[Fredslist] NYC
David Stein
david at automatic-mail.com
Tue May 22 12:35:26 EDT 2007
> FYI
> 05/19 Sat 1-4 PM (Rain date 5/20 Sun) Dance Parade (32ns St & 5th
> Ave > the Village) Join the Wheelchair Dancesport USA contingent
> and be part of the fun! Register: www.danceparade.org, click on
> "Join the Parade", then click on "the Parade", in the field
> "Special requests," type WHEELCHAIR DANCE. For the "dance style"
> field, you may fill in Ballroom, but you can dance whatever you
> like in the parade. You must be registered by May 16th to be in the
> parade.
>
> 05/19 Sat 10 AM-3 PM, 16th Annual Queens Veterans Information Day
> (VID) (Lost Battalion Hall, 93-29 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, the north
> side of Queens Blvd, 62nd Ave & Dr) provide veterans & eligible
> dependents with free assistance with filing VA compensation and
> pension claims information will be available on VA benefits, health
> care, document retrieval and job opportunities. It is preferred,
> though not required for veterans to bring their discharge papers.
> Info 718-830-0037
>
> 05/20 Sun 1:30-4 PM DIA monthly Meeting (Selis Manor, 135 W. 23rd
> St, 6th-7th Aves) www.disabledinaction.org or Tel. & Fax
> 718-261-3737 (Voice/TTY) 06/10, 09/09, 10/14, 11/18
>
> * new 05/21 OEM job fair to recruit new employees, including
> emergency planners, responders, health and medical experts.
> Candidates can range from entry-level graduates to experienced
> professionals. The job fair flyer and positions available are
> posted on the front page of our website at www.nyc.gov/oem . Please
> note, the date for RSVPs will be extended to Monday at noon.
>
> 05/21 Mon 8:30 AM-3:30 PM NYS Assembly Legislative Disabilities
> Awareness Day (Albany)
>
> 05/21 Mon 6:30-9 PM Universal Health Care Hearings (Hudson Guild,
> Elliott Center 411 W 26th St, 9th – 10th Aves) For info 212-799-7572
>
> 05/21 Mon 6-8 PM Open House of United Way of NYC's Leadershop
> Institute (Baruch's Vertical Campus on 55 E 24th St, 14th floor,
> 25th St) RSVP Vanessa Reed 212-251-4185 or vreed at uwnyc.org.
>
> *new 05/22 Tues 2-3:30 PM Man Boro Pres Disability Task Force:
> FDNY's Critical Information Dispatch System & OEM (2 Centre St 19th
> floor South) Photo ID required to enter building RSVP by calling
> 212-669-4453. Please contact us as soon as possible for materials
> in alternate formats, ASL interpreters, or other accommodations.
>
> *updated 05/22 Tues 7 PM DL21C's Political Author Series Dominic
> Carter (Nation Bar & Lounge 12 W 45th St, 5th-6t Aves) Senior
> Political Reporter and "Inside City Hall" Host, NY1 Discussing his
> new book, No Momma's Boy RSVP: http://www.dl21c.org/
>
> 05/22 Tues 5-7 PM, Immigration Update: What is Washington Up To?
> (Baruch College, Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Ave, 14th
> floor 25th St) RSVP 646-660-6851 or spa_conference at baruch.cunt.edu
> with the event title in the subject line
>
> 05/22 Tues 5pm-7pm SAGE Harlem NORC (HILC 289 St Nicholas Ave,
> 125th St Lower Level) 212-741-2247 ext 242
>
> *new 05/23 Wed 10 AM NYFAHC Roundtable (CIDNY, 841 Broadway, Suite
> 301, 13 – 14 Sts) Info at 646.442.4184 epastore at cidny.org
>
> 05/23 Wed 3 & 6 PM New York Metropolitan Transportation Council
> (NYMTC) (199 Water Street, 22nd floor) The draft Plan describes
> NYMTC's current public involvement activities and outlines
> potential improvements for the future, in response to new
> regulatory requirements under SAFETEA-LU, the current Federal
> transportation legislation or Toll-Free Dial-in Number:
> 866.209.6438 Code: 781594 Contact: Tarrina Weaver 212-383-7201 for
> large print hard copies or to submit comments:
> gbogacz at dot.state.ny.us http://www.nymtc.org/mainpage/files/
> PublicInvolvePlan_v6_04-30-07.pdf
>
> *new 05/23 Wed 5 PM New York Is Our Home - Campaign for Affordable
> Rents March & Rally (Meet at 4:30 PM - CIDNY B’way at 13-14 Sts or
> meet a the north east corner of 1st Ave & 14th St) info: Noor at
> 646-442-4148
>
> 05/24 Thurs. New York Southern Area Aging Network (NY-SAAN)
> conference -- Preparing for the Elderboom: Strategies for Success
> through Workforce Development & Advocacy.(Fordham University Law
> School McNally Amphitheatre, 140 W 62 St, (Columbus & Amsterdam) c
> 212) 442-3015 Fax: (212) 442-3020
> Email:TrainingCenter at aging.nyc.gov
>
> 05/24 Thurs 4-6 PM Baruch College, School of Public Affairs,
> Nonprofit Group Nonprofit Seminar: Mergers and Acquisitions In a
> Nonprofit Context (Newman Conference Center, 151 E 25th St, 7th
> Floor, Room 750, Lex & 3rd Aves) Understand both the practical and
> legal considerations. Learn from those who have actually done it!
