VOLUME 24 NUMBER 7 JANUARY 2019

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ADAPT IS 40 ABLE Accounts DiNapoli Urges Advocacy Org. Celebrates 4 Decades Age Expansion Page 2

Feds May Limit PWD Proposal Could Make Immigration Harder Page 3

Court Refuses Lawsuit Against Lyft Still On-going Page 3

N.Y. Health Act City Council Listens to Testimony Page 6

Financial Aid Resources Available To Students With Disabilities Page 8

ADAPT members hear speakers at one of several Sports events throughout the day at the organization’s Race, WC Basketball, recent 40th anniversary celebration in Denver, Skiing, Golf & Paralympics Colo. Pages 12 & 17 Chapter members from across the country also attended a rally at Civic Center Park in Colorado, where they listened to speeches from several orig- inal ADAPT founders, members, Colorado Lt. Gov.- a bus through the night to demand accessible pub- Elect Dianne Primavera (D) and State Sen. Jessie lic transportation in Denver, Colo. Since then, the Danielson (D-Dist. 20). advocacy group has continued to grow throughout Afterwards, a memorial dinner was held honor- the country, with members organizing demonstra- ing Babs Johnson, a beloved ADAPT leader who tions, sit ins, rallies and civil disobedience, incud- died this year which was followed by a screening ing occupying senators offices in Washington, D.C. of “Piss on Pity: The Story of ADAPT” a new film on In inset photo, ADAPT organizers enjoy the ral- VISIT the history of the organization. ly. Seen left to right, are Robbie Roppolo and Dawn ABLE’S ADAPT began four decades ago when 19 activists Russell of Colorado; Mike Oxford of Kansas and WEBSITE with disabilities, known as the Gang of 19, blocked Stephanie Thomas of Texas. WWW.ABLENEWS.COM N program, asavingsandinvest Better LifeExperience(ABLE) participate in the Achieving a 26 to 46 for individuals who can increase theeligibilityagefrom DiNapoli Calls forCalls DiNapoli Age ABLE Expanding ago, raisingtheageofwhocan launching our program a year adults,” DiNapolisaid.“Since or illnessesaschildrenyoung as thosedisabledfromaccidents challenges and same expenses of our veterans, face the same later inlife,includingmany eligibility fortheprogram. to increasetheagethresholdfor state-sponsored ABLEprograms the InternalRevenueCodefor (H.R. 1874 the ABLEAgeAdjustmentAct legislation beforeCongress, medical and living costs. and theirfamiliestopayfor in assetssavedbyindividuals has approximately$3million more than a year ago, already disabilities. ment toolforindividualswith and neighbors.” in onelderlyfamilymembers your timeoutdoors,andcheck treme cold,significantlylimit risk forinjuryduetotheex Esposito. “Ifyou’reatincreased NYCEM CommissionerJoseph make sureyoubundleup,”said and evenlowerwindchills, room. call 911 or go to the emergency toms oftheseconditionsshould to frostbite and/or hypothermia. longed exposuretocoldcan lead derly and the mentally ill. Pro drug abusers,infants,theel heat, thedisabled,alcoholand less, liveinhomes with limited including thosewhoarehome creased riskforinjuryordeath, en healthproblems. cold weathercancauseorwors throughout thewinter,because pare fordroppingtemperatures advising individuals topre the DepartmentofHealthare Management (NYCEM)and NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - JANUARY 2019 PAGE 2 Many at Risk When TemperaturesMany at RiskWhen Dip “People whobecomedisabled The program,whichlaunched Workers who spend a lot of “With the low temperatures Anyone exhibiting symp Certain individualsareatin New YorkCityEmergency cently urgedCongressto ler ThomasDiNapolire ew YorkstateComptrol / S.817), amends The ------degrees when the temperatures tain indoortemperaturesat68 are legallyrequiredtomain bilization beds. in centers,safehavensandsta sources suchasshelters,drop- at 311,canhelpwithfindingre a codebluewillbedenied. shelter inNewYorkCityduring who is homeless and seeking for windchillfactors. Noone 8 a.m.,includingcalculations grees orlessbetween4p.m.and ture is forecast to drop to 32 de cy is issued when the tempera environment. cautions inadangerouslycold ability totakeappropriatepre judgment, whichmaylimitthe to lose heat faster and impairs ed, because it causes the body tion of alcohol should be limit during cold weather. Consump workers onhowtostaysafe protective equipment,andtrain practices, provideappropriate should implement safe work health impacts.Employers time outdoorsareatriskfor gram wassignedintolawin said Katko. save andplanforthelong-term,” they havethetoolsnecessaryto als withdisabilitiesandensure which helpsempowerindividu to supportABLEprogramming, I haveconsistentlyledefforts Gillibrand. come disabledlaterinlife,” said to assist New Yorkerswho be panding the program’s age limit ate andamproudtosupportex the ABLE program in the Sen “I haveconsistentlyfoughtfor and YvetteClarke(D-Dist.9). 18), Jose Serrano (D-Dist. 15) Sean PatrickMaloney(D-Dist. Reps. JohnKatko(R-Dist.24), brand (D-N.Y.), as well as U.S. including Sen.KirstenGilli sponsors arefromNewYork, Committee. Fiveofthebill’s and theHouseWaysMeans the SenateFinanceCommittee The legislation is currently with more securefinancialfuture.” ers withdisabilitieswhowanta changes requested by New York participate isoneofthemajor Residential buildingowners An outreachteam,reachable A code blue weather emergen The NewYorkABLEpro “During mytimeinCongress, ------

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------Parent Advocate Testifies at Forum Advocate Testifies Parent Approximately 70 people were in attendance, and 32 people attendance, and were in Approximately 70 people Imagine if you are a fami “Lyft tried to dismiss this case, “Lyft tried to dismiss this case, “We here at the Mayor’s Of- Mayor’s the at here “We The Consortium for Citizens “ Mary Somoza, center, testified at the recent NewYork state De- partment of Health’s Medicaid 1115 Redesign Team Waiver Pub- lic Forum at the New Academy York of Medicine, along with her daughters Anastasia, left and Alba. managed- long-term for funding more for need the about testified care agencies such as Independence Care Systems (ICS).

