Access to Independence of Cortland County, Inc. Nothing More, Nothing Less For All People ACCESS NEWS With Disabilities Spring 2014 NUMBER XXXX
ATI Recognizes Volunteers ATI Celebrates Founding Day ATI Awarded Grants On April 10, ATI recognized the On May 8, ATI recognized its Over the last several months, contributions of its volunteers by 16th anniversary as a nonprofit cor- ATI has been awarded a number of hosting them to pizza, wings and poration by hosting 50 former and small grants from area foundations salad. ATI also presented special current Board Members to a cele- in support of specific program and awards of appreciation to two indi- bration luncheon. operations initiatives. viduals who went above and be- On May 8, 1998, founding Board On February 19, ATI received yond over the past six months: Sara Members included: Thomas Miller, $2,000 from the Ralph R. Wilkins Askew and Rene Waddy. Lorriane Janke and Christopher Far- Foundation towards the cost of in- Over the past six months, 45 kas. Frances Pizzola was the found- stalling a new network server and individuals have volunteered their ing volunteer Director. At the time productivity software for consumer time at ATI for a total of 1,156 ATI was housed in Room 200 of the and staff computers. hours. Volunteers donated their County Office Building. On March 31, ATI received time in various ways, including: ATI’s roots go back to the 1980’s $2,000 from the Triad Foundation providing clerical support, partici- when it was known as the Cortland to provide support for ATI’s 2014 pating in advocacy efforts, partici- County Accessibility Committee Disability Employment Awareness pating on the Board of Directors, (CCAC). As a local community ac- Month (DEAM) programming and helping out at fundraisers, and help- tion group, the CCAC spearheaded awareness activities. ing out at awareness events, to a number of initiatives relating to On April 4, ATI received $1,000 name just a few. curb cuts and enforcement of acces- from the CNY Community Foun- Many thanks go out to each and sible parking spots. dation’s Allen Speiser Memorial Vo- every ATI volunteer for their dedi- Just prior to its incorporation, cational Rehabilitation Fund to pro- cation and commitment. Without ATI was affiliated with the Finger- vide support for ATI’s 2014 DE- their help, ATI would not be able to lakes Independence Center (FLIC), AM programming and awareness accomplish everything it does. a sister center based in Ithaca. activities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Bowl-a-Thon Raises $3,700 for ATI ...... 2 ATI Participates in 2014 Kidsville ...... 3 SUNY Cortland Interns Complete Semester ...... 3 Property Tax Exemptions ...... 4 Housing Consortium Meets ...... 5 PABSS Employment Legal Services ...... 5 “With Help from a Friend”...... 6 ATI Develops Community Resource Guide ...... 7 What is Medicaid Long Term Care? ...... 8 Upcoming SSI Payment Change ...... 8 What is the 2-1-1 Helpline? ...... 8 ATI Presses State to Pass Housing Laws ...... 9 Accessibility Construction Services ...... 10
2014 Bowl-a-Thon Raises $3,700 for ATI
On Saturday, April 12, more than 55 bowlers convened at Cort-Lanes to enjoy a half-day of rocking music, inclusive recreation fun, pizza, and door prizes donated by more than 20 local businesses! ATI awarded four King Pin Trophy’s at this year’s event. Mark Bregard stole the show this year by taking home two trophies; one for most money raised by an individual and one for most pins knocked down by an individ- ual. The Cortland Area Flute Ensemble team took home the trophy for most pins knocked down by a team. The TC3 team took home the trophy for most money raised by a team. The 2014 ATI Bowl-a-Thon would not have been such a success with- out the ardent support of community donors and businesses. This year’s event sponsors included Alpla, Inc. and Empire Construction. Business supporters included: Higgins Supply Company, SUNY Cortland Student Government Association and the Homer High School Student Council. Many thanks go out to all of this year’s bowlers and contributors!
