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THE NEWSPAPER POSITIVELY FOR, BY & ABOUT THE DISABLED READY IN THE BRONX IN THIS ISSUE Education, Kids Play and Improve Skills Schools, Camps And Recreation PAGES 7, 8, 9

CRPD 141 Countries Ratify But No U.S. Movement PAGE 2

Obama Includes PWD Minimum Wage Raised By Executive Order PAGE 3

EEOC Releases Data 2013 Highest $$ Recovery In Agency History PAGE 5

Snow, Rain, Slush Who Is Responsible For Clean-Up? PAGE 5

MTA Cuts Ribbon Dyckman #1 Station Accessible At Last PAGE 10

Sports Paralympics, Skiing And PAGE 11

About 100 preschoolers in the Readiness Program hockey, winter bowling, luge, ice-skating. They also VISIT at New York Institute for (NYISE), had snowball fights with crumbled paper. ABLE'S in the Bronx, recently participated in their annual Win- All activities were designed to improve gross mo- WEBSITE ter Olympics. Developmentally-delayed three- to five- tor skills such as coordination, balance, strength year-olds played Olympics-inspired games such as and agility. WWW. ABLENEWS.COM NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER-MARCH 2014 PAGE 2 cold (sortoflikelivinginanurs- of youarestuckinsideduetothe plains everything.Sincemany can cutandpasteit). low. 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Persons withDisabilities Convention ontheRightsof the ratificationof U.N. rations, continuetofightfor and private- sectorcorpo- tions tion to veteran organiza- U.S. disabilitygroups,inaddi- LETTERS CURRENT STATUS OFCONVENTIONONTHE Senate tobringthebillavote. sion. and wenthomefortheholidays,ending thediscus- mittee walkedawayfromthenegotiations onthe Treaty ing RepublicanontheSenateForeign RelationsCom- cember 2012. defeated intheU.S.Senatebyavoteof61-38De- the Rights ofPersonswithDisabilities(CRPD)was The ratificationoftheUnitedNationsConventionon Japan ratifiedtheConventiononJanuary20,2014 Cote dIvoireratifiedtheConventiononJanuary10,2014 The textofthepetitionex- Thanks toallwhohavesigned Although itwasvoteddown In addition,Chairmanofthe coalition ofmorethan800 A RIGHTS OFPERSONSWITHDISABILITIES At presentthereareisnotenoughsupport inthe In December2013,Sen.BobCorker(R-Tenn.), rank- The U.S.HASNOT YET SIGNEDON 141 RA Still NoMovement ontheCRPD TIFICA TIONS and158SIGNA Please dotherightthing, force versusrun-awaygreed. fight. 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ABLE NEWS- News Able atP.O. Able wel- is PAGE 3 MARCH 2014-NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER Minimum Wage Executive Order to Include PWD he White House recently clude all workers, including dards Act (FLSA) Section 14(c) nomic future for all people with announced that Pres. those with . allows for workers with dis- disabilities, applauded Obama Barack Obama will sign The campaign received me- abilities to be paid and his administration for the Tan executive order raising the dia attention and prompted a subminimum wage. This law inclusion of workers with dis- minimum wage to $10.10 for all recent meeting at the White dates back to 1938 and has been abilities in a historic executive future federal contract workers, House to discuss used by sheltered workshops decision. including workers with disabili- policy with top Administration where people with disabilities “National Disability Insti- ties. officials. Disability rights orga- are segregated from other tute wants to express its thanks Under the current law, em- nizations have been urging the workers and can be paid as to Pres. Obama, Secretary of ployees with disabilities can be inclusion of people with dis- little as pennies per hour for Labor Tom Perez and the paid subminimum wage, but abilities in the executive order doing the same work as employ- Obama administration for tak- the executive order, which cov- since the plan was announced ees without disabilities. ing a major step today to give ers all new federal contracts, at the 2014 State of the Union The President’s executive or- federal contract workers with will end the practice among Address. der states, “Under current law, disabilities greater access to the contractors beginning in 2015. The National Council on Dis- workers whose productivity is economic mainstream by pay- “By including people with ability (NCD), an independent affected because of their dis- ing them a living wage to ad- disabilities in his executive or- federal agency that