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CELEBRATING Education, Camps Concepts Gala Praises Honorees & Recreation Pages 8 & 9

Discrimination UN Urges Action For People With Albinism Page 2

TLC Dispatch Accessible Vehicle Program To Expand to Boros Page 3

Court Shortcomings ADA Liaison Program Found to Be Lacking Page 3

New Appointment Rappaport Named New Exec. Dir. of BCID Page 5

Inaccessible NYPD Sued in Class Action For Violating ADA Page 6 Attendees gather at the recent Concepts of Inde- Shown above at the dinner are, front row left to pendence (COI) Annual Gala that was held in Brook- right, COI Board Member Joann Vitiello; Dir. of Pol- lyn. Awards were presented in a number of catego- icy and Outreach T.K. Small; Board Member Nancy ries. Consumers and personal assistants (PA) who Brown. In the second row are PA Scholarship Award have been with COI for 25 years were the first to Recipient Roseann Collier; Presenter of the Sandra be recognized and three scholarship awards were Schnur award Marvin Wasserman; COI CEO An- presented to PAs. thony Caputo; Board Member Zoe Agios; and Jean The Sandra Schnur Consumer advocacy award Jeune. In the third row are Board Member Louise was presented to Sen. Charles Schumer and the Weathers; Schnur award Co-presenter, Schnur’s VISIT Abe Zelmanowitz Humanitarian Award was given to niece Ellen Landress Bowkett and Board Member ABLE’S paratransit driver Jean Jeune who saved his pas- Judith Tshibangu and in the top row are Board WEBSITE senger’s life when his bus caught fire. Members John Brown and Westley Pemberton. WWW.ABLENEWS.COM NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER -DECEMBER 2016U PAGE 2 bly totakeswiftactionend York fortheGeneralAssem- tives recently gathered in New upon government representa-

92 ratifi cations/accessions and 92 signatories to its Optional Protocol UN Expert Urges for the Protection of Albinos of for theProtection Urges UN Expert floor foravote. the U.S.SenateinDec.2012andhassincenotcometo Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) wasdefeatedin The ratification of the United Nations Convention on the To seemoreontheCRPDvisithttp://bit.ly/UNcrpd THE U.S.HASNOT YET SIGNEDON on RightsforPeoplewithDisabilities(CRPD)and 168 ratifi cations/accessionsand160signatoriestotheCRPD Central African RepublicRatifiedtheConvention CURRENT STATUS OFTHECRPD Ikponwosa Ero called human rightsexpert nited Nations (UN) New ZealandaccessedtotheOP onOct.4 The ManagementandStaffof Optional Protocol(OP)onOct.11 A WonderfulHolidaySeason Our ReadersandSupporters Able NewspaperWish monitor, reportandadviseon UN HumanRightsCouncil dent expertappointedbythe people withalbinism. and discriminationagainst a growing problem of violence Ero isthefirstindepen- to tacks,” saidEro. weak judicial response to at- misconceptions, impunityand and literatureperpetuates persons withalbinisminfilms tation, thecharacterizationof stand out given their pigmen- ularly inregions where they persons withalbinism,partic- tors, includingthevisibilityof there are also aggravating fac- craft practiceandpoverty, burnt handscancurestrokes. mines or that ashes from their bones can help discover gold in ity. Othersbelievethat their or increaseintellectualcapac- magical powers,boostvitality of peoplewithalbinismgives lieve thatdrinkingtheblood tices includethosewhobe- tacks. led toastrongincentiveforat- potential to make money has their body parts, therefore the is ablackmarketthatvalues population. In addition, there attacks onmembersofthis Poverty canalsoincentivize times their mothers as well. dren withalbinismandsome- communities abandonchil- impacts isthatfamiliesand appearances.” tacks andjustifiesallegeddis- ing the social impact of at- “This contributestominimiz- but theydisappear,”saidEro. ghosts, thattheydonotdie persons withalbinismare binism suchasthemyththat and misconceptionsaboutal- turally entrenchedmisbeliefs found in traditional and cul- with albinism. support mothersofchildren campaigns andpoliciesthat long-term awarenessraising craft inallforms,creating ulating thepracticeofwitch- example, sheencouragesreg- steps thatcanbetaken. 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Advocates feel that what is re to cars for green ally needed is be able to pick up in all of Man hattan. hope for true equivalent service. ble street-hail green cars hit ble street-hail Mayor Michael the street, Bloomberg rescinded his prom green separate a establish to ise each saying dispatch accessible base had its own dispatch. calling for an accessible green frustrating a been has vehicle experience as the bases deny having a WAV or because their WAV was unavailable. out wheel to where drivers hang or to hail a non WAV and ask driver. WAV a call to driver the to Wheelchair users are forced of call multiple bases in search a green WAV.

