VOLUME 26 NUMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 2016

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THE NEWSPAPER POSITIVELY FOR, BY & ABOUT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HONORED IN THIS ISSUE Women Want Balance Men Over-Represented Brookhaven Applauds Citizen and ADA On U.N. CRPD Page 2

Bus Cuts Planned Suffolk County Hearings Scheduled For Sept. 8 & 9 Page 2

Mental Health Talk Bill Mandates Discussion In Class Page 3

Mis-Managed MLTC Hours Reduced for PHOTO BY SOFIE MELLEDY Home Care Services Page 3

DOJ Redefines All People With Disabilities Can Receive Protections Page 4 ty which offers a support group for the blind and/ The Brookhaven Town Supervisor and offi cials Wandering Law commemorated the 26th Anniversary of the Ameri- or visually impaired for all races, religions, and cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at a recent meeting creeds. It empowers the blind and/or visually im- Bill Supports Training and recognized citizen Philip Englebright, center, as paired so that an individual who is visually im- For First Responders a person with a disability who has served the resi- paired can enjoy fellowship and social functions Page 5 dents of Brookhaven with passion and commitment without the usual prejudices that are sometimes and recognized his community service. associated with the blind community. Englebright who has been married 60 years is a Englebright became legally blind two years ago graduate of Chaminade High School and Nichols from complications of eye surgery and continues College, as well as a former member of the U.S. his advocacy. Supervisor Ed Romaine proclaimed Army Reserves. He has served as President of the August 11 as Philip Englebright Day in the Town of AARP chapter 3407; the director of Meillo Center Brookhaven. for Mental Health; a member of the Comsewogue Honoring Englebright are, left to right, Coun- School District Drug Free Task Force; he served cilmembers Neil Foley and Valerie Cartright, Town as vice president of UBS Financial Services, was a Clerk Donna Lent, a friend of the honoree, Honor- VISIT member of the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau ee Phil Englebright, Supervisor Ed Romaine and ABLE’S and Task Force. councilmembers Jane Bonner, Kevin LaValle and WEBSITE He is also affi liated with VIP’s of Suffolk Coun- Michael Loguercio. WWW.ABLENEWS.COM ABLE NEWSPAPER - SEPTEMBER 2016 PAGE 2 eight oftheleastusedroutesin route buslines. County Transit(SCT) changes oncertainSuffolk cess forninepositionsresulted tative. Therecentelectionpro- have justonefemalerepresen- with Disabilities(CRPD)will mittee ontheRightsofPersons are heard.However,theCom- leadership sothattheirvoices ty bodiesandacrossallareasof committees, humanrightstrea- are fullyrepresentedonpanels, that womenwithdisabilities disabilities face. challenges thatwomenwith the uniqueandintersecting Women Pushfor BalanceinCRPDMakeup The rati in Dec.2012andhassincenotcometothe Persons withDisabilities(CRPD)wasdefeatedintheU.S.Senate view toadoptthesedocuments. periodic reportingundersimpli on IndependentMonitoringMechanisms,anddraftguidelines ment onarticle24(righttoinclusiveeducation),draftguidelines on article6(womenandgirlswithdisabilities),draftgeneralcom- ress madeinthedraftingprocessesof:draftgeneralcomment ates andUruguay. The Committeeisalsoconsideringtheprog- Guatemala, Italy, PlurinationalStateofBolivia,United Arab Emir- mittee isconsideringtheinitialreportsofColombia,Ethiopia, August to2September2016inGeneva,Switzerland. The Com- The 16thsessionoftheCRPDCommitteeisbeingheldfrom15 They proposetoeliminate Suffolk Countywillservice As such,they UN Womenworkstoaddress rati THE U.S.HASNOT YET SIGNED ON Committee ontheRightsofPersonswithDisabilities fi 166 rati The Netherlandsrati cations/accessions and92signatoriestoitsOptionalProtocol(OP) Suffolk PlansHearingsOnBusRouteSuffolk Cuts fi cation oftheUnitedNationsConventiononRights CURRENT STATUS OFCRPD Comoros rati fi cations/accessions and160signatoriestotheCRPD,89 fi nd itcritical The 16thSessionofthe fi ed theCRPDonJune16 fi xed fi ed theCRPDonJuly13 fi ed reportingprocedure,witha pact madeimportantadvanc- women. TheUNGlobalCom- without therepresentationof or committeetobeassembled Women iscallingfornopanel sition ofthecommittee,andUN cern regardingthenewcompo- sentation. ation tobalancedgenderrepre- mittee shouldgiveconsider- that themembersofcom- and despitetheCRPDstating of threewomenforthepositions 2017, despitethecandidature in all-maleappointmentsfor existing routesmaybealtered passengers andinsomecases be alternativebusroutesfor sure. Insomecasestheremay system asacostsavingmea- the SuffolkCountyTransitbus Many haveexpressedcon- fl oor foravote. tions wouldbeginonOct.3. public hearings,routeelimina- routes subjecttoelimination. to coverkeydestinationson S35, S71,S90beeliminated. routes 1B,5A,7D/E,10A,10D/E, heard.” the populationarenotbeing mittees, thevoicesofhalf of womenonpanelsandcom- out adequaterepresentation press release,theystate“With- representation in2019.Ina and achievebalancedgender redress thecurrentsituation tion ofwomentotheCRPD parties tosupportthenomina- and politicalbarriers. unique educational,economic girls withdisabilitiesalsoface ital mutilation.Womenand ly pregnancyandfemalegen- early andforcedmarriage,ear- times morelikelytoexperience men. of disabilityishigherthanfor and thattheirprevalencerate fi nation. intersecting formsofdiscrimi- often encountermultipleand women withdisabilities,who sentation isespeciallyvitalfor ple ofbalancedgenderrepre- woman colleagueinstead. panels todeclineorsuggesta are askedtoserveonall-male Pledge, whichurgesmenwho the UNGlobalCompactPanel 2016, withtheintroductionof the StatusofWomeninMarch session oftheCommissionon es inthisareaduringthe60th at nocharge,uponwrittenre- are deafnon-Englishspeakers, made availabletopeoplewho Interpreterserviceswillbe Memorial Hwy.,Smithtown. islature Bldg,725Veterans ditorium, W.H.RogersLeg- Hauppauge LegislativeAu- Sept. 9from3to7p.m.atthe Dr., RiverheadandFriday, K. 