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Saturday, May 29, 2010

NYC Civic Corps

NYC Service, an initiative of the Office of the Mayor, is now accepting applications for the NYC Civic Corps . The NYC Civic Corps is a diverse group of professionals, from recent graduates to experienced professionals, who dedicate one year of service to New York City . Corps members are dispatched in small teams to local non-profit organizations and City agencies with the charge of developing sustainable volunteer programs and expanding organizational capacity. The ultimate goal of the NYC Civic Corps is to engage more New Yorkers as volunteers to address some of our City's most pressing challenges, including education, economic opportunity, health, clean energy and the environment.



As AmeriCorps members committing one year of full-time service, NYC Civic Corps members receive a monthly stipend and an education award to address NYC's most critical challenges.


Mayor Michael Bloomberg said it best: “You can be a recent college graduate, a mother who’s looking to get back into the workforce, or someone who was recently laid off. It doesn’t matter. If you’re passionate about New York City and have a willingness and ability to serve your city for a year, then we want you.”


Applications are available at www.nyc.gov/service. Only online applications will be accepted, and the application deadline is June 30, 2010. To be eligible to join the NYC Civic Corps , individuals must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a Bachelor’s degree, and they must be willing to commit to a full-time (40 hours per week) position starting in August, 2010.

Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety

Registration open for June training event on Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety
http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/R?i=FvDfXsKxzkuk3EaK1YLMYA..

A free two-part webinar and audio conference on using the Toolkit for Assessing Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety will be held June 17 and 24.Don Kloehn, senior project manager/accessibility specialist, with Tindale-Oliver and Associates will host and provide practical instruction on how to assess bus stops in your community. The course will include information on accessibility features, such as shelter design, lighting, security, pedestrian environment and other elements.Registration deadline: June 10.

Introduction to Travel Training will be offered in Minneapolis July 13-15
http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/R?i=rG65A-sLKoXhG620JT2Mbg..
ESPA will offer a 3-day course designed for travel trainers who would like to learn basic techniques of training, enhance their own skills and the services of their school or organization.Taught by a team of four veteran leaders in the field of travel training, the popular course includes both classroom and field instruction. Travel trainers will receive a toolkit of useful resources that they may keep. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as space is limited.Registration deadline: June 4.

Project ACTION and our partner, the National Center on Senior Transportation, will host a booth at the Community Transportation Association of America's EXPO in Long Beach, Calif. May 25-27. While attending this annual conference on community and public transportation, visit Booth #623 for information on new and upcoming Project ACTION training opportunities, handbooks, and training materials. C. Marie Maus, director, ESPA Marketing and Communications, will co-present in a professional development session on May 27 titled A Winning Web Site: How to Write, Organize and Maintain Web Content for Transit. Jed Johnson, director, National Center on Senior Transportation, will participate in another May 27 panel on Senior Transportation Innovations. Advance and on-site registration is available.


Two new audio conference transcripts are now available on the ESPA Web site. Cost Allocation for Human Service Agencies that Provide Transportation was presented in collaboration with the National Center on Senior Transportation on April 22, and Effective Strategies for Handling Service Disruptions in Public Transportation was presented by the National Transit Institute in partnership with Project ACTION on April 29. Whether you regularly participate in our distance learning or are researching a particular topic for your community, our transcripts are available to everyone and are typically posted 45 days after an event. If you prefer a transcript in audio or other alternative format, contact ESPA at (800) 659-6428 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (800) 659-6428 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or projectaction@easterseals.com.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

May 22 - Women’s Conference - “From Within”

A conference program on Self-Esteem, Self-Awareness, and

Self-Empowerment for Women Living with Spinal Cord Injuries and Other Disabilities

presented by United Spinal Association and ICS- Independence Care system

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 - 10am to 4:30pm

Independence Care System Brooklyn Center

25 Elm Place - 5th Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11201

(Btw. Fulton Mall and Livingston)

Free and Open to the Public

(Lunch is provided)

Breast Health • Nutrition • Parenting

Abuse & Domestic Violence • Sexuality • Fashion & Make-Up

Relationships / Dating & Socializing • Fitness

Plus… A panel discussion on Self-Esteem & Empowerment

and “The Raw Beauty Project”

To register or for more information, visit

www.unitedspinal.org/from-within-conference/ or www.icsny.org

or call 1-800-404-2898 ext. 7203

Special accommodations provided upon request.

Space is limited, so please register in advance.

Saturday, May 08, 2010

Invitation to Disability Conference

SAVE THE DATE


On May 24th at Hunter College School of Social Work from 9am - 4pm

The Independent Living Center Community Organizing Initiative (ILCCOI) will host a conference on

Strengthening Community Organizing in the

disABILITY Movement

Please join us for for this FREE Conference to hear guest speakers, attend workshops, participate in panel discussions and network with other amazing people organizing for change in the disABILITY community. Light breakfast, lunch and additional learning materials included.

More details to come. Please spread the word!

Open to ILC's, ILC partners, volunteers and constituencies.

RSVP required to ibrahim.organizing@gmail.com or 212-452-7132

Thursday, May 06, 2010

May Meeting Announcement

Dear Members,

I hope everyone is doing well as we get closer to the end of the semester. I am writing to inform you that the CCSD meeting that is scheduled for May 28, 2010 Has been canceled. However, we will be holding a meeting for the ADA BBQ planning committee on June 11, 2010 at 101 West 31ST Street on the 12Th floor in the conference room from 1-3pm. If you have not already signed up and would like to be a part of the ADA planning committee please E-mail me ASAP. Lastly, Our next CCSD full board meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2010 and will take place as scheduled at the above address. Good luck to everyone on finals and I hope to see you all at the next meeting.

Regards,
Greg Bradford, CCSD Secretary
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