Event List

To submit an event edith@disabledinaction.org

06/09 7 PM, Marvin Wasserman Farewell Party (Au Mandarin Restaurant, 200-250 Vesey St, West St., Battery Park City)
Cost: $45.00 per person Contact: Pat Walls 646-963-5988

The Green Book, the official directory of NYC is now online (NYC.gov). Limited quantities of the print edition will be available for purchase in late June at CityStore (1 Centre Street North) for $19.95

http://go.usa.gov/pCO HUD has made $85 million available to state housing agencies to provide affordable supportive housing for extremely low-income PWDs (expected to provide housing for 2,800). This is the first time in the history of HUD’s Section 811 Supportive Housing PWDs (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/mfh/progdesc/disab811) that funding will be offered to state housing agencies that meet new eligibility criteria, including having a partnership with a state health and human services and Medicaid agency to provide essential support and services. Deadline: 7/31

DIA http://www.twitter.com/DIA_NewYork;
Taxis For All http://www.twitter.com/TaxisForAll

HEARINGS:
*NEW 06/12 3PM (registration 2-7 PM) proposed (2013) fare changes for AAR users when using other NYCT services (FIT, Reeves Great Hall, Pomerantz Building (D) 27 St & 7 Ave) testimony limited to 3 mins. Pre-register 718-521-3333 6AM to 10 PM, 7 days a week. Deaf/hard of hearing customers: 711 for relay services, to 718-521-3333. Written comments: MTA Government Affairs, 347 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017, or www.mta.info Proposed Changes: AAR users would receive special MetroCards that allow them to ride subways and buses (except express buses) for free. The card would permit a capped number of free trips per day. It would allow the AAR user and, where authorized by NYCT, an accompanying personal care attendant to ride free. Lost cards will be reissued at the discretion of NYCT and will be subject to a replacement fee not to exceed $20.00.

Dates for Voter registration & elections in 2012
06/01 Registration deadline for 6/26 Congressional primary
08/17 Registration deadline for 09/13 State legislative primary
10/12 registration deadline for 11/06 general election

Information Gathering & Potential Legal Cases:
1. Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), a non-profit legal center, is investigating complaints throughout NYC regarding barriers that people with mobility impairments & people who are blind or have low vision have encountered at areas of construction or other work zones along pedestrian routes. When pedestrian paths are closed or partially blocked due to construction, maintenance, or other conditions, any pedestrian detours or the unblocked remaining pathway must be accessible. If you have a mobility impairment, are blind, or have low vision, and have experienced any of the following barriers when pedestrian pathways are affected by construction or other activities, we would like to hear from you: or call We would appreciate any details about the barrier, including: its location, the Date & Time you encountered it; does it seem to be temporary (very short term) or longer term; Who appears to have created the barrier; and Who has jurisdiction over the blocked pathway Please include your name and contact information as well NewYorkConstructionBarriers@dralegal.org or Mike Puleo at (212) 644-8644

2. Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) is researching construction site sidewalk access barriers. If you encounter a construction site that blocks your access to the sidewalk, and there is no accessible alternative, we want to know about it! Please send photos of obstructions to peddetours@dralegal.org with its address in your email’s subject line or send a detailed description & its location. Responses will be kept confidential unless the individual authorizes their release. Examples of barriers include: Ramps that are too steep, poorly constructed, or have a lip that prevents a wheelchair user to safely use the ramp; Construction sites mark dangerous areas & paths of travel in a way that people who have low vision or are blind will not understand the warning. & Unmarked objects protruding into the sidewalk may pose threats to people with vision disabilities. Or call Zack Duffly at 510-665-8644.

3. Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) is investigating complaints from Walmart customers who have mobility disabilities and/or short stature concerning inaccessible point-of-sale devices (card swipes). Customers can't see the amount being charged, enter their PIN, or sign the screen. DRA has heard similar complaints about other retailers, such as Rite Aid. Christine Chuang cchaung@dralegal.org / 510-655-8644 / TTY 510-665-8716.

4. DRA SEEKS RELAY SERVICE TEST-CALLERS Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) is seeking volunteers to make relay service "test calls" to financial service and telecommunication companies and briefly record their experiences. With your help, we can end discrimination against relay service callers! Are you willing to volunteer about 1 hour of your time to call 5 companies? We need your help to identify which companies are not accepting relay service calls, and which companies are not providing the same level of service to relay callers as they are to other people: Raziya Brumfield at: rbrumfield@dralegal.org or 510-665-8644 through the relay service or via TTY 510-665-8716 or the NYC office 212-644-8644 / 212-644-8636 (Fax) / 877-603-4579 (TTY)

5. NYLPI is investigating AAR’s failure to provide interpreters & translated materials to people with limited English proficiency, including Deaf/hard of hearing individuals. These people face barriers in accessing AA (212) 644-8644 (Voice) (212) 644-8636 (Fax) (877) 603-4579 (TTY)R, such as when applying for AAR and requesting trips. Please contact Aditi Shah or Jenny Veloz (212-244-4664 or ashah@nylpi.org or jveloz@nylpi.org). (Jenny speaks Spanish. Interpreter available for other language.) Flyers are available in multiple languages.