------Hundreds of guests attended the event, held at Tribeca in New Hundreds of guests attended the event, held at Tribeca his spoke about Y2K Credit Solutions, Sukhu, the founder of when a child entered foster care as senior, school a high Henry, Three Honored at Heart Share Benefit The hearing began with Jason with began hearing The hour. an was difference The The disability community es users, wheelchair Some Heart Share St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) honored, left to right, left to Services (HSVS) honored, Vincent’s Heart Share St. Andy Sukhu with the Award, Melody Centeno with the Rising Star and Diamond Henry with the Award, Fred and Nancy DeMatteis at their annual benefit. Award Year of the Youth which raised more than $325,000. City, York foster care, which emerged af- in people young with connection to them at his company. opportunities ter he opened internship American Centeno, who grew up in at least 10 foster homes, is an Adel- to earn a bachelors degree from Dream went on Scholar who phi University. her adoptive when again and Guyana to her mother was deported became home Diamond At an HSVS group mother became very ill. teacher one day. an avid reader and hopes to become an English She was honored for her personal and academic strides. pecially those in outer areas of areas outer in those pecially Manhattan, were frustrated by problems getting trips, includ that prearranged they trips ing by prearranged really not were the company, but rather broad cast at the time of the trip, so rides were not readily available. As a result, fewer and fewer ceive dispatch fees, for every for fees, dispatch ceive program. trip driven in the Times York New 2013 DiSilva’s his ac opinion video comparing Williamsburg, cessible trip from an Brooklyn to Manhattan with ambulatory friend’s inaccessible down favorite Jason’s to trip town coffee shop. he Manhattan, in was he Since re was able to call for a WAV to turn to Brooklyn. has a shaky history with Acces when 2012 In Dispatch. sible program the launched TLC the many wheelchair users opposed only that fact the upon based it 238 of the 13,000 plus yellow taxis were accessible. Less than 2 percent of yellow taxis were WAVs. ------

The citywide accessible dis The citywide to re Drivers will continue Staff answering the main line main the answering Staff MFY suggests that UCS’s ac Liaisons should have de- MFY claims that training for MFY claims that training for The full report and recom vice. patch will include green street hail vehicles that are wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) and by presently are only available street hail or by contacting one on of the 400 plus bases listed the TLC website. The expanded Citywide Accessible Dispatch Program will provide accessible taxi service to wheelchair using passengers throughout the five boroughs regardless of where their trip begins or ends. cles (FHV) including black cars, black including (FHV) cles network livend transportation like Uber and companies (TNC) accessible ser Lyft to provide tailed training on the ADA, the reasonable possible of range pro- accommodations and their and their responsibili- cedures, ties as the ADA Liaison. UCS’s materials written and online on information include should all possible accommodations. They also provide many other recommendations on how to improve the program. mendations of MFY is available at www.mfy.org/wp-content/up loads/9.30.16v.2.pdf. quired to return all voicemails all return to quired within 24 hours. tising the program. UCS’s online have should liaisons of directory current, accurate contact infor mation. know should courthouse each at they so is, liaison ADA the who can direct callers to the appropri ate person. In addition, voicemail should be set up for all liaisons messag leave can callers that so es and the liaison should be re quate guidance on how to make a reasonable accommodation re quests, and UCS’s accommoda tion policies do not comply with the ADA. cessibility information webpage should be highlighted on individ ual court websites and that all courthouses should have prom inent and plentiful signs adver es is insufficient. There is inade the liaisons, court staff and judg court staff liaisons, the ------In Court Accessibility

n Nov. 10 the Taxi and n Nov. 10 the Commission’s Limousine meeting (TLC) monthly By Edith Prentiss Analysis Shows ShortcomingsAnalysis Shows

MFY found that the program’s To comply with its obligations its with comply To Courthouses must not only be Navigating the court system court the Navigating MFY Legal Services recent Services Legal MFY

Wheelchair users, disability Wheelchair users, disability TLC to Expand Accessible Dispatch ProgramDispatch Accessible to Expand TLC Boros to

change to expanding the Acces change to expanding included a hearing on the rule included a hearing

in part, because their contact in a difficult time reaching liaisons, time reaching a difficult formation is inaccurate. do know about the program have program’s existence. Those who Those existence. program’s als or court staff know about the primarily because few individu potential is largely untapped, largely is potential disabilities and facilitating rea sonable accommodations. ing information to people with people with ing information to They are responsible for provid the state to be an ADA Liaison. ADA an be to state the at each courthouse throughout designated at least one employee Unified Court System (UCS) has (UCS) System Court Unified ments or sign-language inter preters for those who are deaf. under federal law, the New York individuals with visual impair disabilities, such as through al through as such disabilities, ternative format documents for communicate with people with people communicate with modations and also effectively must provide reasonable accom reasonable provide must physically accessible, they also (ADA) require courts to be acces sible. Americans with Disabilities Act ability rights laws, including the ities it can be more difficult. Dis but for individuals with disabil al deficiencies. can pose challenges for anyone, ties, finding that there are sever Courts and its policies for accom for policies its and Courts modating people with disabili Program for the New York City York New the for Program ly analyzed the ADA Liaison ADA the ly analyzed TLC to require all for hire vehi reasons. Most called upon the upon called Most reasons. like paratransit, for all and any like paratransit, for all and any allow spontaneous travel, un allow spontaneous travel, support describing how city wide accessible dispatch will tatives and drivers spoke in tatives and drivers spoke York City’s five boroughs. advocates, industry represen originating anywhere in New New in anywhere originating presently only offers trips orig trips offers only presently inating in Manhattan to trips sible Dispatch Program, which sible Dispatch Program, which O NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER -DECEMBER 2016 PAGE 4 jury orsurgery. for thosewhohaveexperiencedadisabling in- illness, traumatic programs outpatient and inpatient both offers Burke Inc. System, cine. As of 2016, the hospital is now a part of the Montefiore Health WestchesterCounty dedicatedsolelytoadultrehabilitation medi- philanthropist John Masterson Burke.It is theonly hospital in in White Plains, N.Y. Founded in 1915 through an endowment from roneck Avenue, WhitePlains,N.Y. from 9a.m.to5p.m. in the BurkeHospitalLobby at 785Mama- ence atBurke.The exhibit is open to the public through Dec. 30 have regainedmobilityandindependencethroughtheirexperi- to showcasetheindividualityandcourageofBurke’s patients. for “Faces of Burke,” a traveling photography exhibit designed recently attendedalaunchpartyatBurkeRehabilitationHospital wich, SusanRiceof Yonkers, andMaxGomezofNewRochelle Island, BarbaraKesslerofScarsdale,BarattaGreen Faces ofBurkeparticipants,lefttoright,RonaldVerrier ofLong Call for reservations and details about accessibility about details and reservations for Call ‘Faces of Burke’ ExhibitLaunched ‘Faces of A Partially Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is an acute rehabilitation hospital The photographs and stories illustrateagroup of patientswho Edgemere Inn Edgemere Accessible B&B in Southampton Accessible B&B 631 283-0334 631 gorgeous sunsets

