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 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) president@the504dems.org
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 (through Sept) 5:30 PM, Wheelchair Softball (Bulova Field, 25th Ave, 75-76 St Jackson Heights, Oueens) Played on a hard surface, Some player use their own sports chairs but they are available to borrow. Bats & balls provided / Victor Calise 212-360-3310 Victor.calise@parks.nyc.gov
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) 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) 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
Every Wed Starting 7/2 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
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. http://www.rmanyc.org/information/accessibility-tours.xml?context=information/accessibilit y-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.)
MULTI SESSION EVENTS
06/19 through 12/08 Non-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) You are responsible for your lunch & transportation (there is a bus from the Brentwood LIRR). You must be registered & interviewed before 8/29l Deb Damone 631-747-4197 Deb_Damone@yahoo.com
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
********************************* SINGLE EVENTS ***************************
08/23 Sat, Noon-5, North Star Chess in the City (Minton’s Playhouse, 206 W 118th St) Chris Noel 646-789-7962
08/25 Mon 9:30 – 4 PM, Applying for Federal Funding: Preparing Grant Proposals (Brooklyn Public Library, 496 Franklin Ave) How do you prepare a winning grant proposal? This interactive workshop will help you understand what to do and what to avoid. Facilitators: US Dept. of Health and Human Services; US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Pre-registration is required Joan Gibson at 212-264-2890 ext. 102 joan.gibson@acf.hhs.gov. (include name, organization/affiliation & telephone number Deadline 8/19
08/26-27 Tue – Wed, L NET: Financial Management for CIL (Albuquerque) for ED’s, managers, fiscal staff & board members. http://www.ncil.org/training/FinancialManagement.html\
09/07 Sun 1-2 PM, ASL & WC Accessible Lower East Side Stories Neighborhood Walking Tour (97 Orchard St) Visit a dozen sites important to immigrants past & present, including synagogues, churches, schools & storefronts. Discover how different waves of immigrants have transformed the neighborhood landscape. The Tour Does NOT Enter Any Building Ages 8+. You must Register for ASL! Danielle Linzer, signlanguage@tenement.org or 212-431-0233 ext. 240/ TTY 212-431-0714 Tickets: $17 / adults & $13 / students, seniors.& PWDs
09/8-10 Mon-Wed, NYAIL Taking Action for Independence Confrontation & Controversy (Albany) http://www.ilny.org
09/08 Mon 3 PM, OMRDD 5 Year Plan (75 Morton St) Draft www.omr.state.ny.us Speakers – pre-register, 3 minutes, bring 3 copies. Or sent to Cynthia Redshaw at OMRDD, 44 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12229 cynthia.redshaw@omr.state.ny.us .questions-Yvonne Anglero 212- 229-3081
09/09 Tue 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
*New 09/09 Tues 3-4:30 PM, NCIL: Creative Strategies for Threading Violence Awareness into the Four Core Services Presented By: Leslie Myers, Roberta Sick, and Mary Oschwald Registration http://www.ncil.org/training/violenceawareness.html
*NEW 09/09 Tue 2 PM FREE Access Tour of our special exhibition Action/Abstraction: Pollock,de Kooning, and American Art, 1940-1976. (The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd St) Participate in a free docent-led Verbal Imaging Tea Time Tour of Action/Abstraction. A light reception will follow the tour. Advance registration required. Scheduling Coordinator: 212.423.3225 or access@thejm.org
09/09 Tue 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
*NEW 09/10 Wed Noon-3 PM, NYS Kincare Coalition Quarterly Meeting (AARP Albany & Rochester NYC offices 780 3rd Ave. 33rd fl.) Lunch will be provided RSVP: Denise Gosselin dgosselin@aarp.org 212-407-3784.
9/13-18 Adapt Action (Wash DC)
9/14 Sun 5th Nat’l Wedding March for Marriage Equality NY (NYC) http://www.firstgiving.com/default.asp?did=2201
*NEW 09/15 Mon Monday, September 15, 1:15 pm (Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd St) Join us for a free docent-led Verbal Imaging Tour of Action/Abstraction. Advance registration required. Scheduling Coordinator: 212.423.3225 or access@thejm.org
09/16 Tue 10 AM Brooklyn Consumer Council (25 Flatbush Ave) 718-642-8512 brooklynconsumercouncil@yahoo.com
*NEW 09/16 Tue 8 PM, teleconference & webcast, "Let's Talk About Sexuality!" presented by the National Youth Information Center of the National Youth Leadership Network questions: eleanor@ncil.org.Registration: www.nyln.org
09/17-19, Operationalizing Effective SILC Alexandria, VA) fundamentals of SILC duties, roles, & responsibilities; SPIL development and monitoring of implementation; community needs assessment; strengthening partnerships with DSUs and other agencies; and membership appointment and orientation; as well as provide examples of how to implement these for SILC staff & members, including representatives of DSU Registration: www.ncil.org/training/OperationalizingSILCs.html!
