You’re Invited to:
The New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day
Monday, May 21, 2012

Co-hosted by:

Speaker Sheldon Silver

Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb

Michael J. Cusick, Chair
Task Force on People with Disabilities

Felix W. Ortiz, Chair
Committee on Mental Health

Steve Katz, Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Mental Health

To register for seminars or for more information, contact 518-455-4592

Dear Friend,
We are very excited to be sponsoring the New York State Assembly’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day (LDAD), which will be held in Albany on Monday, May 21, 2012. Exhibitors will commence set-up at 8:00 am and the Opening Ceremony will begin at 10:00 am.

Disabilities Awareness Day allows us to inform members of the Assembly and their staffs on important issues while striving to highlight the accomplishments of advocates and persons with disabilities. We also make a tremendous effort to inform attendees of the latest services, programs and technology available.

LDAD consists of many exciting events, to which we welcome New York’s disability community and its advocates, members of the Assembly and honored guests. We will be hosting an exhibitor fair and two seminars on issues of interest to people with disabilities throughout the day. Also, a package of legislation that takes into consideration the concerns of disability advocates will be on the floor of the Assembly. We hope that you will join us.

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 21st.

Sincerely,

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Michael J. Cusick
Chair
Task Force on
People with Disabilities
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Steve Katz
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on
Mental Health
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Felix W. Ortiz
Chair
Committee on
Mental Health

Schedule Of Events

8:00 am - 10:00 am
Set-up for Exhibitors
The Well of the Legislative Office Building (LOB)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Opening Ceremony and Presentation of Awards
The Well of the LOB

Opening remarks are expected to be made by:
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
Exhibitor Fair
The Well and Third Floor Terrace of the LOB

Several organizations that serve people with disabilities will be present to distribute information about the products, programs, technology and services they provide and to answer questions.
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Seminar One - Registration recommended
Hearing Room C, LOB

“Transportation Accessibility in New York State”

Presenters:
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Luncheon
The Well of the LOB

Remarks are expected to be made by: A selection of deli meats, salads and beverages will be served for LDAD participants to enjoy.
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Seminar Two - Registration recommended
Hearing Room C, LOB

“Medicaid Reform in New York State”

Presenters:
2:00 pm (tentative)
Session
Assembly Chamber

A package of resolutions and legislative measures that are reflective of the concerns of the disability community will be considered by the Assembly on the floor.


In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the Assembly, in accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has made its facilities and services available to all individuals with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Assembly facilities and activities.