6. A law firm has filed a national class action on behalf of the disabled against Amtrak, based on Amtrak's failure to comply with the mandate of Congress to bring their 482 passenger rail stations into compliance with the ADA by 7/26/10. They are seeking members of the disabled community who have experienced difficulty utilizing Amtrak's services, potential witnesses with information relevant to our lawsuit. David S. Oliver, Esq. Business Trial Group, Morgan & Morgan, P.A. 407.849.2972 DOliver@BusinessTrialGroup.com

Restaurant & other Accessibility
Access Project, the info collected will be added to CIDNY’s online database of accessible bars, restaurants, and coffee shops in NYC to help NYers WDs who want to socialize in an accessible venue. We hope it will make restaurateurs aware of people with disabilities as patrons—encouraging them to become more accessible. Bianca Neumann 646-747-1788 or bneumann@cidny.org Survey: http://www.cidny.org/access-project-survey.php Map: http://www.cidny.org/access-map.php

Recurrent Events

Weight Watchers (ICS) weekly (with an accessible scale) guidance & support in choosing healthy foods as part of your weight loss program; Learn new recipes & exercise tips, and hear testimonies from others who have been successful. Free for ICS members; small fee for others. To become a member or learn more about attending as a non-member, please contact Latricia at 718-907-1622.

4th Sun 1:30– 2:30 PM, Tour with ASL interpretation (The MOMA, 11 W 53 St, The Ronald S. & Jo Carole Lauder Building entrance) No reservations, free with admission. ASL students may attend. 212-408-6347 or accessprograms@moma.org

1st Mon
5:55 PM, CHADD (Children & Adults w/ ADD) (65 W 89 St WC acc) Harold Meyer, 212-724-9699 or addrc@mail.com
6-8 PM, SORT support group/ workshop for clutterers/hoarders (EIS, 1233 Second Ave, 64-65 Sts) registration required 212-308-2210 or info@eisny.org
6:30-8:30 PM, AM Kellner’s Tenants Legal Clinic (EIS, 1233 Second Ave, 64- 65 Sts) by Appointment 212-860-4906

1st & 3rd Mon, NAMI Writing Workshop: focuses on fiction writing ideas, techniques, & conversation. Members are encouraged to share work for constructive feedback & discussion that build writing skills & trusting relationships within the group. 212-684-3264 regular attendance is expected.

2nd Mon
ASL interpreted tours (Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St WC acc) Registration required access@thejm.org or 212.423.3225 (TTY 212-660-1515)
6-8 PM, NAMI Connection (Kings Co Hospital Center, 451 Clarkson Ave, R Building, #3022)

3rd Mon 6:30 PM, Musical Support Grp (NAMI, 505 Eighth Avenue, #1103, 35 St WC acc) Info: 212-684-3264.

4th Mon 6-7:30 PM, NAMI Japanese Family Support Group (NAMI-NYC Metro, Eighth Ave, 35 St, # 1103) Support, sharing of coping strategies and practical information for Japanese-speaking family members of individuals with mental illness. You must speak to the facilitator before attending japanesehelpine@naminyc.org

Every Mon
10-1:30 PM, CIDNY Housing Clinics (841 Broadway #301 13-14 Sts) RSVP & accommodations: Eva Eason 646-442-4156 or eeason@cidny.org
10-3 PM, From Thought to Canvas: Painting Recitation (ICS, 25 Elm Place, B’klyn) Experience the basics of the painting process while developing drawing and rendering skills for people living in Man, B’klyn or Bx with a physical disability/chronic illness. Registration required Latricia 718-907-1622
11-1 PM, Knitting & Crochet Group (ICS, 25 Elm Place, 5th Floor, B’klyn) Knitting, crocheting, hook rugs, needlepoint & cross stitch for people living in Man, B’klyn or Bx with a physical disability/chronic illness Latricia: 718-907-1622.
1 PM, Hearing Voices (BILS, 4419 Third Ave #2B, 181-182 Ss) Marlene 718-562-6712 or mwilliams@balticstreet.org
2-4 PM, Basic Jewelry (ICS, 25 Elm Place, 5th Floor, B’klyn) jewelry making - basic & advanced techniques for people living in Man, B’klyn or Bx with a physical disability /chronic illness Latricia 718-907-1622
3-6 PM, Building Standards & Serv: Know What You Have the Right to Expect (EIS 1233 2nd Ave 64-65 Sts) By appointment 212-308-2210

1st Tues
noon-2 PM, RIPP - Rights for Imprisoned People w/ Psychiatric Disb (Urban Justice Ctr, 123 William St,16 Floor) lortega@rippd.org 646-260-6575
12:30-2 PM, BCID TBI Support Group (27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000

2nd Tue
1-3 PM, B’klyn System Change Network (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000
6-8:30 PM, North Star (Harlem State Office Building 8th floor Rm 801)
6:45 PM, Adult Support Group (NY Branch IDA , 71 W 23 St #1527, 6 Ave) Diana Naples 212-691 1930 x,12, info@nybida.org

3rd Tue
10 AM, Brooklyn Family Support Service Advisory Council (25 Flatbush Ave 2 Fl) bfssac@yahoo.com 718-642-8512 or fax 718-642-4791
1-2 PM, Organizers Forum 712-432-0080 code: 193134#, CART http://www.2020captioning.com/livefeed.php?event=AAPD info jlehman7@gmail.com
2-4 PM, Queens BP’s Advisory Council For Individuals w/ Disabilities (Boro Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd #213 Kew Gardens) Charlie Hope 718-380-3000 x201 chope@queenscp.org