ATI is recruiting interested individuals with diverse back- grounds, with & without disabilities, to serve on its Board. For more information, please contact: Mary E. Ewing, Executive Director by phone: 607-753-7363; or by email: [email protected]
2 2014 Kidsville Event SUNY Cortland Interns ATI Youth Transition Services
On April 12, ATI participated in Since January, ATI has benefit- Access to Independence (ATI) the Cortland Child Development ed from the time and energy of offers a variety of Youth Transition Council’s (CCDC) 2014 Kidsville two interns from SUNY Cortland. Services that aim to help youth and event. The CCDC holds the event Both assisted with ATI’s Systems young adults make a successful tran- each year as a way to raise aware- Advocacy, Peer Mentoring and sition from school into post- ness of the importance of early Youth Transition programs as well secondary education or employment. childhood programs and services. as helped to raise funds for our ATI offers individualized peer This year, the central theme of 2014 Bowl-a-Thon! mentoring, transition planning, inde- Kidsville was “Adventures in Art”. Christina Papaleo helped ATI pendent living skills training and Three representatives from ATI, develop an incredible Community work readiness skills training to youth along with 24 community agencies Resource Guide and facilitated of all ages and provides support and worked hard to develop art-based research and outreach to schools advocacy to them and their families. programs that provided enjoyment, to ensure the Guide is an effective ATI also offers school-based education and opportunity for self- and accessible tool moving for- workshops for students at all grade expression. ward. Christina is a graduating sen- levels. For students in kindergarten Jessi Colletti, an intern from ior from the Education Depart- through grade 6, ATI offers a series SUNY Cortland, created an adap- ment at SUNY Cortland and will of disability awareness workshops, tive art activity for ATI’s booth be going on to pursue her Master’s each of which is tailored to the grade called “Blackout Drawing”. The degree in disability studies. She -level of students. These workshops purpose of the activity was to also plans to become an active introduce students to the basic con- demonstrate that people of all abili- member of YOUTH POWER! cepts of disabilities and aim to mini- ties are able to participate in expres- Jessi Colletti helped ATI devel- mize the stigma that is often associat- sive arts. op a fun and inspiring art activity ed with having a disability. Once participants were “blacked for this year’s Kidsville event and For students in grades 7 through out” with a blind fold, instructions collaborated with Christina to re- 12, ATI offers an additional series of on how to draw a particular object search and develop a social- workshops that focus on the inde- were read to them. Upon comple- employment support group plan pendent living movement and the tion of the drawings, participants for 2014. Jessi is a graduating sen- various laws that have been enacted were asked to take off their blind ior from the Recreation Therapy to protect the civil rights of people folds to witness their creation. Ob- Department at SUNY Cortland with disabilities, including the Indi- servation of creations resulted in and will be going on to an intern- viduals with Disabilities Education laughs and the desire to play again. ship at a Psychiatric facility in New Act (IDEA) and the Americans with When inquiring about the pur- York City! Disabilities Act (ADA). pose of the blindfold, participants The Access to Independence Lastly, ATI offers a unique self- were told it acted as a sensory im- Board of Directors and staff thank determination workshop for students pairment. The purpose was to pro- Christina and Jessi for their hard in special education. These interactive vide an understanding of what it is work, creativity and advocacy over workshops help students learn more like to have a disability and how the last few months and wish them about their disabilities and abilities, activities can be adapted to provide the best in future endeavors. and show them the importance of inclusivity among all participants. being engaged and involved during the development of their Individual Education Plans (IEP) and transition plans. For more information on ATI’s Youth Transition Services, please contact Aaron T. Baier, ATI Con- sumer & Systems Advocacy Coordi- nator, by phone at 607-753-7363, or by email at [email protected].
