Events

Through 03/16, Tue - Fri, Noon-6 pm & Sat & Sun 1: -5 PM, RENASCENCE: An International Juried Exhibition of New Media By Artists WD (World Financial Center Courtyard Gallery) This internationally-juried exhibition of new media works showcases installations, net art, video and interactive sculpture.

Through 04/01 Mon - Sat, Noon – 6 PM, Outsider Art: Survey 2008.(Gallery at HAI. 548 Broadway, 3 Floor) An exhibit of 93 drawings, paintings and sculptures by 24 Outsider artists with mental disabilities,. www.hospaud.org/hai/gallery.htm

Through 04/06 Theater Breaking Through Barriers: ROMEO AND JULIET (The Kirk @ Theatre Row
410 W 42 St, 9-10 Aves) Tickets $40 212-279-4200 or http://www.ticketcentral.com/

03/13 Thu 6:30 PM, Lectures in Disability Studies: Lennard Davis, Obsession: How Culture Becomes Disability (Graduate Center, CUNY, 365 Fifth Ave, Room 3102 (Music Lounge) For accommodation:Osmin.Sullivan-Hewitt@mail.cuny.edu 646.344.7313

03/13 Thu 5-7 PM Bx Families and Advocates (Bx Psych Center, Parker Building Dept of Psychiatry 500 Water Place - First Floor, Bx) Dominick Carter discusses his book, No Mama’s Boy Hear his powerful and triumphant story of his overcoming his mother’s mental illness Register, namibxfamlyadvoc@aol.com, Paulina Magnetti or June Rodriques, 718-862-3347 Refreshments will be served, Parking available

03/13 Thu 6:30 PM, Civic Forum: Judicial Reform (Museum of the City of NY, 1220 Fifth Ave, enter on 104 St). RSVP required Michael Oliva 212-564-4441

03/14 Fri 9-Noon, Legislative Summit -Gov’s Budget (Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center) The proposed 2008-09 Executive State Budget: how will proposed cuts to the NYC HHC affect healthcare to Northern Manhattan & Downtown Bx Communities. RSVP at 718-579-5777

03/14 Fri 1:30-4 PM, Community Meeting for Individuals Who Are Deaf/Deaf-Blind/Hard Of Hearing & Other Interested Community Members (Harlem SOB Art Gallery, 163 W125 St) interagency Council for Individuals who are Deaf/Deaf-Blind/HOH ASL Interpreted & Assistive Listening System Provided Accommodations cexec@hilc.org or 212-222-7122/98 (Voice/TTY) Photo I.D. required to enter building Light Refreshments

03/17 Mon 7 PM, A Conversation with Valerie Plame Wilson (Spy Club, 17 W 19th St, 5-6 Aves) (212) 352-2001 Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House available for purchase & signing on site Free for members; $7/non-members RSVP http://www.dl21c.org/rsvp.php?event_id=246

03/18 Tue 10 AM, B’klyn Consumer Council - What Is The Role of the Medicaid Service Coordinator / Coordination Service? (25 Flatbush Ave 2 Fl) Keeva Jackson-Breland, Willowbrook Liaison B’lyn Dev Disabilities Services Office (BDDSO) 718-642-8512 or brooklyncomsumercouncil@yahoo.com

03/18 Tues 1-4 PM, Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board – Telecommunications, Electronic & Information Technology Advisory Committee http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/update-index.htm Timothy Creagan, 202-272-0016 / 202-272-0082 (TTY) creagan@access-board.gov.