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PAGE 3 SEPTEMBER 2016 - ABLE NEWSPAPER cials who fi Holtsville and Dawn Cookler SILO board- “Students will now have ac- “Students will Although most of the hear- the of most Although available is Representation some reduction in hours that that hours in reduction some was less than the plan originally originally plan the than less was proposed. proposed. Headquarters in Assembly and Senate for their Assembly and passage of the leadership in the Education Bill.” Mental Health life-saving cess to potentially for recog- knowledge necessary nizing the signs and symptoms in of mental health problems themselves and others and how cri- to get help before a possible sis occurs,” said John Richter, MHANYS public policy direc- tor. ings identified for the report report the for identified ings for people facing reductions in in reductions facing people for involved people in New York York New in people involved services by MLTC plans. Con- plans. MLTC by services City, seniors and people with with people and seniors City, tact ICAN, the Independent Independent the ICAN, tact disabilities struggle with ar- with struggle disabilities Consumer Advocacy Network, Network, Advocacy Consumer bitrary home care reductions reductions care home bitrary 844 614-8800 or for TTY Relay Relay TTY for or 614-8800 844 statewide. Service call 711. 711. call Service right back row, Patrick Mitchell right back row, American with Disabilities Act cel- American with Disabilities County Comptroller John Kennedy; Brookhaven The Suffolk Independent Living Organization’s The Suffolk Independent Living Organization’s SILO Celebrates ADA Anniversary ADA SILO Celebrates The celebration was held at SILO “The best way to eradicate “The best way In 90 percent of the 1,043 1,043 the of percent 90 In Attendees at the of Anniversary (SILO) 26th ebration are, left to right front row, member; Gerri DePersio board secretary; Mary Ann Sciacca member; Gerri DePersio board secretary; Mary board president; and boardmembers Donald Gomez and Krista Giannak. Also attending were, left to (D- board vice president; Suffolk County Leg. Monica Martinez Joe Croci (R-Dist. 3); SILO Exec. Dir. State Sen. Tom Dist. 9); NY Delgado; Event Chair Laurie Delgado; County Leg. Leslie Kenne- dy (R- Dist. 12); 5); SILO Boardmem- Councilmember Neil Foley (R-Dist. Town bers Bernie Ferracane and Roger Smith. hosted families and partner agencies and included food, enter- tainment, dancing and speakers including elected of commemorated the event. fold during the six-month peri- six-month the during fold od. od. In a smaller but significant significant but smaller a In half of all lifetime cases of men- half of all lifetime by age 14. tal illness begin issues and end mental health mental illness is the stigma of and edu- through prevention cation,” said Glenn Liebman, CEO of Mental Health Associa- tion in New York State (MHA- NYS). “This bill will help create a better understanding of men- tal health issues and wellness the at a younger age. We thank hearing decisions identified, identified, decisions hearing MLTC plans’ attempts to cut cut to attempts plans’ MLTC services were thwarted, either either thwarted, were services by a plan member winning the the winning member plan a by hearing or because the MLTC MLTC the because or hearing plan failed to show up to defend defend to up show to failed plan the proposed reduction at the the at reduction proposed the hearing. hearing. percentage of the decisions, the the decisions, the of percentage case was settled through an an through settled was case agreement in which the member member the which in agreement — often without an attorney to to attorney an without often — advise them — agreed to accept accept to agreed — them advise While most members win win members most While Statistics show that one in Statistics show that one in The report calls on the state state the on calls report The The number of decisions is- decisions of number The of students are directly impact- of students are issues, and ed by mental health indirectly im- many more are can go through pacted, students school and nev- middle and high depression, er learning about anxiety or suicide prevention. pattern of arbitrary and illegal illegal and arbitrary of pattern reductions in hours of home care care home of hours in reductions services. these hearings, for every mem- every for hearings, these every 12 high school students every 12 high school students 60 attempts suicide, more than percent of students with seri- not ous mental health issues do graduate high school and one- ber who had the wherewithal wherewithal the had who ber to request, travel to and pres- and to travel request, to ent their case at a hearing, un- hearing, a at case their ent doubtedly there were many who who many were there doubtedly could not. not. could to restore services for these vul- these for services restore to nerable New Yorkers, to stop stop to Yorkers, New nerable plans from engaging in these il- these in engaging from plans legal reductions and to improve improve to and reductions legal its oversight of these private private these of oversight its plans spending public dollars. public spending plans sued each month increased six- increased month each sued Absentee Ballots Mail-In Registration Change of Address Change of by a county board of elections must be processed