3 Property Tax Exemptions for Persons with Disabilities
Did you know that local governments and school districts in New York State can opt to grant a reduction on the amount of property taxes paid by qualifying persons with disabilities? To qualify, a person with disabilities generally must have certain documented evidence of their disability and meet certain income limitations and other requirements. The basic exemption is a 50% reduction in the assessed value of the legal residence of the qualifying person with a disability. For the basic exemption, the law allows each county, city, town, village, or school district to set the maximum income limit at any figure between $3,000 and $29,000. Localities have the further option of giving exemptions of less than 50% to persons with qualifying disabilities whose incomes are more than $29,000. Under this option, called the "sliding-scale" option, a qualifying owner can have a yearly income as high as $37,399.99 and get a 5% exemption in places that are using the maximum limit. When the property is owned by one or more people, and one or more of the owners qualify for this exemp- tion while others qualify for the Senior Citizens' Exemption, the owners have the option of choosing the more beneficial exemption. The property must be the "legal residence" of the person with a disability and must be occupied by that person unless he or she is absent from the property while receiving health-related services as an inpatient of a residential health care facility (a residential health care facility is a nursing home or other facility that provides lodging, board, and physical care including, but not limited to, the recording of health information, dietary supervision, and super- vised hygienic services) The property also must be used exclusively for residential purposes. If a portion of the property is used for other than residential purposes, the exemption will apply only to the portion that is used exclusively for residential purposes. Please check with your local assessor or the clerks of the local governments and school district involved to de- termine which local options, if any, are in effect.
4 Update on Push for County Consolidated Plan for Housing Protection and Advocacy for
On March 26, more than 20 in- On May 8, the Legislature’s Agri- Beneficiaries of Social Security vested community stakeholders par- culture / Planning / Environment The Protection and Advocacy for ticipated in a quarterly meeting of Committee met to review proposed Beneficiaries of Social Security the Cortland County Housing Con- bids and to discuss the benefits and (PABSS) program provides free legal sortium (CCHC). At the meeting, need of updating the Consolidated assistance to people with disabilities discussion continued on the need for Plan for Housing. ATI representa- who receive Social Security Disability an updated Cortland County Consol- tives were on hand, along with local Insurance (SSDI) or Supplementary idated Plan for Housing. advocates, to ensure that the Legisla- Security Income (SSI) and who en- The group reviewed an email sent ture was fully aware of the need for a counter barriers in their efforts to by Kevin Pagini, a staff person from county-wide vision for housing. become employed, or to receive em- the Cortland County Planning De- The Cortland County Housing ployment-related training or services. partment, indicating that he had initi- Consortium will meet again on The Disability Rights New York ated work to update statistical and Wednesday, June 25, at 8:00 am at the Disability Advocates, Inc. provides a demographic data in the existing Main Street SUNY Cortland Building wide range of services under the Plan from 2002. In his email, Pagini located at 9 Main Street. PABSS program, including advocacy stated that the Cortland County For more information on the and advice. Disability Rights New Planning Department lacked suffi- Consolidated Plan for Housing and York can help with a number of cient resources to complete a full the Cortland County Housing Con- problems, including: update to the Plan and suggested sortium, please contact Aaron T. • Employment discrimination on that outside assistance might be nec- Baier by phone at 607-753-7363, or the basis of disability; essary especially as it relates to strate- by email at [email protected]. gic planning. • Disputes with Employment Networks under the Ticket-to- On April 12, the Cortland Stand- Work program; ard reported that the Cortland Coun- ATI Computer Lab ty Legislature had authorized the • Accommodations that you may Planning Department to begin secur- Open Monday - Friday need in order to work; ing preliminary bids from outside • Transportation, housing and contractors willing to undertake the 9:00 am - 4:45 pm debt problems that are affecting project to update the Plan. That arti- your ability to work or get train- cle also quoted County Legislator Computers are available ing and education; and Chair Susan Briggs as question- for consumers only. • Social Security Administration ing whether the plan even needed to decisions involving overpay- be updated.. For more information, ments, work-related issues and The existing Plan from 2002 was Continuing Disability Review developed by Thoma Development call (607) 753-7363. determinations; and SUNY Cortland. • Barriers to getting the training “The County must invest in an or education you need to get the up-to-date Consolidated Plan for job you want Housing,” said Aaron T. Baier, ATI • Health care benefits problems Consumer & Systems Advocacy Co- affecting your employability ordinator. “A strategic vision for housing will open the door to oppor- If you live in Cortland County, tunities for new housing grants and you can call Legal Services of Central private sector development.” New York at 315-475-3127 or toll free at 800-993-8982 for help with Initial estimates put the cost of any of these work related issues. updating the Plan at approximately $20,000. However, the potential rev- For more information, contact enue that could be generated for the Susan Lewis by phone: 607-753-7363, County over the next 10 years could or by email: susan.lewis@- exceed $40 million. aticortland.org.