advises the abilities may be paid less than vance their financial capabil- der, the President has opened President, Congress and other the wage paid to others doing ity,” said Michael Morris, ex- the doors of equal opportunity federal agencies on disability the same job under certain spe- ecutive director of National Dis- to many federally contracted policy, hailed the Obama ad- cialized certificate programs. ability Institute. employees with disabilities,” ministration for the inclusion of Under this executive order, all In addition the National Or- said Mark Perriello, president workers with disabilities in an individuals working under ser- ganization on Disability (NOD) and CEO of the American As- executive order to raise the vice or concessions contracts hailed the decision by Obama sociation of People with Dis- minimum wage for employees with the federal government to include people with disabili- abilities (AAPD). “We applaud of federal service and conces- will be covered by the same ties in his executive order. “Un- the Administration for recog- sion contractors to $10.10 per $10.10 per hour minimum wage employment remains far too nizing that people with dis- hour. protections.” high for people with disabili- abilities have the right to “NCD hopes this signals the Thousands of workers with ties, and too many of those who equal wages for doing the first step toward the eventual disabilities are currently em- do have a job are barely earn- same jobs as people without elimination of the Section 14(c) ployed by government contrac- ing enough money to get by,” disabilities.” provision which the agency tors in service, concession and said NOD Pres. Carol Glazer. Twenty Eight disability orga- views as “a relic” of the 1930’s production areas. “That’s why the President’s de- nizations signed onto a letter when it was assumed that The National Disability Insti- cision to include people with urging the Obama Administra- people with disabilities could tute, the first national non- disabilities in his minimum tion to extend changes to mini- not work. profit organization dedicated ex- wage executive order is a criti- mum-wage standards to in- Currently, Fair Labor Stan- clusively to building a better eco- cal step in the right direction.” Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Gets Sensory Room The Executive Association of “CP/W cannot thank The Ex- holds two to three fundraising proceeds to local charitable or- Westchester recently donated ecutive Association of events a year and donates all ganizations. funds to update Cerebral Palsy Westchester enough for their of Westchester’s (CP/W) help realizing tomorrow’s po- Center. tential today,” said Dir. of De- The Sensory Room will be velopment Joan Colangelo. equipped with new technologies The Executive Association that will bring instrumental originated as a small forum of enhancements to the learning individuals working in a fam- process for the adults and chil- ily owned business. dren with developmental dis- In the 29 years since its in- abilities at CP/W. These special ception the Executive Associa- technologies will make it easier tion evolved into a business for individuals who don’t have networking association of en- the normal use of their senses trepreneurs with a philan- to touch, see, hear and smell. thropic heart. The Association Autism Source Available Every Day for Assistance The Autism Society’s contact Autism Source is available center, Autism Source, assists seven days a week from 9 a.m. to those who may not know where to 9 p.m. (Eastern Time). They can begin or where to turn when faced be reached at 800 328-8476 and with the challenges of autism. by email. 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TALK PAGE 5 MARCH 2014-NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER EEOC Releases FY 2013 Enforcement and Litigation Data he U.S. Equal Employ- traordinary fiscal constraints For the fourth year in a row, requests for this data, the ment Opportunity Com- and operational challenges in the EEOC resolved more Commission issued a new table mission (EEOC) re- fiscal year 2013.” charges of discrimination than this year showing “Basis by Tcently released a comprehen- The 93,727 charges received it took in, despite sequestra- Issue” - in other words, what sive set of fiscal year 2013 data in fiscal year 2013 are a 5.7 tion which caused the agency sorts of