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 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 & Participation in PWDs Conference: 605-990-0700 (SD) Code: 1025647# Learn about the ways non-partisan state-wide disability vote coalitions have succeeded in increasing PWDs voter turnout
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, ASL interpreted tours (Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St) pre-registration required access@thejm.org or 212.423.3225 (TTY 212.660.1515)
Every Mon 10-noon, Listen In Silence Deaf/Hard of Hearing Parenting Support Group (HILC, 289 St. Nicholas Ave Lower Level, 125-124 Sts) 212-222-7122, TTY/VP 212-222-7198
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, Housing Advocates Training, (Legal Aid Society 111 Livingston St, 7th floor, B’klyn www.cwtfhc.org/training.html
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) Support one another, share our experience, strengthen, & 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 Wed10-noon, Association Development Education Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support Group (HILC, 289 St. Nicholas Ave Lower Level, 125-124 Sts) 212-222-7122, TTY/VP 212-222-7198
Every Wed 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
2nd Thu Brooklyn System Change Network Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn) Light refreshments Call for information 718-998-3000
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) learn about the culture, history, religions & sacred art of the Himalayan region. Louise Brooks 212 620 5000 x328 lbrooks@rmanyc.org http://www.rmanyc.org/information/accessibility-tours.xml?context=information/accessibilit y-tours.xml
Last Fri 3-5 PM, NYC Peer Network Group: Hearing Voices Group: (Comm Access, 666 Broadway, Fl 4 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.)
Every Sat 2-4 PM, Free Creative Writing Program/Writing Workshop for Gulf, Afghanistan & Iraq Vets (NYU) - a free, small non-partisan program for vet in/around NYC. It offers the opportunity to express your self on paper, to bear witness to experiences, & to explore the basics of the craft of writing in a welcoming Comm. Zachary Sussman, 212-992-9809 or zachary.sussman@nyu.edu.
Every Sat 5:30-7 PM, NAMI-NYC weekend social & support group. (NAMI-NYC Metro, 505 Eighth Ave #1103, 35 St) Food & refreshments 212-684-3264
MULTI SESSION EVENTS
Through 12/08 Mon-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) Lucnh & transportation are not provided Deb Damone 631-747-4197 Deb_Damone@yahoo.com
9/28 – 11/15 Suns 3-5 PM, Paralympic soccer, track & field program for Teens & Young Adults WDs (Thomas Jefferson Park, 112 St & 1 Ave) Participants should be able to walk independently, with crutches/walker. Info & registration: 311, www.nyc.gov/parks or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov.
10/14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30 Tue & Thu 10-1 PM, Fall 2008 Metropolitan Parent Center of Sinergia, Inc.-Intensive Workshops for Parents of students WDs (Sinergia,134 W 29 St, 6-7 Aves) learn about Your Rights Register Godfrey Rivera 212-643-2840, ext342 grivera@sinergiany.org
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 Enjoy this hilarious new comedy Tickets $18** at www.smarttix.com or 212-868-4444 but 11/1-10 - $15 and DNNYC gets $3 use ticket code DNNY
11/4, 11, 18 & 25 2 PM, Word & Excel - Providing Output That Is Fully Accessible - Besides demonstrating some of the more helpful features in Office, it will demonstrate how to enhance accessibility. Free for EASI members other $195 http://easi.cc/forms/2008-nov-word-excel.htm
SINGLE EVENTS
*UPDATE 10/23 Thu 9:30 –11 AM, NY Metropolitan Transportation Council - Comm Workshop (Boro Hall, 120-55, Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens) seeking input & feedback from providers & stakeholders in response to preliminary study findings including verifying initial findings & developing ideas about how to better coordinate services RSVP required to enter building : bwhitaker@nelsonnygaard.com. Plan:www.nymtc.org.