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Mail registration applications must be postmarked no later Mail registration applications must be postmarked no later Notices of change of address from registered voters received Last day to postmark an absentee ballot application or let- The deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 8 The deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the Nov.

Currently, some schools Currently, some schools

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than Oct. 14 and received by a board of elections no later that than Oct. 14 and received by a board of elections no later Oct. 19. by and ter of application by mail for an absentee ballot is Nov. 1 for the last day to apply in-person at the Board of Elections the an absentee ballot is Nov.7. A ballot must be received by voter local board of elections no later than Nov. 15. Military day ballots must be received no later than Nov. 21. The last (by to deliver ballot in person to the local board of elections someone other than the voter is Nov. 8. General Election is Oct. 14. Citizens may register at a local General Election is Oct. 14. Citizens may register at a Na- board of elections or any state agency participating in the tional Voter Registration Act. and entered in the records in time for the General Election.

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631-254-4031 Accessible Minivans Accessible for Independence Accessible Full Size Vans Size Full Accessible 90 East Jefryn Blvd, Deer Park, NY 11729 Deer Park, 90 East Jefryn Blvd, Providing Mobility Serving NY The Area Metro Since 1984 [email protected] SUNY Purchase, a public “By preventing similar trag- “By preventing The law will allow Justice The grants would facilitate Abilities Inc. Unlimited of NY, that lead to the most important that lead to the most important part of the campus. Other haz- ards and hurdles include un- even and crumbling pavement, missing curb cuts, dangerously steep slopes and insufficient signage to routes intended for people with disabilities. college in Westchester Coun- ty, is a four-year educational ports training for first respond- ports training community offi- ers and other prevent and re- cials to better cases. spond to these we can hon- edies in the future, or the lives of Kevin, Avonte and others who lost their lives because a medical condition caused them to wander from safety.” Department grants to be used by law enforcement agencies and nonprofits for educational and other programs. training and emergency pro- to-cols for school personnel, supply first responders with additional information and

