Events

*Eric Levin (DIA Singers) passed suddenly while hospitalized at Mt Sinai 05/11 Sun 7-9 PM, 05/12-13 Mon & Tues 4-8 PM, Shiva at his mother’s apartment (100 La Salle St, apt 19F bell #225, 123 St between B’way & Amsterdam) Donation to War Resistance League: NYC WRL Local Group c/o WRL339 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012 or nycwrl@att.net

RECURRING EVENTS

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

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

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

2nd Mon 6 PM 504 Dems (332 E 29th St)

2nd Mon, 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/9-27 Olmstead and Community Registration Deadline: 7/21 Teleconference Orientation 6/5 Fee: $100 /participant Register: http://www.ilru.org/html/forms/online_registration.htm

08/04-11 Emergency Preparedness / Registration Deadline: 5/26 Teleconference Orientation 7/31 Fee: $100 /participant Register: http://www.ilru.org/html/forms/online_registration.htm

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SINGLE EVENTS

05/09 Fri 8-5 PM, Fighter Mom™ (NY Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Ave) a day-long workshop for Fighter Moms (whose children face any kind of disease, challenge or disability, Register: http://www.fightermom.org/index.php?fm-events or 804-515-0080 Caroline Gibson or Nicola Hart

*NEW 05/09 Fri 10 AM, City Council Transportation Committee: to amend ther NYC Charter on accepting MTA AAR & ½ fare cards as Proof for NYC Disability Parking Permits (Committee Room - City Hall) with additional official proof of address of NYC residency for the purpose of proving the identity & residency of applicants for NYC Disability Parking Permits

05/09 Fri 10-Noon, Aging and Vision Policy and Practice in NYC & NYS, A Panel Presentation (Selis Manor, 135 W 23 St, 6-7 Ave)

05/09 Fri 10-3 PM, ‘08 Forums & Dialogues Comprehensive Plan for Children’s Mental Health Plan (Sagamore, 197 Half Hollow Rd, Dix Hills LI) improving the mental health and well-being of NYS’s children, youth & families

05/09 Fri 2 PM Sprout Film Festival: Including Samuel (Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Ave & 80 St) Dan Habib will present the film and hold a Q&A after each screening. www.includingsamuel.com

05/10 Sat Noon-6 PM, 4th Annual Bike Fetish Day (City Reliquary Museum, Havemeyer St. & Metropolitan Ave. B’klyn) They think bikes, we think wheelchairs! http://cityreliquary.org messages@cityreliquary.org 718-782-4842

05/10 Sat 9 AM NAMI WALKS NYC (South Street Seaport / Brooklyn Bridge) Join the DIA, 504 Dems & 504 North Star team edith@disabledinaction.org Edith Prentiss 212-781-8309 edith@disabledinaction.org / Chris Noel 212-865-4802 room307ny@aol.com

05/12 Mon, NYS Assembly Disability Awareness Day (Albany)

05/12-14 Mon-Wed, ADA Symposium (America's Center St Louis, MO) comprehensive training & updates from key federal agencies (DOJ, Access Board & EEOC) in ADA implementation 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/

05/14 Wed 8-10 AM, Declining NY Revenues: What To Do? (Newman Conference Center, 151 E 25 St, 7th Floor / RSVP 646.660.6851 or spa_conferences@baruch.cuny.edu

05/14 Wed, Developing the Framework for Healthy People 2020: Public Comment Meeting (US Customs House, 1 Bowling Green) A comprehensive, nationwide health promotion & disease prevention agenda http://www.healthypeople.gov Register: http://www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020/regional/default.asp. Questions: 2020regional@air.org

05/15 Thu 7 p.m. – Clean Elections & Movements for Social Justice (All Saints Church, 4312 46 St, Sunnyside, Queens); Forum on campaign finance reform, civil rights, housing, & health care activist Citizen Action of NYC, West Queens Independent Democratic Club, ect RSVPs at 212-523-0180 x43 or kguild@citizenacitonny.org CALL FOR ACCESSIBILITY