10/23 10-1 PM, Getting Appropriate Educational Serv (Central Library Grand Army Plaza Flatbush Ave & Eastern Pkwy) Gary Shulman 212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
*NEW 10/23 Thu 11-12:15 PM, Exercise Your Brain! OT Cognitive Strategies For PWID/DD (Premier HC, 3060 E. Tremont Ave, Dudley Ave, Bx) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave us your contact information
*NEW 10/23 Thu 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Integrating Pilates-Based Rehabilitation for PWDs (Premier HC, 3060 E. Tremont Ave, Dudley Ave, Bx) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave us your contact information
*NEW 10/23 Thu1-2 PM, Hiring PWDs Webcast, No earlier than 12:30 go to http://connectpro36216355.acrobat.com/targetdiscovery & log-in as a guest
10/23 1-4 PM, CIDNY Town Hall Meeting: Manhattan.(FPWA, 281 Park Ave South, 22-23 Sts). RSVP & accommodations: Noor Alam 646-442-4148
10/23 Thu 2 PM Public Webinar: Making Movies in Theaters Fully Accessible: Rear Window Captioning Sys: closed captions in reflectors mounted in front of viewers does not display CC to others & DVS Theatrical narrative descriptions on headphones, inserted into soundtrack pauses so as not to interfere with the dialogue. ncam.wgbh.org/mopix/ register: http://easi.cc/forms/mopix.htm
*NEW 10/23 Thu 6-8 PM, Yankee Stadium Park Redevelopment Program. Comm Briefing (Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, 165 St Bx) Michele Lignore-Diaz, 718.430.4617 /fax. 718.430.1818 michele.lignore-diaz@parks.nyc.gov
*NEW 10/23 Thu 6-8:30 PM, Stress, Stigma, & Mental Wellness in Muslim Communities: An Educational Event (Bellevue, 462 First Ave, Building H, 12 Fl Conf Rm, 27 St) co-sponsored w/ Muslim Mental Health, Inc Including stigma, cultural issues, & barriers to treatment.
*NEW 10/23 Thu 5:30–7 PM, NY Metropolitan Transportation Council - Comm Workshop (NYMTC, 199 Water St, 22 Floor) seeking input & feedback in response to preliminary study findings including verifying initial findings & developing ideas about how to better coordinate services RSVP: bwhitaker@nelsonnygaard.com. Plan:www.nymtc.org.
10/23 Thu 6-9 PM, Westchester Disabled on the Move, Spirit of Freedom Awards Ceremony (Crowne Plaza, White Plains) Celebrating 20+ years of People Empowering People www.wdom.org
*NEW 10/23 Thu 6:30-9 PM, Examining Race, Class & Gender in the Presidential Election (NYU Bronfman Ctr, 7 E. 10 St, 5 Ave-Univ Pl) Jews for Econ & Racial Justice - examine real-life examples from the current campaigns to understand the intersecting dynamics of race, class, & gender at play in the '08 election & to develop skills for addressing these dynamics in our own lives & decisions. RSVP, email alissa@jfrej.org
10/24 Fri 10 -1 PM, Transition from School to Adult Life (280 Cadman Plaza W Bklyn) Gary Shulman 212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
10/24 Fri Noon-3 PM, CIDNY Town Hall Meeting: Queens. (Queens Library, LIC branch, 37-44 21 St, 36 & 37 Aves) Noor Alam 646-442-4148
10/24 Fri 4-9 PM Early Intervention Partners Training (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd)
* NEW 10/25 Sat It’s My Park! (through out the city). www.itsmypark.org.
10/25 Sat 10-1 PM, Autism: After the diagnosis: What do I do? (Medgar Evers, 1650 Bedford Ave, Crown-Montgomery Sts, B’klyn) Autism: The first signs; Benefits & entitlements; Parent Advocacy; Comm Resources & Social services RSVP by 110/20: Lucina Clarke (718) 251 0527 or Lucina@mytimeinc.org
10/25 Sat 9-3 P.M. Early Intervention Partners Training (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd)
*NEW 10/27 Mon¨9:30 –11 AM, NY Metropolitan Transportation Council - Comm Workshop (CB 2, Sea View Hospital, Lou Caravone Comm Service Bld, 460 Brielle Ave, SI) seeking input & feedback in response to preliminary study findings including verifying initial findings & developing ideas about how to better coordinate services RSVP: bwhitaker@nelsonnygaard.com. Plan:www.nymtc.org.
10/27 Mon 1-4 PM, Sixth Annual Celebrating PWDs (Wash, D.C) RSVP & Accommodation request: by 10/15: Lindsay Mulcahy 202-690-7881 or Lindsay.Mulcahy@hhs.gov.
*NEW 10/27 Mon 2:30–4 PM, NY Metropolitan Transportation Council - Comm Workshop (Boro Hall, 209 Joralemon St, B’klyn) seeking input & feedback in response to preliminary study findings including verifying initial findings & developing ideas about how to better coordinate services RSVP: bwhitaker@nelsonnygaard.com. Plan:www.nymtc.org.