ts fi stairs and hills “The feeling of dread and “The feeling “This bipartisan bill applies states that those who use states that those who wheelchairs or other mobility devices encounter widespread physical access barriers along the campus’ paths of travel that can prevent them from getting to classes and other areas. For example, SUNY Purchase does not provide adequate ways, like functioning elevators, to nav- igate up the York City’s East River in 2014. York City’s East helplessness families must feel helplessness families one with Alzhei- when a loved goes missing is mer’s or autism said Senate Ju- unimaginable,” diciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa. “But of with the Senate’s approval we Kevin and Avonte’s Law, to are one important step closer increasing the chances of a pos- itive ending to many of these nightmares. proven community alert sys- tems to help locate people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism and related disorders who may be susceptible to wandering away from safety. It also sup- na- Suit Alleges SUNY Purchase Inaccessible

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Ken Abel, Warehousing Teacher at Islip Career Center, launched launched at Islip Career Center, Teacher Abel, Warehousing Ken

Specifically, the lawsuit According to a recent A class action lawsuit filed A class action lawsuit filed

military personnel in active duty. Islip Career Center is an Eastern Islip Career military personnel in active duty. to Suffolk BOCES school that provides career education services The students with special education needs ages 16 through 21. to skills and experience students gain at the school are designed enable them to obtain entry-level employment. this school-wide enterprise so his students could assist their com- According munity and put both life and career skills into practice. They had weekly Abel the students learned from this endeavor. to responsibilities and worked toward a goal.

Warehousing students at the Islip Career Center recently met with students at the Islip Career Center recently Warehousing of Bottles for the Brave founder Pamela Burner to donate bags efforts. Bot- recyclable water bottles to support the organization’s tles for the Brave is a local fundraising organization that bene Legislation to Protect Aims Wandering Against

school and drowned in New school and drowned in New old Avonte Oquendo left his old Avonte Oquendo left River in 2008. Fourteen-year- River in 2008. drowned in Iowa’s Raccoon drowned in Iowa’s Raccoon Wills wandered from home and Wills wandered from home and Nine-year-old Kevin Curtis Nine-year-old Kevin Curtis who perished after wandering. who perished after wandering. or of two boys with autism or of two boys with autism ers. The law is named in hon- wandered away from caregiv- tion-al age children with autism have

