Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.esight.org/link.cfm?n=1259 NYLPI’s Opportunity & Access Survey to find out what barriers to services & to physical settings are most important to PWDs especially who don't regularly contact them. NYLPI is a public interest law office that serves NYC residents with disabilities regarding disability-based discrimination & access issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Techniques for Dealing with Stress

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Techniques for Dealing with Stress
In today's society, many people are under some amount of
stress. This can often can be detrimental to your mental as
well as physical well-being. There are simple ways that you
can deal with your stress and avoid mental and physical
problems in the future.

First, you must figure out what is causing your stress.
Sometimes it is something that you can avoid. If not, you
need to learn how to manage it. Many people become stressed
over situations that are beyond their control. You may need
to step back and realize that things happen that you have
no power over. Once you accept this, problems that arise
from these unforeseeable events can be solved more easily.

There may be a future event that you know is going to be
stressful, such as an important meeting with your
supervisor or a job interview. You should just relax and
prepare yourself as well as you can. You want to ensure
that you know exactly what you are going to say and are
well informed. This will enable you to answer any questions
posed to you.

Many people have difficulty dealing with change. You may
need to revise your attitude towards change from a negative
to a positive one. Instead of feeling threatened by
anything different, perhaps you should look on it as a
positive challenge.

There are always going to be conflicts between people, be
it at home or in the office. Relationships can be a major
factor contributing to high stress levels. If you are
having a conflict with someone else, you should try to
resolve it. Open the lines of communication. You may
discover that the conflict arose from a simple
misunderstanding. If the problem concerns a colleague at
work and you feel the problem cannot be resolved, agree to
put it aside and act professionally when dealing with each
other. If you are uncomfortable every time you have to deal
with this person, it can affect your work and raise your
level of stress. You should relax and forget about it. You
could re-evaluate and update your schedule. Many stress
issues are the result of trying to do too much, whether
it's at home or in the workplace. Make the goals that you
want to accomplish realistic. Setting goals too high will
cause you to overwork yourself and raise your stress levels.

Exercise and a healthy diet are also key factors to
managing stress. Working out is a great way to relieve
tension. A healthy diet helps your metabolism work at its
fullest potential.

Getting enough sleep is also vital to good health. Most
adults need between six to eight hours of sleep at night.
Do what you can to ensure that you receive the required
amount of sleep as often as you can.

Deep-breathing exercises and meditation can be helpful
tools in managing stress. Relaxing your body and mind gives
them a chance to recharge. It also gives you a little
well-deserved "me" time.

About the Author:

Sharon Alexander is the author of the ebook Claim that
Job.com - The Ultimate Job-Hunting and Career Management
ebook that teaches the skills and techniques needed to
succeed in a competitive job-market.
http://www.claimthatjob.com .
http://www.claimthatjob.com/blog .

Disability Rent Increase Exemptions

The Disability Rent Increase Exemption program protects eligible, disabled tenants from rent increases. If your apartment is rent controlled; you or your spouse are disabled and one of you is the leaseholder; you receive state or federal disability-related financial assistance; your total household income last year was less than $18,060 (living alone) or $25,932 (living with others); and your rent is more than one-third of your total household income, you may be eligible. For more information, call 311 or visit www.nyc.gov/mopd.

Abilities Expo NY Metro

New Jersey Convention and Expo Center

Edison, NJ

Show Hours:

March 28-30, 2008



Loaner Wheelchairs available on-site
Sponsored by: Allcare Medical



Friday: March 28, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: March 29, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday: March 30, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

http://nyc.abilitiesexpo.com/iaenyc/v42/index.cvn

Guide dog in a kill-shelter in Louisiana, updated!

In case you heard of the plight of the guide dog in a kill-shelter in Louisiana, she has been rescued. I just got off the phone with Robert Wilson the coordinator of the LA State Independent Living Council Susie will continue her service with a young girl with vision loss in Mississippi.

Susie was not a formally trained guide dog, which is why she was not returned to her training school. When Susie's person went into a nursing home, the family didn't know what to do with her, so they took Susie to the animal shelter.

After Katrina & Rita. the shelter staff and volunteers got very good at utilizing the web to place animals. So they posted Susie's story on the web. Numerous animal lovers and service animal users have called the shelter from as far as Colorado.