03/18 Tue 2 PM, SILC, DSU and CIL Roles in Implementing the SPIL presented by RSA in conjunction with CIL-NET & SILC-NET. http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/calendar.html

03/18 Tue 2 PM, web cast A Corporate Perspective on Collaborative Partnerships. Gain valuable information on why it is important to build partnerships with businesses in the community. In addition, the presenter will share examples and ideas on how rehab professionals can build partnerships and what businesses expect. http://www.crp-rcep.org/registration/webcast/index.cfm?webcastID=111

*new 03/18 Tue Learn how the Attorney General’s Office can help the Suffolk Co Community Forum (Brentwood HS, Brentwood) A discussion of issues that affect YOU every day (Health Care, Internet Safety, Consumer Protection, Civil Rights, Environmental Protection, Workers Rights, Public Integrity & critical information for parents & students about college loans. Wheelchair accessible & ASL interpreter 800-788-9898 Food & refreshments Questions 631-231-2424 or www.oag.state.ny.us

03/19 Wed 10 AM-3 PM, Career Expo for PWDs (New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave) Pre-registration is required: http://www.eop.com/exporegistration.html

03/19 Wed 10-Noon, B’klyn BP Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (Brooklyn Borough Hall, Community Room-1st Floor) New Alternatives for Children (NAC) Terri Bailer, MSW; My Time, Inc. Lucina Clarke, Ramps/Lifts for Better Living & George Fehling RSVP Ingrid M. Alexander 718- 802-3868 / Fax: 718-802-3920 ialexander@brooklynbp.nyc.gov

03/19 Wed 1-3:30 PM, Satellite Broadcast - Supporting Rural Family Caregivers (Institute For Family Health, 16 E 16 St) issues confronting caregivers, &present possible interventions Accommodations: Virna Little 212-633-0800 x1337 vlittle@institute2000.org Questions: caregivers@cms.hhs.gov Crystal Barnes 410-786-8475 Register: http://registration.casals.com/cms/registration.asp

03/19 Wed 6:30-7:45 PM, Late Deaf Support Group for Men & Women (HILC,289 St. Nicholas Ave #21 Lower Level, 124-125 Sts) Light refreshments cexec@hilc.org or defdiva47@yahoo.com

03/20 Thu 2-4 PM, Mind Your Health - 2008 Workshop Series: Double Whammy! It’s Not Just About Mental Health Anymore (125 Worth St -side entrance, Lafayette & Centre Sts) Your physical health is as important as your mental health. Come hear about how to self-advocate for routine medical care. ID Required toenter building Light refreshments Info: 212-219-5393.

03/20 Thu 1-4 PM, LICIL Open House (3601 Hempstead Tpke, Suite 500, Levittown) LICIL Players will perform scenes from The Glass Menagerie and Butterflies are Free 516-796-0144/ Fax 516-796-0529 / TTY 516-796-0135 / thereseA@licil.com

03/24 Mon 1 PM, Live webcast: Psychiatric Advance Directives: What Every Social Worker Needs to.Know (participate by internet or phone) http://www.nrc-pad.org/content/view/2/84/

*new 03/25 Tue Noon, Clean Money Clean Election press conference (City Hal steps).

03/25 Tues 1-4 PM, Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board – Telecommunications, Electronic & Information Technology Advisory Committee http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/update-index.htm :Timothy Creagan, 202-272-0016 / 202-272-0082 (TTY). creagan@access-board.gov.

03/26 Wed 2 PM, ADA Transportation: General Rules Applying to All Modes of Transportation - Focus on Stop Announcements and Equipment Maintenance by Marilyn Golden, DREDF & David Knight FTA Office of Civil Rights http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/calendar.html

*new 03/26 Wed 6-8:30 PM, A Summer in the Cage Screening & Panel Discussion (Kramer Levin, 1177 Ave of the Americas ( 35-36 Sts) documentary by filmmaker Ben Selkow, chronicling his friend Sam's battle & life with bipolar disorder, following Sam for several years documenting his struggle to live with his illness. Panel discussion with director Ben Selkow & other panelists surrounding issues of recovery & living with a major mental illness RSVP required: 212.684.3264