*NEW 09/18Thu 10-2 PM, Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting (Brooklyn Borough Hal, 209 Jerolemon St)
*NEW 09/18-20 2008 Global Summit on Education: Inclusive Practices for Students with Disabilities (Wash DC) educational leaders, disability advocates, educators, academics and government officials will share valuable tools and resources to continue building academic opportunities for students with disabilities. Translation: Spanish, French, Russian, & Arabic. https://www.osep-meeting.org/2008globalsummit/registration.aspx deadline: 09/01
*NEW 09/19 Fri 9:30- 6 PM, Lighthouse International Technology Expo (LITE 2008) (111 E 59 St) Showcasing Assistive & Everyday Accessible Technologies That Make Life Easier for People with Vision Loss Free Admission Info: http://webletter.lighthouse.org/cgi-bin5/DM/y/moQO0Mhoko0OhH0CQwu0FC 212-821-9371, lite@lighthouse.org http://webletter.lighthouse.org/cgi-bin5/DM/y/moQO0Mhoko0OhH0CQwu0FC
* NEW 09/22 Mon 8 AM-4 PM, Pursuing Excellence in Advocacy - A Statewide Cross-Systems Forum NYS Disabilities Advocates (Crowne Plaza, Albany) Learn how Advocacy Standards can improve your work with PWDs and their families. Learn ways to improve your organization's marketing, services and outcomes. Contribute your own experiences, expertise and knowledge during the forum's interactive sessions. Fees: $40 members $60 non-members. Scholarships are available. Registration: supportcenteronline.org. Info: about the forum, membership, please visit www.nysdaan.org 585-533-1154 or kc@supportcenteronline.org.
09/23 Tue 6:15-8:30 PM Digital Literacy for the 21st Century: Assistive Technology workshop (International Dyslexia Association, 71 W 23 St., 6 Ave) an intro to portable literacy technology (software tools used to access the Internet, email, electronic text documents, spreadsheets, and PDF-format files) that allow users to take their AT applications with them to any computer, applications are. An orientation and brief run-through of these applications will be presented $5 suggested donation RSVP: Diana Naples 212-691-1930x12 info@nybida.org
09/23 Tue 2-3:30 PM Man BP Disabilities Task Force (1 Centre St, 9 Floor South) Accommodations: Clarice Brown 212-669-8335 / Fax:212-669-3840 / cbrown@manhattanbp.org
09/24 Wed 8:30-4 PM, Medicare workshop for benefits administrators. (NY Reg Office-CMS, 26 Federal Plaza) Dayle Berke, J.D. 212-616-2313 (voice) / 212-264-2665 (FAX)
09/24, Wed 1-3 PM, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new beneficiaries (DFTA, 2 Lafayette St, 15th floor) Medicare program; coverage, choices, Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, EPIC and health coverage rights and protections. Light refreshments will be served. Each session covers all topics Register Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov
09/24-25 Wed –Thu, NYAPRS 26th Annual Conference (Ellenville NY) http://www.nyaprs.org/
09/27 Sat 9-3 PM Session I (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs currently receiving services Parents from NYC will be selected to attend. A limited amount of funding is available to assist parents in need of support for child care and travel expenses. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance.
09/29 Mon 2 PM, E-Learning & Accessibility - strategies for businesses to improve their knowledge & implementation of accessible e-Learning jpete@uic.edu
10/06 Mon 10:30 AM Brooklyn Consumer Council-Transportation Council (B’klyn Dev Ctr, 888 Fountain Ave, Large Conference Room) brooklynconsumercouncil@yahoo.com
10/06 Mon, 1-3 PM, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new beneficaries (DFTA, 2 Lafayette St, 15th floor) Medicare program; coverage, choices, Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, EPIC and health coverage rights and protections. Light refreshments will be served. Each session covers all topics Register Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov
10/15 Wed, 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
*NEW 10/16-17 Thu - Fri, NYS DoH TBI -Working Together: The Best Practice 2008 (Empire State Plaza Convention Ctr, Albany) Thu: Symposium/ Fri Training & Technical Assistance Day Lodging scholarships - based on applicant’s financial need. Deadline 9/16.Questions TBI Waiver Program 518-474-6580 or jxl22@health.state.ny.us.