The director of the CIL in Lafayette was ready to go adopt Susie but instead she will continue her work in Mississippi.

URGENT: Home needed For Guide Dog Dumped @ Shelter (Louisiana)

If anyone has any contacts near Lafayette LA who might be interested
in this dog, please forward this to them.

Thanks.

Cissy

Begin forwarded message:

Subject: Trained Guide Dog for Blind-High Kill
Shelter, Kaplan, LA

Importance: High

Please, if you have ANY contacts for Lab Rescue, Guide Dogs for the
Blind, forward this to them.

A trained Lab, Guide Dog for the Blind has found herself in a high-kill shelter in Kaplan, LA (near Lafayette). Someone spent a LOT of money training this girl, and when her human died, she was taken to the pound. She is housebroken and hw negative. Surely someone can use her special skills.

If you can help, or have questions, contact Karen Cros at
klcmyths@yahoo.com or (337) 523-4015.

Patti Medina
Mom to Ping, Tiger and Princess

Events

through 01/31, “The Lives They Left Behind”.(Science, Industry & Business Library, 188 Madison Ave, 34 St) A photography exhibit of luggage brought to Willard Psych Hospital by patients.



01/10 Thu 2 PM Paratransit Eligibility 101 http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_distance_learning_2008_para_elig_supplemental



*new 01/10 Thu 5:30 PM Sign Language Interpreted Programs:- docent-led ASL tour of Camille Pissarro: Impressions of City and Country.(Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St) A Wine reception will follow. Free with museum admission, Advance registration required 212.423.3225, TTY 212.660.1515, or access@thejm.org



*new 01/10 Thu 5-7 PM, Bx Chapter of the NAMI (Bx Psychiatric Center, Parker Building Dept of Psychiatry, 1500 Water Pl - First Floor, Br) Saving Lives: Antipsychotics and the Risks of Diabetes, Nora Weinerth - Chair Wellness Committee, NAMI-NYS RSVP: Paulina Magnetti or June Rodriques 718-862-3347 namibxfamlyadvoc@aol.com Refreshments will be served Parking available



*new 01/11 Fri 4-7 PM , the opening of Assembly Member Micah Kellner’s new community office. (315 E 65 St, Lower Level, 1st & 2nd Ave)



*new 01/12 Sat 10 AM-2 PM, Intro to Designing Streets for Neighborhood Life (Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus Room 708) Spend a Saturday walking with Michael King of Nelson\Nygaard and learn how streets can be transformed with great urban design.



*new 01/13 Sun 11 AM Press Event: City Council Oversight: Department of Investigation. Committee: The Road Map for Better Transportation Options for People with Disabilities (City Hall) RSVP Kelly Foster by Noon Fri 212-341-0342 or loifoste@council.nyc.gov



1/13 Sun 11 AM-2 PM, Yad HaChazakah -The Jewish Disability Empowerment Center (JDEC) public launch (Yeshiva Toras Emes Kamenitz, 1904 Ave N - E 19 St, B’klyn) Keynote: Chava Willig Levy. Join Assembly Member Dov Hikind, Comm, Matthew Sapolin (MOPD) & other community dignitaries to hear about JDEC’s programs & plans for the future. Serving Jews from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, JDEC is run fully in accordance with Orthodox precepts and therefore is responsive to the unique cultural characteristics of those living Torah-observant lives. Wheelchair accessible & sign language interpreters.Business attire & yarmulkes please. RSVP: info@yad-jdec.org or 212-284-6936





01/13 Sun Noon Board; 1:30-4:30 Meeting DIA (Selis Manor, 135 W. 23 St, 6-7 Aves) Tel/Fax 718-261-3737 www.disabledinaction.org





01/15 Tue, Man CB application deadline 212-669-8300 http://www.mbpo.org/free_details.asp?id=64



01/16 Wed 10 AM House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee - Hearing - Community Choice Act & other long term care issues (2123 Rayburn HOB, Wash DC) ADAPT is looking for a BIG turnout, If you have a orange shirt, wear it because it showed up very well not only in the hearing room, but on the internet as well! This hearing will keep the momentum going for passage of CCA and reform of the long term services & supports system. It will be web cast!~ http://energycommerce.house.gov/membios/schedule.shtml