10/27 Mon 7 PM, Att. Gen. Cuomo’s Comm Forum: “New Yorkers, Know Your Rights!” (LIU – B’klyn, One Univ Plaza, Enter on: DeKalb Ave) Civil Rights Protections under NY & Federal Law; Individual Rights in Employment, Housing & Places of Public Accommodations; & Immigration Fraud Prevention Light Refreshments ASL & W/C access 212-416-8839 or www.oag.state.ny.us
10/27-28. Mon-Tue, COSD Ninth Annual Nat’l Conference Discovering Disability as Diversity (San Francisco, CA) http://www.cosdonline.org/conferences/
*NEW 10/28 Absentee Ballot Deadline Your request for an absentee ballot must be postmarked 120/28. and you completed absentee ballot must be postmarked by 11/03.check you registration:
www.elections.state.ny.us
10/28 Tue 10-noon, The NYC Commission on Human Rights: What is it &how can it help you? (FPWA,281 Park Ave South, 22-23 Sts).): what it’s about, what constitutes discrimination, how CHR can help you if you have a discrimination case, how to file. RSVP & accommodations: Jocelyn Jackson 646-442-4164.
10/28 Tue 2-3:30 PM, Man BP Disabilities Task Force (1 Centre St, 9 South) Accommodations: Clarice Brown 212-669-8335/Fax: 212-669-3840 cbrown@manhattanbp.org
*NEW 10/28 5-7 PM, Politics, Pundits & Polls: Election ‘08 (Baruch, Newman Library, 151 E 25 St, 7th Floor, Newman Conference Ctr, Lex) Harold Ickes, Ed Rollins, Kellyanne Conway, & Errol Louis 646-660-6851 spa_conferences@baruchmail.cuny.edu
10/28 Tue 5:30-8 PM, Can Church & State be Separate: The Future of Religious Freedom in America Diversity & America’s Future (55 Lexington, 24 St) 646.660.6851 spa_conferences@baruchmail.cuny.edu
10/28 Tue 6-8 PM Speak Out Public Health Forum: (Lincoln Hospital, Bx) sponsored by the City Council & NYC DoH/MH in response to a primary care expansion report; RSVPs 212-442-1649 events@council.nyc.gov
10/28 Tue 6:30-8:30 PM Speak Out Public Health Forum: Wagner College SI) sponsored by the City Council & NYC DoH/MH in response to a new report on primary care expansions; RSVPs 212-442-1649 events@council.nyc.gov
10/29 Wed 8 AM -4:30 PM, Recreation Inclusivity Assessor Training (Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains) No lunch CEU avail $8 (check payable to NYSRPS) Request accommodation at registration: Laurie Penney McGee penneymcgeeL@cortland.edu 607-753-4833
*NEW 10/29 Man 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. “Needles, Drills & Blood, Oh My!” Strategies for People Resistant to Care (Premier HC, 406 10 Ave, 9 Fl, 33-34 Sts). For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave your contact information
10/29 Tue 10 -1 PM Early Childhood Serv: Birth to 5 (280 Cadman Plaza W Bklyn) Gary Shulman 212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
*NEW 10/29 Man 11:30 - 1 p.m. Understanding Chewing And Swallowing Disorders in PWID/DD: Identification, Recommendations And Treatment (Premier HC, 406 10th Ave. - 9th Fl, 33-34 Sts.) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders. You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave your contact information
*NEW 10/30 Thu 11-1 PM, The Process: What Individuals With Id/Dd Can Expect From Psychotherapy & Counseling (Premier HC, 3364 Nostrand Ave, Aves T-U, B’klyn) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave your contact information.
*NEW 10/30 Thu 9-11 AM, The Reluctant Patient: Creative Solutions (Premier HC, 3364 Nostrand Ave, Aves T-U, B’klyn). For professionals serving PEID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders Reservation: 212-273-6182 You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave us your contact information.
*NEW 10/30 Thu 6:15 PM, Docent led ASL interpreted tour of The Dead Sea Scrolls: Mysteries of the Ancient World.(Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St).Advance registration required. Register: 212.423.3225 or access@thejm.org
10/31 Webcast for the National Service Inclusion Project. http://www.serviceandinclusion.org/index.php?page=about
10/31 Fri 6-8 PM, Café CIDNY Annual Halloween Party! (Selis Manor, 135 W 23 St, 6-7 Ave) Wear a costume! Music and fun! Light refreshments served. RSVP & accommodations: Jocelyn Jackson 646-442-4164.