discriminatory actions tables showing that the agency percent decrease from the to furlough its entire workforce were alleged to violate the dif- obtained the highest monetary 99,412 charges received in fis- for 40 hours, freeze hiring and ferent sections of the laws en- recovery in agency history cal year 2012. As in previous reduce its budget for litigation, forced by the EEOC. This ex- through its administrative pro- years, retaliation under all information technology, travel pands on the table “Statute by cess, increasing by $6.7 million statutes was the most fre- and contracts for services, Issue” first released last year. to $372.1 million. quently cited basis for charges among other things. Now, for example, readers The data tables also provide of discrimination, increasing in In fiscal year 2013, the can drill down beyond allega- detailed breakdowns for the both actual numbers (38,539) EEOC filed 131 merits law- tions of hiring discrimination 93,727 charges of workplace dis- and as a percentage of all suits alleging discrimination. under Title VII, shown in the crimination the agency received. charges (41.1 percent) from the Lawsuits filed under Title VII Statute by Issue table, to dis- The fiscal year 2013 enforce- previous year. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 cover how many of those hir- ment and litigation statistics, This was followed by race were the most numerous (78), ing allegations were due to which include trend data, are discrimination (33,068/35.3 followed by lawsuits filed un- race, sex, disability, national available on the EEOC’s percent); sex discrimination, der the Americans with Dis- origin etc. website at www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/ including sexual harassment abilities Act (51). During the The most frequently cited statistics/enforcement/ and pregnancy discrimination fiscal year, the Commission issue under all statutes was index.cfm. (27,687/29.5 percent); and dis- resolved 209 merits lawsuits, discharge, followed by terms “The data released today re- crimination based on disability resulting in $39 million in and conditions of employment, flects the commitment of the (25,957/27.7 percent). Both monetary benefits to victims of and harassment. men and women of the EEOC race and disability discrimina- unlawful discrimination, plus The EEOC enforces federal to fulfilling our vision of tion increased in percentage of wide-ranging injunctive relief, laws prohibiting employment achieving justice and equality all charges while decreasing in tailored to the particular issue discrimination. in the nation’s workplaces,” raw numbers from the previ- in the lawsuits. Further information is avail- said EEOC Chair Jacqueline ous year, while charges of sex As part of its Open Govern- able on its website at www. Berrien. “This work is particu- discrimination decreased by ment efforts and in response to eeoc.gov. larly noteworthy given the ex- more than 2,600 charges.

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NOW PAGE 7 MARCH 2014-NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER 2 0 1 4 EDUCATIONEDUCATION •• CAMPSCAMPS •• RECREATIONRECREATION INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM Disability Competency a Priority at ICS By Kate Hubner the work we do with our mem- [having] the ability to encourage the curriculum,” says ICS Field ICS Communications bers,” she says. “We wanted ICS self-advocacy skills of patients Trainer Allen Kahan. “I got re- Associate staff to identify their own per- and families; acknowledging the ally excited by the whole thing It’s a busy time at Indepen- ceptions and feelings about dis- core values of and I wanted to follow through dence Care System. We’re grow- ability with the goal of increas- including the emphasis on inter- and deliver the actual training.” ing at an unprecedented rate, ing their comfort level when in- dependence rather than inde- Marcus Johnson, Member Advo- expanding our services for se- teracting with members. pendence; and feeling comfort- cate, was similarly enthusiastic. nior adults, welcoming new staff With the incredible growth of able with patients with complex “I had heard about the Program members, and last year opened ICS, it seemed like a good time disabilities” as being critical to and was interested in becoming our new Bronx office. to present this training.” The providing sensitive