elopement. from wandering, also known as from wandering, also known developmental disabilities developmental help safeguard children with help safeguard te’s Law, legislation that will te’s Law, legislation programs. to its educational and cultural bility disabilities equal access students and visitors with mo- disability law by not providing lege violates federal and state York (SUNY) at Purchase Col- the State University of New in federal court alleges that in federal court alleges that A ABLE NEWSPAPER - SEPTEMBER 2016 PAGE 6 Closing Date Apply: Hours: Salary: Job Title: Requirements: Description: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA)Coordinator October 1,2016 DOQ events addressaccessibilityandaccommodationconcerns. and safely;assure Township-Sponsored activities, Township Facilitiesand effective andreasonableaccommodationsallowingthemtoworkproductively regulations, andpolicies;assuresthatworkerswithdisabilitiesareprovided accommodation issuesensurescompliancewithapplicablelaws, compliance andmaintainsdocumentsrecordsofalldisability develops andmaintains internalmeasurestotrack ADA status and materials andotherinformationalpiecesregardingthe ADA program; employees effectiveandreasonableaccommodations;developswritten ADA; coordinateswithmanagementandemployeestodevelopprovide educates managementandemployeesontherightsdutiesunder performs outreachtoemployeespossiblyrequiringaccommodations; Other dutiesincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:Identifiesand position willalsobeinvolvedintheLightDuty/Return-to-Workprogram. and administerthe ADA accommodationprogramfromstart tofinish. The Association. Architects, theParalyzedVeterans Association, ortheUnitedSpinal Uniform ConstructionCodeinanyotherState, the American Instituteof Department ofCommunity Affairs oradepartment whichoverseesthe guidelines whichwassponsoredorapprovedbytheNewJersey completion ofacourseonbarrier-freedesignor ADA accessibility reasonable accommodationissuessubjecttothe ADA or§504and of experienceinapositionthatinvolvedevaluatingandadministering required toperformtheworkofclass);aminimumthree(3)years and/or trainingexperiencewhichprovidesanequivalentbackground administration experiencearerequired(oracombinationofeducation business administrationorrelatedfieldandtwoyearsofpersonnel Send resumeorapplicationto: The Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA)Coordinatorwillbuildupon Part-Time, threedaysweekly(nottoexceedtwentyonehoursper Bachelor’s degreeinsocialsciences,humanresourcemanagement, Ms. BraedonGregory, HRISCoordinator, 205 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, NewJersey07042 or email:[email protected] Human ResourcesDepartment, Township ofMontclair, week). (Part-Time) CHIEF EXECUTIVEOFFICER BY JAMESWEISMAN T the convention,DIAwasaddedtoplatform. to LTSS,wasnotabasictenetoftheparty.However,justbefore from itsplatform.Communityintegration,includingtheright providers willneedtocomply. to developminimumrequirementsforcoveragewithwhichLTSS Department ofHealthandHumanServicestoissueregulations essential toqualityoflife.Heintends,viatheDIA,require expenditures. assistance percentage–i.e.,thefederalshareofstateMedicaid states thatadoptDIAquicklybyincreasingtheirfederalmedical and hissponsorshipoftheDisabilityIntegration Actatour5th er forhisworktoguaranteetheright live inthecommunity him toleadershippositions.UnitedSpinal honoredSen.Schum- well respectedbyfellowdemocratswhohave repeatedlyelected Senate DemocraticPolicyandCommunications Center.Heis known asheisViceChairoftheConference andChairofthe munity-based services.TheActprovidesa any otheractionthatwouldrestrictaccesstohomeandcom- capping services,underpayingworkersforservicesortaking that payforLTSSfromusingwaitinglists,arbitraryscreening, tion Actpass. to existwhichwouldbeeradicatedshouldtheDisabilityIntegra- most Americans.Nevertheless,aninstitutionalbiascontinues with disabilities,homecareischeaperandmoredesirableto per year. cost ofinstitutionalcareintheU.S.isabout$91,000perperson, care canreceiveLTSSinthesettingoftheirchoice.Theaverage DIA wouldensurethatanyindividualeligibleforinstitutional the DisabilityIntegrationAct(DIA)–whichrightsthiswrong. nursing homefacilitiesandotherinstitutions. home insteadofforcingpeoplewithdisabilitiesandseniorsinto people beabletogetLongTermServicesandSupports(LTSS)at 94 percentofretiredAmericanssupportlegislationthatrequires against theirwill. forced, bythird-partypayerslikeMedicaid,intonursinghomes their choosing.Manypeopleneedingthesetypesofservicesare medications maynotbegiventheoptiontoliveinsettingof eryday taskssuchaseating,dressing,bathingandmaintaining an enormousproblem. ed settingappropriate,thefederalgovernmenthasyettoaddress with disabilitiesinthemostintegrat- programs andservicestoindividuals sion, whichrequiresstatestoprovide the SupremeCourt’s UNITED SPINAL Sen. Schumer’sin The DemocraticNationalCommitteeinitiallyomittedDIA Sen. Schumerknowsthatcontactwithfamilyandfriendsis DIA wouldpreventpublicentitiesandinsurancecompanies As hasbeenpointedouttogovernmentrepeatedlybypeople New YorkSen.CharlesSchumerissponsoringlegislation– A 2010Harrispollshowedthat89percentofAmericansand Individuals withdisabilitieswhomightneedhelpev- Schumer SupportsCommunityLiving abilities Actand17yearsafter sage oftheAmericanswithDis- wenty-six yearsafterthepas- fl Continued onpage15 uence indemocratic-partypoliticsiswell Olmstead deci- fi nancial incentivefor