but Judge Roman ruled that Ly but Judge Roman ruled that fice for People with Disabili- People with for fice emphasize cannot ties (MOPD) will damage this the enough disabil- with do to immigrants com- ities,” said Victor Calise, missioner of MOPD. - with Disabilities (CCD) strong - ly opposes the proposal, stat discriminates rule that the ing based on disability. The CDC provided comments on this rule last month. injured because of Lyft’s unfair injured because of Lyft’s unfair practices.” supremely seem arguments ft’s Jere counsel lead said unjust,” miah Frei-Pearson. “We agree with Judge Roman and look for ward to continuing to fight for Ms. Lowell, WDOMI and all peo ple with disabilities until they obtain the same access to the convenience of ride-sharing that Lyft offers to the general public.” ly seeking to immigrate to the ly seeking to immigrate to United States or become a per manent resident, and you hap

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Continued on page 16 “The bipartisan BOLD Infra BOLD bipartisan “The FBFG alleges that Lyft per Lyft alleges that FBFG The new rule would define the The new rule would Plaintiff WDOMI is a Yon

meaning of public charge more meaning of public rely who those as such broadly, stamps and food on Medicaid, as well as assistance, housing require to likely are who those or extensive medical treatment institutionalization. The gov port this bipartisan effort to effort bipartisan this port support doctors, caregivers and all those working to improve the quality of life and finally mentias.” structure for Alzheimer’s Act will fund and promote early di agnosis, effective intervention and better treatment options and establish centers of excel lence to educate the public and professionals on the illness,” said Masto. “I’m proud to sup vasively and systematically ex systematically and vasively cludes people with mobility dis transportation its from abilities services and that members of WDOMI “have been and will be translate research into prac tice. The BOLD Act takes a multi-pronged public health approach that would create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s and related de kers-based nonprofit, run largely by individuals with disabilities. peo empower to is mission Their control to disabilities with ple their own lives, and they advo society a and rights for civil cate free of barriers to the disabled. regular medical appointments in regular medical appointments the New York City. However, company does not make wheel chair accessible vehicles (WAV) available in Westchester. As a result, Lowell’s husband must work from off time take regularly to drive her to appointments. ernment is also considering add considering also is ernment ing Children’s Health Insurance the Program (CHIP) benefits to needs. Be disqualifying list of ing that people with disabilities assistance government utilize and programs at a higher rate than the general public, this of population is at greater risk immigration problems. ------

he Department of Home- Department he recent- land Security rule that ly proposed a

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Lyft to Dismiss Lawsuit Refuses Judge “Five and a half million The Senate Health Com The law firm of Finkelstein, of firm law The U.S. District Judge Nelson U.S. District Judge Nelson The expansion would make it The expansion would make it She would like to use Lyft use to like would She

Feds Proposal May Affect DisabledFeds Immigrants Senate Passes Bill to Fight Alzheimer’s Passes Senate

Garber (FBFG) represents plain Blankinship Frei-Pearson and Frei-Pearson Blankinship

bly deportation. - of being denied entry or possi using needed benefits for fear using needed benefits for fear cealing their disability or avoid cealing their disability or avoid - claim it will lead to people con their legal status. Advocates their legal status. Advocates to the United States or retain to the United States or with disabilities to immigrate with disabilities to immigrate significantly harder for people for harder significantly government for sustenance. primarily dependent on the primarily dependent on person who is likely to become person who is nition of a public charge, a charge, public a of nition would greatly expand the defi- the greatly expand would

investments in biomedical re ready for the next step – to “After decades of increasing search for Alzheimer’s, we are Force on Alzheimer’s Disease. er of the Congressional Task of the Congressional Task er soaring as our overall popu longer,” said Collins, a found disease, and that number is lation grows older and lives Americans are living with the Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Shel Tim Kaine (D-Va.). Collins (R-Maine), Catherine Catherine Collins (R-Maine), ley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) and authored by U.S. Sens. Susan for Alzheimer’s Act, legislation Act, Alzheimer’s for mentia (BOLD) Infrastructure the Building Our Largest De mittee unanimously passed

traveling throughout Westches throughout traveling ter County and when going to her transportation services when services transportation scooter to travel. and typically uses a motorized Inc. (WDOMI) in this suit. Low N.Y., Plains, White in resides ell chester Disabled on the Move tiffs Harriet Lowell and West rights laws. and New York state human rules mandated by the Ameri cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transportation company violates alleges the popular ride-sharing popular the alleges quest to dismiss a lawsuit that quest to dismiss a lawsuit that