care and one of the trainers. But as we grow, our commit- Program was designed with the support to persons with disabili- I felt that the fact that I have ment to supporting adults with knowledge that staff are famil- ties. Still, many medical facili- a disability would help the ma- physical disabilities and chronic iar with a wide range of disabili- ties and service providers work- terials resonate with partici- conditions to live at home and ties, but may never have for- ing are not disability competent. pants who work with our mem- participate fully in community mally learned about the daily Developed by a team of ICS bers.” life remains as strong as ever. challenges that can come with senior staff in collaboration with More than 150 staff members In keeping with that commit- living with a disability. trainers from PHI, ICS’s Dis- have completed the training, ment, this year ICS launched an The value of professionals be- ability Competency Training and the sessions will continue to internal Disability Competency ing disability competent—par- Program consists of two days of roll out over the coming months. Training Program. Anna Fay, ticularly physicians and other intensive case study reviews, “Being disability competent is Vice President for Independent service providers—has been role plays and lectures. In addi- one of the things that makes ICS Living and longtime ICS staff widely documented. In a 2005 tion to being designed for ICS special,” adds Anna Fay. “I feel member, was integral to the report in the journal Academic staff, the training is also being so strongly about the need to Program’s development. “ICS Medicine, researchers identified delivered by ICS employees. “I have this material out there, has always believed that the de- competencies such as “under- originally got involved in this and ICS could not have accom- velopment of this training cur- standing the values and needs because I was part of the plan- plished that without this amaz- riculum would be important to of persons with disabilities; ning committee that developed ing training team.” www.icsny.org • 1 877 ICS-2525 Home care is changing.

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I am committed to con- tervention and Early Learning stitute of Education Sciences, “I am so pleased that Joan has tinuing building knowledge in Special Education grant pro- supports a comprehensive pro- agreed to become the Commis- through high quality research, gram. gram of special education re- sioner of the National Center for including the use of state of the The mission of IES is to pro- search designed to expand the Special Education Research for a art methodology and technology, vide rigorous and relevant evi- knowledge and understanding six-year term. Joan has demon- to help us understand how best dence on which to ground educa- of infants, toddlers, and chil- strated her true mettle for this to improve education outcomes tion practice and policy and share dren with disabilities or at risk position over the past several for children with or at risk for dis- this information broadly. By iden- for disabilities. months,” Easton said. abilities. tifying what works, what doesn’t, The center also funds re- “It is an honor to serve as the McLaughlin first joined the and why, they aim to improve search training programs for Commissioner for the National Institute of Education Sciences educational outcomes for all stu- the next generation of educa- Center for Special Education Re- as Deputy Commissioner of the dents, particularly those at risk tion researchers. Foundation for Sight and Sound Offers Scholarships March 31st is the deadline along with a $500 Scholarship events@foundationforsightandsou Foundation is venturing out for submissions for scholar- to the student’s college or vo- nd.org. Email questions to and with its new CAN-Paign. 