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In addition, applicants will be treated with dignity and have treated with dignity Jean-Pierre their voices heard,” said. “This bill will make vital support services more acces- sible to Suffolk residents with disabilities to help them live out their aspirations and take advantage of better opportuni- ties.” with disabilities in Suffolk with disabilities County since 1985. spouses. Previously, this bud- be geting method could only requested after the individual enrolled in a plan. Also, people who are temporarily in the hos- re- pital or a nursing home may quest expedited Medicaid and/ or home care so that they can return home. eligible if their voluntary infor- mal caregivers cannot continue to provide needed assistance to the applicant. Earlier drafts had suggested that an applicant whose family is currently pro- viding informal care does not have an immediate need, even if this care cannot continue. cant fi

ce. Their role fi ict-free assessment, then assessment, ict-free fl SILO is a nonprofit, advo-ca- SILO is a nonprofit, The organization has been There are other signi are empowered and equipped are empowered skills.” with important providing services to people providing services to people care became mandatory in care became mandatory ac- 2012, there was no more the cessing home care through local Medicaid of improvements, such as the ability of married applicants to request spousal impover- ishment protections for their was then solely to process ap- was then solely to process a plications. Once approved, dual eligible needed to obtain a con choose and enroll in a managed long-term care plan. When it passed the 2015 law, the state legislature was responding to reports of long delays in the ap- plying and enrollment process. cy-based organization which cy-based organization that all people aims to ensure with disabilities are treated with the same respect as their nondisabled peers and granted equal opportunities to partici- pate in their communities. c fi ces to fi ce in Central Islip. “The Suffolk Independent “The Suffolk When managed long-term fi quires local Medicaid of Living Organization provides Living Organization critical support to people with disabilities to encourage them to live full, independent lives,” bill Jean-Pierre said. “This its aims to help SILO expand so reach throughout the county more people with disabilities process and approve a Medic- aid application in seven days in and authorize personal care 12 days if there is dire need. The procedures require submit- ting a new attestation form cer- tifying the applicant's speci its service centers to the town its service centers with a satellite of Brookhaven of need, along with a physician's need, along with a physician's order. No Barriers in Colorado Assembly OKs SILO’s Expansion Assembly SILO’s OKs

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One of the No Barriers Summit’s nearly 1,000 attendees uses a nearly 1,000 attendees One of the No Barriers Summit’s for Freedom Chair to hike Copper Mountain. The chair is designed to all-terrains and is propelled using two levers, making it easier many push on rough and uneven ground and the hike is one of the activities available at the Summit that was held in June. and event held in Copper Mountain, Colo. - showcases speakers cutting-edge innovations. The highlight of the Summit is the wide range of activities, from archery to kayaking, salsa dancing to ninja warrior training, that participants of all abilities and back- grounds engage in. New Procedure Expedite Medicaid Service Can

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age will air from 2 to 5 p.m., 7 age will air from 2 to 5 p.m., to 9 p.m., and 1 to 5 a.m. In ad- dition, TeamUSA.org and US- Paralympics.org will provide comprehensive online a bit of controversy regarding goalball teams that will rep- resent Team USA at the in 2016 Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro in Septem- ber have been announced. The women’s team is com- of prised of six players, four at whom have competed in least one Paralympic Games. Team members are Jen Armbruster, Eliana Mason and Asya Miller of Oregon, Lisa Czechowski of Arizona, Amanda Dennis of Georgia and Marybai Huking of Utah. Algeria, Brazil, Japan and Is- rael.