*NEW 11/01 Sat 11-2 PM, Get Out The Vote Drive (Harlem SOB Plaza, 163 W 125th Street, AC Powell Blvd)
11/02 Sun Noon- 4 PM, Board Noon-1, Meeting, 1:30-4:30 (DIA Selis Manor,135 W 23 St, 6-7 Ave) http://disabledinaction.org/meetings.html 718-261-3737
11/02-03 Sun-Mon, City Council’s Black, Latino & Asian Caucus 2nd Annual Legislative Conf: Priced out of NYC: Addressing the Pressures of Living in NYC (Pace Univ.) chelsea.rudder@council.nyc.ny.us
*NEW 11/03 Mon 10-Noon, Is This Normal? New or Changing Behaviors in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Premier HC, 175 Remsen St, Court-Clinton B’klyn) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders Reservation: 212-273-6182. You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave your contact info.
*NEW 11/03 Mon 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Free Docent-led Verbal Imaging Tour, Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey (Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St).Advance registration required. Register: 212.423.3225 or access@thejm.org
*NEW 11/04 Tue, 8 PM-2 AM, Historic Harlem Community Celebration (Harlem SOB Plaza, 163 W 125 St, AC Powell Blvd)
*NEW 11/05 Wed 9:30 AM, Where Do They Fit In? Making Appropriate Adult Service Program Referrals (Premier HC, 211-11 Northern Blvd, 211-212 Sts, Bayside) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders Reservation 212-273-6182. You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave your contact info.
11/05 Wed 10 -1 PM, 2008 Advocacy Skills for Parents (280 Cadman Plaza W Bklyn) Gary Shulman.:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
*NEW 11/05 Wed 11-12:15 PM Focusing Your Attention on ADHD (Premier HC. 211-11 Northern Blvd 211-212 Sts, Bayside). For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders Reservation: 212-273-6182. You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave your contact info.
*NEW 11/05 Wed 2 - 3 PM Audio Conference: Traveling w/ Service Animals The purpose of service animals; How to instruct others as to appropriate reactions to service animals; & facts under the ADA that pertain to service animals. Registration is limited to 100 telephone lines. If you & other members of your organization wish to participate, register once & use one phone line, inviting others to join you to allow for maximum participation. http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_distance_learning_POTM_service_animals
*NEW 11/06 Thu 11-1 PM, Staying Healthy As We Age: Nutrition Matters! (Premier HC, 406 10 Ave, 9 Fl, 33-34 Sts) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders Reservation: 212-273-6182. You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave your contact info.
*NEW 11/06 Thu 1-3:15 PM, Yoga & Clinical Practice: An Innovative Approach to Treatment (Premier HC, 406 10 Ave, 9 Fl, 33-34 Sts) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders Reservation: 212-273-6182. You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave your contact info.
11/06 Thu 6 PM, HHC FY 09 Annual Meeting (Sea View, Lou Caravone Comm Serv Build, 460 Brielle Ave SI) Advanced Registration Deadline 11/03 ASL & interpreter available but must be requested before 11/03. Registration: Patricia Lockhart 212-788-3360
11/07-09 Fri -Sun, ACBNY Convention (MacArthur Holiday Inn, 3845 Vets Mem. Hwy, Ronkonkoma) Fri evening-Teen & Parent Forums Questions: Lisa Drzewucki 516-623-2692 lisadrzewucki@aol.com or Lori Scharff 516-887-1336 loris1@optonline.net http://www.acbny.org/
11/08 Helping Hands for the Disabled W/C accessible Thanksgiving Dinner (TBA) 718-728-0868 or xenta01@earthlink.net
11/10 Mon 6 PM, HHC FY 09 Annual Meeting (Dr Susan Smith McKinney Nursing & Rehab Ctr, 594 Albany Ave, B’klyn) Advanced Registration Deadline 11/07 ASL & interpreter available but must be requested before Reg deadline. Registration: Patricia Lockhart 212-788-3360
11/04 Tue Election Day – vote on a BMD to find your polling site call 866-VOTE-NYC/ 866-868-3692
*NEW 11/10 Mon, The Imperative of Early Intervention in Autism: Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment (NYC) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders Aimee Hoffner ahoffner@yai.org 212-273-6255 Register: yai.org/autismconference
*NEW 11/11 9:30-11 AM, The Process: What Individuals w/ Id/Dd Can Expect From Psychotherapy & Counseling (YAI 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Kew Gardens) For professionals serving PWID/DD, including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, epilepsy & related disorders Reservation: 212-273-6182. You will receive a confirmation by phone, e-mail, or mail, so be sure to leave contact info.