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On thelittle views and - P and howmuchdamageor,dareIsay,im the lastingeffects of theObamaerawillbe and under-employedminoritygroupintheU.S.ispeoplewithdis work tobeeligibleforMedicaid/Medicare.Itisstilltooearlytell. losing healthcare.PriortoObamacare,millionsstayedhomefrom It permittedmillionsofpeoplewithdisabilitiestoworkwithout dition limitations in insurance policies was the great emancipator. tion andCongressdid. with thisdilemma,muchasthepreviouspresident,hisadministra lem unlikelytobesolved.Pres.-electTrumpwillhavewrestle make itscostunaffordable. otherwise, onlysickpeoplewillseekhealthinsurance,which America’s healthiestmustalsoparticipateintheinsurancepool; acute thatinordertoguaranteehealthcareforAmerica’ssickest, The “adverseselection”problemforhealthinsurers,however,isso cans haverailedagainstfromthefirstdiscussionsofObamacare. wants tokeepthegoodpartsofObamacarewithoutpain. the new administration. Pres.-elect Trump, like most Republicans, exclusions inhealthinsurancepoliciesislikelytobesupportedby ities. Theprovisionoutlawingpre-existingconditionlimitationsor Obama’s greatestandmostlong-lastinggifttopeoplewithdisabil whether conservativesorliberalsareelected. disabilities existregardlessofwhether“Ds”or“Rs”areincharge, ability communityshocked,buttheneedsandrightsofpeoplewith dent’s initiatives. provement will result from the new Presi CHIEF EXECUTIVEOFFICER BY JAMESWEISMAN or at least reaching out to the disability community specifically, it people withdisabilitiesandtheirlovedones. Withoutapologizing, leski. In mocking Kovaleski’s physical disability, Trump alienated making funofthedisabilityNewYorkTimes ReporterSergeKova gressive grassrootsactivism. tions againstcity,stateandbusinessADA offenders, withoutag against N.Y.C.andisunlikelytoinitiateJusticeDepartmentac considered for Attorney General, vigorously opposed ADA lawsuits over, formerNewYorkCityMayorRudyGiuliani,currentlybeing cause hiscampaignhascriticizedgovernmentregulation.More gressively thananyofhispredecessors. population wantstoworkandneedsachampion. and cures and treatments for chronic illnesses are developed. Our is staggering and increases every year as life expectancies increase abilities. UNITED SPINAL Trump saysheisaboutjobs–soarewe.Themostunemployed History may reveal that eliminating the ban on pre-existing con This, coupledwithTrump’spromisetocuttaxes,makestheprob The painis,of course, mandatorycoverage,somethingRepubli One component of Obamacare may be remembered as Pres. Pres.-elect Trump’ssurprisevictoryhaslefttheorganizeddis Most troublingtodisabilityadvocateswas Pres.-electTrump TheTrumpadministrationisunlikelytobeasaggressive Pres. Obama’s Justice Department enforced the ADA more ag The costofkeepingmillionswhocouldworkoutthelaborforce Determine Legacyor Abandon Hope twined, and it is too early to tell what of theTrumppresidencyareinter res. Obama’slegacyandthefuture Too Earlyto Assess Damage, Continued onpage15 - - -

