Community First Choice Option proposed regulations are released a nd MFP grants awarded to 13 states!

The Community First Choice Option proposed regulations have been released. You can get them at: http://tinyurl.com/cfc2011

Thirteen states were awarded MFP grants as well. Congratulations to: Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and West Virginia.

HHS distributed the press release that follows.

These happened because of the power of ADAPT and our relentless work to FREE OUR PEOPLE!

For an institution free America...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: HHS Press Office
2/22/11 (202) 690-6343

Affordable Care Act Supports States in Strengthening Community Living

Nationally, $4.3 Billion in New Funds Announced to Help Establish and Expand Community-based Alternatives to Institutional Long Term Care

States will see significant new federal support in their efforts to help move Medicaid beneficiaries out of institutions and into their own homes or other community settings now and in the near future, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today.

The Affordable Care Act provides additional funding for two programs supporting that goal, the Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration program and the Community First Choice Option program. Today, Secretary Sebelius announced thirteen States would together receive more than $45 million in MFP grants to start that program in their States, with a total of $621 million committed through 2016. In addition, HHS has proposed rules to allow all States to access a potential of $3.7 billion in increased federal funding to provide long-term services and supports through the Community First Choice Option program.

b Our country recognized in the Americans with Disabilities Act that everyone who can live at home or community-based setting should be allowed to do so,b Secretary Sebelius said. b The Affordable Care Act provides States critical new dollars toward achieving that goal.b

Thirteen States Receive Money Follows the Person Program Grants

The Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration program, which was set to expire in fiscal year 2011, is extended through the Affordable Care Act for an additional five years. The 13 States receiving awards today (see list and award amounts below) join the 29 States and the District of Columbia already operating MFP programs. Together, these States will receive more than $45 million in the first year of the program, and more than $621 million through 2016.

The MFP program provides individuals living in a nursing home or other institution new opportunities to live in the community with the services and supports they need. Groups benefiting from these home-and-community based programs include the elderly, persons with intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities, mental illness or those diagnosed with several of these conditions. To date, these programs have helped 12,000 individuals move out of institutions and back into their communities. Todayb s grants are expected to help an additional 13,000 people.

b The Money Follows the Person program is hugely important to improving the lives of Medicaid beneficiaries,b said Donald Berwick, M.D., administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which will implement the demonstration program. b This helps bring everyone, even those who in the past may have had no choice but to live in an institution, into the community where they can become full participants in the activities most of us take for granted.b

New Community First Choice Option Available to States

Many of the same goals under the MFP demonstration are shared and supported by the Community First Choice (CFC) Option, created by the Affordable Care Act. Today, nursing homes and institutions are too often the first or only choice for people with Medicaid who need long term care. The goal of this new option is to give States additional resources to make community living a first choice, and leave nursing homes and institutions as a fall back option.

Starting in October, this option will allow States to receive a six percent increase in federal matching funds for providing community-based attendant services and supports to people with Medicaid. Over the next three yearsb through 2014b States could see a total of $3.7 billion in new funds to provide these services. States currently receive Federal Medicaid matching funds for these activities at the Stateb s normal matching rate.

Services and supports that can be provided under CFC include, but are not limited to, attendant services and supports that help individuals with activities of daily living such as bathing and eating, and health-related tasks through hands-on assistance or supervision. States may also cover costs related to moving individuals from an institution to the community, such as security and utility deposits, first monthb s rent, and purchasing basic household supplies.

To qualify for the increased Federal funds, States must develop b person-centered plansb that allow the individual to determine how services are provided to achieve or maintain independence. States must also establish implementation councils with a majority membership consisting of persons with disabilities, elderly individuals and their representatives to advise in the design and implementation of Community First Choice option. The proposed rule, posted today, describes the details of this program and solicits public comment. The rule can be found at: http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2011-03946_PI.pdf.

b There is more evidence than ever that people who need long-term care prefer to live in their own homes and communities whenever possible,b said Dr. Berwick. b To restrict these individuals to institutions where even the simplest decisions of the day such as when to get up, what to eat and when to sleep are made by someone else must no longer be the norm. This new Federal funding will make a difference in peopleb s lives.b

NATIONAL ADAPT MAILING LIST - Adapt Community Choice Act List http://www.adapt.org

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AAR & Language Access, NYLPI is investigating AAR’s failure to provide interpreters and translated materials to people who are limited English proficient (LEP). LEP individuals who have AAR face barriers such as difficulty requesting trips in English as the “Spanish option” rarely works. AAR offers no other language options. Aditi Kothekar or Jenny Veloz 212-244-4664 or akothekar@nylpi.org or jveloz@nylpi.org (Jenny speaks Spanish, and we will provide an interpreter for any language.) flyer are available in multiple languages
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Disability Rights Advocates, a non-profit law firm, is investigating the accessibility of the NYC taxis. If you use a wheel chair, scooter or other mobility aid & have tried to take a NYC Taxi, they want to talk to you! They are analyzing many issues including: How easy or hard it is for you to get in or out of a taxi w/ & w/out a ramp? How do you get around NYC aside from Taxis? Would you take more Taxis if they were more user-friendly for you? Has not being able to get a Taxi ever resulted in you not getting to work, an appointment, or an event? Or has it resulted in you arriving late? & How do Taxi drivers treat you? 212-644-8644 Mike Puleo, mpuleo@dralegal.org & Julia Pinover, jpinover@dralegal.org Toll Free 877-603-4577 Kara Werner, kwerner@dralegal.org & Rebecca Williford, rwilliford@dralegal.org TTY: 510-665-8716
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Recurrent Events (Due to inclement weather events might be rescheduled or canceled, call first!)

