Announcements
National Youth with Disabilities Leadership Conference
National Youth with Disabilities Leadership Conference
Date: June 24-28,2000
Place: Hyatt Regency, Bethesda, MD
"The goal of the conference is to help prepare the next generation of disability community leaders by involving them in a series of activities designed to build self-confidence and leadership skills as well as to promote career development and opportunities for employment. Participation in this National Conference will afford eligible applicants with an exciting opportunity to meet with and learn from national disability leaders, public officials, and other young leaders with disabilities form all over the country."
Approximately 100 persons between the ages of 18 and 24 will be chosen to participate in this conference, with all transportation, lodging and meals to be provided. Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel comprised of members of the Youth Leadership Council and the President's Committee. The application deadline is April15, 2000. Participants will be selected and notified by May 8, 2000.
To download an electronic copy of the application, download from the
Internet at the following address:
http://grad.usda.gov/programs_services/cms/conf_mgmt.cfm
or, contact Isabelle Howes at isabelle_howes@grad.usda.gov to have the
application sent by e-mail. For any questions relating to the application and its procedures, please call Dale Brown at the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, ext. 30; or e-mail at: brown-dale@pcepd.gov
Note: The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has established and annual Youth Leadership Forum for student with disabilities in Virginia. While the application deadline for this year has passed, I encourage you to make students aware of this exciting opportunity for next year. More information can be obtained from the Barbara Ettner at the VBPD at (804) 786-0016 or 1-800-846-4464
Mary-Margaret Cash
The Virginia ADA Coalition
TASH and Music From The Heart Release Joint Recording New CD Offer
Music From the Heart Offers a Musical Retrospective of the U.S. Disability Rights Movement
BALTIMORE, MD, March 13, 2000
TASH, an international disability rights and advocacy organization and Music From the Heart, an independent publisher of advocacy-oriented music, announce the release of their new CD, "See How Far We've Come," a retrospective on the last quarter century of progress in the disability rights movement. This debut collection of spoken word and music selections incorporates the stirring and memorable oratory of Justin Dart, an internationally prominent leader within the disability rights movement, with the songs and poetry of Jeff Moyer, a leading songwriter, musician, and disability rights activist. The album contains a diverse range of songs and spoken elements, which touch a wide palette of emotions and political sentiments.
Nancy Weiss, Executive Director of TASH said, "This album teaches, entertains, inspires, uplifts and challenges. We believe that those both within and outside the Disability Rights Movement will find this collection a treasured addition to their personal recording collection. TASH is proud to collaborate on this project which. embodies the spirit and focus of TASH and the progressive voice of the disability rights movement."
Mary Jane Owen, longtime pundit, writer, and leader within the disability rights movement said, "Jeff Moyer has lived at the very heart of the struggle for equality and justice for people with assorted disabilities and he celebrates the history of that effort in his kaleidoscopic review in words anal music. The rich diversity of styles and techniques; its rhythm, joy, and blues reflect the differences that make each of us unique. We are members of a minority once characterized as a sleeping giant unaware of its power. Those who listen to this lively history will surely awaken to possibilities."
Selections on the CD include segments of oratory drawn from the text of Justin Dart's 1996 keynote address to the TASH International Conference, which give an urgent call to action for continued work on the forefront of disability rights and the inclusion movement. These themes - equity, diversity and inclusion -- form the backdrop of Jeff Moyer's creative efforts. This collection of Moyer's work is drawn from live performances and studio recordings and spans a range of styles and themes: from deeply personal reflections concerning his brother Mark's movement from institutions to supported community living to stories, humor and songs celebrating the progress of the Movement and the strength of the human spirit.
Review copies in both CD and cassette format are available through TASH,
410-828- 8274, ext. 101, and Music From the Heart 440-442-2779.
For addition information on the work of TASH, visit their web site at www.tash.org
CDs and cassettes are available through TASH, 410-828-8274, ext. 108 or e-mail Jaime Cherry at jcherry@tash.org
For a complete review of Moyer's other published work, visit www.jeffmoyer.com
CONTACT: Nancy Weiss,
Executive Director of TASH
Phone: 410-828-8274, ext. 101;
E-mail: nweiss@tash.org
Or Jeff Moyer
Music From the Heart
Phone: 440-442-2779
E-mail: moyer@jeffmoyer.com
Greenbelt Summer Camps
Greenbelt Recreation Department
25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Business Office 301.397.2200 Youth Center 301.397.2201 Greenbelt Community Center 301.397.2208 Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center 301.397.2204 Springhill Lake Recreation Center 301.397.2212
The Greenbelt Recreation Department welcomes the participation of all individuals, including those with disabilities, into our programs. We will fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to encourage participation.
Basic Skills Required for Participation
Must have the ability to:
1-Differentiate between right and wrong.
