Events

To submit an event edith@disabledinaction.org *******************************************************


Voter Surveys

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3Q77F7G CIDNY”s can be completed by calling Rima McCoy at 646-442-4146.

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e30sdvh2gdxeu9go/a011ige1h88w9/greeting



www.aapd.com/DVP The Disability Vote Project works in a non-partisan manner to eliminate the barriers to voting and, in close collaboration with coalition partners in states around the country, to increase political participation for individuals with disabilities. DVP aims to get people with disabilities registered to vote; strives to educate them on how to get to their polling places and what their rights are at the polling places; and works to make polling places accessible to voters with all disabilities.



Demo@boe.nyc.ny.us NYC Board of is conducting demonstrations of the new poll site voting system, Staff will be assisting voters & will answer questions about the voting process. Venues MUST be WC acc. To request a Demo contact Valerie Vazquez-Rivera 212-487-5404 or email Demo@boe.nyc.ny.us with the following information: Organization Name, Requestor Name, Telephone Number & Email Address, Requested Date and Time (at least 2 weeks prior to the date), Event Type, Location & number of participant expected



The League of Women Voters is seeking volunteers to report election results to the AP for the 11/02 General Election. Many voters experience either a nerve-wracking or exhilarating feeling on election night as the candidates' results stream in from the various poll sites. As an election reporting volunteer you get to experience this first-hand; and the best part is the AP makes a contribution to the League for every report it receives from our volunteer election night reporters. 212-725-3541 or office@lwvnyc.org

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Nivardo Lopez, Legislative Policy Analyst for Council Member Jimmy Vacca (NLopez@council.nyc.gov) is interested in hearing about AAR users who have been refused trips under the new policies.

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Needed: Queens wheelchair users who rode NYCT buses especially inter-borough buses & Manhattan wheelchair bus riders who rode inter-borough buses that were cut and no longer can get to the other boroughs or are having great difficulty in doing so. Contact: Jean Ryan at pansies007@gmail.com or Jane Stevens, Esq. 212-613-5031 Leave a message if necessary

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*NEW Mon-Fri 11 – 4 PM, Artists on Wheels (ICS 25 Elm Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn)



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



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



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



1st & 3rd Mon (Beginning 9/20) Bipolar Disorder Support Group with Rich Satkin (NAMI, 505 Eighth Ave, #1103, 35 St WC acc) 212-684-3264.



2nd Mon, ASL interpreted tours (Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St WC acc) pre-registration required access@thejm.org or 212.423.3225 (TTY 212.660.1515)



4th Mon 10-noon, B’klyn Parents’ Center (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000 Get the information you need to know to get the services your child is entitled to



1st Tue 12:30-2 PM, TBI Support Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000



1st Tues 8-30-10 PM, ACB Women’s Concern - Support Group for woman w/ vision loss & breast cancer oris1@optonline.net not a free call No call in July



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



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



*NEW 2nd Tues 2-3:30 PM, 10/12-4/12, Topic Guides on ADA Transportation: #1 Equipment Maintenance; #2 Stop Announcements and Route Identification; #3 Eligibility for ADA Paratransit; #4 Telephone Hold Time in ADA Paratransit; #5 Origin to Destination Service in ADA Paratransit; #6 On-Time Performance in ADA Paratransit ^& #7 No-Shows in ADA Paratransit . Guides: http://www.dredf.org/ADAtg/index.shtml



2nd & 4th Thu 11-Noon, The Largest Minority Radio Program (WBAI 99.5 FM) archived at www.wbai.org



*NEW Every Tue & Th 10 – 1 PM, Metropolitan Parents’ Center: Education Advocacy for Parents Fall 2010 Intensive Workshop Series (Sinergia, 2082 Lexington Ave, 4 Floor bell 333, 126 St) Register: Godfrey Rivera 212-643-2840, X 307 grivera@sinergiany.org



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



3rd Tue 1-3 PM, Queens BP’s Advisory Council for PWDs (Queens Boro Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd Kew Gardens WC acc) Charles Hope chope@queenscp.org 718-286-2680 Fax: 718-286-2698 Next meting 9/21 no meetings in July & August