Every Sun noon-1 PM, acting class for actors w/ physical disabilities (Church St School-Music & Art, 74 Warren St, W B’way) Ron Destro 917-627-2334 www.ShakespeareClass.org

1st Mon 5:55 PM, CHADD (Children & Adults w/ ADD) (65 W 89 St WC acc) Harold Meyer, 212-724-9699 or addrc@mail.com

1st Mon noon-2 PM, Rights for Imprisoned People w/ Psychiatric Disb (Urban Justice Ctr, 123 William St,16 Floor) lortega@rippd.org 646-260-6575

1st Mon 6:30-8:30 PM, AM Micah Kellner’s Tenants Legal Clinic (Eviction Intervention Serv, 1233 Second Ave, 64- 65 Sts) by Appointment 212-860-4906

1st & 3rd Mon, Bipolar Disorder Support Grp (NAMI, 505 Eighth Ave, #1103, 35 St WC acc) 212-684-3264

2nd Mon, ASL interpreted tours (Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St WC acc) Registration required access@thejm.org or 212.423.3225 (TTY 212-660-1515)

4th Mon 10-noon, B’klyn Parents’ Center (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000

4th Mon 6-7:30 PM, Japanese Language Family Member Support Group (NAMI-NYC Metro, 505 Eighth Ave., # 1103, 35 St.) RSVP: Eiko Kijima or Masako Kageyma (JASSI) 212-442-1539 kazoku@jassi.org

*NEW Every Mon 2–6 PM, Free Tax Preparation from Bethex Federal Credit Union (BILS, 4419 3rd Ave,# 2B, WC acc) Bring: Soc Sec Cards & birth dates for everyone on return; Bank account & routing numbers for fastest return through direct deposit; Photo ID; Childcare Provider Info if claiming childcare credit; Spouse if filing with a spouse, he/she must be present; W-2 and/or 1099 Forms for all jobs in ‘10 & relevant information such as receipts, statements, For an ASL Interpreter, Tracee Santos tracee@bils.org or Videophone at 888-741-5206
1st Tue 12:30-2 PM, TBI Support Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000

1st Tues 8-30-10 PM, ACB Women’s Concern - Support group for woman w/ vision loss & breast cancer loris1@optonline.net

2nd Tue, 2-3 PM, Women's Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000

2nd Tues 6:45 PM, Adult Support Group (NY Branch Internat'l Dyslexia Assoc, 71 W 23 St #1527, 6 Ave) Diana Naples 212-691 1930 x,12, info@nybida.org

Every Tue & Th 10–1 PM, Metropolitan Parents’ Center: Education Advocacy for Parents Intensive Workshop (Sinergia, 2082 Lexington, 4 Floor, bell 333, 126 St) Register: Godfrey Rivera 212-643-2840, X 307 grivera@sinergiany.org

3rd Tues 10 AM, B’klyn Consumer Council (25 Flatbush Ave 2 Fl) 718-642-8512 or brooklyncomsumercouncil@yahoo.com

3rd Tues 1-2 PM, Justice For All Action Network Organizing Workgroup 712-432-0080 code: 193134#, CART http://www.2020captioning.com/livefeed.php?event=AAPD info jlehman7@gmail.com

3rd Tue 1-3 PM, Queens BP’s Advisory Council for PWDs (Queens Boro Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd Kew Gardens WC acc) Charles Hope chope@queenscp.org 718-286-2680 Fax: 718-286-2698

4th Tues 1-2:30 PM, Man BP Disability Task Force (1 Centre St 19th floor S WC acc) Accommodations: 212-669-8300 Kinda Ford

Last Tue 6-8 PM, Free Legal Clinic (BCID, 27 Smith St. Fulton - Livingston Sts WC acc) Walk-ins or by appt; ASL by appointment only Call 718 802 3890

Every Tue 6:30 PM, Dialogues w/ Dan (RocklandWorldRadio.com) Daniel Windheim 845.826.2639 info@modernmetro.com

1st Wed 1:30-3 PM free Open House: Computer Center for Visually Impaired People (Baruch College, 151 E 25 St #655, Lex-3rd Aves, WC acc) Reservations required 646-312-1420.