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The position bject to the ADA or d compliance and compliance d ode in any other any in ode iis Township vities, ersey 07042 Department, d employees to employees d D program; ADA ann and/or raining per week). oyees on the on oyees Community 8/29/18 3:56PM ld t, O CHIEF EXECUTIVEOFFICER BY JAMESWEISMAN advocate JustinDart,SandyPerrino,chairperson oftheNa Bush wereEEOCChairEvanKemp, Republican disability report andReagantoldthemtorewriteitinstatuteform. stream and be free from discrimination. The Council issued its disabilities neededtoliveproductivelyintheAmericanmain pendence” whichwouldinformthePresidentofwhatpeoplewith maintained IDEA. regulations, buttheparentsofdisabledchildrenorganizedand its targets.Itwassuccessfulatunderminingthetransportation portation regulations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as viduals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the trans Regulatory Reform.ItsfirstpressreleaseidentifiedtheIndi Pres. GeorgeH.W.BushtochairthePresident’sTaskForceon advocacy bypeoplewithdisabilitieshadledtothisoccasion. like theAmericanwithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)anddecadesof viously, generationshadlivedanddiedyearningforsomething yer whohappenedtobeintherightplaceattime.Ob ton D.C. minister without arms. After the President’s famous tional CouncilonDisabilityandRev.Harold Wilke,aWashing tion, withVicePresidentBush’ssupport,wasopposingmanyof Council on Disability by draftinga report titled “Toward Inde keep buses and trains inaccessible, it charged the National more insignificant. with disabilities sitting on the White House lawn and never felt guests. DirectedtotheSouthLawn,Isawhundredsofpeople name wouldbeonalistofinvited feeling likeabigshot,knowingmy please.” with Disabilities Act at the same time the Reagan administra trains beaccessible. Vice Pres. Bush endorsed the Americans (ADA) anditrequired,amongotherthings,thatbuses UNITED SPINAL When Pres.RonaldReaganwaselected,heappointedVice In moments Iwasreduced from big shottoinsignificantlaw Of course,thatwastheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct At the same time the Reagan administration was trying to a taxidriver“theWhiteHouse Washington, D.C. and said to n July 26th 1990 I landed in I pulled up at the front gate, Disability Issuesandthe Presidential Campaign Continued onPage15 White House. Living (NCIL) demonstrated outside the The NationalCouncilonIndependent the communityheldhimtohispromise. the ADA as a candidate. After the election was runningforPresidentandendorsed 1988. The Bill died but Vice Pres. Bush its provisions. them thegoahead. endorsed theADAuntilPres.Bushgave both credited with being ADA supporters, Neither RepublicanSens.DolenorHatch, sible abi-partisan effort topassthe ADA. Pres. 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NOW ------PAGE 5 JANUARY 2019- NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - - - counselors are Continued on Page 11 New York Connections York New Coehlo recounts a meeting at Coehlo recounts a meeting at By all accounts the President John Cronin of Huntington, John Cronin between began friendship It is also noteworthy that (then White House Chief of (then White to recommend Staff) was going I called a veto to the President. and told him President Bush intention.” Bush of Sununu’s in spite of the signed the bill Aide. his of suggestion negative recent granddaughter’s Bush’s greeted Bush “Papa wedding. said He wheelchair. his from me it ‘You put in the ADA, I signed and now I’m using it.’” made friends easily and was Bush’s writer. letter prolific a to connections included friends the New York disability com munity. love a had he that heard N.Y. for colorful socks and sent him compa the from socks of pair a ny he founded – John’s Crazy with Socks. Bush corresponded Down has who 22-year-old the syndrome and in 2017 a that included exchang the two ing letters and socks. was Sully, dog service Bush’s to him and provided trained - Housing: DRIE/SCRIE, HEAP Transportation: Access-A-Ride, ½ Fare Card SSDI Health Insurance Options SNAP * * * And more…. * * For more information call CIDNY and ask to speak to a benefits counselor. ASL, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish-speaking available. Eligibility for public benefits change frequently. Are you getting the benefits you need? Find out if you are eligible for: CIDNY’s Benefits Check-Up NY •• Benefits Check up april 2014.pdf CID CIDNY 841 Broadway Ste 301 New York, NY 10003 212/674-2300 (tel) 646/350-2681 (VP) CIDNY-Queens 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd Ste 400 Kew Gardens, NY 11415 646/442-1520 (tel) 347/905-5088 (VP) “I heard that John Sununu John that heard “I kin and Orin Hatch (R-Utah) passed it rather quickly and it went to the White House. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.), Har (D-Mass.), Kennedy Ted ------Dole Salutes Coelho recounted the long leadership Democratic “The Coelho recounted the effort the recounted Coelho A particularly poignant mo poignant particularly A Pres. George H. W. Bush, center, signs the Americans with Disabili- July on House White the of Lawn South the on law into (ADA) Act ties Harold Rev. left and right, dais was, standing the 26, 1990. Sharing Wilkie of Clairmount, Calif., an arm amputee and advocate; and San- Seated with Bush, on Disability. dra Parrino of the National Council Opportunity Equal the Kemp, chairman of were Evan right, and left Em- Presidential Commission on Dart then Justin Commission; and state in every visited Dart had Disabilities. with People of ployment ADA. the U.S. advocating for passage of the ported it. The business commu nity was against the bill – they thought it would be too costly.” struggle to get the bill moved forward and how subcommit stop trying to were who tees the bill had to be “knocked off one by one” in order to move it along. basically thought it was too all encompassing and costly,” much After Coelho. explained work and persuasion with the help of Bartlett and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) “It passed the House. The senate led by Dole, ment came when Sen. Robert Dole (R-Kan.) approached, and assisted by an aide, stood up out of his wheelchair and salut ed the casket. both in votes the preceded that houses. “I put in the legislation running for was [Bush] when President and he said he sup lead by Coehlo, who had initial the in ADA the introduced ly House of Representatives, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), who in troduced it in the Senate and Rep. Steve Bartlett (R-Texas) a co-sponsor in the House. ------

Disabled Contingent

By Angela Miele Melledy Angela By The contingent of wheelchair While Bush lay in state in the in state Bush lay in While But to people with disabil Bush, who died on Nov. 30 at Bush, who died on Nov. 30 at

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George H.W. Bush - Champion for Disabled for Champion Bush - George H.W. Building. service dog Sully at Capitol Sully service dog Rep. Tony Coehlo with Bush’s Bush’s Coehlo with Rep. Tony

many types of disabilities was users and other people with people other and users and Democratic lawmakers to lawmakers Democratic and and around the world. man who brought Republican brought who man U.S.A. the in live disabilities the casket to pay tribute to the to tribute pay to casket the changed the way people with people with disabilitie encircled gether to pass the measure that Capitol rotunda a large group of death. repeatedly in tributes and eu repeatedly in tributes and his President after well to the the law passed was mentioned mentioned was passed law the logies during the four-day fare into law. Bush’s role in getting into law. Bush’s role in getting their civil rights act, the ADA, their civil rights act, the ADA, who “set them free” by signing who “set them free” by signing ities he is known as the man man known as the ities he is States. 41st President of the United 41st President of the United a Congressman, serving as Am the and liason to China and as directing the C.I.A., serving as C.I.A., the directing bassador to the United Nations the removal of the Berlin Wall, Berlin the of removal the II at a young age, facilitating II at a young age, facilitating many for fighting in World War many for fighting in World War the age of 94, is remembered by the age of 94, is Rep. Tony Coehlo (D-Calif.). er Bush, as reported by former by former reported as Bush, er words of George Herbert Walk words of George ities Act (ADA) was my great ities Act (ADA) were the est achievement,” also a commissioner with CCHR, and the Mayor’s Office for People with city. the throughout concerns and recommendations about creating more accessibility cies, atleft,andmembersofthepublicgatheredtoexchangeupdates, office. ed byIndependenceCareSystem(ICS)andCCHRattheICSBrooklyn gave a presentation at the first annual disability rights symposium host deputy commissioner for community relations, partially seen at right, Marissa Jackson, New York City Commission on Human Rights’ (CCHR)

NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - JANUARY 2019 PAGE RightsSymposium ICS HostsDisability 6 More than 80 disability rights advocates, representatives of city agen ICS Chief Operating Officer Regina Estela, who is who Estela, Regina Officer Operating Chief ICS City CouncilTakes OnN.Y. Health Act - - tional services,votingaccessandassistivetechnology. where they discussed their programs, including assistance with voca people with disabilitiesandhowthecommissioncanbereachedforhelp. protects Law Rights Human City York New the how on mation accommodations at their place ofemployment. They also shared infor reasonable have to disabilities with Yorkers New entitles which gram, marks. Disabilities (MOPD) Commissioner Victor Calise both gave opening re and Councilmember CoreyJohnson(D-Dist.3). Rafael Espinal Jr. (D. Dist 37), Assemblymember Richard Gottfried Reyes cilmember Mathieu Eugene (D-Dist. 40), the N.Y. Health Act. Health Committeehostedapublichearingtoreceivetestimonyabout N.Y.the before Council hour City one Hall City of steps the on ference Disabled in Action of Metro N.Y. Pres. Jean Ryan speaks at a press con ernor topasstheNew York Health Act. passed a resolution in favor of calling on the State Legislature and gov New Yorkers. ance companiesoutoftheequation,resultingin billionsinsavingsfor nials of coverage. According to Gottfried, the bill serves to take insur ed providernetworks,out-of-networkcharges, coverage gapsandde tem foreveryNew Yorker. (D-N.Y.), aims to create a universal, single-payer health coverage sys coverage health single-payer universal, a create to (D-N.Y.),aims In addition, Disability Rights New YorkRights Disability addition, In session breakout a presented The CCHRprovidedinformationaboutthe Project Equal Access pro oe hn 5 epe pk a te ern ad h Ct Council City the and hearing the at spoke people 75 than More The billwouldeliminateallpremiums,deductibles, co-pays,restrict Other speakers included,Other speakerslefttorightinsecondphoto, Coun - The legislation,introducedbyGottfriedandSen.GustavoRivera , Councilmember MarkLevine(D-Dist.7),

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Dohle, Agarwal and their Dohle, Agarwal and their Their technology aims to The event is broken into The event is broken into tendees, called hackers, are tendees, called hackers, solutions create working to global high have will that re impacts. The areas were habilitation and human per formance, reimagining lung cancer, and mental and public health. team have focused on tech nology strategies to improve maintain ability to a patient’s a high level of independence, which is most successful when the considering the needs of caregiver. provid by caregivers benefit ing access to information and well as connecting support, as experi are who others to them encing similar circumstances. a is burden Reducing caregiver proven approach to improving patient outcomes. gineers, designers, developers gineers, designers, business the of members and brain to community attended uti to how teach and storm solve to strategies digital lize globally. health problems each being a three sections, at particular focus area that ------

arolin Dohle, Burke Re arolin Dohle, Hospital’s habilitation medical chief assistant Hundreds of clinicians, en “Burke’s participation in “Burke’s participation in The doctors created an in ical medicine and rehabilita tion,” said Mooyeon Oh-Park, officer. medical chief Burke’s car to commitment our “With is Burke caregivers, for ing collaborat to looking forward on but app, this on only ing not other future innovative proj ects.” novative app to benefit family family benefit to app novative caregivers. They, along with engineers and other experts, re the top award in won the habilitation and human per event the of section formance for their presentation of this The project. development app Cor Weill the also won team nell Medicine Award for New Innovation. these teaching and think-tank us events continue to position as a leader in the field of phys officer, and Abhishek Agarwal, officer, and Abhishek physician, Montefiore resident a grand prize at recently won Medicine Hacking MIT the Event in New York City. C

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MIT Hacking Medicine Event in New York City. York MIT Hacking Medicine Event in New Carolin Dohle of Burke Rehabilitation Hospital recently attended the recently attended Hospital Burke Rehabilitation Dohle of Carolin S site access scholarships. The web- the financialaidprocessand ties andtheirfamiliesnavigate to help students with disabili- number ofresources available daunting. about scholarships can appear ing andfindinginformation can initially seemoverwhelm- costs. The financial aid process part-time tohelp offset college college education. Education andServicesforthe program through the Bureau of Lighthouse Guild Scholarship from LighthouseGuild. with thehelpofascholarship University inthefallof2018 Fordham cut beganattending also provide valuableguidance. on peoplewithdisabilitiescan and organizations that focus agencies, high schools, colleges one such resource. Government cial-aid/students-with-disabilities NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - JANUARY 2019 PAGE 8 Accessing Financial Aid and Scholarships Scholarships Accessing FinancialAidand Now “ServingNewYorkForAllAccessibleVanNeeds” The good news is there are a They maynotbeabletowork “I wasmadeawareofthe Brielle Cayer from Connecti- www.bestcolleges.com/finan By GordonRovins lenges infinancing their can faceparticularchal- tudents with disabilities is - assistance mation on college financial aid ing socialsecuritydisability. those studentsthatarereceiv- how-financial-aids-gifts-grant resources/social-security-disability/ with ty/finance, www.disabled-world.com/disabili- disability specific. and othersthatarenot ability are specific to a particular dis- website clearinghouses that disabilities. Manyoftheseare financial aid forstudentswith pendence.” made mefeelasenseofinde- my college education, and it able tocontributefinancing me feelIwas scholarship made Blind,” shesaid.“Receivingthe ities sistance-for-students-with-disabil- com/blog/college-financial-aid-as- disabilities atwww.petersons. students fromdisadvantaged provides education grants for tion‘s FederalTRIOProgram www. students canbefoundthrough Petersons also offers infor- The Disabled World website, There are specific sources of The DepartmentofEduca- . Federal financial aid for fedmoney.org. www.disabilitysecrets.com/ isagoodstart,along for studentswith for with 20degreesofvisionor lenses, or having a visual field or lessafterusingcorrective central visual acuity of 20/200 defines blindnessashavinga both eyes.Thegovernment dent must be arships requirethatthestu grants. Themajorityofschol form offellowships,loansand pairments is available in the for students with visual im financial aid. be considered for any federal their familiesbeforetheycan completed byallstudentsand SA), theformthatmustbe plication forStudentAid(FAF- with completing theFree Ap- a nationalprogramthathelps work. College Goal Sunday is help with financial aid paper- dents andfamilieswho need riety of free resources for stu- disabilities. cific groups such as peoplewith sources of financial aid for spe- com), publishesdirectorieson Service Press (www.rspfunding. publishing company, Reference dents withdisabilities.The backgrounds, including stu- As an example, funding In addition, there are a va- legally blind in - - - house Guild. special programsatthe Light- gether. tending thecollegeoftheirchoice. help realize their dreams of at resources available, students can ing andtakingadvantageofall financial assistance. By research lege, moststudentsneedsome ever, giventhehighcostofcol less, countingbotheyesto nation underhelpresources. visually impaired across the ity ofotherscholarships for the hensive chart listing the major- The sitealsooffersacompre- information call212769-7801. guild.org/scholarships. For more tion isonlineatwww.lighthouse of up to $10,000.The applica- to threegraduatescholarships each andone arships of$10,000 imately 10college-bound schol who arelegallyblind. school and graduatestudents for college-boundhigh program offers anannualscholarship agencies. Lighthouse Guild vided byindividualnonprofit students who are blind are pro- Gordon Rov The programawardsapprox- Scholarships specificallyfor Education unlocks doors. How ins isdirector of ------