NOW ------PAGE 5 DECEMBER 2016 - NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - 2800 515-2844 515-2844 – BCID’s former Exec. Dir. mem the join to eager “I’m N.Y., Rochester, of native A “Joe is a tireless advocate, tireless a “Joe is “I’m with Joe Rap- familiar PCBs from the Hudson River. PCBs from the Joan Peters, left the position Joan Peters, left the position after five years, in June. shrewd policy analyst and a policy analyst shrewd good friend to New York City’s said disability community,” and president Jim Weisman, As- CEO of the United Spinal sociation. paport’s efforts tremendous for improve transportation to disabilities and all people with state As- said Yorkers,” New sembly Member Jo Anne Simon him 52). “I welcome (D-Dist. Director Executive new the as to forward of BCID and look with him and helping working the most ac- to make Brooklyn cessible Borough!” Rappaport is a graduate of the of School Graduate Columbia College. Oberlin and Journalism bers, staff and board at BCID bers, staff and board at BCID to advocate for a borough and all accommodates city that of some just not Yorkers, New them,” said Rappaport. 4419 Third Ave 2C 2C Ave Third 4419 10457 N.Y. Bronx, PH: 718-515- FX: 718 Website: bils.org Website: - - - - - He recently led the grass ers Campaign and as a consul a as and Campaign ers tant for several other advoca cy groups. roots effort to protect the Pal isades from a high-rise tower, led a campaign to keep casinos out of the Catskills and advised the Natural Resources Defense Council on its campaign to get General Electric to remove Green, City Comptroller Bill Comptroller City Green, Thompson, the New York York New The Senate, State Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) Straphang - - - Center Rappaport also has worked “What Joe will bring to “What “I’ve worked with Joe for “I’ve worked with Joe for lives of people livingdisabilities. with lives for Public Advocate Mark Advocate Public for paign. ecutive director and current current and director ecutive board member. “I very much take helped he way the admire accessible taxis from a dream to to reality, and I look forward working with him once again at BCID.” the same traits he’s BCID are these campaign our to brought past dozen years — a keen strategic sense, a devotion to sense fine-tuned a and justice of humor,” said Edith Prentiss, chair of the Taxis For All Cam For All Campaign, he helped For All Campaign, for wheel organize support taxis, “roll- chair-accessible users to ins” of wheelchair of accessible protest the lack in service and played a role in resulted that negotiations requiring 2013 in a settlement 50 percent of all yellow taxis by to be wheelchair accessible 2020. for many years on the Taxis said Marvin All Campaign,” ex Wasserman, former BCID ------An organization specializing in enriching specializing in the An organization Youth ServicesYouth support Group Peer Direction Childhood Early Bronx and Support Home Peer Nursing Diversity/Inclusion Training Diversity/Inclusion Benefits Advisement Deaf Services Crime Domestic Violence and Housing Advocacy Financial Literacy Employment Assistive Technology Transition Victims              We offer assistancewith:We offer

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bringing the same type of in bringing the same type of with disabilities in all Brook to serve and represent people represent and serve to lyn communities.” to expand BCID’s capacities forward to working with Joe executive director and cur rent board member. “We look Shapiro-Lacks, a former BCID ing movement,” said Sharon ing movement,” said Sharon ability-driven independent liv independent ability-driven ing of and passion for the dis Brooklyn.” all those with disabilities in all those with disabilities spired leadership to BCID and BCID to leadership spired of the city. taxis to Brooklyn and the rest rest the and Brooklyn taxis to accessible yellow and green accessible yellow and green a smart and effective strate bring to helped has who gist BCID’s board. “Joe has been BCID’s board. “Joe has been di Hirschfeld, president of di Hirschfeld, president ecutive director,” said Hei T NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER -DECEMBER 2016 PAGE 6 A precincts arelargelyinacces that NewYorkCity’spolice four individuals who wereun (DRA) filed the suit on behalf of Act (ADA). Americans with Disabilities disabilities inviolationofthe sible topeople with mobility or havemissingkeysneces lifts thatareregularlybroken tives for entry. and noreasonablealterna mountable stepsat entrances ularly confrontedwithinsur suit. are alsorepresented in the dence oftheDisabled(BCID), Brooklyn CenterforIndepen Disabled inAction(DIA)and ability rights organizations, out the five boroughs. provided atstationsthrough otherwise accesstheservices community safetymeetingsor to makecrimereports,attend able to get into their precincts Discount* NYPD Suedfor InaccessiblePolice Stations www.WheelchairMedic.com the placetogo for allofyour other mobilitydevices. Our expert technicians have of wheelchairs, and scooters Disability Rights Advocates Plaintiffs claim they are reg over ofexperience 25years repairs andnew purchasesrepairs making Wheelchair Medic Medic making Wheelchair (718) 352-1623 10% federal courtalleging was recentlyfiledin class-action lawsuit *New salesandparts. They tell of Two dis

------the policestationclosesttoher cannot independentlyaccess said plaintiffJeanRyan,who to get me, if I can get in at all,” wait untilapoliceofficercomes any policestation,butIhave to can walkrightinthedoorof nity, accordingtothesuit. that theyoffertothecommu and the programs and services cess to the city’s police stations systemically denied equal ac with mobility disabilitiesare Due to these barriers, people are toosmallforawheelchair. see overandbathroomsthat front desks that they cannot and unsafealternateroutes, sary foroperation,unmarked Speaker CarlHeastie(D-Dist. their children,” said Assembly their families andcaring for ing tosupportthemselvesand ities aretornbetweenwork illnesses or physical disabil- ents ofadultswithchronic functions. or guardianperformsallthese uling of aides,theconsumer selection, training, and sched- vendor or agency that controls er thanassigningahomecare sumer cannotself-administer. or medicationswhere the con- tions, administration of oxygen tracheostomies, insulin injec- This may include suctioning regular personalcareaides. perform skilled tasks, unlike CDPAP aidesmay In addition, sumer in order tobeeligible. parent maylivewiththecon- are restrictionsonwhetherthe their spouse. ing anyfamilymembers,except can hirealmostanyone,includ- abled ortheirrepresentative designated representative. they are not alsotheirchild’s years ofageorolder,aslong to their adult child who is 21 Program (CDPAP)assistant Directed Personal Assistance be acompensatedConsumer and how it is provided. over whoprovidestheircare the consumer has more control ing home care services, where an alternativewayofreceiv- icaid programthatprovides Parents CanBeAssistantstoAdultChildren “People withoutdisabilities “For too many families, par- CDPAP The consumerwhoisdis- Parents are now allowed to