1st Wed 6-8 PM, SRO Law Project Housing Clinic (Goddard Riverside Comm Ctr, 593 Columbus Ave, 88 St WC acc) 3/2 DHCR Overview, including MCIs and 1/40th, 4/6 City-Wide Housing Related Campaigns, 5/4 Crises: Foreclosures and Predatory Equity, 6/1 Succession Rights

2nd Wed 6-8 PM, Body/Mind- A support group by & for people who are both physically and mentally disabled or challenged (HILC, 289 St. Nicholas Ave. #21 lower level, 125-124 Sts WC acc) (intercom # 021) Ed Randolph 212-222-7122 or erandolph@hilc.org

2nd & 4th Wed, The Largest Minority Radio Show WBAI 99.5 FM) archived at www.wbai.org

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

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

2nd & 4th Wed 1 PM, Discovery Series Informative & engaging educational programming on topics related to computer & software accessibility target-center@usda.gov

Every Wed 9-1 PM, Free Tax Preparation from Bethex Federal Credit Union (BILS, 4419 3rd Ave #2B WC acc) Bring: Soc Sec Cards & birth dates for everyone on return; Bank account & routing numbers for fastest return through direct deposit; Photo ID; Childcare Provider Info if claiming childcare credit; Spouse if filing with a spouse, he/she must be present; W-2 and/or 1099 Forms for all jobs in ‘10 & relevant information such as receipts, statements, For an ASL Interpreter, Tracee Santos tracee@bils.org or Videophone at 888-741-5206

1st Thu 6-7 PM, Support Group (NAMI E Flatbush, 395 Lenox Rd #1B, New York Ave, B’klyn) RSVP 718-512-5269

2nd Thu 9-11 AM, Man. Mental Health Council Martha Seymour, Co-Consumer chair 212-924-2797

2nd Thu 10-noon, B’klyn System Change Network (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000

3rd Thu, ASL interpreted tours (Jewish Mus 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St WC acc) RSVP access@thejm.org 212-423-3225/ TTY 212-660-1515

Every Thu 1-3 PM, BCID Peer Support Group (27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000

3rd Th 6-8 PM, Musical Support Group (NAMI, 505 Eighth Avenue, #1103, 35 St WC acc) Info: 212-684-3264.

Every Thu 6:30-8 PM, Women Vets Art Program (SVA, 32 W 21 St, 3rd Floor, 6-7 Ave) Val Sereno 212-592-2419 or vsereno@sva.edu

*NEW Every Fri 2 PM, Conversations with Curators/Conservators with FM ALD . (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Vélez Blanco Patio) No groups. access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

1st Sat, Helping Hands trip info, volunteer or RSVP 718-728-0868

1st & 3rd Sat 12:30-2:30 PM, NAMI Parents/Family Support Group of Children/Adolescents w/ a Behavioral/Psychiatric Disorder (NAMI-NYC Metro - 505 Eighth Ave #1103, 35 St WC acc) RSVP 212-684-3264.

2nd Sat 5:30–7:30 PM, Games People Play (NAMI, 505 Eighth Ave, #1103, 35 St, WC acc) Scrabble, checkers, Bingo, etc RSVP 212-684-3264.

3rd Sat Helping Hands Social Event (Flushing House, 38-20 Bowne St) Volunteer or RSVP Alice Crespo sunshinecrespo1@aol.com 917-696-8115, 718-886-3440

4th Sat 5:30–7:30 PM, Expressive Arts Workshop (NAMI-NYC Metro, 505 Eighth Ave #1103, 35 St WC acc) RSVP 212-684-3264.

Every Sat 3:30-5 PM, NAMI Connection (505 Eighth Ave, #1103, 35 St WC acc) 212-684-3264

Every Sat 10-noon, Writing Workshop (B’klyn Vet Center) creative ways to mitigate PTSD symptoms Tim Brennan 718-624-2765

Every Sat 2-4 PM, Free Creative Writing Program/Writing Workshop for Gulf, Afghanistan & Iraq Vets (NYU WC acc) Zachary Sussman, 212-992-9809 or zachary.sussman@nyu.edu

Every Sat 5:30-7 PM, Social & support group (NAMI-NYC Metro, 505 Eighth Ave #1103, 35 St WC acc) 212-684-3264

MULTI DAY / SESSION EVENTS

Until 03/14, Ethical Issues & Decision Making for Rehab Professionals http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcourses/ethics_course.cfm

Until 03/18, Addiction, Relapse, and Recovery: Understanding the Process. www.crs.buffalo.edu/region2tace/distancelearning/calendar.html

Until 04/25, Supported Employment Certificate Series (ACRE-certified) http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcourses/se_course.cfm

Until 02/25, Addressing Potentially Dangerous Behaviors http://www.crs.buffalo.edu/region2tace/distanceLearning/programDetails/AddPotDangBeh-2011-02-14-Info.html

Until 6/17, Parks Afterschool Program for children (6-13) who are deaf/HOH (Al Oerter Rec Ctr, Flushing) Cindy Caruso 212-360-3309 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/accessibility/

02/24-27, Eastern Sociological Society: Intersectionalities and Complex Inequalities (Philadelphia) http://www.essnet.org/AnnualMeeting.aspx

02/25-04/22 "The Ethics of Disability Studies: CU Dept of English & Comparative Literature, the Grad School of Arts & Sciences, and the Center for American Studies (754 Schermerhorn Extension) Accommodation, as soon as possible, and no later than one week in advance be sure to include for which date(s): mlv2124@columbia.edu
02/25 4-6 PM, Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Habitable Worlds: Eugenic Spaces & Democratic Spaces (Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Never Let Me Go)
04/01 4-6 PM, Lennard Davis, The End of Normal
04/22 4-6 PM Helen Deutsch, “Truth and Beauty: Women, Disability, and Literary Form”