PAGE 9 JANUARY 2019- NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER ------Year HAVE A HAVE HEALTHY HEALTHY NEW YEAR Happy and Heathly New and Heathly New Happy Regional partners will host Regional partners will host Research shows that indi The funds from the grant Visit www.usaba.org/Na “Through our partnership “Through our HAPPY AND app that will give participants that will give app video work access to adaptive ments enjoy the physical and physical enjoy the ments emotional benefits of exercise and improve overall health and wellness,” said Stephen Friedhoff, chief clinical officer at Anthem. multiple events and sports programming through the few A program. eight-month activities might include tan biking, beep baseball, dem yoga, rowing, skiing, running and goalball. in reg participate who viduals im have activity physical ular well as levels, energy proved as a lower risk of health-re and depression diseases, lated anxiety. Unfortunately, vari limited in result barriers ous with people many for activity visual disabilities. fitness device, a provide will and nutrition instruction, and technical and financial sup partici to everyone for port pates. In addition, there will be prizes for those who excel. tionalFitnessChallenge for a list of participating regional partners. outs and audio coaching. outs and audio we are work with USABA, down barriers ing to break to technology leverage and help those with vision impair - -

and social media to help the and social media goals, create participants set en and environments team courage leadership. USABA courage leadership. participant will provide each provides which device a with a universal way to measure many kinds of activities, calo of ries burned and the number will Participants taken. steps to also have the opportunity utilize a personalized training

------Monday – Thursday 9 am – 4 pm am – 4 9 – Thursday Monday only – 2 pm – 9 am Friday This year’s program will in tive lives. The goal of this pro tive lives. The the physical gram is to raise activity levels of each partic ipant to what is recommend ed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. tegrate the use of technology blind and visually impaired blind and visually opportuni individuals with their physical ties to increase live more ac fitness levels and - - - - - Met Council Met II Council Towers 7th Floor Street, 77 Water Avenue 99 Vandalia NY 10005 York, New NY 11239 Brooklyn, pm am – 4 9 – Thursday Monday by downloading an application from the internet at www.metcouncil.org/ at the internet from application an downloading by locations: the following at in person up also can be picked Applications only – 2 pm – 9 am Friday 453-9537 (please (212) speak clearly) telephone: by and name your with [email protected] to email an sending by

he United States As he United States Ath of Blind sociation has re letes (USABA)

Beginning on December 3, 2018 applications will be available for the waiting list list the waiting for will be available Beginning December 3, 2018 applications on - Brook Avenue, 99 Vandalia at Senior Housing II HDFC TOWERS COUNCIL for - (includ over and age of 62 years persons headed by households to York New lyn, will Qualifications be on based accessible). Section 8 handicap are that units ing guidelines. Federal from: mail by be requested may Applications II Senior Housing Council Towers Council c/o Met 7th Floor Street, 77 Water NY 10005 York, New OR OR housing housing will be a higher assigned log application one than more who submit Applicants apartment). an obtaining of chance (least number OR OR Council to REGULAR MAIL ONLY by be returned must applications Completed NY 10005. York, New 7th floor Street, Council 77 Water c/o Met II HDFC Towers qualify. to age of 62 years least be at must member household One mailing address mailing

For the next eight months, For the next eight months,

Fitness Program For Blind Welcomes Participants ProgramFitness Blind Welcomes For try to provide more than 450 try to provide more than 450 ness Challenge for the sixth ness Challenge for the sixth consecutive year. 17 with partner will USABA organizations across the coun ceived a $340,000 grant from ceived a $340,000 Foundation to the Anthem National Fit implement the T NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - JANUARY 2019 PAGE 10 The Anniversary of the AmericansWith Disabilities Act In addition, many agencies spotlight their programsthis in Education, Schools,CampsandRecreation Section Spotlighted in Able’s Product & Service Guide with FREE Editorial This issue will be distributed at the NYC Disability Pride Parade HERE’S WHATUPCOMINGISSUESWILLINCLUDE Spotlighted in Able’s Product & Service Guide with FREE Editorial Able will be distributed at the Special Needs Expo Empire State Games for thePhysicallyChallenged This Issue will be provided to every athlete, at the Games as well This Issue will be provided to every athlete, Able istheNewspaperforPeoplewithDisabilities As well as many other Celebrations throughout the month 600 OldCountryRoad,Suite328,GardenCity, N.Y. Able willbedistributedattheAbilitiesExpo EACH ISSUEOF ABLE PROVIDESITSUSUALINFORMATIVE NEWSSECTION • GuardianshipsElderlawPlanning Coming In2019 Coming as plus andspectators coaches