03/27 Thu 2-3 PM, Java & Poetry: The Perfect Blend Coffee House (3601 Hempstead Tpke, Suite 500, Levittown) This Coffee House-style discussion will explore poetic form and its role in our daily lives. A variety of coffees and biscotti will top off the afternoon 516-796-0144/ Fax 516-796-0529 / TTY 516-796-0135 / thereseA@licil.com

*new 03/27 Thu 8:00 pm Women's Issues Committee Meeting: Monthly Issues Chat (Location TBD)
RSVP: http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/new/rsvp.php?event_id=250

03/28-30 Fri-Sun Abilities Expo NY Metro (NJ Convention & Expo Center, Edison, NJ) http://nyc.abilitiesexpo.com/iaenyc/v42/index.cvn loaner Wheelchairs available DIA buses leave Renwick (332 E 29, 1-s Ave_ promptly at 9 AM. Cost $15./passenger (PCAs will be charges) 212-684-6287 / 917-204-8770 acessible shuttle from NJ Transit Metuchin station 800-850-8267

*new 04/01 Tue 10-4 PM, BCID: Free Tax Preparation (27 Smith St Fl 2, B’Klyn) offered and performed by professional tax preparers - You MUST file to be eligible for the Tax Stimulus Payment. Appointments are required Mike Godino, Director of Advocacy, at 718-998-3000 - voice or 718-998-7406 - TTY.

04/01 Tues 1-4 PM, Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board – Telecommunications, Electronic & Information Technology Advisory Committee http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/update-index.htm : Timothy Creagan, 202-272-0016 / 202-272-0082 (TTY). creagan@access-board.gov.

04/02 Wed 8:15-4 PM, Employment & Visual Impairment: Policy & Practice (Baruch College, CUNY, One Bernard Baruch Way, 24th St & Lexington Ave) For policy makers, blind & visually impaired persons, practitioners, and interested faculty and students FREE: includes breakfast, lunch, and reception Register by 3/24 to 646-312-5000 or www.baruch.cuny.edu/ccvip/conference.htm

04/06 Sun 1-2 PM, ASL Interpreted Living History tour (Tenement Museum, 97 Orchard St) the Sephardic-Jewish Confino family from Kastoria A costumed ASL interpreter dressed as teenager circa 1916 welcomes visitors as though they were greenhorns & teaches them how to adapt to America. A hands-on experience, visitors can touch any item. Suitable for children 5+ Tickets: $17/adults, $13/students & seniors: ASL by reservation. Danielle Linzer, 212-431-0233 ext. 240/ TTY 212-431-0714 or signlanguage@tenement.org

*new Sun 8-5 PM, 23rd Annual Schizophrenia Conference: Understanding Causes & Promoting Recovery for Professionals, Families & Consumers (Black Building 650 W 168 St, B’way & Ft Wash Ave) Designed for mental health professionals involved in the treatment & management of schizophrenia, & for families and consumers interested in furthering their knowledge. Fees & Registration info: http://www.naminycmetro.org/columbiacme_4_6_08.pdf / on line registration: http://columbiacme.org

04/07 Mon 3-4 PM. The Forgotten Constituency: How Voter Engagement Builds Power & Participation in PWDs (Conference Dial-in Number: 605-990-0700 (SD) Code:1025647# ) Learn about the ways in which non-partisan state-wide disability vote coalitions have succeeded in significantly increasing voter turnout of PWDs

04/07 Mon 5:55 PM, CHADD - Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (65 E 89 St) Harold Meyer, 212-724-9699 or addrc@mail.com

04/07-08 Mon-Tues NYS Disabilities Advocacy Assoc & Network (Crowne Plaza, Albany) learn practical skills to use in community organizing for change.. www.nysdaan.org / 585-533-1154 /l kc@supportcenteronline.org. Accommodations Deadline 03/03

04/08 2 PM Webcast: Supported Employment & Mental Illness: Addressing secondary issues and giving specific strategies for providers to use for assisting PWDs in finding & keeping employment. http://www.crp-rcep.org/registration/webcast/index.cfm?webcastID=112