*new 01/16, Wed 4:15 PM Verbal Imaging Open Tour: From The New Yorker to Shrek: The Art of William Steig (Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St) Free with museum admission, Advance registration required 212.423.3225, TTY 212.660.1515, or access@thejm.org



*new 01/16 Wed 6 PM, Book signing Nothing Is Impossible (Hue-Man Bookstore- 2319 Frederick Douglas Blvd. Harlem) It an empowerment tool for the disabled, their families and caregivers by Calvin Peterson of DIA Atlanta. For info: www.disabledinactionatl.org



01/18, 8:15 AM The Center for NYC Law Breakfast (47 Worth St, Church - West Broadway) Christine C. Quinn on "Responsible Governing: Making City Government More Accountable to the People it Serves." RSVP: http://www.citylaw.org/events_reserve_original.php



*new 01/18 Fri 10 AM. New York Network for Action on Medicare and Social Security (JASA Greene Residence, 200 E. 5 St, 3rd Ave) .Richard Gottfired, chair of the Assembly Committee "New York Health Plus" & prospects for the 2008 legislative session



01/18 Fri 10 – Noon, Medicare Orientation (Nat’l Govt. Services - 800 Second Ave, 3rd Floor, 42-43 Sts) for new beneficiaries, caregivers, & professionals comprehensive overview of Medicare, Medigap, M/care Advantage, Part D & Savings Programs. RSVP: Eric.Hausman@Empireblue.com 212-476-2289 Fax: 212-476-7617



01/21- 02/25 Virtual Town Meeting - State Plan for Voc Rehabilitation & Supported Employment services - Fed FY 09 http://discus.nysed.gov/cgi-bin/discus-mando/discus.cgi post your comments on an interactive web page



01/22 Tues 9:30-11:30 AM NYers for Affordable Health Care (MS Society, 733 Third Ave, 45-46 St) RSVP: Linda Ostreicher 646-442-4153



*new 01/22 Tue Queens BP’s Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities –second annual Legal & Cultural Resources Day (Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd – Queens) Get Information on . . Legal Services; Cultural Programs & Linguistically & Culturally Sensitive Resources 718-286-2680



01/22, 2-3:30 PM Man BP Disability Task Force 1 Centre St, 19 fl South) speaker Ms. La Brea from NYCHA Accommodation: Clarice Brown 212-6698-1000 or CBrown@manhattanbp.org (02/26, 03/25, 04/22, 05/20, 06/24, 09/23, 09/28, 10/28 11/25 & 12/23



01/23 Voter registration deadline for 02/05 NYS Presidential Primary



01/23 3 PM DBTAC Southwest ADA Center - Access to Healthcare, Beth Sufian http://www.dlrp.org/html/Training/webcasts.html



01/23 Securing Funding for a New Travel Training Program http://projectaction.easterseals.com click on distant learning



01/24 2 PM Free ASL Tea Time Tour From New Yorker to Shrek:The Art of William Steig .(Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St) A light reception will follow. Free with museum admission, Advance registration required 212.423.3225, TTY 212.660.1515, or access@thejm.org



01/25-28 Fri – Mon SILC Congress 2008: collaboration|innovation working together like never before (New Orleans, LA)





01/28 Mon New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) - Legislative Day, an opportunity to visit with Legislators & speak with them about issues concerning PWD



01/29 Tue 9 –Noon, NYC Employment & Training Coalition's Annual NYC Jobs Outlook & Trends Forum (Con Edison 4 Irving Pl, Union Square) the latest jobs information from labor market experts, business & economic development leaders. Register by 1/18 for discount. Lisa Moore at: lmoore@nycetc.org 212.253.6811 http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=148930



*new 01/29 Tue 8 AM bus leaves! NAMI-NYS’ National Alliance on Mental Illness-New York State Annual Legislative Conference (LOB Albany) Bus will leave Bronx Psychiatric Center PROMPTLY at 8:00AM Please call 718-862-3347 for information and seating reservation Lunch will be served