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funding onJan.1. Although legis disabilities. critical topeoplewithcomplex wheelchair systemsthatare Medicare cutstospecialized to speakoutagainstproposed ogy (CRT),isaskingthepublic and theirchildren to keeparoof ing abletosupportthemselves for their adult children and be- forced tochoose between caring care forthemfull-time.” as theywould if a parentcould same levelofcareorattention cared formaynotreceivethe work, while individuals being lems for family membersat 83). “Thisoftencausesprob- thought,” said Joseph Rap ty activitieswithoutasecond pate inallkindsofcommuni an emergencyortopartici a policestationforhelpduring munity.” and independentlyinthecom with the right to live equally tan NewYork. president ofDIAMetropoli tions,” saidAnthonyTrocchia, gardless of the weather condi to peoplewithdisabilities. CRT ing CRT andtopromoteitsaccess wheelchair accessories. tive bidpricingondozensofCRT has strongbipartisansupport. the Senate(S.2196)topreventthis lation inCongress(H.R3229)and created toshareinformationregard crimes fromthesidewalk,re who wereforcedtoreport nobody seemedtocare.” complained manytimes,but “That isnotequalaccess. I home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. about complex rehab technol created to share information Medicare isplanningtoslash “Most peoplecanwalkinto The billswouldstopcompeti “Parent caregiversareoften “We havemembersofDIA Access2crt.org, awebsite The Acess2crt.org websitewas SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS SUPPORT Public Urged to Support toSupport Public Urged Wheelchair Legislation Wheelchair NEWSPAPER POSSIBLE “This interferes THEY MAKE THIS ------for peoplewithalltypesofdis equal rightsandopportunities Their missionistoadvance legal centers in the nation. nonprofit disabilityrights tion?” equal accessandparticipa er assistivedevicebedenied who usesawheelchairoroth BCID. “Why should someone paport, executivedirectorof mobility. www.cqrcengage.com/access2crt/ tives byphoneoremailcanvisit contacting theirlocalrepresenta legislation.” ters toCongressinsupportofthe organizations havesubmittedlet eight nationaldisabilityadvocacy tom-made wheelchairs.“Already, fornia-based manufacturerofcus vices andgaittrainers. tive equipmentsuchasstandingde sitioning systems,andotheradap power wheelchairs,seatingandpo individually configuredmanualand includes medicallynecessaryand staff attorneyatDRA. years,” said Rebecca Rodgers, ADA on this front for over 26 nore therequirementsof and the city of New York to ig mention illegal,fortheNYPD abilities nationwide. Chris BraunofConvaid,aCali to urge themtotakeaction,” said weeks toreachoutlawmakers liable.” outside caregiver proves unre forced to miss work when an cally disabled, but they also are who is chronically ill or physi- sistance incaringforanadult only dotheyneedoutsideas- works outside thehome, not 136). ty LeaderJoeMorelle (D-Dist. over their heads,” saidMajori- DRA isoneoftheleading Those whowouldlikehelpin “It isunreasonable,notto “There areonlyafewmore “When aparentcaregiver ------PAGE 7 DECEMBER 2016 - NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - - - - rights to participate If you are or have a youth a have or are If you their students with disabili with a disability and would like would disability and a with Next more about The to learn Step program, please call or email Shireen Khan. ties including understanding ties including understanding the Individual Education Plan (IEP); parents/guardian and students par IEP process; steps in the ents/guardians and students are can take to ensure they getting the accommodations strat advocacy and need; they egies for parents and guard ians. - - 646 442-1521 • [email protected] The program also teaches The program also teaches parental involvement Since The Next Step also provides crucial to success in adult life, crucial to success The Next Step’s wrap-around that students services ensure have benefits and supports they are entitled to maintain their independence. workshops for parents/guard for workshops is a critical component of stu- dent success in school, students about their rights as rights their about students and disabilities with people how to advocate for them selves. for issues education on ians - s 2016 Since lie C. . ami ork .com P Y , W e DECEMBER TURE obat .brandowlaw s and their F “I am so proud to be part of The Next Step counselors • Pr tony Brook, New Brook, tony s has joined our legal team. here to help! this incredible team,” said Ms. Paglen, “and I really look for- ward to helping people better plan for their future.” We are ity to serve the community, we we community, the serve to ity are pleased to announce we are Esq. 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ture books, audio books for children, for books audio books, ture CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ACCESSIBILITY AT HOSPITALS ACCESSIBILITY Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Rehabilitation Hospital in Burke It will be open to the public through the gallery, on more information For Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) These barriers may include problems Call Rebecca Rodgers 212 644-8644. They need large print children’s books, children’s large print need They The Harlem Independent Living Center Independent Living Harlem The For information contact HILC Dir. Call Christina Brandt-Young, 212 644- Call Christina Brandt-Young, They would also like feedback about any feedback about any They would also like They would like public comment on in- They would like public comment Disability Rights Advocates is in- (DRA)