Every Tue
10-1:30 PM, CIDNY Benefits Clinics (841 Broadway #301 13-14 Sts) RSVP & accommodations: Eva Eason 646-442-4156 or eeason@cidny.org
11-4:30 PM, The R-tist & Ideas U Know: Conceptual & Abstract Art (ICS, 25 Elm Place, B’klyn) Experience the basics of the painting process while developing drawing & rendering skills for people w/ a phyical disability/chronic illness in Man, Bx or B’klyn Registration required Latricia 718-907-1622
5-8:30 PM, Creative Writing Circle (ICS, 257 Park Ave. S, 2nd Floor) for people w/ a physical disability or chronic illness in Man, B’klyn or Bx Latricia 718-907-1622
6:30 PM, Dialogues w/ Dan (RocklandWorldRadio.com) Daniel Windheim 845.826.2639 info@modernmetro.com

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

1st Wed
1:30-3 PM, 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.
6-8 PM, 2011-2012 Monthly Housing Clinics (Goddard Riverside, 593 Columbus Ave, 88 St) Info: 646-459-3017 or 212-873-0282. Presentation / Q&A. An attorney meets with those are seeking legal advice 06/06 Succession Rights

2nd Wed 6-8 PM, Body/Mind a support group by & for people who are both physically and mentally disabled/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

2nd & 4th Wed
1 PM, Discovery Series Informative & engaging educational programming on topics related to computer & software accessibility target-center@usda.gov
9-10 PM, The Largest Minority Radio Show WBAI 99.5 FM) archived at www.wbai.org

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

Every Wed
11-4:30 PM, Drawing & Painting from Life (ICS, 25 Elm Place, Bklyn) for people w/ a physical disability/chronic illness in Man, B’klyn or Bx Registration required Latricia 718-907-1622
11-4:30 PM, One Man's Junk Is Another’s Treasure: Collage with found items (ICS, 25 Elm Place, B’klyn) for people w/ a physical disability or chronic illness in Man, B’klyn or Bx. Registration required Latricia 718-907-1622
11:30 – 12:30 PM & 1:30 – 2:30 PM. Gallery tours with FM Assistive Listening Devices (The MOMA, 11 W 53 St, The Donald B. & Catherine C. Marron atrium, 2nd floor) No reservations, free with admission. 212-408-6347or accessprograms@moma.org
Noon, Disabilities @ Work radio http://www.disabilitiesatwork.org/daw-newsletter.html#DAW_Radio
1 PM, New Hearing Voices Support Group (BILS 4419 Third Ave, 2B, 181-182 Sts, Bx) Marlene 718- 562-6712 Until 6/25
1-4 PM, Deaf Computer Class (BCID, 27 Smith St #200 Brooklyn) 718-998-3000
7 PM, Mood Disorder Support Grp's Family and Friends, Newcomers, Unipolar, Bipolar & 20-something group (411 W 114 St, 6th floor, Amsterdam-Morningside Dr) http://www.mdsg.org

1st & 3rd Thu
6-8 PM, NAMI E Flatbush (SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 395 Lenox Rd, Class Rm 1B, New York Ave & E 34 St)Br
6:30-8 PM, NAMI Bipolar Disorder Support Group (505 Eighth Avenue, #1103, 35 St WC acc) Info: 212-684-3264

2nd Thu
9:30-11:30 AM, Man Mental Health Council (Prince George Hotel, Penthouse 14 E 28 St, 5-Madison Ave)
2 PM, Free Verbal Description & Touch Tour for visitors who are blind / partially sighted (Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W 17 St, 6-7 Aves) Incense & traditional music complete the Himalayan experience. Register: 212-620-5000 x 345 or reservations@rmanyc.org

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
noon-4 PM, NAMI: Financial Coaching - Setting Financial Goals, Budgeting & Saving, Opening a Bank Account, Reviewing Credit Reports and Prioritizing Debt (505 Eighth Avenue, #1103, 35 St WC acc) 212-684-3365 ext. 214.
1-3 PM, BCID Peer Support Group (27 Smith St Fl 2, Fulton-Livingston B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000
1:30- 3:30 PM, Music for Everyone (ICS 25 Elm Pl, 5th floor Brooklyn Fulton–Livingston WC acc) - A step-by-step adventure in music study, no experience required for people w/ a physical disability or chronic illness in Man, B’klyn or Bx Latricia 718-907-1622.
4-6 PM, CIDNY Writer’s Workshop (841 Broadway #301 13-14 Sts) RSVP & accommodations: Eva Eason 646-442-4156 or eeason@cidny.org
4-6 PM. NAMI Japanese Helpline 212-684-3365 and ask for the Japanese Helpline. Or leave a message at ext. 215 at any time or japanesehelpline@naminyc.org.,
5-8:30 PM, Movies at ICS (25 Elm Place, 5th Floor, B’klyn) for people w/ physical disability or chronic illness in Man, B’klyn or Bx w/ a physical disability or chronic illness Latricia 718-907-1622
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

1ST Fri 7-8 PM, NAMI OCD Consumer Support Group (Mt. Sinai, Madison Ave, 100 St) 212-684-3264