*new 04/09 Wed 8:30-1 PM, Stepping Up: a Community Conference to Prevent Hate Crimes (B’klyn College Student Center, Campus Road & E 27 St, B’klyn) To promote & facilitate understanding, cooperation & mutual appreciation & respect among B’klyn 's richly diverse communities. Register: www.communityuplink.net/steppingup.htm, Hoi Chan 212-983-4800 x 121 or chanh@jcrcny.org,

04/09 Wed 1-3 PM, MISC (Most Integrated Setting Coordinated Council). (Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Meeting Room 6, Albany) Nicole.Weinstein@omr.state.ny.us 518.402.4565

04/10 Thu 6:30 PM, Lectures in Disability Studies Rosemarie Garland-Thomson- The Politics of Picturing Disability (CUNT Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave, Room 3102 (Music Lounge) For accommodation:Osmin.Sullivan-Hewitt@mail.cuny.edu 646.344.7313

04/10-11 "Disability Law: From tenBroek to the 21st Century," (Jernigan Inst, Baltimore, MD) Nat’l Fed. for the Blind symposium - many of the nation's top disability law scholars, practitioners, & advocates examine the current status of American & international disability law & discuss future change in US disability law http://www.nfb.org. Questions - Lou Ann Blake lblake@nfb.org 410-659-9314, ext 2221 Voice/Relay

04/21-24 Mon-Thu, 2008 Mobility Planning Services Institute (Renaissance Wash Hotel, DC) teams of leaders from disability & transportation share info & strategies to improve transportation access http://projectaction.easterseals.com

04/22-Tue, NYAPRS 4th Annual Executive Seminar Systems Transformation Innovative Strategies in Program, Practice & Funding That Promote Wellness & Recovery (Crowne Plaza, Albany)

*new 04/24 Thu 7-1 PM, Insight For New Housing Inc.(Housing For The Blind And Visually Impaired) Fund Raiser (Maestros, 1704 Bronxdale Ave, Bx) Honoring: Monsignor Donald Secano, founder of Highbridge Community HDFC; Christina Curry, HILC &Staff; & Max Knobbe, BronxNet TV/ Tickets $75 (open bar & hot buffet): www.insightfornewhousing.org or Greg Bell 718-293-3100 ext17 or 917-833-3699 (I went last year, it was great!)

04/25 Fri 6-8 PM, Spring Has Sprung For Children & Adults Benefiting Helping Hands Initiative (JW Tumbles, 6264 Amboy Rd, SI) Cost: $10/Children & $15/Adults (Credit Cards Accepted) Pizza; Soda; Juice; Cake; Coffee & Games RSVP: by 03/22 718-356-4737 julianna@helpinghandsinitiative.org.

04/26-30 Sat-Wed, ADAPT Community: 25 Years of Activism & Counting. Grassroots Actions (Washington DC) Info www.adapt25.org 512-442-0252 or 303-733-9324

04/26 Beyond Our Wildest Dreams - 2008 Annual Conference (Holiday Inn, 205 Wolf Road, Albany) 518-438-1113 fax 518- 438-2716 www.dsahrc.org

04/27-28 Sun-Mon, Families Together in NYS Annual Conference: Youth Development: Start Early! Start Now! (Marriott Hotel, Albany) http://www.ftnys.org

04/30 Wed 2 PM ADA Paratransit by Marilyn Golden, DREDF (Part V of Transportation Series) http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/calendar.html

05/01 Thu, ADAPT 25th Anniv. BBQ, Exhibition & Show (Washington DC) Food, music, exhibits, history, multi-media, faces & voices from ADAPT’s past www.adapt25.org , 512-442-0252 or 303-733-9324

05/02 Fri 5:55 PM, CHADD - Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (65 E 89 St)
Harold Meyer, 212-724-9699 or addrc@mail.com

05/07 Wed Save the Date Children's Mental Health Plan OMH region (Hudson River)