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DRA SEEKS PUBLIC OPINION ON DRA SEEKS HILC NEEDS TOYS AND BOOKS FOR HILC NEEDS TOYS AND Plains is presenting a photography and a presenting is Plains the in- story exhibit designed to showcase patients who its of courage dividuality and experi- their have gained mobility through ence at Burke. Following its 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. travel exhibit will the at Burke, showcase to other locations in the region. visit www.burke.org/faceofburke. would like public feedback involving inac- feedback involving public like would family mem- and students that cessibility City York at New experiencing are bers schools. dangerously or missing sidewalks, with steep pedestrian ramps or broken curbs. (HILC) is working with a Harlem commu- with working (HILC) is with children program for outreach nity need and disabilities who illnesses chronic for pre- toys and books that are specifically with the goal of engaging them schoolers in learning and reading and to assist their ben- receive parents, the majority of whom efits. pic 8644. formats. ers, Braille, large print or other accessible other or print large Braille, ers, lack of American Sign Language interpret- Language Sign of American lack rooms and elevators. strooms, exam rooms, equipment, waiting strooms, exam rooms, equipment, accessibility experiences in regard to re- accessibility experiences in in Manhattan and Bronx hospitals. in Manhattan and Bronx hospitals. fails to accommodate a patient’s disability vestigating access barriers and staff that vestigating access barriers

com. Christina Curry at ccurry.hilc@gmail. with different textures, etc. and easy to translate into ASL and toys books with pages that are easy to turn NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER -DECEMBER 2016 PAGE 14 D.C.. For information call gating ChangeWashington, AUCD Conference: Navi- tion call Jewish Museum. For informa- 18 andover2to4p.m.atthe ferences Ages 5 to 17 and ages velopmental andlearningdif- 12:30 p.m.forvisitors with de- Art Workshops 10:30a.m.to 588-8252. 212 313-7565 by ASD. For reservations call program for families affected AMNH DiscoverySquad: 212 684-3365. For informationcall St., #1103. at NAMI,505EighthAve.,35th Movie Club, call 202495-7717. ington, D.C.Forinformation Commerce, 1615HSt.,Wash- 6 to8p.m.atU.S.Chamberof of PersonswithDisabilities USCID International Day Also Dec.9,16,23&30. Latricia James.718907-1622. floor, Brooklyn. For information call 5th Pl., Elm 25 ICS, at ical disabilities, 5 to8:30p.m. seniors and adultswith phys- Friday Night Hangout 3000. 998- For informationcall718 BCID, 27Smith St., Brooklyn. Group Vision/Blind Support Low Dec. 8,15,22&29. Eva Eason Sts. Forinformation call 13-14 at CIDNY Workshop 4to6p.m. Writers 3000. on othereventscall718998- Brooklyn. For information- p.m. Peer SupportGroup1to3 4040. information call212938- tometry, 33W.42ndSt.For p.m. at SUNY College of Op vivor SupportGroup12:15 Stroke BrainInjurySur CALENDAR at BCID,27SmithSt., Also Dec.9,16,23&30. Also Dec.8,15,22&29. DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 1 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 212 423-3289. ThroughDec.7. 841 Broadway #301 841 Also 646 442-4156. . 5:30 to8:30p.m. 301 for at - - ical disabilities5to8:30p.m. seniors and adultswith phys- Creative WritingCirclefor & 27. 718 907-1622. formation callLatriciaJames in- For Brooklyn. floor, 5th Pl., a.m. to2:30p.m.atICS,25Elm Tuesday Art Sampler 11:30 ext 307. Godfrey Rivera212643-2840 call information For #333. floor Sinergia, 208 2Lexington, 4th Workshop ter: Education Advocacy Metropolitan Parents’ Cen- 20 &27. [email protected]. information contact Aoudheus- roneck Ave., WhitePlains.For pital Building, #7, 785 Mama- 6:30 p.m. Hand CycleTraining5to 27. 907-1622. tion callLatriciaJames718 informa- For Bronx. floor, 10th p.m. atICS,400FordhamRd., Art forEveryone10a.m. to 1 12, 19&26. call Group Double TroubleSupport 12, 13,19,20,26&27. Eason Sts. For information call Eva NY ics, Clin- Benefits and Housing 26. 907-1622. mation call Latricia James718 ties 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For infor- adults with physical disabili- Group for chet seniors and Brooklyn. ICS, 25ElmPl., 5th Floor, Rich Learn toDraw&Paint with & 26. 486-4444. AlsoDec.12,19 tion callElizabethLee646 135 W.23rdSt.Forinforma Out VISIONS SeniorSpeak 10 a.m.to1:30p.m.atCID- 841 Broadway#301 13-14 212 684-3365. AlsoDec. 212 684-3365.