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SPORTS SCENE Roster Set for Paralympic Alpine and Nordic Ski Teams U.S. Paralympics, a division very successful in Sochi, and I Devlin-Young of New Hamp- the most Winter Games experi- of the Olympic can’t wait to see what they do.” shire has the most winter ence, with the upcoming Games Committee (USOC), recently “We are thrilled to bring such Games experience, with Sochi in Russia marking her fourth announced that 26 athletes and a large team of athletes and pro- marking his fifth Games after Games participation. four guides have been nomi- fessional staff to Sochi,” said competing in , Torino, Having just recently retired nated to the alpine skiing team, John Farra, high performance Salt Lake City and from cycling, Bascio is one of and 16 athletes and two guides director for U.S. Paralympics Lillehammer. Allison Jones, a three athletes who medaled at have been nominated to compete Nordic skiing. “We have made a two-sport athlete in cycling and the London 2012 Paralympic in biathlon and cross-country concerted effort to introduce skiing, has competed in every Games. Another cross-over ath- skiing team, all of which will more athletes to the sports of winter and summer Games since lete is Tatyana McFadden of compete at the 2014 Paralympic cross-country skiing and 2002, with Sochi marking her Maryland, a 10-time Paralympic Winter Games in Russia, March biathlon over the past two-and- seventh .- medalist in track and field. The 7 to 16. a-half seasons, and this growth Other alpine skiers named to the Nordic roster also includes “We have put together a very is a sign of our success in keep- team include Staci Mannella of Augusto Perez of East Syracuse, strong team that has incredible ing many of them excited about Randolph, N.J., and Ralph Green N.Y. depth on both the men’s and our Nordic sports and working of Brooklyn, N.Y. At the Games, The USOC and NBC Olym- women’s side,” said Kevin toward becoming internation- athletes will compete in five dis- pics have partnered to provide Jardine, high performance di- ally competitive. ciplines, which are downhill, su- an unprecedented level of cov- rector of U.S. Paralympics al- The alpine team has had a per-G, super combined, slalom erage for the 2014 Paralympic pine skiing and snowboarding. strong 2013-2014 season on the and giant slalom. After sending Winter Games. NBC and NBC “When you look at the fact that International Paralympic Com- six athletes to the Vancouver Sports Network will combine to we’ve had 16 different athletes mittee Alpine Skiing World Cup 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, air 50 hours of television, start- podium in World Cup events circuit with 70 podium finishes. Team USA’s Nordic roster will ing on March 7, with the open- this season, and we have all five Sixteen of 26 athletes nomi- nearly triple in size with 12 men, ing ceremony and on March 16, medalists returning from Van- nated to the team have recorded four women and two guides for for the closing ceremony. In ad- couver, I have every reason to a World Cup podium since the visually-impaired athletes.- dition, TeamUSA.org will live believe that this team can be season began in August.Chris Monica Bascio of Colorado boasts stream all events. Team USA Nabs Several Medals At Snowboard World Cup Finals Evan Strong won gold as ond-fastest time on each run of Team USA claimed four podium the day to earn the silver medal finishes on the first day of com- in a time of 1:35.96, behind petition at the International Bibian Mentel of the Nether- Paralympic Committee Alpine lands who won gold in 1:27.37. Skiing Para-Snowboard World Nicole Roundy of Utah won her Cup Finals in Spain. first-ever medal as she finished It was an incredibly close race third in 1:39.55. for the podium in the men’s lower This was the last competition limb-impairment class, with less for Team USA before men’s and Sunday, April 6, 2014 10am-5pm than three-tenths of a second women’s snowboard cross for The Viscardi Center separating first from third. athletes with a lower limb-im- Strong, of , clocked the pairment debuts at the Sochi 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY fastest time of the day with his 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Discover Resources for two best runs giving him a com- on March 14, as a part of the Children and Adults bined time of 1:21.58. Matti Suur- alpine skiing program. The Hamari of Finland claimed the snow-boarding team was nomi- Meet a large variety of product and service runner-up spot in 1:21.85, with nated in early February. providers, attend seminars and demonstrations Team USA’s Keith Gabel grab- bing bronze in 1:21.87. USABA Members Free Admission O Fun for the Kids Mike Shea of California took Renewing Register now at: specialneedsexpos.com fourth place, but with his im- The United States Association pressive run of World Cup fin- of Blind Athletes (USABA) re- ishes this year, he cemented his cently announce the all 2013 mem- spot at the overall World Cup berships expired on Dec. 31. Mem- title for the 2013-2014 season. bers are asked to visit the USABA For information about sponsor, speaking, He won four gold medals and a website to renew their member- silver medal in the five previous ship. Lifetime memberships are and exhibitor opportunities: World Cup races. available for those who prefer. For Phone: 516-279-3727 or On the women’s side, Amy membership renewal information, Email: [email protected] Purdy of Nevada clocked the sec- visit www.usaba.org. 