*new 01/30 Wed 3-4:30 PM State Plan for Voc Rehabilitation & Supported Employment services - Fed FY 09 (CGS, 52 Broadway ) ID required WC accessible / .Interpreters upon request. Accommodations deadline 1/20: 800-222-5627 (voice /TTY) referencing "State Plan Meeting. http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/idea/partB-publiccomment.htm



*01/31 Thu 6:30-8:30 PM, Celebration & Open House : SAGE's 30th Anniversary! (305 Seventh Ave, 6th Floor, 27-28 Sts) RSVP Call 212-741-0347 or email cward@sageusa.org



02/01 Fri Deadline for applications to Bx Community Board Info: 718-590-3914 or www. bronxboropres.nyc.gov



02/05 ESPA Distant Learning Selected Topics in Paratransit Eligibility: Conditional Eligibility info: http://projectaction.easterseals.com click on distant learning



*new 02/07 3-7 PM, the NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) is Cable Hearing (Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers S) The cable franchises are up in 09/08 - ; what should DoITT include in any franchise agreement (public access cable television, consumer support etc). The Man BP is advocating for a Cable TV Civic Channel. Verizon is currently negotiating with DoITT to obtain video to add to its phone and Internet package. franchise hearings will be scheduled in each boro.



02/10 Sun Noon Board; 1:30-4:30 PM DIA (Selis Manor, 135 W. 23 St, 6-7 Aves) Tel/Fax 718-261-3737 www.disabledinaction.org (03/09; 04/13; 05/18; 06/22, 07/20 & 0817 (if needed), 09/07, 10/05, 11/02, 12/07-Party



*new 2/11, 10 – Noon ADA Compliance Committee Meeting (MTA, 2 Broadway, 20th Floor, NY Beaver –Stone) 646-252-3053 to RSVP required & to request – ASL interpretator, assistive listening device or any other type of assistance, Photo IOD required to enter building. AGENDA: Key Station Plan Update, Department Of Buses - Paratransit Division & Questions/Comments



02/12 Tue 2:30-4 PM State Plan for Voc Rehabilitation & Supported Employment Services for Fed FY 09 (SRC, Hilton Garden Inn, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany), WC accessible,. Interpreters upon request. Accommodations deadline 2/02: 800-222-5627 (voice / TTY) referencing "State Plan Meeting. id required http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/idea/partB-publiccomment.htm



02/13 Wed 10:30-noon, State Plan for Voc Rehabilitation & Supported Employment Services FY 09 (VESID, 109 South Union St, Rochester), WC accessible, Interpreters upon request. Accommodations deadline 2/02: 800-222-5627 (voice or TTY) referencing "State Plan Meeting. id required http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/idea/partB-publiccomment.htm



02/13 Wed 1-3 PM, Medicare Orientation (Nat’l Gov’t Services - 800 Second Avenue 3rd Floor, 42-43 Sts) for new beneficiaries, caregivers, & professionals comprehensive overview of the Medicare Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage, Part D & Savings Programs. Light refreshments RSVP: Eric.Hausman@Empireblue.com 212-476-2289 Fax: 212-476-7617



*new 02/14 & 15 9 am—4:30 pm, Social Security Benefits Training- Myths, Tips, Tricks & How to Make It Work (Lincoln, 234 E 149 St Bx)) Do you know how to help someone get benefits in 60 days or less? Do you know how to go back to work and keep your benefits? Do you know how to ask for a waiver if you owe Social Security overpayments? If you answered NO to any of these questions, then you will benefit from this intensive two day training! All Participants who register for this comprehensive training have to share the information to help someone else obtain Social Security Benefits or SSI Registration: Digna Quinones 212-330-1650ext 386 / Fax: 212-330-6359 / onradqq@omh.state.ny.us RTSVP by 2/06



*new 02/25 Mon 7:30 PM, A Bridge Between Silence and Sound (East Meadow Public Library, Front Street & East Meadow Ave, East Meadow) Focuses on hearing loss and the Cochlear Implant, a cutting-edge, but controversial technology that gives the deaf and hard-of-hearing the ability to hear sounds. Mario Cuomo narrates. The Library is located on N48 and N49 bus routes which go between Hempstead & Hicksville It is about 15 minutes from either station however the last bus is about 8:45 pm (the film is 57 minutes) For info on train schedule go to mta/info