> RSVP: nonprofit_workshops at baruch.cuny.edu or 646-660-6743
>
> 05/25 Fri 10 a.m. – Monthly meeting of the NY Network for Action on
> Medicare and Social Security (Green Residence; E. 5th St. and 3rd
> Ave.); agenda: Medicare Part D update, and other topical issues;
> info: 212-316-9393
>
> 05/30 Wed. - "The Health Care Crisis and What to Do About
> It" (Community Church of NY), featuring NY Times Op-Ed columnist
> Paul Krugman;
>
> 05/31 Thurs A special DL21C event with filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi
> Director - Friends of God (2007), Diary of a Political Tourist
> (2004), and Journeys with George (2002) Discussing her documentary
> films on elections and politics info at dl21c.org
>
> *new 05/31 Thur 8:30 AM Labor’s Role on the Brink of Health Care
> Reform”( Murphy Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., 18th fl) Dennis Rivera
> (1199 SEIU) and Marie Gottschalk (Univ. of Pennsylvania); RSVPs &
> info 212-827-0200.
>
> 06/04 Mon 8:30-4 PM NYSILC’s Get Out the Disability Vote Workshop
> (Desmond Hotel-Albany Shaker Rd)-breakfast and lunch included,
> $30.00 per person for meals and materials RSVP by 5/2 to Susan
> Cohen: suec at nysilc.org 518-427-1060 ext 6 for information.
>
> *updated 06/06 Wed Noon-2 PM "PEOPLE FIRST" Coordinated Care
> Listening Forum (York College CUNY, 94 - 20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd,
> Jamaica) Please DOH, OASAS, OMH, & OMRDD Seek to Improve
> Coordination of Health Services - The Forums are designed to listen
> to people who require services across various systems to better
> understand their needs with the goal of obtaining insight on how to
> improve quality and outcomes, as well as coordinate supports for
> individuals .and seeking feedback from local communities on access
> to resources, quality of care, interagency collaboration and
> coordination of care. www.oasas.state.ny.us, www.omh.state.ny.us or
> www.omr.state.ny.us. You can submit suggestions on enhance
> coordinated care in NYS transformation at omh.state.ny.us,
> public.affairs at omr.state.ny.us, public.affairs at oasas.state.ny.us &
> dohweb at health.state.ny.us
>
> 06/06 Wed 9AM-5PM Candidate School (UFT, 52 Broadway (Wall St.)
