You’re Invited to:
The New York
State Assembly
Legislative Disabilities
Awareness Day
Monday, May 12, 2008



Dear Friend,

As Chairs of the Task Force on People with Disabilities and the Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities, we are very excited to be sponsoring the New York State Assembly’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, which will be held in Albany on Monday, May 12, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Disabilities Awareness Day provides an opportunity to educate legislators and their staffs on important issues while also striving to highlight the accomplishments of advocates and persons with disabilities. In addition, we make a tremendous effort to inform everyone present of the latest services, programs, and technology available.

Disabilities Awareness Day consists of many exciting events, to which we will welcome New York’s disability community and its advocates, members of the Assembly, and honored guests. We will be hosting an exhibitor fair and several seminars on issues of interest to people with disabilities throughout the day. In addition, a package of legislation crafted with significant input from disability advocates will be on the floor of the Assembly. We hope that you will join us.

While you’re here in Albany, please stop in and visit your local Assemblymember and Senator. Remember, you’re the best advocate for disability issues. Also, please remember to bring a valid photo ID and leave yourself enough time to navigate the security devices. If you have any questions, please call the Task Force office at 518-455-4592. We hope to see you on May 12th.

Sincerely,
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Michele R. Titus, Chair
Task Force on People with Disabilities

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Peter M. Rivera, Chair
Committee on Mental Health,
Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities



The New York State Assembly
Legislative Disabilities
Awareness Day
Monday
May 12, 2008
Albany, New York
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Co-Hosted By:
Speaker Sheldon Silver

Assemblymember Michele R. Titus
Chair
The Task Force on
People with Disabilities

Assemblymember Peter M. Rivera
Chair
The Committee on Mental Health,
Mental Retardation, and
Developmental Disabilities


For more information, contact 518-455-4592



Don’t Miss These Exciting Events on
Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day. . .

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Setup for Exhibitors
The Well of the
Legislative Office Building (LOB) and the
Third Floor Terrace of the LOB
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
The Well of the LOB

An assortment of bagels, muffins,
danishes, and beverages will be
available.


10:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
The Well of the LOB

Opening Remarks will be made by:
Assemblymember Michele Titus
Assemblymember Peter Rivera
Assemblymember Michael Cusick


10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Elementary School
Poster Contest Exhibit

The Well of the LOB

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Art Exhibit
Hallway between LOB and
Concourse

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Exhibits
The Well of the LOB and the
Third Floor Terrace of the LOB

Several organizations that serve people with disabilities will be present to hand out information about the products, programs, technology and services they provide and to answer questions.


11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Seminars on Areas of Interest to
People with Disabilities

104 A and Hearing Room C - LOB

11:45 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Luncheon
The Well of the LOB

Remarks will be made by
Speaker Sheldon Silver

A selection of deli meats, salads and beverages will be served for LDAD participants to enjoy.


1:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Seminars on Areas of Interest to
People with Disabilities

104 A and Hearing Room C - LOB

2:00 p.m. (tentative)
Session
Assembly Chamber

A package of resolutions and
legislative measures crafted with
significant input from disability
advocates will be on the floor.


Special
Accommodations
Anyone with special needs who would like to request a special accommodation such as Braille, large print, an assistive listening device or a sign language interpreter for any of the events taking place on Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day should contact the Task Force on People with Disabilities at 518-455-4592 by no later than April 25th.

Seminars

We will be holding four seminars on areas of interest to people with disabilities. They will be held in Room 104 A and Hearing Room C in the Legislative Office Building. The seminars will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you wish to attend a seminar, make sure you get to the hearing room early.

11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Seminar 1 – Room 104 A, LOB
“The Barriers to Accessible
Transportation and the Challenges Before Us”

Seminar 2 – Hearing Room C, LOB
“An Update on Housing for People with Disabilities”

1:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Seminar 3 – Room 104A, LOB
“An Update on Key VESID Policies and Employment
Options Under the NYS Civil Service
55 A, B & C Programs”

Seminar 4 – Hearing Room C, LOB
“The Shortage of Child Psychiatrists”


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