5 “With Help From a Friend, You Can Reach the Stars!”
The Access to Independence weekly to talk about different styles (ATI) Peer Mentoring Program of writing and about the expecta- (PMP) aims to help young people tions and responsibilities of the with disabilities become more en- field. Katie also helped Jessica pub- gaged in their transition planning lish her first public newspaper arti- and to develop strong community cles. The two of them visited the ties. Cortland Free Library and worked Through one-on-one peer men- together to shape future articles for toring, job shadowing and hands-on publication. training, independent living skills Now that Jessica had a mentor training, and college exploration, to guide and support her towards a ATI offers opportunities which not career in journalism, she and Aaron only prepare youth for life after began to focus on college prepara- high school, but empower them to tion. They researched several two- take an active role in their future. and four-year journalism schools Jessica is an 18 year old senior at and learned what would be the ap- a local high school. As a junior, Jes- plication requirements for each. sica decided that her top career pick Jessica learned to coordinate her would be journalism and second efforts between her guidance coun- pick would be creative writing. Jes- selor, teachers, and community sup- sica is a top student and excels at ports to pull her application togeth- writing, however as a person with a er. Jessica developed a dynamite mental health diagnosis, she some- college application essay. times struggled with motivation and Jessica opted to begin at a com- organization. munity college as she believed this Jessica joined ATI’s PMP in May to be a more appropriate place for of 2013. She began meeting with a her as class sizes were smaller and peer counselor, Aaron, once a week she could work more closely with to talk about her goals, share writ- professors. ing samples and to research future With continued guidance and options for college. support from her family, and assis- Jessica and Aaron developed a tance from Aaron and Katie, Jessica list of independent living and col- finalized her college application to lege goals to help her track her pro- four two-year colleges in New York gress. Together, they set up a job State. shadow experience at the Cortland Jessica was excited to report that Standard, where she met with Katie, she had been accepted to all four of a reporter. her choices. During the job shadow, Jessica Currently, Jessica is still meeting talked about her dreams and with her mentor and Aaron, she is learned more about the world of researching and preparing to visit journalism from the reporter and each college before she graduates editor perspective. Katie saw much and she is planning to start college potential in Jessica’s writing and in the fall. She is using the tools wanted to help her gain a greater she has gained over the last year to connection to the community. stay organized and focused. Jessica’s job shadow turned into We look forward to seeing great a mini-internship with Katie as her things from Jessica in the future peer mentor. Katie and Jessica met and wish her luck on her journey!