1352 StonyBrookRoad,Brook,N.Y. • IndividualsWithDisabilitiesand And thePlacetoGetWordOutAbout PLANNING FORTHEFUTURE BRANDOW LAWOFFICES (Offices ofScherer& Associates, PLLC) Advertisers intheMayandJuneIssuesWillbe Advertisers in the May Will be and June Issues At theLongIslandHiltoninMelville Free editorialspace “The Premiere End-User Event” IN ADDITIONTOTHESPECIALFOCUSESBELOW Your Product,ServiceorAgency • Wills Trusts •Probate Telephone: 631675-2540 Facsimile: 631675-2541 [email protected] www.brandowlaw.com Their Families Contact Us At 516 939-2253 MARCH APRIL JUNE JUL MA included included Y Y our usualcirculation with yourad section D on reorganizingDIA’srecordkeepingsystem.Hopefully,Val Philip hasagreedtoworkcloselywithTreasurerPhilBeder his writingskillstoactivismserveDIAinthisposition. quite afewyears.ButthisyearPhilipBennettwillbeadding She istheAccess-A-RideAdvocateatBCID. is amulti-talentedpersonwithskillsinwritingandtechnology. see anorganizationthatisfocusedandcommitted. the pastbutarenowinvestingtheirtimeandeffortsbecausethey DIA. RobertandMichaelhaveattendedmeetingsoccasionallyin Fall of 2018 andare excited by what they see as a new energy in Vice President.MichaelandhispartnerRobertjoinedDIAinthe advocates. and extensiveexperiencetohelpdevelopthenextgenerationof mentoring newand younger members and intends to use her long charge oflegislativeaffairs.Carrhasexpressedaninterestin position ofFirstVicePresident.DIA’sPresidentisin are broughtupanddiscussedcooperatively. ings thathavecreatedamorecollegialatmospherewhereissues DIA. Shehasalreadyinstitutednewpracticesatmonthlymeet and wantstobringarenewedenergytheactivistendeavorsof for 2019.JeanhasbeentheSecondVicePresidentmanyyears presidency inthemiddleoflastyearwaselectedtothatposition officer ranks this year. Jean Ryan, whofilleda vacancy inthe zation. trative matters. She is sure to be an energetic voice in the organi working with the incoming Corresponding Secretary on adminis She isalsoalongtimememberofDIAandhasalreadystarted the Independenceof the Disabled(BCID)for past 11years. been theIntake&HousingSpecialistatBrooklynCenterfor care. coming aleaderintheorganization’sadvocacyonuniversalhealth DIA MEMBER BY PHILBEDER effective voicefordisabilityrights. Action. We will celebrate or 50th year in 2020 with a renewed and sessions tobetterfulfilltheirroleasthestewards ofDisabledIn prove ourmanagementandtheboardwill be conductingtraining ership iscommittedtodevelopingpolicies andprocedurestoim 2019 promisestobringmanyimprovements toDIA. functional electronic office that isdesigned for the 21st century. erie Joseph,PhilipBennettandIwillbe able tocreateahighly role attending court hearings on MTA accessibility. He is also be Yepez-Macbeth. Therearetwonewfacesontheboardthisyear. Danny Porro,TomPowers,BobSchoenfeld,PaulaWolffandJulia Luda Demikhovskaya,RobertHardy, include JimDavis,MarlaDeFex, members returning to their positions DIA DIA TASK The positionofCorrespondingSecretaryhasbeenvacantfor Valerie JosephwillbeDIA’snewRecordingSecretary. Michael AcevedoisnewtoDIAandjumpinginasSecond Carr MassiisapastpresidentofDIAandhasassumedthe There will be a mixture of new and experienced people in the Milagros Franco is the other new board member. Milagros has Our meetingswillcontinuetochangeand improve.Thelead Robert Acevedo joined DIAlastyearandhastakenanactive Sunday Nov.18. IA held its annual election on Veteran “AtLarge”board SPEAKS

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------PHOTO BY ERIC NADOLNY - - “It was a major turning point major a was “It “The ADA raised the expec the raised ADA “The pen his lifted President The The petition for writ of man impairments have waited de waited have impairments bling down.’ We are thankful for his vision, courage and mor al clarity.” in the lives of disabled people,” York New and Advocate said native Judy Heumann in an in terview. “He really understood the barriers that we faced and he wanted to put an end to it.” cades for access to airline re airline to access for cades strooms, and DOT Secretary and unlawfully is Chao Elaine unnecessarily exacerbating that wait,” said Democracy Direc Executive Forward tor Anne Harkavy. damus was filed on Nov. 29, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. ties. tations and aspirations of peo ple with disabilities and the awareness of the public about the needs and rights of people with disabilities. and said ‘let the shameful wall tum come finally exclusion of rights of people with disabili with people of rights

------James Weisman, “On July 26, 1990, before a “Air travelers with mobility “Americans with disabilities with “Americans After the the tour, firemen answered questions, such as the height Prompted Bipartisan Efforts president and CEO of the Unit of the fire truck’s ladder and the best ways to put out a fire. The adap The fire. a out put to ways best the and ladder truck’s fire the of which can raise thousands of pounds with ease. They were also in also were They ease. with pounds of thousands raise can which er in President George H.W. in President George H.W. er Bush,” said con and Association Spinal ed tributor to the Transportation section of the ADA. “President himself distinguished Bush when running for President by sup His ADA. the supporting port promoted bipartisan ef forts to get the Act passed. throng of people with disabil White ities assembled on the House lawn, he signed it into law. At the time, it was the rights civil comprehensive only law in the world protecting the terested in the jaws of life, lifesaving equipment that is very large and large very is that equipment lifesaving life, of jaws the in terested heavy. in tive troops allow youth with developmental disabilities to participate many activities and adventures that typical troops get to experience. chairs. In 2016, Congress is sued a clear directive that the agency should release a rule for public comment by July 2017, but to date, DOT has not released the rule. Further more, the agency has taken the additional step to remove the lavatories rule from the administration’s regulatory agenda. had a great friend and support ------CPW Scouts Visit Local Firehouse Visit CPW Scouts Changed Civil Rights Pres. and CEO of the Viscardi the of CEO and Pres. Airplane manufacturers, GEORGE H.W. BUSH CHAMPION FOR DISABLED FOR CHAMPION BUSH H.W. GEORGE ing the ADA] will forever be a part of his legacy, as it not only changed disability civil rights here in the U.S. but, influenced disability-related policy around the world.” vention. “Our lives have been bet the for changed forever Bush, President to thanks ter, Sen. Dole and many others. President Bush’s impact on the disability community [in sign gotiated rulemaking commit tee developed a proposed rule airplane intended to make air for accessible restrooms travelers with disabilities, in wheel use who those cluding Continued from page 5 Vet by the America’s last June Dogs of Smithtown, N.Y. John N.Y., Albertson, in Center, President 41st the knew Kemp as well as family members and spoke in support of Bush at the Con National Republican 1988 ing these veterans and all peo all and veterans these ing ple with disabilities can travel with dignity.” and groups disability airlines, other members of a DOT-ne ------re detailed the that many new many that

emocracy Forward, on behalf of Paralyzed Vet of America, erans reports

The firemen explained the tools and equipment that they use every use they that equipment and tools the explained firemen The

“Disabled veterans have al In the filing, veterans The mandamus petition fol day protecting the town from fires. The children were impressed by bags, the tremendous power and importance of the emergency lift air The Rye Brook Fire Department recently hosted a tour of their facil their of tour a hosted recently Department Fire Brook Rye The ity, attended by Boy Scout Troop No. 535 and Girl Scout Troop No. 1902 from Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s (CPW) program. adaptive scouts