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



Last Tue of the month 6-8 PM, Free Legal Clinic (BCID, 27 Smith St. Fulton - Livingston Sts WC acc) Brooklyn Pride Center, Urban Justice Ctr & BCID Walk-ins or by appt; ASL by appointments Call 718 802 3890



Every Tue 11-1 PM, Body Movement Class (ICS 25 Elm Pl, 5th floor Brooklyn Fulton – Livingston WC acc) for people who would like to perform wheelchair dancing/dancing on stage or just for fun! Info 212-643 8305



*NEW Every Tue 5- 8:30 PM, ICS Writers Workshop (ICS 257 Park Ave. South, 13th Fl., Manhattan) - Develop, share & enjoy your skills of story-telling & communication! No experience required. Info 212-584-2500



Every Tue 6:30 PM Dialogues with Dan (RocklandWorldRadio.com) Daniel Windheim, author & TBI survivor, discusses disabilities, disability issues & a wide variety of disability topics 845.826.2639 info@modernmetro.com



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



1st Wed 6-8 PM, SRO Law Project Housing Clinic (Goddard Riverside Comm Ctr, 593 Columbus Ave, 88 St WC acc) 10/6 Harassment, 11/3 HPs Repairs, Bedbugs and Cockroaches, 12/1 Preferential Rents, 2/2 Non-Primary Residence, 2/2 DHCR Overview, including MCIs and 1/40th, 4/6 City-Wide Housing Related Campaigns, 5/4 Crises: Foreclosures and Predatory Equity, 6/1 Succession Rights



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



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



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



3rd Th 6-8 PM, Musical Support Group (NAMI, 505 Eighth Avenue, $1103, 35 St WC acc). Play a musical instrument: Noelina 212-684-3365. Info: 212-684-3264.



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



Every Wed Noon, Disabilities At Work VoiceAmerica Radio highlights businesses that go beyond compliance in hiring practices or that support PWDs in other ways, and details the benefits companies receive.



2nd Thu 9-11 AM (most months), Man. Mental Health Council (Fountain House 425 W 47 St, 9-10 Ave, WC acc) Martha Seymour, Co-Consumer chair 212-924-2797



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



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



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



*NEW Every Thurs 1:30- 3:30 PM, Music for Beginners (ICS 25 Elm Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn) step-by-step adventure in music study, no experience required. Info/to attend the class call Julia at 718-907-1618 or 347-365-2108.



*NEW Every Thurs 5- 8:30 PM The Movies at ICS (ICS 25 Elm Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn) –Enjoy great movies on our 80 inch screen! Info 212-584-2500



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



3rd Fri 5-8:30 PKM, Karaoke! (ICS 25 Elm Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn) Info 212-584-2500



*NEW Every Fri 5- 8:30, PM Fri Night Hangout (ICS 25 Elm Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn) Relax, chat and play board games. Info 212-584-2500



1st Sat, Helping Hands trip info, volunteer or RSVP 718-728-0868 sunshinecrespo1@aol.com



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



2nd Sat 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Games People Play (505 Eighth Ave, #1103, 35 St, WC acc) from Scrabble to checkers, Bingo to card games.



3rd Sat Helping Hands Social Events info, volunteer or RSVP Alice Crespo 718-728-0868 sunshinecrespo1@aol.com



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



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



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



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



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



MULTI DAY / SESSION EVENTS



09/20 -10/01, Community Needs Assessment for SILCs http://www.ilru.org/html/training/online/index.html#Needs



09/27-28, NYS Rehabilitation Summit & Employment Institute: Rehabilitation Research and Training Institute (Albany) http://www.rrti.org/summit/register.php



*NEW 10/02, 11/06, 12/11, 12/22 & 02/19 11-12:30 PM, Seeing through Drawing (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc) for adults who are blind or partially sighted Reservations are required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind



*NEW 10/04-11/15, Into Adulthood: Online Course on Transition to Work for Individuals with Autism http://www.worksupport.com/documents/autism_course_flyer_09.pdf



10/05-06, 2010 Southwest Conf on Disability (Albuquerque) the future of the ADA, how technology is improving the lives of PWDs; & children WDs & the 2010 Disability and The Arts Program http://www.disability.gov/technology/news_%26_events



