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 August 1997
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Tapping Technology August Announcements:


The Paradigm Players
"Celebrating differences, challenging perceptions"
Present

GODSPELL

Conceived-and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Originally produced on the New York Stage by Edgar Lansburg/Stuart
Duncan/Joseph Beruh

Directed by Jade Ann Gingerich
Music Directed by Rosemary Dyer

Produced by Tim McCarty
Choreographed by Tara Ann Zaffuto

July 25, 26, 31 at 7:30pm
August 1,2 at 7:30 pm
August 2 at 2:00pm

Tickets $15 - Groups and senior citizens, $12
For reservations and information -
Phone:
E-mail: Mike021664@aol.com

Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts Theatre
7300 Whittier BouIevard
Bethesda, MD

Visit our website - www.shirenet.com/paradigm/index.htm

Godspell is produced through a grant from the Maryland Developmental Disabilites Council and in cooperation with the Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts.

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Crab Feast

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Inc. invites you to attend the annual Crab Feast at Overlea Caterers, 6809 Belair Road, inside the beltway. Starting at 7:30 p.m. (food served until 10:00 includes chicken, roast beef, hot and cold entrees and a delectable array of tempting desserts). Tickets ($35, some portion tax deductible) are available at the door. This event includes entertainment by dee-jay Jack Edwards, and funds go to the NFB of Maryland.

Didn't get enough of those heavy blue crabs? The League reminds us that their Crab Feast will commence at 7:00 pm (until 11:00) on Sunday, August 3rd at Martin's West, with dancing to the tunes of Ashtin Golt.

For information or tickets, call Stephanie or Rose at:

(410)265-1300.

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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.
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Mayor's Commission on Disabilities

Excellence in Employment Awards

Please Mark Your Calendar

What: 3rd Annual Mayor's Commission On Disabilities Awards Luncheon
Why: To Honor Excellence In Employment Representatives from the public and private sectors are honored for their committment to employing persons with disabilities
When: Thursday, October 30, 1997 From noon To 2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Fourth floor The Curran Room
Who: Produced by The Mayor's Commission On Disabilities

Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke's Commission on Disabilities is pleased to announce its Third Annual Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Employment. Through the awards program, the Commission seeks to recognize those companies and individuals who demonstrate a Commitment to economic equality for people with disabilities and to the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). This year the Commission will present a special award in celebration of the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This year's awards luncheon will also feature a special musical program celebrating the Baltimore Bicentennial.

The Commission will be presenting awards to entities and individuals in the following four categories:

  1. Baltimore City Employer of the Year, to be given to a City department or agency;
  2. Employer of the Year to be awarded to a private sector organization located in Baltimore;
  3. Baltimore City Employee of the Year, recognizing an outstanding City employee with a disability; and
  4. Employee of the Year, honoring an outstanding employee with a disability who works for a business in Baltimore City

The deadline for submission of nomination materials is Monday, September 8, 1997. The Commission will honor the award recipients at a special award ceremony in conjunction with October, National Disability Employment Month. This awards luncheon will be held Thursday, October 16, 1997 in the Curran conference room, City Hall, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Persons interested in making nominations should contact the office of the Mayor's Commission on Disabilities at 396-9944. Ms. Gaynell Colburn and Dr. Nollie P. Wood, Jr. are the Chair and Executive Director of the Commission, respectively.

For additional information and nomination forms, please contact the office of Dr. Nollie Wood at:
(410) 396-9944.

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Halloween Costume Bull Roast

Plan ahead for Halloween fun with A Halloween Costume Bull Roast, to benefit the students attending the Baer School. On Friday, October 31, 1997 at Martin's West. The cost is $35 per person and you may contact the Baer School for tickets, at (410)396-0833 or (410)396-0834. Music is by Sir Andre, and there will be prizes for costumes.

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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
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