Advocacy Groups Work to Improve Airplane Groups Accessibility Work Restroom to Improve Advocacy “The DOT should make com executive director of PVA. pliance a top priority, ensur our country,” said Carl Blake, ready sacrificed so much for during a flight. access an airplane restroom abilities face when unable to the stress and embarrass with dis travelers many ment extreme measures to assuage a flight, wear protective un dergarments and take other flight, use catheters while on while catheters use flight, drate themselves before a

with disabilities with need to intentionally dehy portable toilet. foot narrower than an average inches wide, which is nearly a lows airplane restrooms are just 24 on airplanes for public com ment. about restroom accessibility nal requirement to issue rules to comply with a Congressio a with comply to court to require the Depart the require to court ment of Transportation (DOT) cently petitioned a federal D T ing membersofthisprogram. Ruocco andBrianKurtz,found 2020 Paralympics alongside Joe the NWBAthroughTokyo sport. The two menwillserve the sustainedgrowthof vise theorganizationtoenable chair basketball,they will ad zation. advisory capacity to the organi in theirfieldsandwillactan resents awiderangeofexperts ing. The champion's circle rep tiatives, includingfundrais NWBA Champion'sCircle. est membersoftheinaugural Nick Vojnovicwillbethenew- nounced that GregSmithand basketball throughvariousini and awarenessofwheelchair want toincreasetheimpact opportunity forindividualswho Jan. 10,17,24&31 dolpho Guevara 212360-3341. Bronx. ForinformationcallRo Center, 450St.Ann’sAve., 8 p.m.atSt.Mary’sRecreation Wheelchair Basketball6to 10, 17,24&31 topher Noel tan. Forinformationcall Chris Center, 348East54St.,Manhat p.m. at the East 54 Recreation Wheelchair Basketball6 to 7 Jan. 10,17,24&31 Pinelawn Ave.,Commack.Also p.m. atBrandywineLiving,70 1:30 to2:30and2:453:45 Roll CallWheelchairDance Also Jan.9,16,23&30 Christopher Noel212360-3319. Ave., Bronx. Recreation Center,1527Jessup to 9:30p.m.attheWestBronx Basketball Wheelchair NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - JANUARY 2019 PAGE 12 SPORTS CALENDAR As ambassadorsforwheel This program is an exclusive Two Named toNWBA Champion’s Circle (NWBA) recentlyan- Basketball Association he NationalWheelchair JANUARY 3 JANUARY 2 For information call 212 360-3319.

SCENE Jan. 7:30 ------Basketball Wheelchair 2 p.m.andAdult Wheelchair Basketball1to NY RollingFuryYouth Chelsea RecreationCenter,430 loss/blindness for Kids and Teens with vision Balance andMobilityClasses 20 &27 25 St.,Manhattan.Also Jan. 13, sea Recreation Center, 430 West Team12:30 to1p.m.attheChel one bytheNYKnightsGoalball al impairmentstaughtone-on- for KidsandTeenswithvisu Beginner GoalballClasses St., Manhattan.Jan.13,20&27 Recreation Center,430West25 10:30 a.m.to12:30p.m.,Chelsea Advanced GoalballforAdults Jan. 13,20&27 232 W. 60 St., Manhattan. trude EderleRecreationCenter, searched theorganization,I NWBA," said Smith. "As I re Champion's Circleandthe in Tennessee. board ofBoyScoutsAmerica and previously has been on the Northwest ArkansasRedCross currently ontheboardofThe pact changeinitiatives.Heis his career,hehasledhighim ed organizations.Throughout experience at various brand years ofoperationsleadership Walmart andhasmorethan30 ident of the supply chain for and ourmembership." gible benefit to our organization members haswillprovideatan each of our champion's circle edge, networkandpassionthat NWBA president.“Theknowl Family,” said SarahCastle, pion's circle and into the NWBA come NickandGregintocham "I ampleasedtojointhe Smith is executive vice pres "The NWBA is thrilled to wel