10/19-20 Intro to Cardboard Carpentry http://www.adaptivedesign.org/educational_programs/courses/ or 212-904-1200

10/22-24, Vision Midwest Conference (Madison, WI) www.VisionMidwest.org Register: http://www.12state.org/register



*NEW 10/28-29, 2010 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education & Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (Fairfax, VA). Researchers, program staff, parents and students discuss the current state of policies, research and practice http://www.sscsid.org/



10/28-31, American Council of the Blind of NY Annual State Convention (Crowne Plaza Hotel, 66 Hale Ave, White Plains) Preregistration deadline 10/01 http://www.wcbny.org/



11/17-19, Alliance for Full Participation Summit 2011: Real Jobs – It’s Everyone’s Business (Wash, DC)



*NEW 12/08-10, 2010 Perspectives on Employment of PWDs Conference (Bethesda, Maryland) latest information on disability employment issues http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=883015



*NEW beginning 01/11, Northern IL Univ Free 15 credit hr certificate program in Deaf-Blindness with collaboration with the Helen Keller Nat’l Ctr. A combination of distance learning & on site (2/25-3/5) Sue E. Ouellette souellet@niu.edu or Marnie Conklin at mconklin1@niu.edu or 815-753-6545 http://catalog.niu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=15&poid=2603



SINGLE EVENTS



*NEW 09/30 11:30-1:30 PM, Continuing Care Leadership Coalition's 6th Annual Manhattan Town Hall (Amsterdam Nursing Home, 1060 Amsterdam Ave, 112th Street wc acc) 917-593-0052 or raybblin.vargas@hepny.org



09/30 10-1 PM, Hands on Tools for Managing Difficult Behaviors (Manhattan) 212-677-4650 info@resourcesnyc.org



09/30 6-8 PM, NAMI-NYC Metro Public Education Event (NYU-Langone Med Ctr, Skirball Institute, 550 First Ave, 32- 34 Sts WC acc) RSVP 212-684-3264.



09/30 6:30-8:30 PM, Positive Effects of Music on Children with Dyslexia or LD (IDA-NY, 71 W. 23rd St., Suite 1527, 6 Ave, WC acc) Members Free / Nonmembers $5 RSVP to Diana: 212.691.1930 ext 12, or info@nybida.org



10/01 Deadline for nomination for AAPD Leadership Award Applications http://jfactivist.typepad.com/jfactivist/2010/08/apply-now-aapd-is-now-accepting-hearne-leadership-award-applications.html



CANCELED 10/01, 6:15 PM Tours in ASL (no voice): Medieval Weaponry (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org



10/02 11 AM, Mass for PWDs, families & friends (Our Lady of Angels Parish Church, 2860 Sedgwick Ave., Bx) 71548-3005



*NEW 10/03 Registration 9-11 AM, Rolling Thunder ® Chapter 2 NYPD Escorted Motorcycle Run (Carrabba’s Italian Grill, behind SI Mall) Breakfast , Registration: $20.00/Bike $10/passenger or walk-in; After party (Bootleg Mannings, 2645 Forest Ave, SI) Auction baskets proceeds to Stephen Siller Children’s Foundation jponte@metrocustominstallations.com



*NEW 10/04 10 AM, City Council Hearing, Board of Elections Oversight: Evaluating 2010 Primary Election Performance (250 Broadway Committee Rm 16 floor) photo id required to enter building, allow 15-20 mins to get through security!



10/05, 11 AM, Gallery Talks w/ FM Assistive Listening Devices: The World of Khubilai Khan: Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/hard_of_hearing



10/05 6-8:30 PM, Dyslexia: What is it? How do we identify it? What can be done? (NYP-Cornell Medical Center, 1305 York Ave, 5th Floor Conf Rm, 70th St, WC acc) http://library.constantcontact.com/doc204/1101627620502/doc/qwfFh29hQMQcjKjw.pdf



10/06 3-4:30 PM, Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) for people receiving SSI & SSDI who would like to return to work In Spanish http://www.disability.gov/benefits/news_%26_events



10/07 SAVE THE DATE, Adaptive Design Assoc Gala (ADA Storefront, 313 W 36 St)



*NEW 10/07 9:30 AM, Special MTA Board Meeting - fare increase proposals (347 Madison Ave 44 St WC acc)



*NEW 10/07 1 PM, City Council Oversight Hearing: How have MTA's recent Access-A-Ride cuts impacted New York's most vulnerable riders? (250 Broadway, 16th Floor WC acc) photo id required to enter building give yourself at least 15 minutes to get through security!