05/15 Thu 7-8:30 AM Celebrate cycling in SI with a free breakfast with BP James Molinaro. (St. George Ferry Terminal) Breakfast then catch the 8:15 or 8:30 AM Ferries. http://transalt.org

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 Thu 7 PM, Housing Here & Now (St. Jerome’s, 230 Alexander Ave, 138 St, Bx) Joya: 917 734-8050/ Joya@housinghereandnow.org CALL FOR ACCESSIBILITY

05/15 Thu 7 PM, Housing Here & Now (Bushwick) Irene 718 418-7690 x231 Irene.Tung@maketheroadny.org CALL FOR ACCESSIBILITY

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

*NEW 05/17 Sat 7-9 PM Manhattan Young Democrats - Cocktail Party (Heartland Brewery Chophouse, 127 W 43 St) RSVP: president@manhattanyoungdems.org6463734244 $25/ Young Dem; $50 for everyone else./ Sponsorship:$100 - Sponsor Committee / $250 – Supporter / $500 – Friend / $1000 - Co-Host / $2500 – Host

05/18 Sun AIDS Walk NY (Central Park) Anthony Trocchia is participating & looking for sponsors Atrocchia@aol.com

05/18 Sun Noon-Board, 1:30 PM Meeting DIA (Selis Manor, 135 W 23 St 6-7 Ave) Open Forum www.disabledinaction.org

05/18 Sun Noon-4 PM, Bx on the Move: Car Free Sunday in Crotona Park ((Clearmonth Parkway & Crotona Park North) Enjoy a host of activities in a car free park!

*NEW 05/18 Sun 4-7 pm & 5/19 Mon 5:30-8:30 pm; Council Member Gale A. Brewer’s District Office Spring Open House (563 Columbus Ave, 87 St) Refreshments.

05/19, Mon 2 PM, Accessible Computer Applications –Accessibility issues with common workplace computer applications and how to make them accessible jpete@uic.edu

*NEW 05/19 Mon 1:15-2:15 PM, Verbal Imaging Open Tour: Warhol's Jews: Ten Portraits Reconsidered and Art, Image, and Warhol Connections. The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St) pre-registration required access@thejm.org or 212.423.3225 (TTY 212.660.1515)

5/20 Tue 5:15-6:15 PM, Celebrate cycling in Manhattan with a free snack courtesy of BP Scott Stringer (Hudson River Greenway at Pier 54, 14 St.) http://transalt.org

05/20 Tue 2-2:45 PM, Web cast: Public Policy Strategy in Support of Organizational Change - strategies to impact public policy; an understanding of adequate funding for employment services & supports. http://www.crp- rcep.org/registration/webcast/index.cfm?webcastID=113

05/20 Tue 5–7:45 PM, Your Child & the Community: Developing Skills Needed for a Lifetime of Inclusion: Child’s Place for Children w/ Special Needs (B’klyn Heights Library, 280 Cadman Plaza W) ASL interpretation provided with advance request 718.253.4948 / 718.253.5034 (TTY).

05/20 Tue 6 PM, Thank You for Serving (HBO Theater, 1100 Sixth Ave, 42 St) Keynote speakers, celebrities from Broadway, film & TV say ‘thank you for serving’. Be videotaped writing your thank you to be shown on military bases, USO Units & VA Centers. RSVP required by 5/09 to 212-693-1001 or PatUWVC@aol.com

05/21 Wed 2 PM, ASL Tour & Reception: Tour L Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning & American Art (Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St). Advance registration is required: 212.423.3225 or access@thejm.org. Space is limited.