3rd Fri
11am-1:30 PM, The R-tist & Ideas U Know: Conceptual & Abstract Art (ICS, 25 Elm Place, B’klyn) for people with a physical disability or chronic illness living Man, B’klyn or Bx Registration required Latricia 718-907-1622
2 PM, Conversations w/ Curators/Conservators (FM Assist Listening) (MMA, 1000 Fifth Ave, 81 St WC acc, Vélez Blanco Patio) No groups No reservation Free with admission access@metmuseum.org 212.650.2010
2 PM, Mindful Connections for people with dementia and their caregivers (Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W 17 St, 6-7 Aves) Trained museum guides facilitate a gallery experience designed to promote conversation and engagement with works of art and each other. Preregistration required: http://www.rma2.org/uploads/documents/MindfulConnectionsRegistration_2012.pdf
2 PM, ASL Tours for individuals who are deaf / HOH (Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W 17 St, 6-7 Aves) Tours afford all of our visitors a chance to learn about the cultures, history, religions, and sacred art of the Himalayan region. 212.620.5000 x354
2- 4:30 PM, Crafts with Liz (ICS, 25 Elm Place, B’klyn) for people living in Man, B’klyn or Bx w/ a physical disability or chronic illness. Registration required Latricia 718-907-1622
5-8:30 PM, Friday Night Hangout - (ICS, 25 Elm Place, 5th Floor, B’klyn) cards, games, music & conversation Karaoke nights & parties for people w/ a physical disability or chronic illness in Man, B’klyn or Bx Latricia 718-907-1622.
7 PM, Mood Disorder Support Grps: Family, Friends; Newcomers, Unipolar, Bipolar; & 20-something group (BIMC, Bernstein Pavilion, 15t-16 St, 1-2 Ave, Nathan Perlman Place, 2 fl) http://www.mdsg.org

Every Fri & Sat 1 PM, Tenement Museum, Foods of the Lower East Side: Tour & Discussion (103 Orchard St, Delancey WC acc) explore the immigrant food experience & how their foods have shaped American food. 8+. Tickets: $45 / Students – Srs $40 / Members $22 866-606-7232 or http://www.museumtix.com/venue/venueinfo.aspx?vid=781&tab=E&evw=2&pvt=let

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

MULTI DAY / SESSION EVENTS

Until 06/08, Strengthening Transportation Choices So We Can Serve Those Who Have Served Their Country for U.S. Veterans, Service Members, Their Families, and Community Service Providers Register after 05/07 www.projectaction.org

Until 08/22, Get to the Core of It: Best Practices in the Four Core Services $75/single session or $150 for all https://secure.xo.com/ncil.org/store/index.php

6/4, 6/11, 6/18 & 6/25 5:30-8:30 PM, Palliative and End-of Life Care: An Introduction to Clinical Concepts Any Social Worker Should Know (NYU, Silver School of Social Work, 1 Washington Sq N) http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/continuing.education/pelcintro.html

05/22-24 9-4:30 PM, Comprehensive Benefits Management Training: Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Group Work (Advanced) (90 Broad St, 8th Floor) continental breakfast $45 – Manual, Register: http://www.coalitionny.org/the_center/training/registration/registration.php?series_id=1040

*NEW 05/24 & 25 8:30-4:30 PM, SSI & SSDI Benefits Training: Myths, Tips, Tricks & How to Make It Work (Kings County Hospital Center, 451 Clarkson Ave, T- Building Auditorium, Bklyn) no lunch provided Training participants must share the information to help someone else obtain SSD or SSI. Register: namieastflatbush@aol.com with SS Benefits as Subject

05/30-06/02, 2012 National Transition Conference: College & Careers for Youth WDs (Wash, DC)
www.transition2012.org

06/04-07, 2012 P&A/CAP Annual Conference (Baltimore, MD) http://www.napas.org/en/events/annual-conference.html

06/04-22, Building an Effective Peer Support Program, Deadline: 05/16 http://www.ilru.org/html/forms/online_registration.htm

06/04–07/1, Core Courses II: Universal Design Principles and Practices http://udeworld.com/training/continuing-education/course-schedule.html

06/04–07/01, Visitability http://udeworld.com/training/continuing-education/course-schedule.html

06/11-14, 2012 NICL Conf: 30 Yrs of Advocacy: & Miles To Go Before We Sleep (DC) http://www.ncil.org/conference/2012RegistrationForm.pdf

06/17-21, American Association of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Conference 136th Annual Conference (Charlotte, NC) http://www.aaidd.org/content_6546.cfm

06/18-20, Intro to Travel Training (Portland OR) free training initiative designed to help increase the skills, knowledge & abilities of travel training professionals with classroom & field instruction. Krystian Boreyko itt@easterseals.com or 800-659-6428 Deadline: 05/11 http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/R?i=WGty11WzJa3hAlZi2h-uhw

06/25-26, United Spinal: Roll On Capitol Hill (ROCH) (Was DC)

06/27-29 APSE 2012 National Conference (Arlington, VA)

06/29-07/01, Moxie Camp – A Weekend Experience for Female Changemakers (New York Insight Meditation Center) http://www.MoxieCamp.com

08/06-24 Implementing Olmstead: ABCs of Nursing Home Transition Registration Deadline: 07/18 http://www.ilru.org/html/training/online/index.html

08/06-27, 6th International Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) (Oregon) http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/index_html deadline 03/01

08/07-09, A National Onsite Two-in-One Training Opportunity: Finding Affordable, Accessible, Integrated Housing & Systems Approach to Expanding Housing Options (Chicago) https://secure.xo.com/ncil.org/store/catalog.php?p_category=

08/13–09/09, Design for Anthropometric and Biomechanical Fit http://udeworld.com/training/continuing-education/course-schedule.html

08/13–09/09, Inclusive Housing http://udeworld.com/training/continuing-education/course-schedule.html

08/23-26, The National Rehabilitation Association 2012 Annual Training Conference (Chicago), ttps://sites.google.com/site/nra2012conference/

09/10-28, Smooth as SILC: An Introduction to Statewide Independent Living Councils Registration Deadline: 08/22 http://www.ilru.org/html/training/online/index.html

10/1-4, 2012 USBLN 15th Annual Conf & Expo (Orlando) http://www.usblnannualconference.org/

10/22–11/18, Design for Perception & Cognition http://udeworld.com/training/continuing-education/course-schedule.html