05/08 Thu, Save the Date Children's Mental Health Plan OMH region (NYC)

05/08-09 Thu-Fri National Symposium on Strengthening the HCBS Direct Service Workforce (Hyatt Regency, Baltimore, MD) the importance of addressing workforce issues across age & disability consumer populations. Register: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=169041

05/09 Fri, Save the Date Children's Mental Health Plan OMH region (Long Island)

05/10 Sat 9 AM, NAMI WALKS NYC (South Street Seaport / Brooklyn Bridge) DIA, 504 & 504 North Star are forming a team(s) for info edith@disabledinaction.org

05/12-14 Mon-Wed, ADA Symposium (America's Center St Louis, MO) brings together key federal agencies involved in implementing the ADA, including DOJ, Access Board & EEOC to provide comprehensive training & updates. http://www.adasymposium.org/

05/12-14 Mon-Wed, National ADA Symposium & Expo: Conference on the ADA & Disability Law (St. Louis, MO) http://www.adasymposium.org/

05/15 Thu, NYS Assembly Disability Awareness Day (Albany)

05/15 Thu, 10th Annual Gov’s Expo on Assistive Technology - Technology Opens Doors (Empire State Plaza Convention Center Albany, NY) exhibits & workshops on assistive devices & services; tutorials in accessible web development. http://www.atexpo2008.com/

05/15-16 Thu-Fri, Pedestrian Safety Informational Summit (Comfort Inn Suites, 99 Miller Rd, Castleton, NY) accessible pedestrian signals, tactile warnings & growing traffic safety concerns regarding hybrid vehicles 516-599-6220 or sdefrancesco@optonline.net

*new 05/18 Sun AIDS Walk NY (Central Park) As usual, Anthony Trocchia is looking for sponsors Atrocchia@aol.com

05/19, Mon 2 PM, Accessible Computer Applications – Since many jobs utilize computer applications their inaccessibility can seriously hinder PWDs’ job performance. Accessibility issues with common workplace computer applications and how to make them accessible is the topic: jpete@uic.edu

05/20 2-2:45 PM :Web cast: Public Policy Strategy in Support of Organizational Change - realizing a future characterized by state and federal commitment to supported employment: strategies to impact public policy; an understanding of adequate funding & funding mechanisms for employment services & supports. http://www.crp-rcep.org/registration/webcast/index.cfm?webcastID=113

06/02 Mon 5:55 PM, CHADD - Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (65 E 89 St)
Harold Meyer, 212-724-9699 or addrc@mail.com

06/02-03 Mon-Tue, Using All Transportation Options: ADA & Beyond (Wash DC) A train-the-trainer initiative to increase accessible transportation Deadline 3/27 http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move

06/04 Wed 9-11 AM, Pre-Booking Jail Diversion/Crisis Intervention Teams (Fordham Univ, 140 W 62 St, Columbus) Register www.rippd.org / Lisa Ortega at lortega@rippd.org or 646-260-6575 Petition: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/961883011

06/10 2-2:45 PM: Webcast: Creative Employment Strategies Practical strategies for establishing individualized employment teams, implementing customized employment, accessing nontraditional resources, & addressing local service delivery issues http://www.crp-rcep.org/registration/webcast/index.cfm?webcastID=114

06/10-14 Tues-Sat, 20th Annual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute (Portland, Maine) assist to meet the unique needs of college students WDs. www.cped.uconn.edu Carrol Waite carrol.waite@uconn.edu 860-486-3321, fax:860-486-5799

06/25-26 Wed –Thu, Using All Transportation Options: ADA & Beyond (Bloomington, IN) train-the-trainer initiative to increase accessible transportation Deadline 05/01 http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move

07/07 Mon 1-3 PM, Most Integrated Setting Coordinated Council (MISC) (Empire State Plaza
Convention Center, Meeting Room 6,Albany) Nicole.Weinstein@omr.state.ny.us - 518.402.4565