11/12 10-1 PM, Early Childhood Serv: Birth to 5 (Central Library Grand Army Plaza Flatbush Ave & Eastern Pkwy) Gary Shulman, 212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
*NEW 11/13 Thu 2:30-4:30 PM, Helping beneficiaries choose Part D plans? (520 8 Ave, North Wing, Fl 3, 37 St) The MRC’s interactive workshop: Part D Plan basics; How to help beneficiaries choose Part D plans; & How to use Medicare.gov Planfinder tool 11/15-12/31 is the Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) when beneficiaries can choose to change or join Part D plans. Their choices will affect their healthcare coverage for all of ‘09.Dana Krohn 212.204.6270 or DKrohn@medicarerights.org
11/14 10-1 PM, Getting Appropriate Educational Serv (Heiskell Braille/Talking Book Library 40 W. 20 St) Gary Shulman.:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
11/14 Fri The Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (Arlington, VA) focus on to meeting the requirements of Rehab Act Sections 504 & 508- http://section508.gov/ideas2008/.
11/17 Mon 8-noon, NYS Health Conference Reforming New York's Individual Health Insurance Market (The Roosevelt Hotel, Madison & 45 St) Register: http://nyshealth.eventbrite.com/
11/17 Mon 6 PM, HHC FY 09 Annual Meeting (Jacobi Training Ctr Building 4, 1400 Pelham Pky South, Bx) Advanced Registration Deadline 11/14 ASL & interpreter available but must be requested before 11/14 Registration: Patricia Lockhart 212-788-3360
11/18 Tue 10-1 PM Early Childhood Serv: Birth to 5 (Res for Children w/ Special Needs 116 E. 16 St) Gary Shulman:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
11/19 6:30 PM Rally to Overturn Vacancy Decontrol (Wash Irving HS, 40 Irving Place) NYC loses 10,000+ rent regulated apartments/year to the vacancy decontrol loophole. This is our year to end it! call for accessibility Michelle O'Brien, 347-265-9307 michelle@housinghereandnow.org
11/20 Thu 10-noon, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new beneficiaries (DFTA, 2 Lafayette St, 15th floor) Light refreshments will be served Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov
11/20 Thu 10-1 PM, Advocacy Skills for Parents (Heiskell Braille/Talking Book Library 40 W 29 St) Gary Shulman:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
11/21 Fri 4-9 PM Early Intervention Parents Training (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd)
11/22 Sat 9-3 P.M. Early Intervention Parents Training (Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs Session I (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd)
11/25 10-1 PM, Transition from School to Adult Life (Heiskell Braille/Talking Book Lib 40 W. 20 St) Gary Shulman:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
12/01 Mon 6 PM, HHC FY 09 Annual Meeting (Queens Hosp, 82-68 164 St, Jamaica) Advanced Registration Deadline 11/26 ASL & interpreter available but must be requested before 11/26. Registration: Patricia Lockhart 212-788-3360
12/02 10-1 PM, Early Childhood Serv: Birth to 5 (Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library 40 W. 20 St) Gary Shulman:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
12/03 Wed 8-4:30 PM Free Recreation Inclusivity Assessor Training (Stern Family Center for Extended Care & Rehabilitation, Manhasset) Lunch is not provided CEU avail $8 (check payable to NYSRPS) Request accommodation at registration: Laurie Penney McGee penneymcgeeL@cortland.edu 607-753-4833.