03/02-04/13 3 PM, CIL-NET: The Strategic Management Series: Sound Employment Practices for CILs: 03/02 Effective Hiring Practices; 3/16 Staff Supervision & Evaluation; 03/30 Discipline & Departure; 04/13 Managing Workplace Risks https://secure.xo.com/ncil.org/store/index.php

03/03-04, Autism Works: A National Conference on Autism & Employment (St. Louis, MO) www.dps.missouri.edu/Autism.html

03/07-25, Financial Management for ILCs, http://www.ilru.org/html/training/online/index.html Registration Deadline: 02/16 http://www.ilru.org/html/forms/online_registration.htm

03/09-24 3-4:30 pm, New Opportunities in Community Based Services: 3/9 Creating a Community Based Services Report Card for Your State; 3/22 New Community Opportunities from the Affordable Care Act; & 3/24 Exploring the CIL Role to Support Participant Direction in Community-Based Services https://secure.xo.com/ncil.org/store/index.php

*NEW 03/12, 04/16, 05/21 & 06/18 11 -12:30 PM, Seeing through Drawing class for adults who are blind or partially sighted (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave, 81 St WC acc) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

3/14-15, 38th Annual Conference on Dyslexia & Related Learning Disabilities, Beyond the Tests: Assessing Needs & Differentiating Instruction, Response to Intervention Tracking Our Students' Progress (NYU Kimmel Center) http://www.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=396c7d80-244b-4981-8cda-344c83cd4c6c

*NEW 03/15-16, Ethical issues in Rehab (Rochester) www.crs.buffalo.edu/region2tace Donna Stabler 716- 829-2079 or stabler@buffalo.edu

03/28-4/22, An Overview of Motivational Interviewing http://www.crs.buffalo.edu/region2tace/distanceLearning/programDetails/AnOverviewofMotInterview-2011-03-28-info.html

*NEW 03/28-9/26 10-11:30 AM, NY Makes Work Pay Cutting Edge Series: 03/28 Impairment Related Work Expenses for Individuals With Disabilities Who Work; 04/ 25 Subsidies for Individuals With Disabilities Who Work; 05/23 Individuals on SSDI & Self Employment; 06/27 Individuals on SSI & Self-Employment; 07/25 Case Study: Individuals Receiving SSDI & Self-Employment; 08/22 Introduction to Overpayments & 09/26 The Waiver of Overpayments Form http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/nymakesworkpay/TrainingRegistration.cfm?GroupID=2

04/04-15, Strategies for Supervision Success http://www.crs.buffalo.edu/region2tace/distanceLearning/programDetails/StrategiesSuperSuccess-2011-04-04-Info.html

*NEW 04/11-09/12 10-11:30 AM, NY Makes Work Pay: the Medicaid Buy-In for Working PWDs (MBI WPD): 04/11 Overview of the MBI WPD; 05/09 Why Medicaid Is Important and Why the MBI-WPD Is Important; 06/13 The Ins and Outs of the Medically Needy Program & its Relation to the MBI-WPD Program; 07/11 1619b: The Best Kept Secret; 08/08 PASS& Medicaid; 09/12 The Medicaid Buy-In Application Process http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/nymakesworkpay/TrainingRegistration.cfm?GroupID=3

04/14-15, 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium: Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement & Other Civil Rights Movements (Jernigan Institute, Baltimore, MD) http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp

04/18-29, Leadership Development. http://www.crs.buffalo.edu/region2tace/distanceLearning/programDetails/StrategiesSuperSuccess-2011-03-01-Info.html

*NEW 04/18-09/19 10-11:30 AM, NY Makes Work Pay: Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) Training: 04/18 Overview of PASS; 05/16 How PASS Works; 06/20 Good Candidates for a PASS, How to Exclude & Use Income/Resources; 07/18 The Criteria for PASS approval; 08/15 So My PASS Has Been Approved, Now What; 09/19 How Will the PASS Affect Other Benefits & How Will Work Affect the PASS http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/nymakesworkpay/TrainingRegistration.cfm?GroupID=4

05/08-11, National ADA Symposium (Las Vegas) http://www.adasymposium.org /

05/20-22, Abilities Expo (Edison NJ)

05/23-26, Nat'l Voluntary Orgs Active in Disaster (Kansas City, Mo) http://na2-api.salesforce.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=01540000000luAE&oid=00D400000007Fcl

06/01-03, NY Public Transit Industry 2011 Spring Conference Collaborative, Collective Cost-Cutting: (Buffalo) http://www.nytransit.org/events-and-training/conferences/413-2011-spring-conference-call-for-presentations

06/05-08, Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging & Tech (Toronto) http://www.ficcdat.ca/main.cfm?cid=1

06/13-15, Federal Interagency Conference on TBI (Wash DC) http://tbi-interagency-conference.org/

06/15-18, Society for Disability Studies Beyond Access: From Disability Rights to Disability Justice 23rd Annual Conference (San José, CA) http://www.disstudies.org/conference/2011_conference/2011_cfp/intro