> Free and all meals and materials will be provided. Register:
> brette at eleanorslegacy.com
>
> 06/07 Thurs 8:30 – 4 PM Mental Health Empowerment Project, Inc.2007
> Annual Regional Conference: “Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of
> Happiness” (Hunter School of Soc Work, 79th & Lexington) Keynote:
> Edward Knight PH.D., CPRP, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Mutual
> Support, Valueoptions Adjunct Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences,
> Boston University Registration is Free Lunch Is Included Register
> early as seating is limited 1-800-MHEP-INC (1-800-643-7462) or
> 518-434-1393
>
> 06/07 Thurs 9AM-5PM Campaign Staffer School (UFT, 52 Broadway, Wall
> St) designed specifically for those who will be working on a
> campaign this election cycle. While the course is open to men &
> women. You must be working on the campaign of a pro-choice
> Democratic woman candidate. Free and all meals and materials will
> be provided. Register: brette at eleanorslegacy.com
>
> 06-07 Thurs 8AM-3:30PM RJ Cooper Assistive Technology Workshop
> (Herkimer Co. Comm. College, Robert McLaughlin College Center, 100
> Reservoir Rd, Herkimer) The session take a unique approach, RJ will
> work with 6-8learers. Hewill will try to change their livs by
> utilizing assistive technology. If you’d like to suggest a learner,
> call Kathy Brown TEL (315) 866-7245 / FAX (315) 866-7280 Bring
> your own lunch, limited Cafeteria services
>
> 06/07 & 08 The Brian Injury Assoc f NYS 25th Annual Conference,
> ( Marriott Hotel, Albany) program and registration http://
> www.bianys.org/events.html
>
> 06/08 Fri 8 AM-2:30 PM 6th Annual Youth Summit 2007, Express
> Yourself! Diverse Teens Taking Charge (Museum of Jewish Heritage,
> 36 Battery Place) www.youthbridgeny.org registration deadline 04/25
>
> *new 06/09 Sat, 9:30 AM-2:4PM 2007 Annual Meeting (45 East 33 St)
> 11 AM MARGARITA LOPEZ, NYCHA Board Member & former City Council
> Member – 2 PM SEN LIZ KRUEGER Fee $20 or $5 at the door. Info &
> registration: http://www.lwvnyc.org/calendar.html#event_june0907
>
>
> 06/10 Sun 1:30-4 PM DIA monthly Meeting (Selis Manor, 135 W. 23rd
> St, 6th-7th Aves) www.disabledinaction.org or Tel. & Fax
> 718-261-3737 (Voice/TTY) 09/09, 10/14, 11/18
>
> 06/12-16 Tues-Sat Postsecondary Disability Training Institute
> (Saratoga Hotel & Conference Center, Saratoga Springs) the unique
> needs of college students WDs. www.cped.uconn.edu/07pti.htm Carrol
> Waite, carrol.waite at uconn.edu 860-486-3321
>
> 06/13-15 Wed-Fri Bridges to Employment Conference: Exploring Career
> Opportunities for Latinos with Disabilities (Radisson Miami Hotel,
> Miami, Florida) Registration fee: $150. Scholarships are available
> fee for low-income-unemployed Latinos. www.projectvision.net 866)
> 367-5361 (toll-free)
>
> 06/13-15 Wed-Fri Strategies for Navigating the New Medicaid
> (Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC) Last year's Congress
> successfully drew together over 450 attendees, including national
> media, legislators, industry executives and patient
> representatives.www.MedicaidCongress.com
>
>
> 06/18 Mon 8:30 AM-4 PM, 24th Annual "Hidden Client Conference: TSD
> Re-Deployed: Our Continued Commitment. (Hunter College School of
> Social Work, 129 E 79th St -Lexington & 79th St) Trish Wood,
> author of “What Was Asked of Us” – an oral history of the Iraq War
> and Miklos F. Losonczy, MD, PhD., Assoc Chief of Staff for Mental
> Health and Behavioral Sciences VA-NJ Healthcare System. Info, Jack
> Maloney 212-742-9591. Fee: $20 NASW Members, $25 Non-Members, $10
> for Students, Retired and those who are Unemployed (Unemployed
> Veterans FREE).
>
> 06/19-20 Tues & Wed 2007 Aging Concerns Unite Us (Albany Crowne
> Plaza) agenda, attendee registration :http://www.nysaaaa.org/acuu/
> acuu-register.htm
>
> 06/20-07/05 Wed-Thurs Youth (18 – 24).Leadership & Cross Cultural
> Perspectives on Disability Rights Exchange Program (Costa Rica)
> Generous scholarships for 1st time travelers WDs with
> accommodations to, including ASL interpretation & alternative
> formats Late applications will be accepted as space permits.
> Application materials are available in alternative formats upon
> request. Application materials: http://www.miusa.org/exchange
>
> 06/21-22 Thurs-Fri 3rd Annual NYAPRS Executive Seminar (Crowne
> Plaza Albany) Plenary: Medicaid & mental health services with
> former head of CMS’ Disabled & Elderly Group Glenn Stanton, USPRA’s
> Marcie Granahan & Commissioner Michael Hogan, OMH. http://
> www.nyaprs.org/PDF/ex.sem.pgs.pdf.