6 ATI Develops Community Resource Guide to ATI Peer Mentoring Program
Help Transitioning Students The Access to Independence (ATI) Peer On April 11, Access to Independence (ATI) representatives Mentoring Program (PMP) aims to help youth met with local school counselors to present a Community Re- and adults with disabilities reach their educa- source Guide they are currently developing, titled “The Cortland tion, employment, and life goals through a County Community Connector” (the Guide). variety of unique and individualized, peer- The purpose of the meeting was to present the Guide and centered services. secure feedback about how to best integrate the Guide into cur- The heart of the PMP is that of peers, or rent school transition policies and services. people who share something in common. ATI plans to publish a final version of the Guide within the This means people with disabilities helping next few months once input from local school districts has been other people with disabilities. received. The agency will continue to collaborate with school One-on-one peer mentors are able to share districts to ensure successful implementation. their life experiences with mentees and guide The Guide specifically focuses on local community supports. and support them through life’s challenges. Being aware of these supports will help students make the transi- Further, peer mentors help connect their tion from school onto college or employment much easier. Fur- mentee with other community services, volun- thermore, the information provided in the Guide aims to help teer and networking opportunities, public students develop into independent self-advocates. transportation, and leisure activities. Peer There are three fundamental reasons for publishing the mentors may also offer educational support, Guide: tutoring, career planning and preparation, and 1. Provide information to transitioning high school students even computer assistance. and their families; For more information on the Peer Mentor- 2. Convince local school districts to incorporate the Guide ing Program, please contact Aaron T. Baier, into Transition Planning Policy; and ATI Consumer & Systems Advocacy Coordi- 3. Make the Guide available through the Committee on Spe- nator, by phone at 607-753-7363, or by email cial Education (CSE), Open House events, district websites, at [email protected]. Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCESS-VR), and other related services. Components of the Guide include: common questions about postsecondary planning, transition checklists, self- determination advice, comparison of disability laws and policies, helpful life-skills to develop, advocacy tips, clarification of com- mon acronyms, and contact information of local support ser- vices. All information is presented in an accessible and youth- friendly structure to make the transition process stress-free and engaging. According to the National Council on Disability (2007), many students with disabilities are unaware of their full potential. Most U.S. high schools emphasize college preparation, which often overshadows attention to actual workforce readiness. As a result, students with disabilities are more likely to experience unemploy- ment or underemployment, lower pay, and job dissatisfaction. It is important to expose these students early to resources and in- formation that will help them develop their decision-making and self-advocacy skills that they will need during the transition pro- cess and after high school. For more information on the Cortland County Community Connector, contact Aaron Baier, ATI Consumer & Systems Ad- vocacy Coordinator by phone at 607-753-7363, or by e-mail at [email protected].
7 What is Medicaid Managed Long Term Care (MLTC)? What is the 2-1-1 Helpline? If you are a person on, or eligi- Total Care), or iCircle Long Term Connecting individuals with ble for, Medicaid and Medicare, and Managed Care. housing services, free tax prepara- tion, employment support, services have a chronic illness or a disability Each MLTC plan will offer a that requires long-term care, Medi- for people with disabilities, recrea- variety of services, but those ser- tional activities, medical transporta- caid Managed Long Term Care vices must be medically necessary (MLTC) is a new option for you. tion and much more, is all in a day’s and approved. work for the community services Managed Long Term Care plans Services may include: care man- specialists at the 2-1-1 Tompkins/ can provide an array of long-term agement, home health care Cortland call center. care services that may help prevent (including nursing, home health a nursing home placement. These The 2-1-1 Tompkins/Cortland aides, physical therapy, occupation- Helpline connects people in need of services and supports are managed al therapy, speech pathology and by one agency to help lower costs. assistance or information with ser- medical social service), adult day vices available in the community. At this time, enrolling in a Man- health care or social day care, per- No question is too big or too small. aged Long Term Care Plan is op- sonal care, durable medical equip- Individuals can dial 2-1-1 or 877- tional for upstate New York resi- ment, medical and surgical supplies, 211-8667 to be connected with a dents who need long term care ser- personal emergency response sys- community services specialist. vices for more than 120 days. tems, prosthetics and orthotics, non Specialists access a database of -emergency transportation, podia- However, as of November 1, resources available from public, pri- try, dentistry, optometry/eyeglasses, 2014, enrollment will be mandatory vate, not-for-profit, educational in- audiology, nutrition care, respirato- for anyone meeting the MLTC re- stitutions and health and human ry therapy and nursing home care if quirements. If you meet the MLTC service agencies in order to match needed. requirements and don’t sign up by callers' needs with available re- November 1, Medicaid will pick a People enrolled in the Traumatic sources, and link them to agencies plan for you. Brain Injury Waiver, Nursing and organizations that can help. Each member of an MLTC plan Home Transition and Diversion In short, 2-1-1 connects people will be involved in creating a care Waiver, OPWDD Waiver will not in need with programs designed to plan that is overseen by a Nurse have to enroll in a Medicaid Long address their needs by providing a Case Manager. This case manager Term Care Plan at this time. central telephone information ser- will assist in making sure a member For more information, contact vice, online chat and services data- is receiving the correct services Susan Lewis, ATI Independent Liv- base, and walk-in service fueled by a from the correct care provider. ing Coordinator and Certified Ben- database of community resource Cortland County residents can efits Counselor, by phone: 607-753- information. choose to enroll in Fidelis Care at 7363, or by email: susan.lewis@- 2-1-1 is free, confidential and Home, Today’s Options (used to be aticortland.org. available 24 hours a day, everyday..