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Park Ave.S.,2nd at ICS,257 free consultation with DECEMBER 13 DECEMBER 11 DECEMBER 10 DECEMBER 8 DECEMBER 7 212 873-0282ext. 9 a.m.to 718 11 FM. with disabilities onWBAI99.5 news andviewsofpeopleliving 2016 CitizenCorpDisabil From TheorytoPractice: date. ed onlyiftheyhaveaspecific Calendar items will be accept ceding thedateofpublication. the 10thdayofmonthpre deadline forcalendaritemsis [email protected] The ing listed, send information to To have your event or meet 3142. 802- For informationcall516 days 7:30to9p.m.in Flushing. meets onceamonthonTues- Support Group land/Queens Alliance ofLongIs- Lupus ext.704 infor mation call718436-7979 For boroughs. five the Connect Centers throughout sy of New York City Family vices Free WorkshopsandSer www.burke.orgfacesofburke. Plains. For information visit- habilitation Hospitalin White will bepresentedbyBurkeRe- Photo Exhibit 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lisa Fielack erstraw. For information call in WestHav- Hayes Hospital p.m. willbehostedbyHelen Blood Drive10a.m.to5:30 bers. 27 at2p.m.forfamilymem- call Haverstraw. Forinformation Hospital, Route 9W N. West ference Center atHelen Hayes 10:30 a.m. in the Noyes Con- Parkinson’s SupportGroup Show Largest Minority Radio The formation call212639-9675. in For Manhattan. floor, 6th 1:30 p.m. at 26 Federal Plaza, Needs Symposium9a.m.to ity, Access andFunctional tion call 23rd St.#1527.Forinforma- p.m. atNYBranchIDA,71W. ONGOING EVENTS 845 786-4321. AlsoDec. 845 786-4321. Also Dec.28. at DECEMBER 16 DECEMBER 30 DECEMBER 20 DECEMBER 14 9 to10p.m. . 212 691-1930. United Cerebral Pal 845 786-4221 presenting . ------PAGE 15 DECEMBER 2016 - NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - - - The disability community The disability community For people with disabilities, Bush used his influence to Bush used his influence to dent. of hopes that Trump realizes the fice is bigger than the man, and than the bigger the country is office. Trump says he will make America great again and speaks about considering America first. America is greater than other nations but is not yet truly great. Pres. Trump should make sure first America considering when to include all Americans. never have been passed. make it happen despite opposing he when provisions its of many was Ronald Reagan’s vice presi - - Surfer Dog Helps Kids and Vets The 13-year-old acquired a brain injury in a car crash that killed his killed that crash car a in injury brain a acquired 13-year-old The it The program helps the children make a healing connection and If Trump somehow got the If Trump somehow got the Ian enjoyed surfing with the of Empowerment Program in helpsurf dog Richochet, thanks to the Waves of military service members and Southern California. parents. He is one of many children are medical needs who are teamed up one-on-one with veterans who with disabilities and/or special as well as Richochet. wounded or have post-traumatic stress disorder, allows the veterans to find renewed Many of the children, some of whom have autism and cerebral palsy, purpose through volunteering. Richo and member team veteran their until ocean the of afraid were chet gave them confidence. It also helps improve their social skills. UNITED SPINAL TODAY SPINAL UNITED ing, new construction, of course, of construction, new ing, would be accessible. Millions of of (many created be would jobs people by filled be would which with disabilities), and the Trump possible all of best the in era, the could become like worlds, H.W. George of term presidential Bush, the signer of the ADA. Democrats in Congress wanted sup without the but, ADA the would it President Bush, port of Continued from page 4 forget that to be tough to is going kind of cruelty. Actions speak louder than words. Republican Party to embark rebuilding infrastructure an on program, however, as he is hint ------Representatives from United Peters persuaded “Life Maga “It was the advocacy of dis fits of joining their community, of joining their community, fits participating in special events and connecting with peers. They also offered support to the vet erans with their VA claims and benefits. abled veterans that caused this facility to be built, so if you think you can’t change things you’re wrong,” said Weisman. “So if there’s a problem, not just with in the VA but the world outside too, we’re here to help. We want you to be a part of your commu nities.” Spinal also discussed the bene ans with SCI were enduring at the facility. zine” to publish a cover story that triggered a public outcry and grabbed the attention of leaders in Washington D.C. The Bronx eventu was Center Medical VA ally demolished and rebuilt from the ground up per Congressional order. sociation and its former presi former its and sociation dent and army veteran James J. Peters, who was disabled, played a role in exposing the appalling conditions that Vietnam veter ------lunch as well as New as well as lunch

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Eastern Paralyzed Veterans As 1970, United Spinal, then named tools and resources needed to im tory of the Bronx VA facility. In and to provide them with the Weisman spoke about the his help them every step of the way prove their quality of life.” vets know that we are here to local VA hospitals is to let our coordinating in-person visits to Meglathery. “Our main goal in the issues affecting them,” said ry unit and learning more about veterans on the spinal cord inju portunity to personally meet ing and healthcare benefits.