>
> 06/21, Thurs "Planning Today for Tomorrow" (Empire State Plaza
> Convention Center, Albany) A statewide symposium on Long Term Care
> Restructuring Participants will be updated on current NYS
> restructuring activities, examine the special needs of those
> requiring long term care, review the best practices and innovations
> of NYS counties and other states, and plan for future activities.
> http://www.nyhealth.gov/events/planning_today_for_tomorrow/
>
> 06/26 Tues 8:30 AM-4 PM, Peer Specialists Working In New York
> City: Our Culture, Our History (Hunter College School of Social
> Work, 129 E 79th St, Lexington) LUNCH INCLUDED Keynote Speaker:
> Ed Knight, PhD oncsceb at omh.state.ny.us or call Curletta Michael at
> 212-330-1651
>
> 06/26-27 Tue–Wed NYS Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: A
> Venue for Communication, Coordination, Cooperation & Collaboration:
> Disaster Human Services Conference (Binghamton, NY, area)
>
> *new 06/29, Fri 10 AM NY Network for Action on Medicare and Social
> Security (Green Residence; 200 E. 5th St. (at 3rd Ave.) info:
> 212-316-9393 07/ 27, 08/24. 09/28, 10/ 26, 11/30 & 12/21
>
> 07/09-12 Mon-Thurs NCIL: 25 Yrs: Celebrating Accomplishments &
> Forging New Leaders (Grand Hyatt, DC)
>
> 07/25-29 Wed – Sun VISIONS Employment and Technology Institute An
> exciting opportunity for blind / visually impaired (16 yrs +)
> individuals to sharpen employment skills, develop networking
> strategies, and gain hands-on experience with the latest assistive
> technologies. Fee (for visually impaired consumers): $25.00
> (Scholarships are available.) Fee includes transportation, lodging,
> meals, workshops, seminars, etc. Others, call for cost. Register:
> www.visionsvcb.org or Contact Betsy Fabricant, 212 625-1616 ext.
> 124 / toll free 888-245-8333 ext 124 or bfabricant at visionsvcb.org
> to request registration forms in print, Braille or email.
>
> 07/27-28 Fri-Sat Access to Transit For All <?xml:namespace prefix =
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> ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" />(Washington, DC)
> Participants, ages 16 to 28, will explore ADA related
> transportation issues with national disability leaders & public
> officials, and other active young leaders WDs from across the
> country: http://www.cilberkeley.org/.
>
> 09/09 Sun 1:30-4 PM DIA monthly Meeting (Selis Manor, 135 W. 23rd
> St, 6th-7th Aves) www.disabledinaction.org or Tel. & Fax
> 718-261-3737 (Voice/TTY)10/14, 11/18
>
> 10/03-05 Wed-Fri 25th Silver Anniversary Conference: 25 Years of
> Leading the Way to Recovery, Rehabilitation and Rights (Nevele
> Grande Hotel * Ellenville, New York) NY Association of Psychiatric
> Rehabilitation Services http://www.nyaprs.org/> !
>
> 10/20 -21 Sat-Sun, 4th Annual Long Island Autism Conference (Hyatt
> Regency Wind Watch, Hauppauge) Christine Heeren
> christine at naalongisland.com 631-245-0293 www.autismfair.com
>
> 12/09 Sun PM DIA Holiday Party (Selis Manor, 135 W. 23rd St,
> 6th-7th Aves) For info www.disabledinaction.org or Tel. & Fax
> 718-261-3737 (Voice/TTY)
>
> 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) Info: Rubin
> www.wheelchairdancesportusa.org wdsportusa at 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 the ramp at the green
> Adult Day Center awning) Riley MacLeod 718-499-7701 x137.AAR: drop
> off at 1 Prospect Park W.)
>
> recurrent first Wed of the month TBI Support Group (BCID 2044 Ocean
> Ave downstairs, Ave O-P) 718-998-3000
>
> recurrent first Thurs of the month 11AM-12:30 PM Parenting Special
> Children Group (BCID 2044 Ocean Ave downstairs, Ave O-P)
> 718-998-3000 3000 .
>
> The Voting Rights Working Group - ADA/Civil Rights Subcommittee of
> National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL) wants to know what
> voting is like in your area of the country. Would you share your
> experience with us?
