Courtesy Archive: June, 2005

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Commemoration of 15th Anniversary Of ADA Campaign

SPECIAL REQUEST FOR PARTICIPANT INPUT
WHEN: Events Scheduled To Run: 2005-07-04 to 2005-07-26
WHO: Anyone with input, ideas to share will be great appreciated
WHERE: Georgia
CONTACT: Mark Johnson, Director of Advocacy, Shepherd Center
PHONE: 404-350-7490

NOTES: Several advocates are in the process of identifying activities and developing a budget for the 2005 commemorance of the ADA Campaign. Events include: Kick-off on July 4th, Peaches and Pits cards, Barrier Buster Teams, Accessman and Boop daily appearances, a Festival. Mark would like your input on: general feedback, list of activities you have planned, card and costume designers, promotional help, sponsors ASAP.

RESOURCE: Shepherd Center

SAN Metro, Self-Advocacy Network, Monthly Meeting

NOTICE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE; VERIFY BEFORE ATTENDING
WHEN: 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, Georgia
WHO: Interested advocates and self-advocates of all disabilities
PHONE: 404-687-8890
TTY: 404-687-9175
V/TTY: 800-239-2507
FAX: 404-687-8298
EMAIL: Cheryl Laurendeau, cherangel_33@yahoo.com; Cindy Sue Causey, ButterflyBytes@gmail.com
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK.

NOTES: SAN meetings can be very relaxed venues through which anyone interested may exchange ideas related to self-advocacy. All who may have resources available for self-advocates are welcome and encouraged to attend.

RESOURCE: SAN Metro

People First Monthly Meeting

** SUBJECT TO CHANGE; VERIFY BEFORE ATTENDING
WHEN: 4th Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, Georgia
WHO: All interested advocates and self-advocates
PHONE: 404-687-8890
TTY: 404-687-9175
V/TTY: 800-239-2507
FAX: 404-687-8298
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK.

RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office

ADAPT Monthly Meeting

NOTICE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE; VERIFY BEFORE ATTENDING
WHEN: 4th Fridays, 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, Georgia
WHO: All interested advocates and self-advocates
PHONE: 404-687-8890
TTY: 404-687-9175
V/TTY: 800-239-2507
FAX: 404-687-8298
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK.

NOTES: ADAPT is acronym for American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today

RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office; Updated by Butterfly Bytes

Board of Community Health Meeting (DCH)

WHEN: Thursday, 2005-06-09 -- 1:00pm
WHERE: Twin Towers Building, 20th Floor West Tower, Floyd Room, 200 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia

RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
NEW: 2005-02-17

National Council on Disability (NCD) News Conference
Current State of Transportation for People with Disabilities

WHEN: Monday, 2005-06-13 -- 2:00pm
WHERE: Room 2165, Rayburn House Office Building, Independence Avenue between South Capitol and First Streets, SW, Washington, DC
HO: Public welcome
HOST: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

NOTES: Highlights industry best practices and successful initiatives that can serve as models for other communities for enhancing transportation and mobility for people with disabilities. Includes recommendations for service improvements and additional research that will lead to greater options for 6 million Americans with disabilities who have difficulties obtaining transportation needed to live independent, productive lives. Will serve as useful resource for individuals with disabilities, transportation professionals, and lawmakers working to improve access to transportation and mobility for PWD.

Media questions should be directed to Mark Quigley at 202-272-2004 or 202-272-2074 (TTY).

RESOURCE: National Council on Disability (NCD)
NEW: 2006-02-17

DHR Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD) Committee Mtg

WHEN: Wednesday, 2005-06-15 -- 10:00am-noon
WHERE: Georgia Department of Human Resources, 2 Peachtree Street, 22nd Floor, Room 270, Atlanta, Georgia
WHO: Open to the public

NOTES: Schedule and meeting location subject to change. Please verify confirm times and locations before attending.

RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
NEW: 2005-02-19

DHR Board of Human Resources Public Hearing

WHEN: Wednesday, 2005-06-15 -- 1:00pm
WHO: Open to the public
WHERE: Georgia Department of Human Resources, 2 Peachtree Street, Room 250, Atlanta, Georgia

NOTES: Occasionally, the board will meet at a different location. The schedule is subject to change, so please check back with them to confirm times and locations before planning to attend.

RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
NEW: 2005-02-17

NAMI: On the Frontier of Recovery

WHEN: Saturday, 2005-06-18 to Tuesday, 2005-06-21
WHERE: Austin, Texas
WHO: consumers, family members, advocates and friends, mental health professionals, policy makers, NAMI leaders, anyone who believes in the importance of the NAMI movement
COST/FEES: Register by March 31st and save! Register online with credit card: http://www.nami.org/conventionReg.
SPONSOR: NAMI, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
WEBSITE: http://www.nami.org/convention

NOTES: Register by March 31st and save!

RESOURCE: NAMI Announcement Emailing
NEW: 2005-03-24

Long Road Home Celebration

SPECIAL SAVE THESE FUTURE DATES REQUEST!
WHEN: Events Scheduled To Run: 2005-06-19 to 2005-06-22
WHERE: Georgia
SPONSOR: Long Road Home Planning Committee
CONTACT: Kate Gainer
PHONE: 404-687-8890
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK.

NOTES: Georgia advocates and other interested individuals are being asked to set aside the dates from June 19, 2005 to June 22, 2005 to help the Long Road Home Planning Committee in their celebration of the Sixth Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision. Many events are being planned, and MUCH help will be needed. To get involved and share in the festivities, please use the contact information given above!

RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office

RFI (Request For Information): ADA 15th Anniversary Events

WHEN: March, 2005, through July, 2005
WHERE: Georgia and Across the United States
CONTACT: Mark Johnson
EMAIL: Mark_Johnson@shepherd.org

NOTES: Mark Johnson of the Shepherd Center Advocacy Office, Atlanta, Georgia, will be sending out a monthly update of all ADA 15th Anniversary celebratory events planned between March, 2005, and July, 2005. If you know of events you would like added to this update, please contact Mark and forward any information you may have available to share.

RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
NEW: 2005-03-24

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