employment opportunities, hous including increasing access to program’s advocacy initiatives, advocacy program’s of Vets First, spoke about his veterans Ross Meglathery, vice president cal Center in the Bronx. SCI. a with living for resources Beginning Backpacks filled with Medical Center. Weisman, standing rear left to right, with vets at James J. Peters VA vets at James with J. Peters VA rear left to right, standing Weisman, Vets First Vice Pres. Ross Meglathery and United Spinal CEO James Spinal United Meglathery and Pres. Ross First Vice Vets at the James J. Peters VA Medi VA Peters J. James the at the spinal cord injury (SCI) unit (SCI) injury cord spinal the Program staff recently visited staff members and its Vets First Vets its and members staff NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER -DECEMBER 2016 PAGE 16 call. tool kit,forfurtherdetails cludes original manual and Leg excerciser,likenew,in- 0246. offer. Callortext and handbrake,$225orbest Adult 24"withlargebasket 0246. each. Call or text Four chairsavailable$10 Call ortext516633-0246. Wood and beige vinyl, $75. SPORTS ending in Argentina. ending miles through 14 countiesfor10months, to coverabout20,000 help veteransandfundrehabilitation. of spinal resident hopescord injury toincreaseawareness (SCI), to donatefullytheUnitedSpinal Association. TheMinnesota alyzed in2013duetoaseriouscaraccident. trek, inspiredbyhisbestfriendNatalieFung, right, who was par- Ian continent bicycle on across Anderson, left,hasembarked Cyclist Bikes Around theWorld forSCI To donatevisitwww.gofundme.com/BikeTrek. Anderson, 24,beganhis journeyin in Alaska August withaplan mile herides,which He hopes toraise$1forevery he plans SHOWER CHAIRS 631 427-1422. 631 FOR SALE EX-N-FLEX COMMODE TRICYCLE (Use one space per word) per space one (Use Print my ad as follows 516 633- 516 633- CLASSIFIED MAIL-INFORM

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www.nycgov-parks.org/ac ONGOING EVENTS ONGOING This year’s Team Challenge cessbility. Bronx Rec. Adaptive Hubs: West McCar Ave.; 1527 Jessup Center, 776 Lorimer St., ren Play Center, Rec. Ederle Gertrude Brooklyn; 60th St., Manhat W. 232 Center, 131- Al Oerter Rec. Center, tan; Queens; Green Ave., 40 Fowler Ave., Brielle 501 Center, Rec. belt across Aves., Walcott-Rockland Hospital, Staten Is View from Sea land. Adaptive Sports (S.P.A.R.E.S), 1 Adaptive Sports (S.P.A.R.E.S), disabili a with kids for p.m. 2 to ty 5+ , every other Saturday (Al 131-40 Fowler Oerter Rec Center, Flushing) wheelchair basket Ave, ball, football, tennis, floor hockey, sitting vol softball, sled hockey, pow swimming, adapted leyball, er wheelchair soccer and track and field. to Arroyo Award went to Cesar Jimenez, and the Marcia Monaco Outstanding Achilles Award for Athlete went to Asim Baig. Winner was Anthony But International Outstanding ler. Chapter was awarded to Mongo lia, and Outstanding Internation al Athlete was Anne Goethe Hol berg. The General Motors Award for Outstanding Freedom Team Member was presented at the Detroit Marathon to Tom Davis. Dylan Chatkewitz. The Ted Dylan Chatkewitz. The Ted and Betsy Rogers Award went to Bonnie Marks. The Alber

- - - - - 718 went to Also Dec. 10, 17, 24 17, 10, Dec. Also 12 to 2:45 p.m. at DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 6 DECEMBER Wheelchair racers on the route in the NYC Marathon. Wheelchair racers on the route The Steven R. Fastenberg CALENDAR CALENDAR joined Achilles athletes from all joined Achilles athletes from the for States United the across 40th running of the five boroughs. Athletes, guides, and Achilles supporters celebrated the Fri day night awards dinner at the Pennsylvania Hotel. The Erica Sanborn Award for Outstand was Volunteer Chapter NYC ing her for Soledad Lopez to given dedication and involvement with Achilles, and the James Rooney for Buso Laura to went Award her reinvigoration of the Achilles Boston Chapter. Kid Award Achilles Recreational Adaptive Rowing World’s Fair Boathouse, Flush Park. Corona Meadows, ing Matt call information For 433-3075. & 31. Axis Project Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym 6:30 Cen Recreation p.m. at 7:30 to ter 54, Manhattan. For in formation call 718 433-3075. 27 22, 20, 15, 13, 8, Dec. Also & 29. Shape Up NYC: Stretching and Toning 10 to 11 a.m. at 2640 Visitor Center, Poe Park For Bronx. Concourse, Grand information call 718 365-5516. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22 & 29. PHOTOS BY LARRY SILLEN PHOTO BY LOUIS MELLEDY - - - www.usaba.org. Achilles International had International Achilles Further information about the advancement of sports for people advancement impaired. who are blind or visually induction and selection Nomination, Hall of for each USABA activities Fame class occur every four years, Paralym summer end of each the at pic Games. nomination and selection process can be found at Perry of New Zealand came in came Zealand New of Perry first for the women. 289 athletes and 386 guides par Mem marathon. the in ticipate bers of the Freedom Team and Achilles athletes from at least seven national chapters and 21 international chapters, including Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, France and Venezuela, - - - - SCENE

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playing a significant role in the role a significant playing letic accomplishments or through accomplishments letic themselves through exceptional ath- through exceptional themselves nization who clearly distinguished who clearly nization Dec. 16. - orga of their members recognizes (USABA) Hall of Fame are due by due are Fame of (USABA) Hall States Association of Blind Athletes the men’s division, and Tiffiney lia came in first with 1:23:06 for 1:23:06 with first in came lia 1:35:49. In the handcycle compe handcycle the In 1:35:49. tition Michael Taylor of Austra was the top male with a time of time a with male top the was of 1:47:43. York City Marathon with a time land was the top female wheel chair racer in the 2016 TCS New

ticipates in NYC Marathon. Hand Cyclist David Greenstein, right, an Achilles board member, par- Achilles board member, Hand Cyclist David Greenstein, right, an