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MARCH 1 MARCH 10 tion call CEC at 212 802-1548. Program hosted by the USABA Sprout Film Festival Admis- Celebration of Siblings pre- in Lake Placid. For information sions Deadline for information sented by AHRC New York City’s New Trends in OPWDD Ser- call Matt Simpson 719 866-3019. call Anthony Di Salvo 212 222- Sibling Committee 6 to 8:30 p.m. vices 6 to 8 p.m. at AHRC’s Main Through March 28. 9575. at India House, 1 Hanover Office, 83 Maiden Lane, NYC MARCH 25 Square, Manhattan. For informa- Penthouse. For information call Parent Member of the IEP Church of God of Prophecy: tion call Annette Spallino 212 Jennifer 212 895-3446. Meeting 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Differently-Abled Celebra- 780-2592. MARCH 20 at Brooklyn Parent Center, tion Service 4 to7 p.m. at 85 Lecture: Teaching Non-Vocal Brooklyn Public Library, Main East 165th St., Bronx. For infor- Application Deadline for Children 6 p.m. at Brooklyn Branch, 10 Grand Army Plaza, mation call Disability Ministries Young Adult Internship Pro- Autism Center, 57 Willoughby Brooklyn. For information call Director 718 585-0529. gram for ages 17 to 24 at Oppor- St., 3rd floor, Brooklyn. For infor- Ruth DiRoma 718 998-3000. tunities for a Better Tomorrow. mation call 718 554-1027. MARCH 27 John Bakos Memorial/USABA For information call 718 387- Golf Fundraiser to benefit Midwest Regional Goalball 1600. ASL Tour “Other Primary Friends of Pelham Bay Park Sen- Tournament Warren, Mich. For MARCH 11 Structures” 6:30 p.m. for sory Garden 6 to 8 p.m. at the information visit www.usaba.o Wheelchair Tune-Up Event, adults at the Jewish Museum, Pelham-Split Rock Golf Course, rg. 10:30 to 12 p.m. and 12 to 1:30 5th Ave. at 92nd At., Manhat- Bronx. For information call 718 MARCH 2 p.m. sponsored by Morrisania tan. For information call 212 430-4685. Disabled in Action Meeting Diagnostic & Treatment Center 423-3225. 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Selis Manor, 1st and Independence Care System MARCH 24 To have your event or meeting floor auditorium, 135 West 23rd (ICS) at 1225 Gerard Avenue, Smart Apartment Workshop: listed, send information to Street between 6th and 7th Ave. (Room 1A), Bronx. For informa- Telephone Access, Remote Able News, P.O. Box 395, Old For information call 718 261- tion and to reserve space must Cameras, Intercoms 3:30 to 5 Bethpage, N.Y., 11804. The 3737. call Sonia Rodriquez by March 4, p.m. presented at Helen Hayes deadline for calendar items is MARCH 3 718 960-2607. Smart Apartment Route 9W, the 10th day of the month pre- Building Intimacy in ADHD MARCH 12 West Haverstraw. For informa- ceding the date of publica- Relationships 5:55-7:30 p.m at Family Education Series tion call 845 786-4587. tion. Calendar items will be St. Thomas More Church, 65 East “Finding Out What Your accepted only if they have a 89th St., Madison-Park Aves. For Loved One Wants” presented Wounded Warrior Goalball specific date. information call 212-721-0007. by AHRC of NYC 11 a.m. to 1 MARCH 4 p.m. at Howie Stone Adult Day Mardi Gras Fundraiser to ben- Center, 1420 Ferris Pl., Bronx. efit the National Spinal Cord In- For information call Jennifer 212 jury Association greater New 895-3446. NJS ELECTRIC LLC York Chapter 6 to 10 p.m. at NJS ELECTRIC LLC Slate-54 West 21st St., Manhat- Adapted Yoga 12 to 1 p.m. at NJS ELECTRIC LLC tan. For information call 866 692- Helen Hayes Hospital Audito- 7242. rium, Rt. 9W North, West Haverstraw. For information call ** Specializing in Parents Support Group at 845 786-4950. Also March 26 and BCID 6 to 7:30 p.m.at 27 Smith April 30. home monitoring Street, Brooklyn. For information call 718 951-5186. 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