05/21 Wed 5:30 & 8:00 PM, Including Samuel (Jewish Community Center) Dan Habib will present the film and hold a Q&A after each screening. www.includingsamuel.com

05/27 Tue 10-3 PM ‘08 Forums & Dialogues Statewide Comprehensive Plan for Children’s Mental Health Plan (Bohn's Restaurant, 5256 Clinton St, Batavia) improving the mental health and well-being of children, youth and families in NYS accommodations Patti Sugg 716-885-4219 Ext. 221 owsupas@omh.state.ny.us

05/27-29 International Conference on Self-Determination (Detroit MI) panel discussions & roundtables organized by topic with a diversity of moderators & cross-disability panels. 810-231-6364, www.self-determination.com

05/30 Fri 10 AM, NY Network for Action on Medicare and Social Security (NYNAMSS) (JASA Cooper Sq Housing ) Mark your calendar: 09/26 & 11/21. Mark 212-925-1829 metrohealth@igc.org / Molly 212-273-5260 mkrakowski@JASA.ORG / Maria 212-204-6235 maconsult@aol.com / Larry 212-873-6600 X304 larryw@goddard.org

05/31 UWS Sts Renaissance Campaign (Location TBA) help bring Broadway & Amsterdam Ave up to date with a 21st Century design for a complete street.. This is your chance to reclaim the streets of the UWS RSVP is required: www.nycstreets.org/rsvp. www.nycstreets.org/uws.

06/01 My Time Inc Parent Supporting Parent Walkathon http:///www.nyautismwalk.org

06/02-03 Mon-Tue, Using All Transportation Options: ADA & Beyond (Wash DC) to increase accessible transportation in your community 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 lortega@rippd.org or 646-260-6575

06/05-06 Brain Injury Assoc of NYS, 26th Annual Conference (Albany) jsandman@bianys.org http://www.bianys.org/events.html

06/05-08 Fri-Sun VISIONS June Institute: The Future is Now! (Rockland Co NY) For blind / visually impaired preparing for college, enrolled in college or recent grads Registration fee (lodging, meals & transportation) is $25. Assessing Your Strengths, Building Experience for a Powerful Resume, Interviewing with Confidence, Budgeting for Success, Understanding the 21st Century Job Market & Exploring the Latest in Assistive Tech Info: http://www.esight.org/link.cfm?n=1395 Pre-registrations: http://www.esight.org/link.cfm?n=1317 Nancy eSight.org 212.683.4950

06/10 2-2:45 PM: Webcast: Creative Employment Strategies - customizing jobs & supports & the outcomes that can be achieved. Practical strategies, 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) 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

06/11 Wed 4-10 PM, Rent Guidelines Board - Final Vote Public Hearing, (NYC College of Tech, 285 Jay St, B’klyn Met Council on Housing, 212-979-6238 x204; active@metcouncil.net; www.metcouncil.net

*NEW 06/12 Thu 1:15-2:15 PM, Verbal Imaging Open Tour Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning, and American Art, 1940-1976. (The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St) pre-registration required access@thejm.org or 212.423.3225 (TTY 212.660.1515)

06/13-17, League Of Women Voters 48th National Convention: Reaching New Heights Together (Portland, OR) Daily workshops, briefings, caucuses, plenary sessions, exhibits, receptions, elections of national officers, etc. Delegate spots are available and there is budget to assist members financially. www.lwvnyc.org

06/18 07 disThis Film Series (DCTV, The Firehouse, 3rd Floor Screening Room 87 Lafayette St, Walker-White) Heavy Load! Band & the critically acclaimed documentary /$5 donation / ASL interpretation & audio description upon request / WC accessible Snacks are provided & cash bar RSVP: 212-284-4160 / disthis@dnnyc.net http://disthis.org

06/16 Mon 10-6 PM, Rent Guidelines Board Final Vote Public Hearing (Cooper Union, 7 E 7th St) Met Council on Housing, 212-979-6238 x204; active@metcouncil.net; www.metcouncil.net

06/18-21 Wed-Sat Society for Disability Studies, 2008 Conference (Baruch, 55 Lexington Ave, 24 St) info: http://www.disstudies.org/conference/2008/program /
Registration: http://www.disstudies.org/conference/2008/registration