10/22–11/18, The Accessible Taxi (tentative) http://udeworld.com/training/continuing-education/course-schedule.html

SINGLE EVENTS

05/30 9:30-4:30 PM, Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Group Work: Advanced (Coalition Ctr for Rehab & Recovery, 90 Broad St) Prerequisite: Leading Groups: An Introduction Register: www.coalitionny.org/the_center/training/

05/30 4-5 pm, Online Search Strategies for Housing (CIDNY, 841 Broadway #301, 13-14 Sts) Are you in search of housing? Learn the basics. Attend online https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/401837666 or by phone 213-493-0601 Code: 401-837-666 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 401-837-666

*NEW 05/30 6:30-8 PM, MOPD & Sundance Channel’s Preview Screening of PUSH GIRLS (Lincoln Center, Stanley Kaplan Penthouse, Rose Building, 165 W 65 St) followed by a Q & A with the cast RSVP to screeningrsvp@sundancechannel.com

05/31 10 AM, NYC TLC Meeting (33 Beaver St, 19 Floor) WC acc & ASL, Accommodation: Office of Legal Affairst 212-676-1135 or tlcrules@tlc.nyc.gov by 5/25

*NEW 05/31 noon-1 PM, Medicare Rights Center's webinar for professionals: Health Appeals: Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans https://www.medicarerights.org/about-mrc/course-registration-webinar.php?utm_source=cle-announcement-sept2011&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=webinar+053112+health+appeals+outreach+2

*NEW 05/31 7 PM, The Future of Hudson River Park (St. Paul's Chapel, 209 Broadway, Fulton-Vesey Streets ramp on Fulton)

*NEW 05/31 7-9 PM, Film Screen & Panel discussion: Gigante (NYU Langone Sch of Med, Farkas Auditorium, 550 First Ave) a documentary film about "an extraordinary athlete with ADHD" registration (required): www.yungogigante.eventbrite.com

06/01 8:30-4 PM, 3rd Annual Brooklyn Parent Center Conference: Resources, Relaxation & Information for Brooklyn caregivers of children WDs (LIU, Bklyn) Register: http://brooklynparentcenter.eventbrite.com/

*NEW 06/01 noon-2 PM, Organizing a Consumer Advisory Board (14 E 28 St, 5-Madison Aves) Session 1: history of the disability movement; History of mental health CAB: how to use them to empower yourselves; Public Mental Health System: core functions & consumers advisory boards; Administrative law & OMHs rules: Attend or on phone: 718-561-8415 or citywidementalhealthproject@hotmail.com

06/01 6:00 PM, An Evening of Art & ASL at the Met: Exploring the American Wing (1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St meet at the tour sign at the south end of the Great Hall) free with museum admission no reservations. Intended primarily for the Deaf community, ASL students may attend, but attendance sheets will not be signed. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org

06/01, 6-8:30 PM, Helping Hands for the Disabled Restaurant Club: Puglia Restaurant (189 Hester St, Mott –Mulberry) Dinner is at your own expense, everyone will be asked to cover the cost of the volunteers’ dinner. RSVP at least a week in advance, 718-606-9712

06/02 1-5 PM, Helping Hands for the Disabled Trip to Coney Island Meet in front of Nathan’s 1310 Surf Ave, Stillwell & W.15 St) You will be asked to cover the cost of your volunteer’s lunch. RSVP at least a week in advance 718-606-9712

*NEW 06/03 1-5 PM, Caring Across Generations, Care Congress: (Pace University, One Pace Plaza) Register http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6748/p/salsa/event/common/public/index.sjs?event_KEY=42702 http://www.caringacrossgenerations.org/events/new-york-care-congress

*NEW 06/04 9:30 AM, People’s Budget Coalition for Public Health Rally & Speak Out Against budget cuts in public health! (Outside 250 Broadway) 212-246-0803 or PeoplesBudgetCoalition@yahoogroups.com

*NEW 06/05 4:15-5:30 PM, Barnard Center for Research on Women, the Institute for Research on Women & Gender, and the Center for Oral History: Neeti Khanal, "Violence Against Disabled Women in Nepal" (Columbia University, Butler Library, Room 203) Lecturer at Central Department of Sociology/Anthropology at Tribhuvan University, Nepal and recipient of Australian Leadership Awards Scholarship Terrell Frazier terrellfrazier@columbia.edu

*NEW 06/05 6:30 PM, CART Tenement Talks: The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King (103 Orchard St) Known as El Amigo, the Gringo, or simply Z, Samuel Zemurray started with nothing but a cart of freckled bananas and built a sprawling empire. Rich Cohen weaves a historical profile of one of the great untold stories of the last 100 years.

*NEW 06/05 7 PM, Save Interfaith Hospital Town Hall (Nazarene Congregational Church, 506 Macdonough St, Patchen, Bklyn, wc acc)

06/06 8:30-4 PM, The 44th Annual Addictions Institute Trauma & Addictions Across the Life Cycle: Assessments & Interventions (Fordham Univ, Lincoln Ctr Campus, 113 W 60 St, Columbus Ave) Registration- https://m360.naswnyc.org/event.aspx?eventID=46212

06/06, 10–noon, Evaluation & Placement: The Beginning & End of the IEP Process (Central Library, Trustee’s Room, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn) Spanish language interpretation provided. ASL available Ruth DiRoma, Brooklyn Parent Center 718-998-3000

*NEW 06/07 3-4:30 PM, Accessing the Catheter that Best Works for You! https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/872179362