12/03 Wed 10-noon, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new beneficiaries (2 Lafayette St, 15th floor). Light refreshments will be served. Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov \
*NEW 12/03 Wed 2-3PM, Sensitivity Training (Audio Conference) To Increase awareness of disability issues & providing sensitivity training & additional resources. http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move
2/03 10-1 PM, Advocacy Skills for Parents (Jewish Child Care Assoc, 555 Bergen Ave. Bx) Gary Shulman:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
*NEW 12/03 Wed 2-4:30 PM, Free ASL Interpreted Tea Time Tour: Chagall & the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949 (Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St). A light reception to follow the tour. Advance registration required. Register: 212.423.3225 or access@thejm.org
12/04 10-1 PM Getting Appropriate Educational Serv (JCC of SI, 1466 Manor Rd, SI) Gary Shulman, 212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
12/07 Sun DIA’s Holiday Party (DIA Selis Manor,135 W 23 St, 6-7 Ave) Contribution of $10 per person or an entrée to share. Marty 917-204-8770
12/09 Tue 2 PM JAN webinar Accessibility Issues for Your Company Online Application Process http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/Register/index.htm
12/10 10-Noon, Comm Resources (280 Cadman Plaza W Bklyn) Gary Shulman:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
12/1610-Noon, Comm Resources (Heiskell Braille/Talking Book Library 40 W. 20 St) Gary Shulman, :212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
12/16 Mon 6 PM, HHC FY 09 Annual Meeting (Bellevue 462 First Ave) Advanced Registration Deadline 12/12 ASL & interpreter available but must be requested before 12/12 Patricia Lockhart 212-788-3360
12/16 -17, Building Bridges Across Disciplines: Developing Safe and Accessible Services for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence who have Disabilities or who are Deaf (Nashville, TN) www.accessingsafety.org sharrell@vera.org 917.478.4590.
12/17 10-1 PM, Transition from School to Adult Life (Central Library Grand Army Plaza Flatbush Ave & Eastern Pkwy) Gary Shulman.:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
12/19 10-1PM, Turning 5: Transition to School Age (280 Cadman Plaza W Bklyn) Gary Shulman, 212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
*NEW 01/03-06 Sat-Tue SILC Congress (Las Vegas, NV) http://www.ohiosilc.org/neu/silc_congress-2009.php discounted hotel resv deadline:12/03; discounted registration 12/15
01/04-8 Sun-Thu, 13th World Congress for Travelers with Disabilities & The Mature ( Walt Disney World, Florida) For more information call 212 447-7284 jani@sath.org
*NEW -1/07 Wed 2-3 PM, Trip Planning (Webinar) Identify the full range of skills necessary for trip planning; Use trip planning tools to meet the needs of the people you serve. http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move
1/13 Tue 2 PM JAN webinar Conduct & Performance Issues in the Workplace http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/Register/index.htm
01/29-30, ATIA Annual Leadership Forum on Accessibility. (Orlando, FL) http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3368
*NEW 02/04 Wed 2-3 PM, Environmental Barrier Analysis &Options for Remedy Part I (Webinar) Identify the purpose of a community-wide environmental analysis; Learn how & why transportation authorities complete them; Think about the role you can play in publicizing, implementing or reviewing an analysis. http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move
02/10 Tue 2 PM JAN webinar Current Events in Accommodation http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/Register/index.htm
*NEW 02/11 Wed 2-3 PM, Environmental Barrier Analysis & Options for Remedy Part II (Audio Conference) After completing a homework assignment from Part I, participants will have the opportunity to pose questions for discussion. http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move
*NEW 03/04 Wed 2-3 PM, Paratransit Eligibility 101 (Audio Conference) Learn about the categories & types of ADA complementary paratransit eligibility; important regulatory requirements; different types of eligibility processes; Gain ideas for teaching others about the process. http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move
03/10 Tue 2 PM JAN webinar Accommodation options - LD & ADD http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/Register/index.htm
03/16-17 Mon-Tue, 36th Annual Conference on Dyslexia & related Learning Disabilities (New York City) www.nybida.org outreach@nybida.org
*NEW 04/01 Wed 2-3 PM, Strategies for Increasing Fixed-Route Ridership (Audio Conference) the implications of fixed-route ¶transit costs; Identify strategies used by transportation authorities to increase fixed-route ridership; Think about how to contribute ideas to supporting the transition from paratransit to fixed-route; Glimpse into the potential future of unified transportation systems. http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move
04/14 Tue 2 PM JAN webinar Accommodation Issues - Diabetes http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/Register/index.htm
*NEW 05/06 Wed 2-3 PM, The Accessible Mobility Experience Part I (Webinar) Become familiar w/ different transportation options; Use a transportation options tool specific to your community; Learn how to involve the people you serve in this process; Share this tool with colleagues. http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move
*NEW 05/13 Wed 203 PM, The Accessible Mobility Experience Part II (Audio Conference) After completing a homework assignment from Part I, participants will have the opportunity to pose questions for discussion. you must attend both sessions. http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move
05/12 Tue 2 PM JAN webinar Accommodation Issues - Hidden Disabilities http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/Register/index.htm
*NEW 06/05-08 Fri-Mon, NCIL ‘09 Annual Conference on Independent Living (Grand Hyatt, Wash DC) Justin Chappell 202-207-0334 / justin@ncil.org.