10/07 2:30 – 4 PM, Webinar & Audio Conf DOJ's Updated ADA Regulations accessible routes including doors & entrances www.access-board.gov/webinars.htm



10/07 6:15-9 PM, Man ADD: Let's Talk About Doctors (& Other Practitioners) (West End Collegiate Church, 245 W 77 St, near West End Ave)



10/09 2–3:30 PM, Picture This! Family Program—Weaving a Picture, Telling a Story (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc) for children 5+ who are blind or partially sighted friends & family registration is required. 212-650-2010, TTY 212 570-3828



*NEW 10/12 1:30-3 PM, Webinar: Hoarding Behavior Among Older Adults $25 https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/971644130



*NEW 10/13 9:30–1 PM, Let’s Learn Medicare: Medicare and Health Reform (Medicare Rights Center, 520 Eighth Ave, North Wing WC acc) provides an in-depth look at how the new Patient Protection Affordable Care Act will affect Medicare, and provides case studies to illustrate what specific changes will look like. Participants will receive copies of MRC’s timelines, explaining when Medicare-related health care reform changes will take place, and how the elimination of the Medicare Part D prescription coverage gap will be implemented. Cost: $110 Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Scarlet Watts at 212-204-6285 or swatts@medicarerights.org



10/14 2-3:30 PM Picture This! Adult Prog: Scent Workshop (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc) make art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, & activities to awaken the senses. Create a fragrance. Reservations are required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind



10/14 2-3:30 PM, Ticket 201: Employment Network Application Walk-Through Becoming an Employment Network in the NEW Ticket to-Work Programhttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NYAPRS-CESSI-Application-walk-thru-webinar-10-14-10



10/15 10-11:30 AM, Impairment Related Work Expenses & Subsidies for PWDs Who Work http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/nymakesworkpay/regTraining.cfm?&trainType=CuttingEdg



10/15 11 AM, Gallery Talk w/ ASL The World of Khubilai Khan: Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org



*NEW 10/17 1-5 PM, BCID's 54th Anniversary Luncheon (Buckley’s, 2926 Ave S, Nostrand -E 29 St, Bklyn WC acc & ASL) Shuttle service available from Flatbush Ave. Station (#2) by calling 718-998-3000



*NEW 10/17 2 PM, 100 Days Without a Hospital, In An Emergency, Every Minute Counts (St Vincent’s, 7 Ave & 12 St, WC acc & ASL) info: www.demandahosital.blogspot.com



10/17 4:30 PM, ASL Tours no spoken English translation: Getting By (Tenement Mus 108 Orchard St, goes up 24 steps up & down 23 http://tenement.org/tours.php



10/18 6:30-8:30 PM, Man ADD General Support + Group Discussion (McBurney YMCA, 125 W 14 St, 6-7 Aves WC acc)



10/19, 2nd Annual White Cane Awareness Day



10/19, Exploring Earned Income Possibilities (NY Acad of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Ave WC acc) http://cfnps.org/NYLS13.aspx



10/19 6:45-8:30 PM, Evening Topic Session for Adults: ADD - Dyslexia & Me (IDA - NY, 71 W. 23 St #1527 6th Ave)



10/20, MOPD Disability Mentoring Day http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/dmd/dmd.shtm



*NEW 10/21 noon-1 PM, NAMI Young Adult Conference Call: Substance Abuse & Young Adults Call 1-866-502-8312; enter pass code 990738. You will be prompted for your name, but if you wish to be anonymous just say: "parent," "provider" or "other."