06/07 7–9PM, Public Information Session: Toward the Next Regional Transportation Plan: Developing the Safety & Security Element (NYMTC, 199 Water St, 22nd floor) http://www.nymtc.org/project/sawg/sawg.html May be attended in person or via webinar. RSVP to attend: 212.383.7200. Webinar: www.NYMTC.org in the Calendar of Events section

06/07 10-1 PM, BFSSAC Empowerment Outreach (25 Flatbush Ave 2nd floor, Bklyn)

06/07 2:30-4 PM, Accessible Miniature Golf Courseswww.accessibilityonline.org adaconferences@adagreatlakes.org or 877-232-1990 (v/TTY)

06/07 6:30-9 PM, Man ADD: Magnetic Brain Stimulation A Tool For Treating ADD? (West End Collegiate Ch, 245 W 77 St, West End–B’way) 845-278-3022 MAADDSG@aol.com $5

*NEW 06/08 8:45- 5:30 PM, Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatry: New Directions for the 21st Century (UJA, 130 E 59 St, Park-Lexington Aves) www.cognitive-remediation.org www.cognitive-remediation.org/id2.html

06/09 7 PM, Marvin Wasserman Farewell Party (Au Mandarin Restaurant, 200-250 Vesey St, West St., Battery Park City)
Cost: $45.00 per person Contact: Pat Walls 646-963-5988

06/10 Board Noon -1 PM; Program Meeting 1:30-4 PM, DIA: Irma Ozer (PhD/JD) Teaching Disability Law Tailored for Asperger's Syndrome (&Other Disabilities) (Selis Manor, 135 W 23 St, 6-7 Aves) TEL/FAX 718-261-3737 - www.disabledinaction.org Please support our scent-free environment by abstaining from perfume & cologne!

*NEW 06/10 noon-4 PM, NCIL Pre-Conference on Diversity & Cultural Competency (Grand Hyatt, Wash, DC) four discussion panels with advocates in the field, who will discuss diversity and cultural competency in the areas of education, employment, transportation, advocacy work, and women’s issues. dara@ncil.org

06/11 8-9:30 AM, Preparing Youth with Disabilities for Careers After School Free for GLADNET member, register @ http://www.gladnet.org/secure/m-login.cfm.

06/11 2 PM, Sign Language Interpreted Tour Kehinde Wiley / The World Stage: Israel (Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St) Register: 212-423-3225, TTY 212-660-1515 or e-mail: access@thejm.org

*NEW 06/11 3-3:30 PM, Long Term Services and Supports in a Managed Care Environment: Advocacy Strategies for Increasing Independence register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=55tdqcdab&oeidk=a07e5xnzyqze0b5cea9

06/12 2–4 PM, Meet Me at MoMA, tour for individuals with dementia and their family members or care partners (11 W 53 St, Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Building entrance) Free, RSVP required: 212-408-6347 or accessprograms@moma.org

*NEW 06/12 3PM (registration 2-7 PM) proposed (2013) fare changes for AAR users when using other NYCT services (FIT, Reeves Great Hall, Pomerantz Building (D) 27 St & 7 Ave) testimony limited to 3 mins. Pre-register 718-521-3333 6AM to 10 PM, 7 days a week. Deaf/hard of hearing customers: call through 711. Written comments: MTA Government Affairs, 347 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017, or www.mta.info Proposed Changes: AAR users would receive special MetroCards that allow them to ride NYCT subways & buses (except express buses) for free. The card would permit a capped number of free trips per day. It would allow the AAR user and, where authorized by NYCT, an accompanying personal care attendant to ride free. Lost cards will be reissued at the discretion of NYCT & will be subject to a fee not to exceed $20.00.

06/12 3:30-5:30 PM, USICD's Annual Meeting (Access Board: 1331 F St, NW # 800, Wash, DC) RSVP: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/918005/RSVP-for-USICD-s-Annual-Meeting-Tuesday-June-12-2012-from-3-30-5-30-p-m-at

*NEW 06/12 8–11 PM, Youth Mixer (Grand Hyatt Hotel, Wash, DC) a panel of speakers who will discuss the importance of being an advocate, how youth can get involved in the IL Movement, and how to join the NCIL Youth Caucus. By joining the Youth Caucus, youth advocates will not only have an avenue to start voicing their desires and impact policy on a national level, but will also have the opportunity to run for a board position. Register: thea@ncil.org

**New 06/13 noon, NYMTC Brown Bag Lunch: New Approaches to Transportation Planning (199 Water St, 22nd floor) To RSVP to attend: Lisa Dean 212-383-7200 or ldean@dot.state.ny.us. Webinar http://www.nymtc.org/download.cfm?filename=6.13.12 BB notice and webinar form.pdf

06/13 2:30 PM, Sci. Sense Tours for Visitors who are blind / partially sighted: Ocean Life (Amer Museum of Natural History, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, 79 St & Central Park West) Explore the aquatic habitat dioramas. Free w/ admission, registration required: 212-313-7565 or accessibility@amnh.org

*NEW 06/14 1-3 PM, ACCESS A RIDE (BCID, 27 Smith St # 200, Fulton-Livingston, Bklyn) RSVP & Accommodations (by 6/08): Sandrina Kingston 718-998-3000

06/14 2–3:30 PM, Picture This! Workshops: Byzantium and Islam: Age of Transition (Met, 1000 5th Ave, Ruth &Harold Uris Ctr for Educ, ground floor) makes works of art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, and other activities. Free, but reservations required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org

06/14 5:30-7:30 PM, Medicaid Redesign VISIONS at Selis Manor, 135 W. 23 St, 6-7 Aves) speaker: Valerie Bogart RSVP: Meghann Scott mhscott@aarp.org or 212-407-3706 by Monday, June 11.