06/24-07/04, Mobility International USA (MIUSA) Young Adult (18-24) WDs trip to Spain $220-$1,100 all inclusive (Scholarships provided) deadline 3/1 http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/spain/spain2011

10/16-19, USBLN Conference (Louisville KY) www.usblnannualconference.org

11/17-19, Alliance for Full Participation Summit 2011 Real Jobs – It’s Everyone’s Business (Washington, DC) www.allianceforfullparticipation.org/summit-2011-b

SINGLE EVENTS

02/21 6:30-8:30 PM, Man ADD General Support + Group Discussion (McBurney YMCA, 125 W 14 St, 6-7 Aves) 845-278-3022 maaddsg@aol.com

02/22 10-noon, NYers for Accessible Health (MS Society, 733 Third Ave, 3rd Floor, 45 & 46 Sts).Lara Kassel, Coordinator of Medicaid Matters, the sole consumer rep on NY’s Medicaid Redesign Team Heidi Seigfried 646-442-4147 hseigfried@cidny.org call in # 866-393-5148, Pin #: 5953

02/22 10-1:30 PM, Benefits Clinics (CIDNY, 841 Broadway# 301, 13-14 St WC acc) Are you getting all the benefits you need? Staff will be available during these times for any benefits related assistance you may need. RSVP / request an accommodation: Eva Eason 646-442-4156 or eeason@cidny.org

02/22, 11 AM, Gallery Talks ALD: Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City Met, 1000 Fifth Ave WC acc) 212-650-2010 | fax: 212-570-3783 access@metmuseum.org meet at exhibition entrance

02/23 2:30 PM, Science Sense tour for blind/partially sighted: Human Origins (AMNH, 79 St at Central Park W Spitzer Hall of Human Origins) Free w/ Museum admission registration required 212-313-7565 or accessibility@amnh.org

*NEW 0/24 1 PM, Rally for Rent Reform (City Hall) For more information or to RSVP: info@adrianoespaillat.org / (212) 544-0173

02/24 4-6 PM, Writer’s Workshop (CIDNY, 841 Broadway# 301, 13-14 St) RSVP/ request an accommodation: Eva Eason 646-442-4156 or eeason@cidny.org

*NEW 02/24 5:30 PM, Re-Districting: Real Choices When We Vote? Event Info (Brennan Center for Justice, 161 6th Ave, 12th floor, Spring St, Acc entry on VanDam St) rsvp: office@lwvnyc.org

0/25 1-2:30 PM, Business Continuity Awareness for Human Service Providers http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/register/DBTAC-NextSteps-Feb2011.cfm

02/25 2-4 PM, The 2010 ADA Regulations and Online Ticketing http://www.adaconferences.org/Ticketing/

02/25 4-6:30 PM, Movie Night: It’s Complicated (CIDNY, 841 Broadway# 301, 13-14 St) Popcorn & soda RSVP or request an accommodation: Eva Eason 646-442-4156 or eeason@cidny.org

02/26, Scholar & Feminist Conf XXXVI: Movements: Politics, Performance & Disability (Barnard College, 3009 Broadway) http://www.barnard.edu/bcrw/scholarandfeminist/register.htm

02/28 10-noon, Parent Workshop: Transition: Early Intervention to Preschool (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Sts, wc acc) RSVP: , Ruth DiRoma 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

02/28 10-1:30 PM, Housing Clinics (CIDNY, 841 Broadway # 301, 13-14 St) Staff will be available for housing related assistance you may need RSVP or request an accommodation: Eva Eason 646-442-4156 or eeason@cidny.org

03/02 1 PM, The Earlier the Better (Jewish Child Care Assoc, 555 Bergen Ave, Bronx) RCSN 212 677 4650 info@resourcesnyc.org

03/02 6-8 PM, Facing The Elements: Transportation System Resilience In An Era Of Extreme Weather And Climate Change (NY Academy of Sciences, 250 Greenwich St) http://www.nyas.org/events/Detail.aspx?cid=8800cca7-2084-4f73-97e3-8b701d78b024

03/02 7 PM, 5th Annual Women's Awards (Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St, Grove & W 9 St) http://broadwayworld.com/article/5th_ANNUAL_WOMENS_AWARDS_Benefits_Holla_Back_32_20110202

03/03 2:30 – 4 PM, DOJ's Updated ADA Regs Accessible Swimming Pools & Spas www.access-board.gov/webinars.htm

03/03 6:15-9 PM, Man ADD ABCs of ADD (West End Collegiate Church, 245 W 77 St) 845-278-3022 maaddsg@aol.com

03/03 7 PM, Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Community Health Care, Education, Public Safety and the 2011-12 State Budget (Mt. Sinai Jewish Center, 187 St & Bennett Ave WC acc) AM Denny Farrell, Man BP Scott Stringer, CM Ydanis Rodriguez, Sen Adriano Espaillat & Officials of the NYPD's 34 Pct To request an accommodation: shades@consultant.com

03/04 7-8:45 PM, The Observant Eye Seeing and Vision: Stieglitz, Steichen and Strand (The Met1000 Fifth Ave WC acc) For sighted & visually impaired young professionals. Explore the subjectivity of sight and how photography manipulates what and how we see. Free with Museum admission. Registration required: 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org

03/05 2-3:30 PM, Birds & Beasts: A Met Safari for Families with Children (5-17) who are Blind / Partially Sighted: (The Met1000 Fifth Ave WC acc) Explore the collection of furred & feathered creatures using all the senses & create your own! Free, registration required. 212- 650-2010 or l access@metmuseum.org

03/05 2 PM Thomas the Tank & Friends Live! ASL Interpreted (Madison Square Garden Arena) Tickets: $79 disabledservices@thegarden.com include: Event Name, Date & Time, # of Tickets, Ticket Price, Name of PWD, Day & Evening phone #s, Credit Card # & Exp Date, and Ticket Delivery Method (US Mail or Hold at Box Office). You will be contacted regarding the status of your order within 2 business days.