*NEW 10/22 8:30-1 PM, Disability IS Diversity: Tapping into the Talent of New Jerseyans WDs (Liberty Hall Corp Ctr, 1085 Morris Ave, Union, NJ WC acc) Continental Breakfast & Refreshments RSVP & request accommodations: Gina Tuesta 908-558-2292 or gtuesta@ucnj.org by 10/5



10/22 5-6:30 PM, Picture This! The Psychology of Color (Ages 15–18) (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc) For teens with and without visual impairments, Registration is required 212-650-2010, TTY 212-570-3828 or access@metmuseum.org, http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind



10/22, 6:15 PM Tours in ASL (no voice): Unlocking the Secrets of Roman Sarcophagi (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org



10/27 10-1 PM, Turning 5 - Queens (English) 212-677-4650 info@resourcesnyc.org



10/27 6:30 PM, Open Captioned: Chinatown Noir mystery writers Henry Chang & Ed Lin (Tenement Mus, 108 Orchard St)



10/28 noon-2 PM, Charter School Options for Students with Disabilities - Manhattan (English) 212-677-4650 info@resourcesnyc.org



10/29 11-12:30 PM, State Plan for Voc Rehab & Supported Employment for FY 12 (Crowne Plaza Hotel, 66 Hill Ave White Plains – WC acc) Assistive technology services, Services to consumers with mental health issues or preparing to enter college accommodations deadline 10/19 Mike Rose 518-473-2346 TDD: 518-474-7501 Voice Relay: 800-421-1220 or Mike.Rose@ocfs.state.ny.us



10/29, 11 AM, Gallery Talks w/ FM Assistive Listening Devices: The Knight in Shining Armor (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/hard_of_hearing



11/02 Election Day info on new voting system: http://www.votethenewwayny.com/en/default.aspx



*NEW 11/02 9-12:30 PM, Paying for Health Reform: The Imperative of Cost Containment (W NY Hotel, 541 Lexington Ave, 49 St.) a panel discussing options to save money and improve care, and a panel highlighting cost-containment initiatives currently underway in NYS. Consumers, providers, insurers, policymakers, and researchers should attend this conference. http://nyshealth2010conf.eventbrite.com/



11/04 2:30 – 4 PM, Webinar Audio Conf DOJ's Updated ADA Regulations airport terminals www.access-board.gov/webinars.htm



*NEW 11/04 7 PM, IF at JCC: A new production by the GIMP Project (334 Amsterdam Ave WC acc) Free, & enjoy a chat with the dancers over a glass of wine Register 646-505-5708 http://www.jccmanhattan.org/programs.aspx?catid=2932



11/04 6:15-8:30 PM, Man ADD Getting Value From Your Evaluation (West End Collegiate Church, 245 W 77 St, West End Av)



11/05, 6:15 PM Tours in ASL (no voice): Rebirth of Portraiture in the Time of the Renaissance (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org



11/07 4 PM, Touch tour Confino Family Living History Program: (Tenement Mus, 108 Orchard St up 9 steps to & 7 steps down) http://www.tenement.org/tours.php



11/10, 11 AM, Gallery Talks w/ FM Assistive Listening Devices: The Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/hard_of_hearing



*NEW 11/11, 91st Annual NYC Veterans Day Parade www.unitedwarveterans.org/paradeapp



11/12, 7 PM, Gallery Talk w/ ASL: Man, Myth, & Sensual Pleasures: Jan Gossart’s Renaissance (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org



11/15 6:30-8:30 PM, Man ADD: General Support + Group Discussion (McBurney YMCA, 125 W 14 St, 6- 7 Aves WC acc)



11/16 4-5:45 PM, Art, Magic, and Houdini (Jewish Mus, 1109 5th Ave, 92 St, WC acc) for special ed teachers an examination of original objects, photographs, posters, and contemporary art in the exhibit with interactive activities http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/AccessEducatorWorkshops



*NEW 11/18, 2-3:30 PM, Picture This! Workshops: Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc). Make works of art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, & other activities to awaken the senses. Reservations are required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind



11/19, 11 AM, Gallery Talks w/ FM Assistive Listening Devices: Arts of Native North America (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/hard_of_hearing



11/17 10-11:30 AM, 2010 Medicaid Buy In for Working PWDs http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/nymakesworkpay/regTraining.cfm?&trainType=CuttingEdg