07/08 2-2:45 PM :Web cast: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Employment - an overview & practical suggestions for supporting learners to be competent, productive, and socially included coworkers & colleagues. Includes issues related to effective communication, understanding social challenges & the hidden curriculum, behavior support, production competence and interdependence. http://www.crp-rcep.org/registration/webcast/index.cfm?webcastID=115

07/09-10 Wed –Thu, Using All Transportation Options: ADA & Beyond (Eugene, OR) A train-the-trainer initiative to increase accessible transportation Deadline 05/22 http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move

07/13-17, Workforce Innovations 2008: Success Decoded (New Orleans) Promoting collaboration among leaders from workforce development, business, economic development, education, community-based organizations & philanthropy http://www.workforceinnovations.org/About.cfm

08/11 Mon 2 PM, ADA and Website Accessibility: The ADA does not explicitly discuss whether it applies to websites, and thus far, there have been few cases. Website accessibility cases courts have reached different conclusions as to whether websites are covered under the ADA. This session will discuss recent legal developments and their potential implications. jpete@uic.edu

09/09 Sun 10-4 PM Adapt Forum: Disability Rights in Housing: Affordable, Accessible & Integrated Housing (Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chicago) National Advocacy Commitment For Systems Change In Housing. For rooms: Tisha 303/733-9324 http://www.adapt.org/forum.htm http://www.adapt.org/aaahousing.htm http://www.adapt.org/housingcomm.htm

09/09 2-2:45 PM, Web cast: 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

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

09/29 Mon 2 PM, Learning & Accessibility - As e-Learning expands, the gap will widen between those who can fully benefit & those who will be excluded because of inaccessible design includes strategies for businesses to improve their knowledge & implementation of accessible e-Learning. jpete@uic.edu

10/08 Wed 1-3 PM, MISC (Most Integrated Setting Coordinated Council). (Empire State Plaza Convention Center Albany) Nicole.Weinstein@omr.state.ny.us - 518.402.4565

recurrent 3rd Wed of the month, 6:30-7:45 PM, Late Deaf Support Group (HILC,289 St. Nicholas Ave #21 Lower Level, 124-125 Sts). Light refreshments cexec@hilc.org or defdiva47@yahoo.com

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

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

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

Duane Reade Accessibility Problems - Gavin Kearney 888-342-3428.or gkearney@nylpi.org

jadler54-subscribe@yahoogroups.com - Empire State Voting Watch Dogs - NY Disabled Getting Equal Voting Access (NYDGEVA) is a coalition seeking to resolve barriers impeding equal voting access for NYers with disabilities. 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.esight.org/link.cfm?n=1259 NYLPI’s Opportunity & Access Survey to find out what barriers to services & to physical settings are most important to PWDs especially who don't regularly contact them. NYLPI is a public interest law office that serves NYC residents with disabilities regarding disability-based discrimination & access issues.

http://rochestercdr.org/training/ The Center for Disability Rights (CDR) has established an on-line cross-systems discussion forum that contains the final training manual and other resources.

http://www.mssm.edu/tbicentral/resources/publications/tbi_research_review.shtml TBI Research Review of the New York Traumatic Brain Injury Model System. The focus in this issue is on RETURN TO WORK AFTER TBI. The aim of the TBI Research Review is to summarize current research on specific aspects of traumatic brain injury (TBI), offer suggestions for future research planning, and suggest application of research findings to clinical practice and policy

www.rx.nyhealth.gov State Announces New Consumer Website to Help New Yorkers Find Least Expensive Prescription Drugs Website Enables Consumers to Search Neighborhood Pharmacies for Best Price

http://www.readthistome.org/ ReadThisToMe is a free reading service for blind/low-vision people, powered by volunteers & Internet collaboration. It allows people to have printed documents read to them over the phone. All you need is a phone line & fax machine Fax what you want read to (877) 333-8848 including a coversheet with your name & callback (voice) phone number.

http://mbpo.org/free_details.asp?id=94 Uptowners, this is a survey (in both English & Spanish) from the Manhattan Borough President’s office on parks & such in CB12 M (Washington Heights & Inwood) so if you have occasion to frequent the community, please complete the survey. My answer focused on why I do thing out of the community, gee maybe because it is pretty inaccessible!