*NEW 0/06 1 PM, Queens St Pat's For All Parade, new Parade Route: 47th & Skillman Ave. to 58th St & Woodside Ave.

03/07 10-noon, MTA ADA CC (2 Broadway) Presentation on Para-transit by Tom Charles RSVP Photo ID required to enter building 646-252- 3053

*NEW 03/07 5:55-7:25 PM, Anxiety & ADHD: Enemies, Friends, or Soulmates? (St. Thomas More Ch, 65 E 89 St, basement, Madison-Park) - addrc@mail.com www.chadd.net/107

03/08 2 PM, Employing & Accommodating an Aging Workforce http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm

03/08 3-4:30 PM, NY Deaf-Blind Collaborative: Transition Planning for Young Adults who are Deaf-Blind https://tadnet.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/login.pl?template_dir=tadnet

*NEW 03/08, 7 PM, Memory, Cognition & Attention Impairments in Mood Disorders (Beth Israel, New Podell Auditorium, Bernstein Pavilion, Nathan Perlman Place, 15-16 St , First-Second Ave) www.mdsg.org 212-533-6374

*NEW 03/09, 10 AM, Gallery Talks with ASL: Cézanne’s Card Players (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Special Exhibition Galleries, 1st floor) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

*NEW 03/11 11 AM, Gallery Talks with FM ALD Guitars in the MMA (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Tour Sign-Great Hall) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

03/13 Board Noon -1 PM; Meeting 1:30-4 PM, Disabled In Action (Selis Manor, 135 W 23 St, 6-7 Aves WC acc) TEL/FAX 718-261-3737 - www.disabledinaction.org

03/13 Leadership Development; & TBI & Return to Work http://www.crs.buffalo.edu/region2tace/trainingCalendar/dl.html

03/15 effective date, 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design sets minimum requirements, both scoping & technical, for new construction & alterations of the facilities of state & local governments & businesses. http://www.disability.gov/civil_rights/accessibility_guidelines_%26_standards

03/16 8 PM, ASL Interpreted Elton John Concert (Madison Square Garden Arena) Tickets: $81.50 (Section 311) disabledservices@thegarden.com include: Event Name, Date & Time, # of Tickets, Ticket Price, Name PWD, Day & Evening phone #s, Credit Card # & Exp Date, and Ticket Delivery Method (US Mail or Hold at Box Office). You will be contacted regarding the status of your order within 2 business days.

*NEW 03/18 11 AM, Gallery Talks with FM ALD: The Andean Tunic, 400 B.C.E.–1800 C.E.(MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, 1st floor) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

*NEW 03/18 11-12:15 PM, What Can Motor Cortex Physiology Tell Us About ADHD? (Skirball 4th Floor Seminar Rm, NYU Sch Medicine, 550 First Ave) Gabrielle Agin-Liebes 212-263-4796 Gabrielle.Agin-Liebes@nyumc.org

*NEW 03/18, 6:15 PM, Tours in ASL (No voice interpretation) Rugs and Ritual in Tibetan Buddhism (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Tour Sign-Great Hall) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

03/19 10 AM, Science Sense tour for blind/partially sighted Dinosaurs (AMNH, 79 St at Central Park W Koch Dinosaur Wing). Free w/ Museum admission registration required 212-313-7565 or accessibility@amnh.org

03/21 6:30-8:30 PM, Man ADD General Support + Group Discussion (McBurney YMCA, 125 W 14 St, 6-7 Aves) 845-278-3022 maaddsg @aol.com

03/21 8 PM, ASL Interpreted Janet Jackson (Madison Square Garden Arena) Tickets: $125 disabledservices@thegarden.com include: Event Name, Date & Time, Number of Tickets, Ticket Price, Name of PWD, Day & Evening phone #s, Credit Card # & Exp Date, and Ticket Delivery Method (US Mail or Hold at Box Office). You will be contacted regarding the status of your order within 2 business days.

