The people of Deepwell need you to Tell it to Someone Who Cares. United Cerebral Palsy and Life Without Limits will be carefully noting and reflecting on your stories told, your advice given, your innovative ideas offered, and thinking about the implications for improving care giving in our communities. Look for highlights soon. But first, we need you to share your perspectives.
Here is your 7 minute mission to engage with collaborative storytelling for the social good of care giving. It only takes 7 minutes and will make yours one of the first stories posted when Ruby's Bequest launches next Monday, March 16th!
Here's what to do:
Go to www.rubysbequest.org
Click on "Become a Friend of Deepwell" and follow the steps.
Tell a Story about Caring to help the people of Deepwell through two ways:
By phone. 1-888-64-RUBYS. Leave a voicemail with a short, 2 minute or so, piece of wisdom. Think of it as your 2 cents.
By email. readmystory@rubysbequest.org. Write about your experiences, share a photo and caption describing how it speaks to you about caring and/or link to a video or news story about any part of the ecosystem of caring.
Either by phone or email, please share a personal experience of caring or care giving, give advice to the town of Deepwell, who need to learn how to take better care of their people.
If you have questions, please email the folks in Deepwell at info@rubysbequest.org.
Thank you,
Sally Sachar
Executive Director
Life Without Limits
United Cerebral Palsy
Don't search for Deepwell on any map: you won't find it. The town, its residents and Ruby's unusual bequest are all part of a unique immersive experience in which thousands of people are helping forecast the future of caring in the United States. The Institute For The Future is conducting this innovative narrative on behalf of United Cerebral Palsy and AARP. Anyone can participate simply by applying their own wisdom and knowledge to Deepwell's dilemmas via email or phone.
Empowering More than 9,000 Students at CUNY!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
HAVE YOU FILED YOUR TAXES THIS YEAR
BCID will be hosting a mobile tax day
On March 24th
We have invited a team of tax preparers into our office to work with consumers to file their 2008 tax return. For people earning under $40,000 the preparation is free of charge. For those receiving social security benefits, you too are eligible for tax credits and even tax refunds. Come to BCID and have your 2008 taxes prepared.
When: Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10am to 4pm
Where: BCID
27 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Call to reserve your space:
718-998-3000
For more information or to RSVP contact BCID at 718-998-3000. When RSVP please states your needs ASL interpreter etc…
On March 24th
We have invited a team of tax preparers into our office to work with consumers to file their 2008 tax return. For people earning under $40,000 the preparation is free of charge. For those receiving social security benefits, you too are eligible for tax credits and even tax refunds. Come to BCID and have your 2008 taxes prepared.
When: Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10am to 4pm
Where: BCID
27 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Call to reserve your space:
718-998-3000
For more information or to RSVP contact BCID at 718-998-3000. When RSVP please states your needs ASL interpreter etc…
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Accessible Transportation Survey!
In conjunction with a grant received from the Federal TransitAdministration, Meeting the Challenge, Inc. is conducting a survey designedto collect information from people with disabilities regarding theirexperiences with public transportation. We would like to invite all peoplewith disabilities to participate. Information gathered will be used todetermine what barriers still exist in public transportation for people withdisabilities and will be used to create Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) technical assistance materials directed toward alleviating thosebarriers.This is an on-line survey which can be accessed from this link: http://mtcinc.transit.sgizmo.com <http://mtcinc.transit.sgizmo.com/> . It is estimated that it will take from 5 to 15 minutes to complete the survey. If you do not have internet access, you can participate by calling Meeting the Challenge at 1-800-864-4264 (select menu choice #2), Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (MT), and a staff member will assist you with the survey by telephone. If you prefer a paper copy of the survey, one can be obtained by calling the same phone number. Responses to the survey will be collected through March 31, 2009.Cristi L. HarrisSpecial Projects DirectorMeeting the Challenge, Inc(800) 949-4232 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)(719) 444-0252 ext. 108
Friday, March 20, 2009
Upcoming events at BCID - Celebrate Brain Injury Awareness Month 2009
Celebrate Brain Injury Awareness Month 2009 with BCID and BIANYS
at our 1st Annual Spring Fling (& Sing!)
Tuesday, March 31st, 4 – 6 pm
at the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc. (BCID), 27 Smith Street, 2nd Floor
(Downtown Brooklyn - fully ADA accessible – see back for directions)
Enjoy light refreshments and good company as we share the time and talents of Ken and Daniel Trush as they introduce us to their love of music and their belief in the use of musical instruments, voice and the mind as rehabilitation “tools” on a path to balanced living and growing through the challenges of disability.
Visit www.DanielsMusic.org to hear the Trushes in their own words. Ken, Daniel and a professional music instructor from Daniel’s Music Foundation will lead and entertain us with activities designed to reach and bring us joy, peace and a renewed sense of self-esteem…
Please join BIANYS and BCID as we work together to educate, enlighten, and support survivors of Brain Injury and others living with disabilities in our community.
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It’s a Must! Please R.S.V.P. by March 24th
Jan Wollney/BIANYS at 718.356.2851 and jwollney@bianys.org
and/or Sandrina Kingston at BCID at 718.998.3000 รจ TTY: 718.998.7406
at our 1st Annual Spring Fling (& Sing!)