EMPLOYMENT & INTERSHIPS
1. http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/SiteIndex/AssetViewer/default?asset=Job&asset-id=268838-241 Grand St Settlement House - Disability Coordinator / Deadline May 9, 2008
2. Health Care & Disability Coalition Coordinator - New Yorkers for Accessible Health Coverage (NYFAHC), a coalition serving New Yorkers with chronic, disabling or life-threatening conditions is an independent program of CIDNY. ing a coordinator to implement & lead advocacy initiatives promoting access to affordable & comprehensive health coverage for all New Yorkers. The Coordinator will be based at CIDNY's Manhattan office, report directly to CIDNY's Executive Director. The position involves occasional travel & frequent interaction with the Steering Committee. Required knowledge & skills: Demonstrable knowledge of public & private health insurance systems; Excellent writing, research & public speaking skills; Experience working directly with individuals with illness or disabilities essential & Knowledge areas also include legislative process, community organizing, & media advocacy. Salary: High 50s to low 60s, depending upon experience & qualifications. CIDNY offers a competitive benefits package & is committed to staff development. To apply: mfagan@cidny.org
3. Washington Centers - Public Service Internship Program for College Students WDs. Participants in the summer, spring or fall term are eligible to receive a $2,500 scholarship to help cover the cost of housing fees. Students from all majors are eligible to apply and gain internship experience to help students develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience by complementing students’ professional experiences with solid academic training for credit from highly qualified instructors.
Students will be exposed to community, national and international leaders through workshops, seminars, lectures, embassy visits and networking http://www.twc.edu/students/eligible.shtml Application: http://www.twc.edu/students/how_to_apply.shtml.
4. http://www.communitychange.org/genchange/ Generation Change is a program of the Center for Community Change
Internships - 50 Generation Change interns will gain experience by working with groups working to achieve positive change in low income communities in CO, DC, MD, NY (upstate and NYC), NC, TN, VA & WA. 10 weeks (June-August) $400 weekly stipend, 5 day Introduction to Organizing Training in Nashville, TN. Continuing support & networking through the Generation Change Alumni Program.•. Deadline: 3/15
Fellowships -Have some experience organizing, but want to learn more? Promising leaders will be placed in community organizations conducting non-partisan electoral work and community organizing through the Community Voting Project at the Center for Community Change in AZ, CA, CO, ME, MI, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, VA & WA.27 weeks (June-December), $500 weekly stipend plus health insurance. 7 day Introduction to Community & Electoral Organizing in Nashville, TN. 3 professional development trainings. Deadline: 3/15

EMPLOYMENY RELATED
`1. http://www.obln.org/LAMA.htm ONLINE VIDEO: Look At My Ability - Oregon Business Leadership Network & Oregon Business Plan co-sponsors a new 2 ½ minute video on the largely under-tapped skilled labor pool of Oregonians with disabilities. The video addresses the work ethic and skills represented by this labor pool.
2. http://www.jan.wvu.edu/ENews/2008/Enews-V6-I1.htm \ – Job Accommodation Network newsletter for the first. Include: Telecommuting Options as an Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities; Technology to Improve Writing Skills & TBI Accommodations: Individual Process Essential to Solution To subscribe, e-mail subscribe@jan.wvu.edu.
3. http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/publicat.htm Office of Disability Employment Policy Factshets: Recruitment and Retention; Tax incentives for Employers; Advising Youth with Disabilities on disclosure; Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts & PWDs – Temporary employment Options
4. http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Story?id=4272981&page=2 Follow up on Walgreen’s distribution center where 40% of the workforce are PWDs of particular http://www.walgreensoutreach.com/index.html which includes info such as that there are bathroom stalls large enough for a PWD & their PCA!
5. http://eeoc.gov/press/2-29-08.html The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued two new question-and-answer (Q&A) guides providing technical assistance for employers and veterans on workplace issues affecting veterans with service-connected disabilities
6. http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/veterans-disabilities-employers.html Veterans With Service-Connected Disabilities And The Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada): A Guide For Employers