Upcoming Change to SSI Benefit Payments If you currently receive SSI benefits, you receive your whole benefit in one check or one deposit. In most cases this amount includes the federal SSI benefit and a NY State supplement of as much as $87, depending on your age and living arrangements. Starting October 1, the NY State supplement will be paid separate from the SSI benefit. The amount of a person’s total benefit will not change; rather, they will realize two deposits into a bank account or a Direct Ex- press debit card instead of one. Payments will continue to be made on or before the first day of each month. NYS and the Social Security Administration plans to send a letter to everyone who receives SSI benefits in August to let them know what is happening.
8 ATI Calls on State Leaders to Pass Pressing Housing Legislation
In addition to working to facili- Landlords often reject tenants do not consider adopting these tate systems change at the local with rental subsidies, such as Sec- standards when constructing their level, Access to Independence tion 8 and subsidies tied to the homes and, as a result, there are (ATI) also works to facilitate sys- Nursing Home Transition and Di- very few private homes with any tems change at the state level. version and Traumatic Brain Injury accessibility features. However, as As is the case with local advoca- Medicaid Waivers. Many people people age or become disabled, cy efforts, ATI’s statewide advoca- with disabilities rely on subsidies these features are highly desirable. cy efforts aim to promote the civil and other assistance programs to This tax credit will incentivize more rights of people with disabilities. live independently in the communi- people to include these design fea- ATI is dedicated to removing bar- ty. Discrimination based on source tures when building or remodeling riers to the full community integra- of income is illegal in New York their homes. This bill will also ease tion of people with disabilities. City. Source of income discrimina- the financial burden of retro-fitting ATI routinely advocates for leg- tion should be illegal throughout a person’s home after they acquire a islative change at the state level on New York State. disability, which helps keep individ- many fronts, including: housing, • Incorporate inclusive home uals out of unwanted and costly education, healthcare, employment design/visitability features in institutions. and transportation, to name just a new residential housing that As a Member of the NY Associ- few. This article will review ATI’s receives financial assistance for ation on Independent Living, ATI current advocacy efforts at the construction from federal, state, collaborates with disability advo- state level on housing issues. county or local governments. cates from across the state to edu- Last October, Governor Cuo- A5068/S.3160 cate state leaders on pressing legis- mo issued New York's long await- Most existing housing stock was lative priorities. ed Olmstead Implementation Plan. not built to meet the needs of peo- For more information on how That plan details how the State in- ple with disabilities, including disa- you can get involved in helping us tends to comply with the Supreme bilities acquired as one ages. Hous- to facilitate systems change at the Court's Olmstead v. L.C decision of ing built with basic accessibility fea- state level, contact Aaron T. Baier, 1999 to ensure individuals with tures – known as “inclusive home ATI Consumer & Systems Advoca- disabilities receive services and design” or “visitability” - would cy Coordinator, by phone: 607-753- supports in the most integrated meet the needs of people through- 7363, or by email: abaier@aticort- setting appropriate to their needs. out the lifespan and allow homes to land.org. Over the last few months, ATI be visitable by friends and family staff and consumers have joined members with disabilities. Renova- with disability advocates from tion of homes is much more expen- Join ATI’s Disability across the state to educate state sive than including accessibility fea- Advocacy Network! leaders on legislative priorities that tures at the start, when the home is • Keep current on pressing support Olmstead implementation constructed. disability issues! by addressing barriers to communi- • A tax credit for purchase, con- ty living and ensuring individual struction or retrofitting of a • Receive email alerts on rights. principal residence to achieve policy and budget matters! universal visitability pursuant to For example, ATI has taken • Fight for the civil rights of standards adopted by the divi- action to encourage the area’s state people with disabilities! leaders to support a number of key sion of housing and community legislative initiatives relating to renewal. A.7537/ S.3956 • Join 1,000+ statewide advo- housing, including: This bill would complement the cates to fight for change! • Make discrimination by land- aforementioned bill by incentivizing For more information, lords based on a tenant’s private homeowners, who are not source of income illegal under covered by it, to include visitable or to join our advocacy State Human Rights Law. standards when constructing or ret- network, email: A.2095/S.168 ro-fitting their homes. Most people [email protected]