03/10-15 23rd Annual International Technology & PWD Conference (Los Angeles, CA) For those interested in learning how technology can advance the independence of PWDs http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/2008/



04/02 Wed 9:30-4 PM Employment & Visual Impairment: Policy & Practice (Baruch College, CUNY) Sponsored by: Baruch College's Computer Center for Visually Impaired People (CCVIP) School of Public Affairs (SPA) and Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD)



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



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



04/27-28 Families Together in NYS Annual Conference Youth Development: (Marriott Hotel, Albany)



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



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



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



recurrent 3rd Wed of the month 2-3 PM, Men's Group (BCID, 2044 Ocean Ave, Suite B-3, Ave O & P) 718-998-3000



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



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



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



Empire State Voting Watch Dogs - NY Disabled Getting Equal Voting Access (NYDGEVA We are a coalition of consumers, advocates and professional organizations which seeks to resolve barriers impeding equal voting access for New Yorkers with disabilities of any kind. Our coalition name is NY Disabled Getting Equal Voting Access (NYDGEVA). NYDGEVA's goal is to bring all aspects of the disability community together to become eduated and mobilized to work on voting accessibility issues. It was further agreed that the best way to communicate would be by forming a Yahoo Group. If you are interested in insuring the voting rights of New Yorkers with disabilities, please join our group. Subscribe & join by emailing: jadler54-subscribe@yahoogroups.com



http://www.esight.org/link.cfm?n=1259 NYLPI’s Opportunity & Access Survey to find out what barriers to services & to physical settings are most important to PWDs especially who don't regularly contact them. NYLPI is a public interest law office that serves NYC residents with disabilities regarding disability-based discrimination & access issues.



PWDs must be represented on Community Boards! CBs are local government bodies in the New York City boroughs. Members are appointed by the Borough President. Each Community Boards consists of 50 non-paid members, half are appointed by the Borough President and half by the City Council member(s).Members Each Borough has its own application process. To be eligible to be appointed to a CB you must be a resident, work in the CB or have a particular tie to the CB. To find you CB http://www.nyc.gov/html/cau/html/cb/directory.shtml

Manhattan deadline 01/15 info & applications: 212-669-8300 download application in Eng or Span: http://www.mbpo.org/free_details.asp?id=64
Bronx: deadline 02/01 718-590-3914 download application http://bronxboropres.nyc.gov/en/PDFs/community%20board%20Membership%20application%202008.pdf
Brooklyn, no deadline yet determined 718-802-3777 download application
http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/PDF/CB_Application_NEW_MEM_APP_FINAL.doc
Queens deadline not yet determined, 718-286-2900 for applications
Staten Island no deadline not yet determined, info 718-816-2000. application: http://www.statenislandusa.com/pdf/CommunityBoardApplication.pdf
http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/76951.html Bridges to Health is a comprehensive community care program, created by Office of Children & Family Services, DOH with input from the OMH & MRDD It will provide expanded and enhanced services to at least 3,300 foster children with disabilities from 2008-2011.These children typically have serious emotional problems or developmental disabilities or are medically fragile. The program also will serve their families, including birth parents, foster parents, pre-adoptive parents, and siblings.



www.rfbd.org or call 866-RFBD-585 Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards are national awards exclusively for high school seniors with LD. RFB&D annually awards three winners $6,000 each; and three Winners $2,000 each. Applicants must: have a specific learning disability (please note that visual impairment alone does not indicate eligibility for this award); have been registered as an RFB&D member for at least one year, up to and including the period of 03/07/07 – 03/03/08 (individually or through a school); be a member of the 2008 graduating class of a high school or home school in the US or its territories; have and overall grade point average of B or above (or equivalent), based on grade levels 10-12; and plan to continue formal education beyond high school at either a two- or four-year college or vocational school Deadline: 3/3/08