ACTION ALERT
http://www.medicarerights.org/action/index.html the Medicare Rights Center
Urge Congress To Enact a Medicare Drug Benefit [Urgent!] -Sen Richard Durbin and Reps Marion Berry & Jan Schakowsky have introduced the Medicare Prescription Drug Savings & Choice Act, which would provide an affordable drug benefit directly through Medicare. Urge Congress to take action on this vital legislation, which would lower drug costs, reduce the complexity of current drug coverage options, and ensure Medicare beneficiaries have access to a guaranteed drug benefit operated by the federal government.
End the Two-Year Waiting Period - Though Medicare covers people with serious disabilities, they cannot receive coverage until after they endure a two-year wait. It’s time for change. Tell Congress to support legislation eliminating the two-year waiting period.
A Cure That Works: Medicare For All -Our political leaders can no longer ignore Americans’ call for a health care system that works. Medicare has proven to be a reliable source of quality health care coverage, and should be an option for all Americans. Tell your representative to make Medicare available to all through the AmeriCare Health Care Act.
Tell Congress to Stop Overpayments to Private Plans - Ask your senators and representative to support legislation ending the government's overpayments to private Medicare health plans.
New Yorkers: Ask Governor Spitzer to Expand EPIC to New Yorkers with Severe Disabilities –NYS’s pharmaceutical assistance program, EPIC, is open only to residents over 65+. Ask Governor Eliot Spitzer to expand EPIC to New Yorkers with severe disabilities.
Improve Eligibility for Medicare Savings Programs & Extra Help -Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries in paying their premiums, deductibles & copayments for medical and prescription drug coverage, but tight limits on income and financial asset prevent many who need this assistance from receiving it. Ask Congress to ease eligibility to allow more people apply and receive federal help with their medical and prescription drug expenses.
Mental Health Parity for Medicare - Medicare beneficiaries pay a higher coinsurance rate for mental health services than other outpatient care. Urge your Senator to support the Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act and implement payment parity for all outpatient services under Medicare.

HOUSING
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/apartment/lotteries.shtml
1. 88 Newly Constructed Affordable Apartments For Rent at 2269-2277 Bathgate Avenue (Belmont Section Of The Bx ) Bathgate Avenue Apartments -421-a Affordable Housing Program
2. 100 Newly Constructed Affordable Studio Apartments For Rent at 160 Schermerhorn Street (Boerum Hill, B’klyn) Schermerhorn House, a joint project of the Actors Fund and Common Ground, being constructed through the Supportive Housing Loan Program

Sit Aerobic Classes: upper body strengthening & cardiovascular workout.
Mon 10-11 AM, Ft Hamilton Sr Ctr, B'klyn & 1-2, PM St. John's Rec Center, B'klyn
Tue 10-11 AM, Red Hook Rec Ctr, B'klyn &1-2, PM Recreation 54, Man
Wed 10-11 AM, Greenbelt Rec Center, SI & 1-2, PM Cromwell Rec Center, SI
Thu 10-11 AM, Fort Hamilton Sr Center, B'klyn & 1-2, PM St. John's Rec Center, B'klyn
Fri 10-11 AM, St. John's Rec. Center, B'klyn & 1-2, PM Brownsville Rec. Center, B'klyn
To register/information: Damon Rozier 212-360-3310, or damon.rozier@parks.nyc.gov