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t that fi CURB is a nonpro Monahan is survived by That is his legacy, and he He is survived by his wife A legacy fund will be estab- Larry broke down barriers If you are deaf and can watch If you have a disability and Lynn, daughter Carolyn, son- in-law Mike, and granddaugh- ters Trinity and Faith. provides people with physical provides people with physical impairments, who are in need, with wheelchair ramps, lifts and railings. They are also committed to the placement of curb cuts on every corner throughout Long Beach. his wife Mary Lou, daughter Michele, siblings and a large group of extended family. with their ramps. The amount with their ramps. Jim had and of knowledge that will be hard to his commitment replace.” Larry spent his life working tirelessly so that people with disabilities would be fully in- cluded in all aspects of Amer- ican life. will be loved and admired for- ever for it.” and two sons. lished in his honor at www. dralegal.org. all across this nation. If you use a wheelchair or scooter and can freely travel because the corners have curb ramps, Larry did that. If you are blind and can access websites to shop or read books, Larry did that. captioned movies at your local theater, Larry did that. can enter your polling place and use the voting machine privately, Larry did that. dence. fi owers, dona- fl ), or to the chari- A memorial mass followed by A He is survived by his wife “He never gave up,” said “He never gave up,” said In addition, Paradis served “It has been my honor and in 2011 and 2003 by “California Lawyer” magazine. In 2004, Lar- ry was voted trial lawyer of the year by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. the world a better place for people the world a better place for people and with spinal cord injury/disease Those wheelchair users everywhere. of us who knew Jerry have suffered a great loss. He was a friend, a lead- and a role model.” er, interment with honors at a military Colo. area cemetery in the Denver, was held. In lieu of tions can be made to Porter Hospice, Colo. (www.porterhospital. Denver, org/POH/Home/ ty of the donor’s choice. on the boards of many advo- cacy organizations including the Berkeley Center for In- dependent Living, Disability Rights Bar Association, Na- tional Council on Disability, International Watch Commit- tee, American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, Berkeley Commission on Dis- ability, Disability Statistics Center and the Center for Per- sonal Assistance Services. privilege to have Larry as a friend, colleague and mentor,” said Linda Dardarian, chair of DRA’s board.” Larry was an amazingly talented, brilliant and accomplished disability rights trailblazer and a deeply good, caring, decent and giv- ing person. He was always available to He was always available give people rides and help them co-president since Monahan’s co-president since son and a passing. Papetti’s friends started a couple of his for CURB bike ride fundraiser when they were 12 years ago in- teens and continue to stay volved today. The annual event started with 25 bikers and has grown to more than 380 partic- ipants today. Papetti. “He used to visit aids patients and give them cookies and pamphlets and con as Pe- rst ve mar- fi fi transitions - cult fi “Kelly lived the model that we “He was committed to making The Long Beach resident be- The Long Beach Rich Papetti, who has served He was named one of Califor- ters’ replacement when he died and replacement when he died ters’ tran- second when the organization sitioned to become United Spinal. hope is achievable by all of our members” said United Spinal Pres. and C.E.O. “He was well adjusted integrated to living with a disability, and a and active in his community, York- good boss. He was a real New raised in Queens and educated in er, Brooklyn. bers and led the organization through bers and led the organization two dif ed to Remove Barriers (CURB), ed to Remove Barriers the age of 80. died recently at 29 years ago in came paralyzed accident. But ac- a construction it cording to family and friends, didn’t slow him down. In addi- he tion to his work with CURB, has accomplished a great deal, including completing athons. He got involved with CURB a few years after it was established in 1988. as a board member and trea- surer of CURB, is now acting a young adult while attend- ing Harvard Law School, af- ter which he devoted his life to protecting the civil rights of others with disabilities. At DRA, he took on and won hun- dreds of precedent-setting cas- es that involved issues such as health care, employment, transportation, education, di- saster planning, voting and housing. nia’s attorneys of the year (CLAY) t fi Disability Advocate Jim Monahan Jim Disability Advocate Disability Rights Lawyer LarryDisability Rights Lawyer Paradis nished. DRA fi Former United Spinal Dir. Gerard ‘Jerry’Former Dir. United Spinal Kelly

Kelly provided advice for mem- Kelly was a paraplegic veteran Gerard “Jerry” Kelly, United Spi- Gerard “Jerry” Kelly, Paradis became disabled as The work which Larry so “I’ve lost a dear friend, com- DRA’s other co-founder and Disability Rights Advocate’s Jim Monahan, co-founder Jim Monahan, co-founder

who worked as deputy executive director to James Peters from 1971- 2002. In that role, Kelly managed direct mail fundraising programs, worked closely with the United Spi- nal board of directors and with Par- (PVA) America’s of Veterans alyzed board of directors. nal’s executive director from 2002 executive director nal’s through 2005, died June 18. Kel- for three who had brain cancer ly, years, was 70. abilities.” women and children with dis- – advancing the rights of men, which he was most passionate acy by pursuing the goal about will continue to honor his leg-

ecuted is not brilliantly and tirelessly ex- the world a better place. of millions of people and made sky. “Larry touched the lives tionwide. rade and brother,” said Wolin- for people with disabilities na- equal rights and opportunities in 1993, works to advance legal center. DRA, established rect the work of the nonpro with another colleague, to di- linsky will continue, along supervising attorney Sid Wo- recently died at the age of 57. tive director, Larry Paradis, (DRA) co-founder and execu-

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