9 Accessibility Construction Services: Le t ATI Accessibility Experts Help You!
Did you know that Access to Independence (ATI) staff has overseen the completion of more than 250 home modifications to make them more accessible? Since 2005, ATI has provided a variety of accessibility construction services to consumers throughout Cortland County and 15 neighboring counties. Let us help you make your home accessible through our fee-for-service, Accessibility Construction Services (ACS) program. Our accessibility experts will come to your home and sit down with you to assess your accessibility needs. They will share their ideas and develop a written proposal, including a cost estimate. If you wish to proceed with the project after reviewing the proposal, ATI will develop a “scope of work” document that specifies all aspects of the project, including recommendations on specific products to be used and detailed drawings. There is a small charge for the drawings if the homeowner wants to take them and hire his/her own contractor. If you de- cide to have ATI manage the project, this charge is deducted from the final cost. In the event you decide to utilize ATI’s exceptional project management services, ATI will put your project “out to bid” by soliciting vetted contractors to price the project based on the specifications. ATI has a number of experienced and professional contractors, available to work with us throughout the Central New York area. We ensure that contractors are thoroughly vetted, have appropriate liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and have proven experience providing exceptional quality service. ATI remains active throughout the duration of the project, from start to finish, by completing routine inspections to ensure 100% compliance with work specifica- tions. No project is complete until the consumer is 100% satisfied. ATI’s Accessibility Construction Services staff in- cludes Dick Platt, ATI Architectural Barrier Specialist, who has more than 30 years of experience building and remodeling homes in the Cortland area. Staff also in- cludes Audrey Jones, ATI’s Architectural Barrier Pro- grams Coordinator, who has a degree in Construction Technology and has worked in the building and con- struction field for the past thirteen years. Both have completed specialized training regarding the directives of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Universal Design concepts, and accessibility guidelines. For more information on ATI’s Accessibility Con- struction Services, contact Audrey or Dick by phone: 607 -753-7363; or by email: [email protected]. You may also visit us online at www.aticortland.org. We are your accessibility experts!
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2014 ADA Celebration Vendor/Sponsorship Form
Celebrating 24 years of the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Saturday, July 26, 2014 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Courthouse Park, Church Street, Cortland, NY
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*All Vendors are asked to bring their own table & chairs. **Set up will be from 10:00 - 11:00 am.
Business & Individual Sponsorship Levels PRINTING DEADLINE: Friday, July 11, 2014 $50 “Curb-cut” - table space & mention in program Please mail completed forms & payments to: $100 “Accessible Parking” - above plus name on t-shirt Access to Independence $150 “Ramp” - above plus mention on live radio 26 N. Main St., Cortland, NY 13045
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Celebrating 24 Years! Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
When: July 26, 2014 — 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Courthouse Park
ADA Sponsor: Activities: Walmart * Stroll & Roll Spirit of ADA Sponsor * Free Food and Drink TBD * Live Radio: WXHC * Watermelon Eating Contest * Special Guest: TBD * Reading of Proclamation There is still time to sponsor this event. * Vendor Tables See reverse side for more information!
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