06/09 Tue 2 PM JAN webinar Multiple Sclerosis in the Workplace http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/Register/index.htm
06/15-16. ABA National Conference on Employment of Lawyers (Wash DC) includes session reasonable accommodations http://www.abanet.org/disability/conferences/09conference.shtml
07/14 Tue 2 PM JAN webinar ADA Tricky Issues http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/Register/index.htm
08/11 Tue 2 PM JAN webinar Telework & Work from Home http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/Register/index.htm
Duane Reade Accessibility Problems - 888-342-3428 or mbaron@NYLPI.ORG
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 Comm together to become educated and mobilized to work on voting access issues.
www.MicahKellner.net (survey tab) Wheelchair (WC) Users & Taxis/TLC Central Dispatch Program - As an advocate for a 100% accessible taxi fleet AM Micah Kellner is attempting to gauge the quality & success of the TLC’s accessible services for PWDs, particularly the recently instituted Central Dispatch pilot program for WC accessible taxis & livery vehicles that will last for the next two years. Through Central Dispatch, WC-users can call 311 and an accessible taxi will be sent to their location anywhere in the five boroughs. Pick ups can also be scheduled in advance. Please complete the survey every time you ride in an accessible taxi whether you called 311 or hail it on the street. The data collected from this survey will be made public.
http://www.lawgeorgetown.edu/archiveada/ a comprehensive, online archive of documents & history related to the ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA: the text of the law, legislative history, congressional hearings, Supreme Court cases, federal regulations, policy and advocacy documents and information related to the passage of the original ADA & the ADAAA..."
http://www.ncil.org/training/silcoutcomesmaterials.html Measure Twice, Cut Once: An Introduction to Outcome Measures for SILCs! Electronic copies of the presentation materials
http://www.vsartsnys.org/sidebyside.htm) NYS Alliance For Arts Education (NYSAAE) is administering "Side by Side NYS' a new art mentoring program for students with special needs
Helping Hands is looking for volunteers for 2 or 3 hours to read mail, do shopping or general errands for people who are blind. Alice Crespo 718-728-0868.
http://www.ddpc.state.ny.us/pages/bl_council_application.htm DDPC is seeking individuals or family members interested in becoming members, they are especially interested in individuals representing diverse backgrounds.
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1322274.htm Braille Works has created a system called 'Access on Demand' giving government agencies / businesses an easy way to comply with the ADA's alternative format regulation. Access on Demand enables agencies/organizations to register public documents online with a link & phone number where customers can request the doicument in an alternative format. Braille Works converts the document into the alternate format & returns it to the agency/organization; allowing customers to view the document when requested without delay.
VOTING & VOTER ASSISTANCE
1. 10/28 last day to request an absentee ballot.
2. http://www.vote-ny.com/ shows what model voting machines will be used by individual Counties
3. www.cidny.org new voting rights video by CIDNY's Consumer Media Team
4. www.cidny.org Share your voting experience by completing an online survey in English, Spanish, Chinese or print it in English, Spanish, Chinese and mail or fax it to Rima McCoy Voting Rights Coordinator, CIDNY 841 Broadway, #301 New York, NY 10003 646-442-4146 rmccoy@cidny.org
5. 877-NFB-1940 (877-632-1940) from 7 AM-10 PM NFB’s Project VIP "to Help Blind Voters on Election Day“. Project VIP (Voting with Independence and Privacy) toll-free hotline will “help blind voters who are experiencing problems voting independently & privately as required by HAVA” NFB “will have voting specialists on call to provide support to blind voters who call from their polling locations and to assist in troubleshooting problems with nonvisual voting technology”
6. NYSILC is working on an article tracing the long struggle in NYS to achieve equal voting rights for PWD, 1998-2009. They would welcome any information (including, but not limited to, correspondence and news articles) pertaining to our subject NYSILC, 111 Washington Ave (101),
Albany, NY 12210 Voice-TDD (518)427 1060 Toll free in NYS 888 469 7452 Fax 518-427-1139 joea@nysilc.org