Tuesday, March 31st, 4 – 6 pm
at the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc. (BCID), 27 Smith Street, 2nd Floor
(Downtown Brooklyn - fully ADA accessible – see back for directions)
Enjoy light refreshments and good company as we share the time and talents of Ken and Daniel Trush as they introduce us to their love of music and their belief in the use of musical instruments, voice and the mind as rehabilitation “tools” on a path to balanced living and growing through the challenges of disability.
Visit www.DanielsMusic.org to hear the Trushes in their own words. Ken, Daniel and a professional music instructor from Daniel’s Music Foundation will lead and entertain us with activities designed to reach and bring us joy, peace and a renewed sense of self-esteem…
Please join BIANYS and BCID as we work together to educate, enlighten, and support survivors of Brain Injury and others living with disabilities in our community.
***********************************************************
It’s a Must! Please R.S.V.P. by March 24th
Jan Wollney/BIANYS at 718.356.2851 and jwollney@bianys.org
and/or Sandrina Kingston at BCID at 718.998.3000 รจ TTY: 718.998.7406
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Invitation: CUNY Students and the Financial Crisis
CUNY/IVE Leadership Program invites you to its second CUNY / IVE Leadership Roundtable of the spring semester:
CUNY Students and the Financial Crisis.
How to navigate the current economic climate as a CUNY student
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Baruch College
Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship, Suite 2-140
55 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010
RSVP by March 28, 2009
About the Roundtable
The roundtable discussion will be led by Dr. Steven R. Malin, VP and Sr. Portfolio Manager at Alliance Bernstein and former Assistant VP -- Public Information, Media Spokesperson, and Corporate Secretary at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Dr. Malin will be talking about the current economic climate, what it means to be a CUNY student during this time of uncertainty, and how to prepare for a life and career beyond graduation.
Participants will have the invaluable opportunity to ask questions and engage in a discussion about what it means to navigate the current economic climate as a CUNY student.
IMPORTANT: Please confirm your attendance (RSVP) by sending an email to atorrentes@gmail.com or call 718.368.6702 by March 28, 2009
Women's History Event featuring disabled women
The Raymond Naftali Ambulatory Center for Rehabilitation invites you to:
Women with Disabilities Tell Their Stories
A Reading and Open Mike in Honor of Women’s History Month
Readings by memoir writers/disability activists Katinka Neuhof and Nadina LaSpina.
Followed by an “open microphone.” Women with disabilities who have written or are currently writing stories about their lives will read brief excerpts (5 minutes) from their work.
Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served.
Date: Monday, March 30th Time: 4:30 to 6:30 PMLocation: The Raymond Naftali Center for Rehabilitation508 West 26th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenue), 10th Floor
New York, New York 10001
Wheelchair accessible
RSVP by Monday, March 23rd to Lisa at 646-230-9292, or Harilyn at hrousso@naftalicenter.com.
If you want to read at the “open mic,” ask Lisa or Harilyn to put your name on the reader’s list so you’ll be sure to have a turn.
Women with Disabilities Tell Their Stories
A Reading and Open Mike in Honor of Women’s History Month
Readings by memoir writers/disability activists Katinka Neuhof and Nadina LaSpina.
Followed by an “open microphone.” Women with disabilities who have written or are currently writing stories about their lives will read brief excerpts (5 minutes) from their work.
Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served.
Date: Monday, March 30th Time: 4:30 to 6:30 PMLocation: The Raymond Naftali Center for Rehabilitation508 West 26th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenue), 10th Floor
New York, New York 10001
Wheelchair accessible
RSVP by Monday, March 23rd to Lisa at 646-230-9292, or Harilyn at hrousso@naftalicenter.com.
If you want to read at the “open mic,” ask Lisa or Harilyn to put your name on the reader’s list so you’ll be sure to have a turn.
Special Needs Advisory Group Meeting on March 24
Good morning,
As a reminder, the next OEM Special Needs Advisory Group Meeting is on Tuesday at 3:30 at OEM.
Special Needs Advisory Group Meeting
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
OEM North Conference Room
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that I can provide your name to the security desk. I have arranged for two ASL interpreters to be present at the meeting. If you need an accommodation for the meeting or have any questions about getting to OEM, please let me know.
Thank you,
Aaron BelisleSpecial Needs Outreach Coordinator - Human ServicesNew York City Office of Emergency Management165 Cadman Plaza EastBrooklyn, NY 11201
O - 718-422-8431C - 347-865-0173F - 718-422-8454
As a reminder, the next OEM Special Needs Advisory Group Meeting is on Tuesday at 3:30 at OEM.
Special Needs Advisory Group Meeting
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
OEM North Conference Room
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that I can provide your name to the security desk. I have arranged for two ASL interpreters to be present at the meeting. If you need an accommodation for the meeting or have any questions about getting to OEM, please let me know.
Thank you,
Aaron BelisleSpecial Needs Outreach Coordinator - Human ServicesNew York City Office of Emergency Management165 Cadman Plaza EastBrooklyn, NY 11201
O - 718-422-8431C - 347-865-0173F - 718-422-8454
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