11/19, 6:15 PM, Tours in ASL (no voice): African Influences on Modern Art (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org



*NEW 10/27 11:30-1:30 pm, Lunch and Learn: Perspective on Early Childhood Development Milestones or Millstones? )RCSN, 116 E. 16th Street - 5th Floor, Irving Place) $40 http://resourcesnyc.org/cart



12/02 2:30–4 PM, Webinar Audio Conf DOJ's Updated ADA Regulations Accessible Play Areas www.access-oard.gov/webinars.htm



12/04 2-3:30 PM, Picture This! Family Program—Drinking and Dining: A Taste of the Met (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc) For children 5+ who are blind or partially sighted friends & family. Registration is required 212-650-2010, TTY 212-570-3828 or access@metmuseum.org, http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind



12/02 6:15-9 PM, Man ADD: An Eastern Perspective (West End Collegiate Church, 245 W 77 St, near West End Ave)



*12/03 1-3 PM, Public Meetings on Voc Rehab & Supported Employment FY ’12 (Hunter College, 695 Park Ave, 68 St,, Rm E1203 WC acc North Building; take elevator to 3rd Floor to East Building crosswalk WC acc) Copies of materials will be made available at each session. Upon request, materials will be available in alternate format. ASL only upon request. Accommodations:800-222-5627 (voice or TTY) BY 11/22, reference "State Plan Meeting.” http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/adult_vocational_rehabilitation_services/state_plan/public_meetings.htm



*NEW 12/09 2-3:30 PM, Picture This! The World of Khubilai Khan: Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc). Make works of art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, & other activities to awaken the senses. Reservations are required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind



12/12 4:45 PM, ASL Tours no spoken English translation: Piecing it Together (Tenement Mus, 108 Orchard St, goes up 38 steps up & 31down) http://tenement.org/tours.php



12/15, 6:30 PM, Behind the Scenes: The Baldizzis & Catholicism with Robert Orsi: (Tenement Mus, 108 Orchard St) No tickets required. A leading scholar and Museum adviser discusses how this Sicilian immigrant family understood and experienced religion.



12/20 6:30-8:30 PM) Man ADD: General Support + Group Discussion (McBurney YMCA, 125 W 14 St, 6-7 Aves WC acc)



01/06 2:30 – 4 PM, DOJ's Updated ADA Regs Accessible Residential Facilities www.access-board.gov/webinars.htm



02/03 2:30 – 4 PM, DOJ's Updated ADA Regs Accessible Transient Lodging www.access-board.gov/webinars.htm



*NEW 02/17 23:30 PM, Scent Workshop (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc). Following a descriptive gallery tour incorporating scent, participants will create their own fragrance. Reservations are required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind



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



http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2010.htm DOJ revised ADA title II regs state and local govt. services; & that implements title III public accommodations & commercial facilities effective 3/15/11.



http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90717417 The Dept of State is accepting applications for Summer 2011 internships for U.S. college students who wish to serve in internships at embassies around the world.



http://www.dol.gov/odep/return-to-work/ Return-to-Work Toolkit for Employees & Employers



http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/09/20100927a.html $68 million in grants which support President Obama’s Community Living Initiative are going to states, territories, tribal and community-based organizations to help seniors and individuals with disabilities and their caregivers in several ways, including understanding Medicare & Medicaid benefits and options for long term care, and community-based services that can help them continue to live in their homes.



http://www.disability.gov/housing/accessibility_%26_universal_design & http://www.ecnv.org/FAQs/housing.html Accessibility & Universal Design Update: Frequently Asked Questions about Housing for People with Disabilities & Frequently Asked Questions about Housing for PWDs



http://dnainfo.com/20100924/greenwich-village-soho/deaf-rapper-performs-washington-square- park Deaf rapper performs in Washington Sq. Park and teaches ASL lyrics to all that attend.



http://www.proyectovision.net/english/news/index.html & http://www.proyectovision.net/spanish/news/index.html Proyecto Visión Fall 2010



ACTION ALERTS

http://capwiz.com/cidny/issues/alert/?alertid=17920516&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] Ask Gov Patterson to keep critical drugs affordable Tell him to sign A.8278B/S.5000B This legislation helps keep expensive medications more affordable under private health insurance plans by not allowing plans to charge a percentage of the cost rather set co-payments.