06/16 11-12:30 PM, Seeing Through Drawing (Met, 1000 5 Ave, Uris Ctr for Educ, ground floor) learn innovative techniques that make drawing accessible. Free, reservations required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org.

06/16 1-5 PM, Helping Hands for the Disabled Flushing Meadow Park (meet by the Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St, 111 St & 44 Ave) RSVP at least a week in advance 718-606-9712 You will pay for your volunteer’s lunch

*NEW 06/17 11–1 PM for 5-17 yo & 2–4 PM FOR 18+. Create Ability: for individuals with LD / DD and their families: Word and Image: Poetry (MOMA, 4 W 54 St, Lewis & Dorothy Cullman Educ & Research Building) Free, RSVP required: 212-408-6347 or accessprograms@moma.org

*NEW 06/18 noon-4 PM, BCID: Barrier Buster Seminar: (27 Smith St, 2nd Floor, Bell 200, Fulton-Livingston, Bklyn) how to to create a positive dialogue with business owners to break down barriers & create accessibility to places of public accommodation ADA Counselors Adam Handski & Glenn Parker RSVP: 718-998-3000 gamari@bcid.org

*NEW 06/18 6:30-9 PM, Man ADD Genl Support + Grp Discussion (McBurney YMCA, 125 W 14 St, 6-7 Aves) 845-278-3022 MAADDSG@aol.com $5

*NEW 06/19 2–4 PM, Art inSight, visual description and touch tours for individuals who are blind or partially sighted: Modern Sculpture in the Garden (MOMA, 11 W 53 St, Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Building entrance) Free, RSVP required: 212-408-6347 or accessprograms@moma.org

*NEW 06/19 6:30 PM, Free Tenement Museum’s Behind the Scenes: Goldie Lustgarten's Kosher Butcher Shop and the Riot of 1902 (103 Orchard St, elevator, CART, accessible learning kiosk & induction loops) historians discuss the impact of the Kosher Meat Boycott of 1902 Savor a food tasting prepared by food historian Sarah Lohman. Or watch it online: http://www.tenement.org/vizcenter_events.php

*NEW 06/20, Customer Service for PWDs: Taking Your Transit Training to the Next Level A two-part Webinar designed for transit managers who want to help their staff take the next step in providing excellent customer service to riders with disabilities. Register: registration@easterseals.com (with subject lline “June 20 Sensitivity Webinar) or 800-659-6428 or TTY 202-347-7385 and provide your full name, organization, zip code, and email.

*NEW 06/21 4-8 PM, Council Member Brewer’s Annual Open House (563 Columbus Ave, 87 St). 212-873-0282 or gale.brewer@council.nyc.gov
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*NEW 06/23 6:30 PM, NY Premiere & Panel Discussion: Dislecksia (Tribeca Cinemas at 54 Varick St) $12 captimepro@gmail.com or 860-567-0675

http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0523/DA-12-814A1.pdf FCC seeking nominations for the second annual chairman’s awards for advancement in accessibility (chairman’s AAA) Recognizing Innovations in the Field of Accessibility and Technology deadline 7/31

http://www.familyvoices.org/admin/miscdocs/files/F2FBrochure_10-14-2010.pdf Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (1 in each state & DC) are run by and for families with children with special health care needs. They provide information, education, training and outreach for families and the professionals who serve them.
http://youtu.be/vvd3EKgikyM Hope Is Not A Plan - Trailer #2 the story of civil rights in Canada.

hiddendisability@yahoo.ca Hidden Disability Survey Research Data assistance needed to analyze the data

http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/05/20120515a.html Fed plan to fight Alzheimer Disease

http://www.jbfc Internship: s.org/programs-services/jewish-community-services-2/doula-to-accompany-comfort/mission-history/ Doula to Accompany and Comfort Program for people who die essentially alone, without significant support from family or friends

http://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/long_term_care/docs/second_demo_integrate_care_for_dual_elig.pdf New York State Department of Health’s Demonstration to Integrate Care for Dual Eligible Individuals 2nd Draft Proposal http://www.medicarerights.org/pdf/Comment-NYSDOH-Demonstration-Duals-Care-Integration-April-2012.pdf

http://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2012/05/16/the-silver-scorpion-the-first-ever-cross-cultural-superhero-with-a-disability/ The Silver Scorpion: The First Ever Cross-Cultural Superhero with a Disability

Do you use a screen reader or other AT to read web sites? If so, we’re interested in your experience on the Duane Reade web site. Please let me know about your experience. edith@disabledinaction.org

JOBS/FELLOW/SCHOLARSHIPS/INTERNSHIPS

http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/odep/ODEP20121046.htm Labor Department Announces Disability Employment App Challenge - Deadline 8/ 23

http://surveygoldplus.com/s/E7B9985FE2114B98/75.htm NYS OMH Academy of Peer Services is to improve services through the enhancement of skills, education, and knowledge sharing. Yumi Ikuta at 866-201-1848.Deadline 06/05

http://www.proyectovision.net/english/news/48/opportunities.html monthly list of scholarships & internships

UN unpaid Internship: for Disability Rights - send resume subject line: IDA NY Internship obartha@ida-secretariat.org deadline: 6/08

ACTION ALERTS
http://capwiz.com/nhccnys/utr/2/?a=61365381&i=34825656&c= Stop Drugging & Improve Dementia Care Now

http://www.change.org/petitions/the-mta-within-the-state-of-new-york-reinstate-the-b39-and-b51-bus-routes