Housing - Newly Constructed Apartments For 38 Affordable Rental Apartments in Clinton Hill (15 Quincy S), B’lyn - Pratt Area Community. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/apartment/lotteries.shtml



www.freedommachines.com - "'FREEDOM MACHINES' should be required viewing for anyone who works with disabled individuals. The award-winning PBS film shows how assistive technology is enabling people from ages 8-93 to actively participate in their communities, to work and live independently. Back to School Special currently in effect - enter code 2TCZY3 for a 35% discount! Rachel Gordon rgordon@freedommachines.com 212-222-8580



http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/lmx/u/?jobid=94673582&queueid=1643901356 Action Alert – Support New York’s efforts to create more accessible housing in its Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), NYS DHCR has included language that would help create more accessible, affordable, integrated housing. Specifically, DHCR is establishing Visitability standards for housing built with assistance through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and rewarding builders for creating more accessible units than is currently required by law. These are great proposals that DHCR has put forth in response to years of our advocacy! Unbelievably, advocates for supportive housing and affordable housing have spoken out AGAINST these improvements in access! We need DHCR to hear from OUR advocates that ACCESS and INTEGRATION are good things! We need to support DHCR as they begin to make the changes we have been demanding! Use CapWiz to send a letter to DHCR showing your support for Visitable home and Accessible apartments!



http://www.atechnews.com/ Leaders in Assistive Technology - Leaders profiles men and women working in the disability arena whose efforts are improving the lives of PWDs worldwide. Discover our newest leader.Microsoft Users to "Save as DAISY" Microsoft Corp. and the Digital Accessible Information System (DAISY) Consortium have a joint standards-based development project that will make it possible for computer users who are blind or print-disabled to make better use of assistive technology in their daily lives. Toys for the Holidays for Children WDs Parents and other family members want to ensure that the child with a disability is included in the holiday spirit of giving and receiving.



http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5041 Before the change in the law eligible veterans and service members could receive special adaptive housing grants of $10,000 or $50,000 from VA only once. Now they may use the benefit up to three times. VA has mailed more than 16,000 letters to eligible veterans, reaching out to those who used only a portion of their grant or who decided not to use the grant even after initially qualifying.



http://www.ncil.org/jobs/NCILJobs.html NCIL Logistic Coordinator- NCIL is seeking applications for an individual to coordinate its Annual Conference and assist with planning logistics for board meetings and special events



http://www.ed.gov/print/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-20071226.html The U.S. Dept of Educ's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued a policy letter addressing students with disabilities access to advanced programs. OCR reaffirmed that section 504 and Title II of ADA require that qualified students with disabilities be given the same opportunities to compete for and benefit from accelerated programs and classes as are given to students without disabilities.



http://www.smlr.rutgers.edu/PhD/index.html? Graduate opportunity for students interested in disability & employment -– Douglas Kruse is a PWD (paraplegia requiring wheelchair use), he is very interested in recruiting and funding students interested in disability. The Dept has several government-funded studies designed to understand and increase employment opportunities for PWDs 1. Working with researchers at other universities on a study of corporate culture and disability funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, doing case studies of large U.S. companies to understand how company policies and attitudes create both barriers and opportunities for PWDs 2. a 5-year center to study employer demand for PWDs, with projects relating disability to employment projections, contingent work, and layoffs/downsizing. They plan to include Ph.D. students in these and other projects and help them become expert scholars in disability and employment. Deadline for 9/08 is 02/01 For info, contact Douglas Kruse Industrial Relations and Human Resources Program 732-445-5991 / Fax: 732-445-2830



DTV2009.gov On 02/1/09, television stations in the US will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. At that time, you can watch TV using one of the following options: • Keep your existing analog TV and purchase a converter box. • Keep your existing analog TV and use cable, satellite, or another pay service (if you already have pay TV services, your TV viewing will be uninterrupted). • Use a TV with a digital tuner. If you plan to continue using analog televisions without any pay TV services, you can apply for up to two coupons per household to use towards the purchase of converter boxes. The coupons, which are being provided by the federal government, are worth $40 each.



http://real.ny1.com:8080/ramgen/real4/RM0020FBFC_071217_133637hi.rm Janice Schacter of the Hearing Access Program was recently on Inside City Hall with Domic Carter as well as featured in People Magazine.



http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=169.- How to Appeal a Decision on Your SS Disability Claim Online. This is a review of SSA's medical decision about your eligibility for disability benefits. There are two parts: (1) an Appeal Request Internet form and, (2) an Appeal Disability Report that gives us more information about your condition. You can complete both forms online.



EM Prentiss