Co-Hosted By:
Speaker Sheldon Silver
Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb
Michele Titus, Chair The Task Force on People with Disabilities
Peter M. Rivera, Chair
The Committee on Mental Health,
Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Tom McKevitt Ranking Minority Member
The Committee on Mental Health,
Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
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 11th.
Sincerely,
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Setup for Exhibitors
The Well of the Legislative Office Building (LOB) and the Third Floor Terrace of the LOB
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Continental Breakfast
The Well of the LOB
An assortment of bagels, muffins, danishes and beverages will be available.
10:00 am
Opening Ceremony
The Well of the LOB
Opening Remarks will be made by:
Assemblymember Michele Titus
Assemblymember Peter Rivera
Assemblymember Michael Cusick
Assemblymember Tom McKevitt
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Elementary School
Poster Contest Exhibit
The Well of the LOB
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Art Exhibit
Hallway between LOB and Concourse
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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 am – 12:00 pm
Seminars on Areas of Interest to People with Disabilities
104 A and Hearing Room B - LOB
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Luncheon
The Well of the LOB
Remarks will be made by
Speaker Sheldon Silver
Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb
A selection of deli meats, salads and beverages will be served for LDAD participants to enjoy.
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Seminars on Areas of Interest to People with Disabilities
104 A and Hearing Room B - LOB
2:00 pm (tentative)
Session
Assembly Chamber
A package of resolutions and legislative measures crafted with significant input from disability advocates will be on the floor.
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.
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 B 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 am – 12:00 pm
Seminar 1 – Room 104 A, LOB
“The New York Makes Work Pay Initiative:
Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Information”
Seminar 2 – Hearing Room B, LOB
“Recent Amendments to the ADA
and the NYS Human Rights Law”
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Seminar 3 – Room 104 A, LOB
“Find Your Way Home:
Free Service to List and Search
for Affordable, Accessible Housing”
Seminar 4 – Hearing Room B, LOB
“Geriatric Behavioral Health for the 21st Century:
Challenges, Agenda and Action”