http://capwiz.com/cidny/issues/alert/?alertid=18018546&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] Call Gov Paterson [(518) 474-8390], ask him to sign S5992 to allow tenants to receive proof of rental payment made by NYC HRA to avoid unnecessary courthouse disputes and unlawful evictions.



http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=15025901&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] Urge NYS Legislators to Co-sponsor A.9409/S.1499 to establish minimum regulations for design and construction of single family homes, townhouses & ground units of a buildings with three or less units. It only affects new homes built using state or federal funds or subsidies.



SURVEY/STUDY/MARKETING RESEARCH



Probe Market Research seeks legally blind (with complete visual impairment) college graduates (21-40, who JAWS, Window Eyes, or Orica)to participate in a Paid ($150) Opinion Study (10/07 during the evening, in midtown Manhattan) concerning computer software. The study is purely opinion based, confidential, and at no time will any attempt to sell anything be made. Sheila at 212-922-9777, or _sheila@probemarket.com_



https://app.expressemailmarketing.com/takesurvey.aspx?id=20207 Seeking information from individuals with DD, families & others to help DDPC to develop new & innovative ways of making life better for NYers with DD) & their families. Deadline 10/30



http://www.mrgworldwide.com/surveys/scisignup/ recruiting for 10-15 min phone survey on bladder management medical devices among persons with SCI who use intermittent catheters compensate: $25 check Register online or 800-239-9186 X 151



http://aaspire.org/projects.html recruiting participants for an on-line study for autistic adults aimed to better understand health care inequities, including barriers to receiving quality health care affecting the autistic & disability communities.



http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/221239/medical-device-questionnaire evaluating factors important when purchasing & using medical devices 18 yrs+, IPod raffle Rochelle Mendonca 414-229-6803 r2d2-mendonca@uwm.edu



http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/200473/workplace-features-that-aid-function Center for AT & Environmental Access is Studying Job Accommodation. You are eligible to take the survey if you have a disability or loss of function & are employed or volunteer. The survey is anonymous, is typically administered on-line, and takes an average of 30 minutes to complete or by telephone



www.workrerc.gatech.edu/News/10JuneNews.php#survey Employees with a Disability - Have you Completed Our Survey on workplace accommodations? Our researchers are investigating what types of accommodations employees use in different types of work environments and how well they work.



PUBLIC COMMENTS



Until 10/04 http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/specialed/policy/publichearing910.htm NYS Educ Dept, Office of Special Education has scheduled three public hearings & accept written comments on proposed amendments to Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to special education programs and services for students with disabilities



Until 10/7 DHCR NYS Draft ‘11-15 Consolidated Plan Draft ‘11 Annual Action Plan & Update To the Analysis of Impediments: www.nysdhcr.gov. Request a copy: DHCRConPln@nysdhcr.gov or -866-ASK-DHCR (275-3427). Comments: NYS DHCR, Attention: Brian McCarthy, 38-40 State St, Albany NY 12207 or DHCRConPln@nysdhcr.gov.



*10/20-12/31 State Plan for Voc Rehab & Supported Employment FY ’12 Written Comments: VESID, VR Policy & Partnerships Unit-#1603 (OCP), NYS Educ Dept, Albany, NY 12234. http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/adult_vocational_rehabilitation_services/state_plan/public_meetings.htm



Until 01/15: http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010.htm seeking public comment on the topics on Accessibility of Web Information and Services Provided by Entities Covered by the ADA; Movie Captioning and Video Description; Accessibility of Next Generation 911; & Equipment and Furniture



*NEW 10/01—02/01, HSS’ Administration on Developmental Disabilities will hold Envisioning the Future summits in Philadelphia, Orlando, Dallas, Detroit & Denver to hear from self-advocates, family members, allies and professionals about their vision for the future of PWDD. Issue areas include transition to post-secondary education and employment, independent living, community supports, aging and caregiving challenges. Registration http://www.envision2010.net/registration_about.php comments online http://www.envision2010.net/online.php http://www.envision2010.net/index.php