Support the Dyslexia Bill (A09940) to amend the education law relating to the certification or training of teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of dyslexia and related learning disabilities. The bill would require school districts to diagnose students with dyslexia and related learning disabilities and provide such students with teachers trained to instruct students with dyslexia. Find your Assembly member http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?sh=search

http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=61301616&queueid=8254366661 Deaf people already face many barriers in getting commercial driver’s licenses even if they meet the requirements with their hearing aids. But we have an opportunity to correct this.

www.nabwis.org. the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Project helps individuals with disabilities maximize their employment potential through benefits planning and assistance allowing PWDs to return to work or maintain employment, thereby decreasing their dependence on Social Security benefits and improving the quality of their lives. This assistance will discontinue by 6/30, unless the SSA reverses their decision not to extend the program & Congress fully reauthorizes it.

http://signon.org/sign/drop-the-medicare-in?source=s.em.cp&r_by=2017285 Drop the Medicare In Home Rule Now

http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=60928616&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] H.R. 3086 would phase out Section 14 (c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage. The Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act of 2011 needs cosponsors! Tell your representative to sign on.

http://www.barbaraboxer.com/petitions/paycheck-fairness?utm_source=p20110818-kg&utm_medium=e&sc=p20110818-kg Support the Paycheck Fairness Act which would provide justice to victims of gender discrimination, protect employees who share information about their salary with their co-workers, and require employers to prove that wage discrepancies are based on work performance & not on a person's gender

http://capwiz.com/idanetwork/issues/alert/?alertid=46615501 Urge Congress to Support H.R. 2103 to Raise Asset Limits for SSI Beneficiaries to would enable PWDs to open bank accounts, work, and save.

SURVEYS & STUDIES

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/882523/TransitChoices DRED’s Public Transit Choices By People With Disabilities, as part of our transportation research on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

https://stanfordmedicine.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3qlq5Y0nA1zSeR6 The Stanford Neural Prosthetics Translational Laboratory (NPTL) is seeking participants with cervical SCI to assess the technology needs of people affected by paralysis

Are you concerned about your BP or how high it should be? To participate in the SPRINT (Systolic BP Intervention) Study, you must: Be at least 50 years old, have high BP, with the systolic (upper) number of at least 130 & with no history of diabetes or stroke. If you join the SPRINT research trial, you will receive free: BP meds, Physical exams, Lab tests, Memory tests, EKG’s (electrocardiograms) 212-305-0504

Eye-Tracking Rapid Attention Computation (EYE-TRAC) seeks people (18-55) diagnosed with ADD/ADHD Project includes: interviews, computer testing, paper-and-pencil tests, a brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan & use of a portable device to track eye movements in real time, compensation: $600 & a DVD of your MRI scan (Weill-Cornell Medical College, 516 E 72 St) Alison Schonberger, aschonberger@braintrauma.org, 212-608-3063

Looking at the effectiveness of physical activity for improving mood in people aging with SCI or MS, since the study is carried out entirely by phone, participants may reside anywhere in the US. If you are interested in participating, please contact the RRTC on Aging at 1-866-928-2114 or agerrtc@uw.edu. Study participants will be compensated for their time and phone expenses

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BBPO_AAR_Survey Bklyn BP Survey for Bklyn AAR users Renee Hastick-Motes
718-802-4091 / 718-802-3920 Fax / rhastick-motes@brooklynbp.nyc.gov

https://uncg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a96xYflhigZ6l48 Survey Seeks to Understand PWDs Clothing Selection related to self-concept and life satisfaction. Participants have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. h_chang@uncg.edu or 336-553-8692

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Disabledaccess disability access at conferences

http://www.seeandbesafe.com/surveys/ 10 questions to improve the safety of WC users because we are shorter (sitting) therefore lower than pedestrians & more difficult to notice. They’re trying to encourage makers of mobility aids and suppliers of retro fitted vans, to offer visibility SAFETY options. Receive a free Reflective Handicap Sticker.

http://surveymonkey.com/s/SABEselfdetermination A survey to find out if your local or statewide self-advocacy organization's activities help members to be more self-determined.

http://rio.tc.columbia.edu/surveys/CAB343/index.cfm Women WDs 40+ without a personal history of breast cancer for a research study to explore what factors influence whether or not WWDs obtain screening mammography for early detection of breast cancer. Carole Baraldi, RN, MS @ 212 724-9121 or cab2197@tc.columbia.edu.

SCI that prevents you from walking - People who do not walk lose significant amounts of bone in their lower extremities and have an increased risk of fractures. Seeking participants for a research study evaluating ways to increase bone density & strength. Over a year, you will make 12 visits to Chicago. Danielle 312-503-1215 d-barkema@northwestern.edu

http://www.equalrightscenter.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DR_surveys Access to travel, shopping, dining, movies, online gaming For alternate format, Robyn Powell 202-370-3210 or rpowell@equalrightscenter.org

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01163032?term=vanda&rank=2 An experimental drug treatment for adults who are blind & suffer from Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder. 240-599-4520 or christina.fatemi@vandapharma.com

http://disabilitycommunityparticipation.org/ Surveys of Community Participation; Personal Attendant Services Study; Community Engagement Initiatives; Employment Project & Enabling Mobility Center

COMMENTS PERIOD

Until 06/08 The Access Board Releases Proposed Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment. http://www.access-board.gov/mde/nprm.htm E-mail: docket@access-board.gov . Include docket # ATBCB-2012-0003 in subject line.

EM Prentiss