs & services based on amendments to NYS Regulations & Chapter 378 - Laws of 2007.

Public Workshops for the 2010 – 2035 Regional Transportation Plan -your chance to help plan transportation improvements in your community for the next 25 years. Your concerns & issues matter! Jan Khan at 212.383.7251 or jkhan@dot.state.ny.us Comment deadline:10/31
9/15/08, 3-5pm & 7-9pm, B’klyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St.
9/16/08, 3-5pm & 7-9pm, Bx Borough President Office, 198 E 161 St.
9/17/08, 3-5pm & 7-9pm, SI Chamber of Commerce, 130 Bay St.
9/18/08, 4-6pm & 7-9pm, Man (webcast), 199 Water St,
9/19/08, 3-5pm & 7-9pm, Queens Borough President Office, Rm 213, 120-55 Queens Blvrd
9/22/08, 3-5pm & 7-9pm, Putnam County Govt Complex, Carmel
9/23/08, 3-5pm & 6:30-8:30pm, Palisades Mall 4th floor Community Rm
9/24/08, 3-5pm & 6:30-8:30pm, County Center, White Plains
10/6/08, 3-5pm & 7-9pm, Dennison Building, Hauppauge
10/7/08, 3-5pm & 7-9pm, Legislative Chamber, Mineola

http://www.ASL.DisabilityLawLowdown.com & http://www.youtube.com/disabilitylawlowdown . ASL podcasts expand traditional podcasts to include video that allows subscribers to see native Deaf speakers signing the show’s content. They deliver the Latest in disability law information every other week via ASL, captioning, voice-over, & transcripts to maximize accessibility. Free subscription - RSS feeds automatically download to video iPods, computers, phones, etc

http://www.usp.org - a Web-based tool to let consumers and doctors easily check if they're using or prescribing any of similar sounding drug names

http://www.vsarts.org/documents/resources/general/DAG_2006.pdf basic disability awareness intended as a starting point to increase basic knowledge, initiate discussion, and clarify myths and facts about PWDs. Overviews of predominant disability types and suggestions for improving access and positive interactions Brief overviews of the ADA & the disability movement VSA Arts, an affiliate of the JFK Center for the Performing Arts, works to create a society where all PWDs learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.

http://www.odepsummit.org/ Transforming the American Workplace: A 21st Century Vision was a Summit on Disability Employment Policy conference in 06/08 photos, presentations & papers.

http://www.dol.gov/odep/programs/ndeam.htm Printable copies of the ‘08 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), poster.Or request 20x30 inch and/or 10x15inch postersby e-mailing NDEAM@dol.gov

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iDz2aVSkuRjWH9ZspVq4mQ_3d_3d State Sen. Tom Duane in interested in complaints about the post offices in the 29th SD. Paper copies can be used for other post offices and used as a beginning for similar data collection about other post offices. Copies will be distributed at the 9/7 DIA meeting or call his office for additional info 212-633-8052