06/19 Thu 10-3 PM JASA Volunteer Expo (UJA, 130 E 59 St, Park-Lex) 212-273-5291

06/19 Thu 5:30-9:30 PM Rent Guidelines Board Final Vote (Cooper Union, 7 E 7th St, ) Met Council on Housing, 212-979-6238 x204; active@metcouncil.net; www.metcouncil.net

*NEW 6/20-23, ADAPT Youth (18-30) Summit (Chicago) Veteran ADAPT members will facilitate & provide training in direct & grassroots action! Rahnee Patrick 312-663-1292 or rahneek@hotmail.com

06/24 Tue 8:30-2:30 PM, B’klyn Dev Disabilities Council’s 19th Annual Family Support Fair: A Vision for New Possibilities (B’klyn College, Student Union, Campus Rd. & E 27 St) Resource Fair & Workshops: Managing Medicaid & Medicaid Managed Care, Sleep Problems & Children with Autism & Autism Spectrum Disorders, Obesity & Nutrition, Transition to Adult Services & Entitlements 718- 642-8512, NY Families for Autistic Children-Joseph Baird 718 422-3227 Free to Consumers & Family / Breakfast Provided

07/08 2-2:45 PM, Webcast: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Employment - effective communication, understanding social challenges & the hidden curriculum, behavior support, production competence & 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 free “train-the-trainer” initiative to increase accessible transportation in your community Deadline 05/22 http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move

07/13-17, Workforce Innovations 2008: Success Decoded (New Orleans) 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: recent legal developments and their potential implications. jpete@uic.edu

09/8-10, NYAIL: Taking Action for Independence: Confrontation and Controversy Desmond, Albany) http://www.ilny.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duane Reade Accessibility Problems - 888-342-3428

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

Christine Bruno (Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts) Asks: Does anyone have any info on or experience with self-defense for PWDs? Can be classes or workshops geared toward any disability - wheelchair users, blind/low-vision, Deaf, mobility, sensory or developmental disabilities. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated. 212.730.4750

JOB OPENINGS
1. The producer of "Hamill." - Deaf actors for the film and are auditioning in NYC next week, May 15. They are interested in receiving pictures & resumes for future auditions (in ther next 2 monthsws) for supporting characters, which will take place over the next two months. If interested in auditioning, please do as follows: Email Casting@MattHamilltheMovie.com, Include a recent headshot or picture within Email, Include Link to Website or Demo Reel if available & State which location you're interested in: Rochester, NYC, or Gallaudet The director is looking for a very naturalistic acting approach specific to the Film Medium. Please refer to mainstream films such as Rudy or Million Dollar Baby as examples. ACTING BACKGROUND IS A PLUS BUT NOT MANDATORY QUESTIONS? Email Casting@MattHamilltheMovie.com or call the Producer, K'Dee Miller, at (917) 501-6469.

2. The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies - Senior Associate for Policy and Advocacy
The trade association & public policy advocacy organization of the NYC’s behavioral health community, The Senior Associate reports directly to the ED and is responsible for helping to develop and implement many policy and advocacy activities. Specific responsibilities include: analyzing NYC & NYS behavioral health budgets, coordinating and staffing committees of the Board of Directors; preparing and present policy positions through testimony, briefs, and other advocacy materials; leading advocacy initiatives, including forums, legislative visits, and media events; and working with government and elected officials to adopt and implement policies that will enhance the community mental health The ideal candidate would possess a master's in public or policy or administration, social work, or other relevant equivalent areas. Previous advocacy & public policy experience is a major plus. The ideal candidate should have excellent research, analytic, and writing skills; public speaking and presentation skills; networking skills and ability to work in coalitions; as well as the ability to work in a high productivity and fast-paced environment. A candidate's qualifications would be greatly enhanced by knowledge of special needs housing and chemical dependence field. Facility with computers is a must. Salary & Benefits Commensurate with experience. Generous fringe benefit package. Broad exposure to the not-forprofit human services sector. Send resume & two writing samples ddieckhoff@coalitionny.org