> Here are some factors to include: 1.) Do you vote by mail, early
> voting, or at you polling place on Election Day? 2.) Are you able
> to get in the polling place? 3.) Have you ever been allowed a
> private, unassisted ballot? If so, what type? 4.) What is your
> disability? Please include anything else you feel is important.
> Please send your response to: Kathy Hoell khoell at cox.net and Deb
> Cotter at: Deb at ncil.org.
> .
> http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister/proprule/index.html - The U.S.
> Department of Education is proposing regulations to ease
> bureaucratic burdens, increase flexibility and assure
> accountability by states in helping prepare America's infants and
> toddlers with disabilities for success in school. The proposed
> rules for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
>
> 3 Assembly Bills to call about
> A.6837 (Millman) - Establishing “Visitability” Standards In State
> Law A6837 would increase the numbers of accessible homes
> constructed in our State by establishing minimum regulations for
> the design and construction of new homes built with state or
> federal financial assistance. Require that the design and
> construction of a new dwelling unit comply with the following:
> Accessible entrance, interior doors, environmental controls,
> habitable space and bathroom. Urge Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein,
> Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, to advance the bill ASAP
> 518-455-5462 Script: “I am calling - writing to urge you to report
> A.6837 out of the Judiciary Committee. This bill is necessary to
> establish “Visitability” standards in New York State, which will
> have a tremendous impact on people with disabilities. These
> standards will ensure that a portion of all newly constructed homes
> throughout the State are designed to be accessible to those having
> a mobility impairment.”
>
> a5178 - Expands EPIC to the Disabled with income eligibility parity
> with seniors. The Senior Community supports this expansion. There
> is a companion bill in the Senate which has 18 Senate sponsors from
> all over the state. The Senate Minority has an almost identical
> bill. The Senate has already reported the bill to Finance. The
> Assembly has not yet reported the bill to Ways and Means, as was
> done last year. However, that can be done off the floor either
> before Monday or on Monday before sending the bill to the Rules
> Committee.
> a7244 – Expand DRIE (Disabled Rent Increase Exemption) with income
> eligibility parity to SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase
> Exemption) . DRIE now exists, but it covers few people, and the
> process is cumbersome. The four NYC Republican Senators have
> introduced a companion bill. The same procedure applies as in the
> EPIC bill, above.
>
> Please call your elected representatives (If you don’t know who
> they are, call 311 for that information) as well as Michele Titus
> (the new Chair of the Assembly Task Force on People with
> Disability) to ensure these bills make it to the floor on May 21,
> 2007. Callers should not allow themselves to be diverted to other
> parties. Michele Titus's numbers are: 718-327-1845 & 518-455-5668
>
> http://www.westlaw.com/find/default.wl?serialnum=2012212888&dbe=RL%
> 5E%2 Special Ed Decision in Federal Court - Bay Shore Union Free
> School Dist. v. Kain, (C.A.2 (N.Y.) Disabled Students - District
> court lacked jurisdiction over IDEA action turning on question of
> state law. IDEA’s incorporation of NY Law in its standards for a
> Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) did not provide a district
> court with jurisdiction over a parent's action seeking review of a
> NYS administrative decision holding that a school district was
> obligated by state law to provide a student with a teacher's aide.
> Nor did IDEA's explicit authorization of a cause of action to be
> brought by "any party aggrieved > by the findings and decision" of
> a state educational agency raise a federal question that would
> confer district court jurisdiction. Finally, notwithstanding the
> IDEA'S BROAD JURISDICTIONAL provision, allowing such jurisdiction
> in the absence of diversity of citizenship or a federal question
> might raise grave constitutional concerns.
>
> American Foundation for the Blind Launches Web Site for Seniors
>
> http://www.afb.org/seniorsite American Federation for the Blind –
> Senior Site It's no secret that current rates of vision loss from
> diseases like age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and
> diabetic retinopathy are expected to double as the nation's 78
> million baby boomers reach retirement age. To help address this
> growing public health concern, the American Foundation for the
> Blind has launched the AFB Senior Site designed for seniors losing
> their vision, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
> The site is rich with information-including photos, videos,
> articles, and resource links-to enhance the independence of older
> people beginning to experience vision loss.
>
>
>
> EM Prentiss
>
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