10/21-24 Mini-Conference: Transition & Housing (Milwaukee, WI) resources and strategies to support local advocates assisting consumers to plan their transition & find housing as well as systems advocates protecting and expanding the funding and programs that provide community supports & accessible, affordable, integrated housing Tim Fuchs 202.207.0334 or tim@ncil.org.
*NEW 10/23 Thu 6-9 PM, Westchester Disabled on the Move, Spirit of Freedom Awards Ceremony (Crowne Plaza, White Plains) Celecrating over 20 years of People Empowering People www.wdom.org
10/24 Fri 4-9 PM Session II: Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC children receiving services parents will be selected to attend. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance
10/25 Sat 9-3 P.M. Session II Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs Session I (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC children receiving services parents will be selected to attend. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance
11/07-09 Fri-Sun, ACBNY Convention (MacArthur Holiday Inn, Ronkonkoma, LI) Lori Scharff 516-887-1336
*NEW 11/14 The Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (Arlington, VA) IDEA is GSA's premier event focused on partnering industry and education with government to meet the requirements under Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. http://section508.gov/ideas2008/.
11/20 Thu 10-noon, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new beneficiaries (DFTA, 2 Lafayette St, 15th floor) Medicare program; coverage, choices, Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, EPIC and health coverage rights and protections. Light refreshments will be served. Each session covers all topics Register Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov
11/21 Fri 4-9 PM Session III Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs Session I (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC children receiving services parents will be selected to attend. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance
11/22 Sat 9-3 P.M. Session III (Training Project for parents of NYC infants/toddlers WDs Session I (Crowne Plaza JFK, 151-20 Baisley Blvd) Early Intervention Partners Training Project for parents of NYC children receiving services parents will be selected to attend. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance
12/03 Wed 10-noon, HIICAP Medicare Orientation for new beneficiaries (DFTA, 2 Lafayette St, 15th floor) Medicare program; coverage, choices, Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, EPIC and health coverage rights and protections. Light refreshments will be served. Each session covers all topics Register Eric Hausman (212-442-0075) or ehausman@aging.nyc.gov
3/16-17 Mon-Tue, 36th Annual Conference on Dyslexia and related Learning Disabilities (New York City) www.nybida.org outreach@nybida.org
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.
Tourette Syndrome Association’s NYC Counseling Program - experienced with the unique difficulties encountered by people with TS. Fees are based on a sliding scale and no one is denied service if unable to pay. This program provides counseling to individuals of all ages, couples and families. Support groups are also provided for children, teens, adults and parents. BROOKLYN Lynne Rosen, LCSW (718) 858-5985 lynros7@aol.com / QUEENS Emily Kelman-Bravo, LCSW, BCD (718) 224-2999 e.kelman-bravo@tsa-usa.org
www.nami.org/mentalhealthservices NAMI’s on line survey in Eng & Span to grade mental health services in all 50 states thru 9/30
http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/vets/vets20081157.htm U.S. Department of Labor initiative aids employment of veterans with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder
http://www.dralegal.org/ - Disability Rights Advocates is conducting an investigation into the accessibility of VA hospitals & clinics If you have a mobility disability, a vision disability, a hearing disability, and/or a Traumatic Brain Injury, we would like to hear about your experiences. Can you access VA hospitals and clinics – (physical access to buildings, including entrances, parking lots, elevators, restrooms, waiting rooms, exam or treatment rooms, laboratories and pharmacies & . medical equipment:.Have the people staffing VA hospitals and clinics been able to respond to your needs as a person with a disability? _va.access@gdblegal.com_800/332-6177 (or TTY at 510/665-8716). None of the information you provide us will be disclosed without your permission.
http://www.aapd-dc.org/awards/awards09/hearne_app09.html#app Through the Paul G. Hearne Leadership Awards, AAPD recognizes outstanding individuals that personify leadership, advocacy and dedication to and for the disability community at large. Residents of the U.S. with any type of disability are eligible to apply, deadline: 9/30
