June 1997

Tapping Technology June Announcements:

• New Sources for Descriptive Video Service
• Medicare AAC Device Funding to be Challenged in '97
• Free Lunch with Project ACTION, June 18, 1997
• Open House at MCIL Resources for Independent Living
• The 2nd Annual Rhythm & Blues Festival II
• State Highway Administration Installs Teletype Service
• The Maryland Disabilities Forum Presents Hear our Voice Part-I
• Making Connections - Singles Group for People with Cognitive Disabilities
• Parents II Action
• The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities Annual Public Forum
• Wheelchair Users Needed for a Study
• Open House at The Division Of Rehabilitation Services

Medicare AAC Device Funding to be Challenged in '97

A nation-wide legal challenge in the US is expected to be initiated later in 1997 to compel Medicare to cover AAC devices. Anyone who has been told - orally or in writing - that Medicare does not, or will not, cover AAC devices may wish to contact:

Lewis Golinker, Esq.,
Suite 507,
202 The Commons,
Ithica, NY 14850,

(6087)277-7286,

atlawcenter@juno.com

Free Lunch!

Project ACTION, an organization that was established by Congress to improve access to transportation services for people with disabilities, and to assist transit providers in implementing the ADA is coming to Baltimore to offer a FREE trainin seminar on our traansit rights and responsibilities under the ADA. Lunch is on them!

The League,
1111 E. Cold Spring Lane,

Wednesday, June 18, 1997 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information call Joyce Callahan at
(410)767-3939 (Voice) or
(410)333-2061 (TDD).

Open House at MCIL Resources for Independent Living

MCIL Resources for Independent Living, Inc. invites you to our open house at our new location!

Wednesday, June 18, 1997

10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

5807 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214

RSVP 410-444-1400

Come Join Us At

Resources for Independent Living, Inc

Hosted by: Bohagers Bar & Grill & WOCT-FM The Colt 104.3

When:
Sunday June 22,1997
2 p.m.-10p.m.

Where:
Bohagers Bar & Grill
515 S. Eden Street
Baltimore, MD 21231

Featuring:
Dr. John with
Anders Osborne
Kelly Bell Band
Gumbo Junkyard
The Fabulous Heavyweights
Joyride

Tickets: $20

Money raised for this event will help benefit the programs and services that are~at no cost to our consumers.

For more information about this event or to purchase tickets call Ruth at MOIL
(410) 444-1400

State Highway Administration Installs Teletype Service for Deaf at State Welcome Centers

"We are extremely pleased that our implementation of TTY services will help us better address the needs of our deaf and hard of hearing coustomers," said SHA Administrator Pareker F. Williams. "The service provides an essential means of communicaitn for those with hearing disabilities, making travel in Mareyland enjoyable and convenient."

The Maryland Disabilities Forum Presents Hear our Voice Part-I

Monday, August 25, 1997, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency (Inner Harbor) An afternoon for the Disability Community "Consumers", "Advocates", and "Families" to met and speak with those State Officials who make the important decisions about support services for Maryland Citizens with Disabilities.

For more information:
Ed Grebenstein:
(301)588-7828 or
MCIL: (410)444-1400.

1-Year Anniversary of Making Connections:

A Singles Group for People with Cognitive Disabilities

This group is looking for prospective members who have expressed an interest in developing new friendships and dating.

Contact Laura Willis, Director, at
MAKINGCOMM@AOL.com or
(301)656-9140.

Parents II Action

Program for Cognitively Limited Adults with Children (Birth to 3 years)

Children's Play Group
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Playtime
• Fun
• Stories
• Naptime
• Developmental Screenings
• Therapeutic Services (if needed)

Parent Groups
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Breakfast/Lunch
• Transportation
• Recreational Activities
• Parenting Classes
• Life Skills Class
• Safety/Health Classes
• Support/Socialization
• Mental Health Services

For Information Contact:
PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs, Inc.
5512 Baltimore National Pike
Baltimore, MD 21228
(410) 455-0404

The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities Announces it's Annual Public Forum

Featuring a display of an Accessible Voting Machine. Refreshments served.

Thursday, June 19, 5;30 - 7:30 p.m.
Elder Health Inc.
1001 West Pratt Street (near the B & O Railroad Museum).

For more information, or to confirm your attendance, please call:
(410)396-9944.

Wheelchair Users Needed

If you use a manual wheelchair and have no arm impairments, please consider participating in a study funded by the US Dept of Veterans Affairs.

The purpose of this study is to:

1. investigate how wheelchair performance compares among three different age groups of lower-limb impaired wheelchair users, and
2. test a specific exercise intervention for its effectiveness in reducing wrist, elbow and shoulder stresses.

Participants in the study will receive monetary compensation.

For more information, call

Mary Rodgers, Ph.D.
(410)706-0840.

Open House

Please come join the staff of The Division Of Rehabilitation Services for an Open House to inaugurate our new Regional and Local offices at

113 Towsontown Boulevard
Towson, MD 21286-5352
(410) 321-4044

on

June 27, 1997
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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