03/23 4-6 PM, University Seminar on Disability Studies: Attitudes to Disability: Bridging Law & Society (CU, Lerner Hall,114 St & Bway, 5th floor, WC acc & ASL) dinner after the seminar $24 cash or check To request accommodation by 3/16 212-854-2388 & RSVP BY 3/18 dsseminar@gmail.com

*NEW 03/24 2–3:30 PM, Picture This! Workshop: The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave, 81 St WC acc) art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch,& other activities to awaken the senses access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010

03/27 1 PM, CM Ydanis Rodriguez’s State of the District (7) Address (Salome Urena School, 4600 Broadway, 196 St WC acc) RSV) & request accommodations: Yokarina Duarte at yduarte@council.nyc.gov or 917-521-2600

03/28 10-noon, Parent Workshop Transition: Turning 5 (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Sts, wc acc) RSVP: Ruth DiRoma 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

04/06 10-noon, HELP! Family Support Services (Jewish Child Care Assoc, 555 Bergen Ave, Bronx) RCSN 212-677-4650 info@resourcesnyc.org

04/07 6:15-9 PM, Man ADD ADD & Marriage: A Surprising Impact? (West End Collegiate Church, 245 W 77 St) 845-278-3022 maaddsg@aol.com

*NEW 04/09 2:15 PM, Tours in ASL (No voice interpretation) Revisiting North America’s Roots (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Tour Sign-Great Hall) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

04/12 2 PM, Accommodations Ideas for Individuals w/ Fibromyalgia http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm

04/13 2:30 PM, Science Sense for blind/partially sighted tour: Minerals & Gems (AMNH, 79 St at Central Park W) Free w/ Museum admission registration required 212-313-7565 or accessibility@amnh.org

*NEW 04/14 2 –3:30 PM, Picture This! Workshop: Art of the Table (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave, 81 St WC acc) make works of art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, and other activities to awaken the senses access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010

*NEW 04/15 11 AM, Gallery Talks with FM ALD: Poetry in Clay: Korean Buncheong Ceramics from Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Arts of Korea Gallery, 2nd floor) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010

*NEW 04/15 7-8:30 PM, 15th Annual Lighthouse at the Met Concert—Musical Postcards from the Met: Travels through the Permanent Collection (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave, 81 St WC acc) No reservations required. Free with Museum admission. access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010

*NEW 04/19 11 AM, Gallery Talks with ASL The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Galleries for Chinese Painting & Calligraphy, 2nd floor, north wing) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010

04/20, Transportation Choices for Individuals w/Autism & Related Developmental Disorders http://cail.rutgers.edu/transportation_choices_for_individuals_w/_autism_and_related_developmental_disorders

04/23, Understanding Mood Disorders (Syracuse) www.crs.buffalo.edu/region2tace

*NEW 04/ 23, 2:15 PM, Tours in ASL (No voice interpretation) 19th- and 20th-Century European Portraits (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Tour Sign-Great Hall) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

04/25 10-noon, Parent Center Advisory Committee (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Sts, wc acc) RSVP: Ruth DiRoma 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

*NEW 04/28, 10 AM, Gallery Talks with FM ALD: Metamorphoses Transformed: Ovid in Western Art ((MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Tour Sign-Great Hall) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 access@metmuseum.org

05/01 3 PM, ADAPT National Action DC Fun Run (Wash DC)

05/05 6:15-9 PM, Man ADD Can Magnetic Brain Stimulation Help Adults w/ ADD? (West End Collegiate Church, 245 W 77 St) 845-278-3022 maaddsg@aol.com

*NEW 05/06 3:45 PM, Gallery Talks with FM ALD: Reading McQueen (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

*NEW 05/06 6:15 PM, An Evening of Art & ASL Exploring Greek Art (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Tour Sign-Great Hall) reception 7:15 P.M. access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

*NEW 05/07 2-3:30 PM, Exploring Musical Instruments for Families with Children (5-17) who are Blind / Partially Sighted: (The Met1000 Fifth Ave WC acc) Free, registration required. 212- 650-2010 or l access@metmuseum.org

05/10 2 PM, SNAP! Your Website Into Shape http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm

*NEW 05/12, 2 –3:30 PM, Picture This! Workshop: Travels through the Met (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave, 81 St WC acc) make works of art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, and other activities to awaken the senses access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010

*NEW 05/13 5–6:30 PM, A Conversation about Music For teens with & without visual impairments: Guitar Heroes : Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to NY. (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave, 81 St WC acc) special sound, look, and construction of the archtop guitar access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010

*NEW 05/13, 6:15 PM, Tours in ASL (No voice interpretation) Exploring Japanese Prints (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Tour Sign-Great Hall) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010 http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities

*NEW 05/19 11 AM, Gallery Talks with FM ALD: Historic Images of the Greek Bronze Age: The Reproductions of E. Gilliéron & Son (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave at 81 St WC acc, Greek & Roman Special Exhibition Gallery, mezzanine) access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010

05/23 10-noon, Parent Workshop, Transition: High School to Adulthood (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Sts, wc acc) RSVP: Revere Joyce, Ruth DiRoma or Raphael Rivas 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

*NEW 06/02 6:15-9 PM, Double Duty: When You Have ADD & Your Kid Does, Too (West End Collegiate Ch, 245 W 77 St, West End) 845-278-3022 maaddsg@aol.com

*NEW 06/09 2–3:30 PM, Picture This! Workshop: Rooms with a View: The Open Window in the 19th Century (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave, 81 St WC acc) art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, and other activities to awaken the senses access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010

06/14 2 PM, Understanding & Accommodating Allergies in the Workplace http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm

06/27 10-noon, Parent Workshop , Assistive Technology (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Ss, WC acc) RSVP: Revere Joyce, Ruth DiRoma or Raphael Rivas 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

07/12 2 PM, ADA Update http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm

08/09 2 PM, JAN Webcast: Best Practices New ADA Standards http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm

08/22 10-noon, Parent Workshop - Pupil Transportation (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Sts, wc acc) RSVP, Ruth DiRoma 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

09/26 10-noon, Parent Workshop - Transition: Middle School to High School (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Sts, wc acc) RSVP: Ruth DiRoma 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

10/24 10-noon, Parent Center Advisory Committee (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Sts, wc acc) RSVP: Ruth DiRoma 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

11/28 10-nooon, Parent Workshop Future Planning – Special Needs Trust (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Sts, wc acc) RSVP: Ruth DiRoma 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

12/19 10-noon, Parent Workshop Advocacy: Start with the IEP (BCID, 27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Fulton-Livingston Sts, wc acc) RSVP:Ruth DiRoma 718-998-3000 rdiroma@bcid.org

Inclusive Fitness Coalition Health and Fitness Clubs Workgroup (http://www.incfit.org/node/187) are investigating claims regarding access to fitness centers & gym equipment. If you are a member of a fitness center that has multiple facilities or if you have attempted to exercise at a fitness center with multiple facilities, they would like to hear your experiences. Blind/visual impairment: 800-822-5000 / info@gdblegal.com; lf@lflegal.com. Mobility impairment: 312-456-0381 / agallegos@rsplaw.com ; or Richard Thesing 650-269-6889 / jrthesing@sbcglobal.net .

Rpowell@equalrightscenter.org or 202-234-3062 The Equal Rights Center (ERC) wants to hear from PWDs about their dining experiences at restaurants, including fast food establishments! Have you had difficulty at a restaurant or fast food establishment because of accessibility problems: Menus not available in alternate formats; Communication barriers; Entrances with stairs; Pedestal tables; Narrow pathways; High counters?

http://kennedyinstitute.georgetown.edu/ The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Public Policy Fellowship Program 2011-2012

http://www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/ Disability Rights Legal Center Sues Disneyland for Failing to Prepare for the Evacuation of Persons with Mobility Disabilities

http://www.cct.org/impact/partnerships-initiatives/strengthening-communities/persons-with-disabilities NEW: An ADA Compliance Guide for Nonprofits

ACTION ALERTS
http://capwiz.com/nhccnys/issues/alert/?alertid=27661506&type=ML Protect Right to Justice for Victims of Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes!

http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=27014501&queueid=6438604476 Stop Budget Cuts to Transportation & Housing!

A4384 & S2352 are Companion bills relating to the instruction on the history of PWDs. They promote greater awareness and understanding of PWDs by amending current Education Law 801 (Chapter 265 of the Laws of 2000) to make available to all students (K-12) suitable curriculum materials to aid in the instruction, understanding and acceptance. Please ask you legislators to support these bills.

SURVEYS & STUDIES
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CrimeVictimswithDisabilities Conference Survey - Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01163032?term=vanda&rank=2 An experimental drug treatment for adults who are blind and suffer from a sleep disorder known as Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder. They will arrange and cover the cost for all transportation for participants and guardians. There is compensation 240-599-4520 or christina.fatemi@vandapharma.com (the NYC site is not yet recruiting)

www.nyc.gov/taxi The Mayor has proposed a new category of livery cars that can make on-street pickups outside of Manhattan, supposedly to .improve taxi availability while bringing yellow-taxi-like amenities (e.g., metered fares, credit/debit card payment, easier-to-spot cabs) to the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The City wants to hear from residents about your experiences with taxis and car services, It is English and Spanish Ask what about WC ccc service!

http://sci-health.org/take-our-february-quick-survey survey on the employment of people with SCI

http://vote.nyc.ny.us/voter_feedback.html The NYC Board of Elections is asking voters to participate in a short online survey to share their experience voting on 11/02/10 Make sure the experiences of voters with disabilities is included in the survey results!

http://capwiz.com/cidny/issues/alert/?alertid=21666501&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] Contact your City Council Member to ask them to Support Bill 433 which would require that any new taxi design approved by the TLC be wheelchair accessible. Currently there are 37 sponsors which is enough if it is passed in the City Council, the mayor cannot veto it.

http://disabilitycommunityparticipation.org/ a survey compilation Surveys of Community Participation; Personal Attendant Services Study; Community Engagement Initiatives; Employment Project & Enabling Mobility Center

www.regionaltravelsurvey.org/ Regional (NY & NJ) Travel Survey to help provide key travel statistics for the region, and help plan future transportation investments

http://www.udeworld.com/surveys/transitbusstudy.html usability study of public buses until 4/1/11

http://www.wirelessrerc.org/news/take-the-2010-hac-survey 2010 Hearing Aid Compatibility Survey, to enter a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift certificate. Provide your contact information for a chance to win.

http://www.wirelessrerc.org/for-consumers/survey-of-user-needs.html to help understand how PWDs use wireless products like cell phones and text messages or 800-582-6360

http://aaspire.org/projects.html to studies for autistic adults: health care inequities & Internet Use, Community, & Wellbeing