OF SPORTS OF JANUARY 6 2 to 3 p.m. at Ger SEE MORESPORTSNEWSONPAGE 17 12:30 to1p.m., Also ------leyball, adapted swimming, pow - softball, sledhockey, sittingvol- hockey, floor tennis, football, ball, Ave, Flushing) wheelchair basket- Oerter RecCenter, 131-40Fowler ity 5+,everyotherSaturday(Al 1 to 2 p.m. for kids with a disabil Adaptive Sports(S.P.A.R.E.S), Also Jan.13,20&27 formation call actively involvedintheAmeri the hospitalityindustry.Heis He hasmorethan30yearsin nationally in just seven years. grown thefranchiseto38stores chise Development where he has Little GreekRestaurantFran in athletes'lives." sport thatalsoplaysahugerole chair basketballisanexciting what Idoknowisthatwheel limited exposureinthepast,but porting themilitary.Ihavehad 3319. AlsoJan.15,22&29 call ChristopherNoel212360- Ave., Queens.Forinformation reation Center, 131-40 Fowler 9:30 p.m.attheAlOerterRec Wheelchair Basketball7:30 to & 29 22 15, Jan. 212 360-3319.Also mation call Christopher Noel 54 St.,Manhattan.Forinfor 54 RecreationCenter,348East Project Wheelchair BasketballAxis ceremony. Thechampionship closing receptionandawards tion buffet,severalteetimes, a practiceround, opening recep- ginia, May14to16. Independence Golf Club in Vir- open golf championshipatthe Golf Association will host an West 25St.,Manhattan.Forin was amazed by its roots in sup Vojnovic is the president of The three-dayeventfeatures The United States Disabled ONGOING EVENTS Registration Open for Golf Event Registration Openfor Golf JANUARY 8 7 to 9 p.m. at the East 212 360-3319. ------USDGA.NET. by April30. ments mayregister. tellectual andsensory impair- one forseatedgolfers. icap categories,which includes will bedividedintofourhand- NWBA." support totheathletesin to thenextlevelandproviding to takewheelchairbasketball dedicating mytimeandeffort Vojnovic. "I look forward to this greatorganization,"said can HeartAssociation. can Cancer Society and Ameri For informationcall646515-1695. Lanes, 67-19ParsonsBlvd.,Flushing. League Lifespire FoundationBowling to-swim. www.nycgovparks.org/reg/learn- ister foronlinelotteryathttps:// 01/7-03/21 and03/25-06/09.Reg at NYC indoor pools. 2 sessions: Swimming Lessonsforallages For informationcall212360-1430. Sea View Hospital,StatenIsland. cott-Rockland Aves., acrossfrom Rec. Center, 501Brielle Ave., Wal 40 Fowler Ave., Queens;Greenbelt hattan; Al OerterRec.Center, 131- Rec. Center, 232 W. 60St.,Man er St.,Brooklyn;GertrudeEderle Carren PlayCenter, 776Lorim Center, 1527Jessup Ave.; Mc Adaptive Hubs: West Bronx Rec. and buildthesport. tion betterserveitsmembers members tohelptheorganiza cruiting more champion's circle accessibility field. er wheelchair soccer andtrack For information visit WWW. is due An entryfeeof $250 Golfers with physical,in- The NWBA is actively re "I'm thrilledtobepartof http://www.nycgovparks.org/ for adultswithI/DDatJIB ------PAGE 13 JANUARY 2019- NEW YORK ABLE NEWSPAPER - - - - pgra- SCHEDULED IN APRIL ABLE ACCEPTS EVENT She is preparing a report for The INTERVIEWS ON TOILETING PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AND PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR PARENTS WITH QUESTIONS FOR PARENTS will print event and print will Able Newspaper Researcher Peg Graham is conducting Researcher Graham, participate contact To The next meeting date is Jan 9. Top The next meeting date is Jan Action The annual New Jersey Trans It attracts nearly 1000 professionals. More than 100 booths will feature an ex Disability Rights New York (DRNY) has voting machine is an accessible A BMD The Brooklyn Public Library Inclusive Inclusive Library Public Brooklyn The TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE OF ACCESSIBLE VOTING MACHINES ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS AVAILABLE ONE-ON-ONE SURVEY FOCUSES ON AVAILABILITY program information from agencies when Send items to ablenews@ space permits. aol.com. interviews with subject matter experts subject with interviews willing to share their opinion on the toi- leting options available for wheelchair users. Treat Center, an National Institutes of Health-funded engineering research lab. [email protected]. created a survey to find out if New York New to find out if created a survey Devices providing Ballot Marking state is (BMD) at every polling place, as mandated by the Help America Vote Act. that allows people with low vision, limited dexterity, physical impairments and other privately ballot disabilities to mark their and independently. The survey is at www. . surveymonkey.com/r/FedGenBMD Services Department offers one-on-one ex- one-on-one Department offers Services children with pert assistance for parents of disabilities once a month. Conference and Expo will be held at the Conference and Expo will be in Center Conference and Hotel Tropicana Atlantic City, April 9 to 11. ics may include individualized education ics may include individualized ser programs (IEP), early childhood planning, vices and programs, transition after and camps issues, transportation call school programs. For information 718 253-4948. and transportation products array of tensive services from across America and Canada. Workshops will cover paratransit, senior citizen and disabled transportation issues, as well as topics related to goods movement, grant writing, engineering, road and bridge, technology, shuttles, ridesharing, parking, ferryboats and many others. ------audio description training pro- training audio description FORUM

BRAILLE PROJECT CONTEST MEETING ON INCLUSION AND MEETING ON FIRE ALARM/CLOCK FOR THE The Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize Genius of Touch Braille Louis The 2007, awards established in prize, The For details visit www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/ Lifetone Technology recently recalled recently Lifetone Technology model number faulty unit, The The American Council for the Blind will for Council American The be many interactive sessions will There To register visit www.acb.org/2019-lead- This may include assistance with hear Laurie contact details For The Brooklyn Public Library Inclusive The Brooklyn Public Library as The National Disability Institute’s It will cover improving access, inclu It will cover improving access, interpreters Language Sign American For information call 718 253-4948. HOME AND CAR MODIFICATIONS LOANS OFFERED TO BUY AT AND LOANS OFFERED TO BUY HEARING IMPAIRED RECALLED REGISTRATION OPEN FOR AUDIO SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR ANNUAL DESCRIPTION TRAINING PROGRAM INDEPENDENCE HELD AT LIBRARY INDEPENDENCE for Innovation is accepting project submis- Braille of field the in ideas creative of sions or tactile literacy for the blind. deadline is The winner. $20,000 to the Jan. 11. technology/tog/tog_prize. its bedside fire alarm and clock for failure for alarm and clock bedside fire its to fully alert consumers to a fire. HLAC151, is an assistive alerting device intended for in-home use by individuals with hearing loss. For information on re- ceiving a replacement visit www.lifetone safety.com. Services Department will hold an interac Services Department will hold hold an hold gram at the Crowne Plaza in Virginia, Feb. 23 to 25. of comple- and certificates and workshops, partici- be given to all successful tion will pants. ership-meetings-ADI. sistive technology (AT) loan program pro sistive technology (AT) loan $10,000 to of $500 loans affordable vides Long Is to residents of New York City, and loans land and Westchester County, residents. up to $30,000 for New Jersey wheel devices, communication aids, ing chairs, and home or vehicle modifications. tive meeting for people with disabilities, tive meeting for people with on Jan. parents, caregivers and educators 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. community. sion and independence in the are available upon request. Schaller, [email protected]. - -

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Young, [email protected]. phone has not been granted. their request for an initial hearing by tele- hearings in person at a courthouse, and courthouse, at a person in hearings get reasonable accommodations to attend ing legal problems, because they cannot would like to hear from anyone who is hav- tions. For information call 718 253-4948. behavioral issues in school and interven- in school behavioral issues understanding and coping with students’ understanding and coping with special education teacher. It will address address It will teacher. education special a.m. to 12 p.m. a.m. to 12 p.m. a retired also is disabilities who adult with tation on student behavior on Jan. 16, 10 tation on student behavior on Services Department will host a presen- Department will Services

City at city events, meetings or hearings. City at city events, meetings mell, [email protected]. (ASL) interpreter services by New York (ASL) interpreter services have been denied American Sign Language have been denied American Sign ple who are deaf or hearing impaired that ple who are deaf or hearing terest would like public input from peo- terest would like

www.nyalliance.org/index.php. with disabilities and their families. Visit that can be of assistance to individuals assistance be of that can policymakers, advocates and researchers. nars to disability organizations, agencies, disability organizations, to nars trainings, technical assistance and webi- and assistance technical trainings, Innovation in Albany provides resources, Albany provides resources, Innovation in York is encouraging all parents of chil org. applying visit www.advocatesforchildren. various other factors. For details or help failure due to disability, poverty, race and plan (IEP). academic to prone most are who dents development of their individual education kindergarten, as well as participate in the 2014 to start the application process for dren with disabilities who were born in NEW YORK

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