2-Use the restroom independently.
3-Eat without assistance.
4-Dress/undress in a timely manner (for swimming).
5-Follow simple directions.
6-Stay with a group.
7-Follow rules of conduct.
8-Appropriately express themselves.
Camp Pine Tree 1
A thirty-three year tradition in Greenbelt, Camp Pine Tree continues to be an enriching summer adventure. Campers enjoy weekly field trips and age appropriate activities in sports, arts & crafts, movement and swim instruction. Songs, special events and great adventures are offered as traditional day camp fare facilitated by enthusiastic counselors, specialists and full time staff.
LOCATION: Greenbelt Youth Center
AGES: 6 - 8 years
TIME: 8:45am - 3:30pm
COST: resident $190; non-resident $210
BEFORE/AFTER CARE:7:00am-8:45am,3:30pm-6:00pm
SESSIONS:
1) #336503-1+: June 26 - July 7
2) #336503-2: July 10 - July 21
3) #336503-3: July 24 - August 4
4) #336503-4: August 7 - August 18
5) #336503-5*: August 21 - August 25
+this session prorated, (no camp July 4)
*one week session, resident $95; non-resident $105, special event or field trip planned daily
Summer Camp Open House
Come and join us May 20th, at the Greenbelt Community Center, 2pm-5pm for a fun and informative camp preview. There will be a variety of activities throughout the day for both parents and children including tours, games, crafts, songs, and staff to answer any questions you may have. Whether this will be your first summer with Greenbelt Recreation Department or you've attended for years, this event is one you won't want to miss!
Summer Volunteers
Opportunities for enthusiastic and responsible people ages 14 and up. Application deadline is April 14. For additional information call
(301)397-2200.
Camp Pine Tree 2
Our traditional day camp is enjoying it's thirty-third fun filled summer. Field trips and instruction are planned to meet the demands of our adventurous older campers. Special events, swimming, arts & crafts, sports and movement round out the camp day. Enthusiastic counselors, specialists and full time staff provide supervision and instruction.
LOCATION: Greenbelt Youth Center
AGES: 9 - 14 years
TIME: 8:45am - 3:30pm
COST: resident $190; non-resident $210
BEFORE/AFTER CARE:7:00am-8:45am,3:30pm-6:00pm
SESSIONS:
1) #336504-1+: June 26 - July 7 ( Kings Dominion)
2) #336504-2: July 10 - July 21 (Hershey Park)
3) #336504-3: July 24 - August 4 (Six Flags Amer.)
4) #336504-4: August 7 - August 18 (Kings Dominion)
5) #336503-5*: August 21 - August 25 (Six Flags Amer.)
+this session prorated, (no camp July 4)
*one week session, resident $95; non-resident $105, special event or field trip planned daily
The Greenbelt Recreation Department welcomes the participation of all individuals, including those with disabilities, into our programs. We will fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to encourage participation.
Basic Skills Required for Participation
Must have the ability to:
1-Differentiate between right and wrong.
2-Use the restroom independently.
3-Eat without assistance.
4-Dress/undress in a timely manner (for swimming).
5-Follow simple directions.
6-Stay with a group.
7-Follow rules of conduct.
8-Appropriately express themselves.
Camp Pine Tree 1
A thirty-three year tradition in Greenbelt, Camp Pine Tree continues to be an enriching summer adventure. Campers enjoy weekly field trips and age appropriate activities in sports, arts & crafts, movement and swim instruction. Songs, special events and great adventures are offered as traditional day camp fare facilitated by enthusiastic counselors, specialists and full time staff.
LOCATION: Greenbelt Youth Center
AGES: 6 - 8 years
TIME: 8:45am - 3:30pm
COST: resident $190; non-resident $210
BEFORE/AFTER CARE:7:00am-8:45am,3:30pm-6:00pm
SESSIONS:
1) #336503-1+: June 26 - July 7
2) #336503-2: July 10 - July 21
3) #336503-3: July 24 - August 4
4) #336503-4: August 7 - August 18
5) #336503-5*: August 21 - August 25
+this session prorated, (no camp July 4)
*one week session, resident $95; non-resident $105, special event or field trip planned daily
Camp Pine Tree 2
Our traditional day camp is enjoying it's thirty-third fun filled summer. Field trips and instruction are planned to meet the demands of our adventurous older campers. Special events, swimming, arts & crafts, sports and movement round out the camp day. Enthusiastic counselors, specialists and full time staff provide supervision and instruction.
LOCATION: Greenbelt Youth Center
AGES: 9 - 14 years
TIME: 8:45am - 3:30pm
COST: resident $190; non-resident $210
BEFORE/AFTER CARE:7:00am-8:45am,3:30pm-6:00pm
SESSIONS:
1) #336504-1+: June 26 - July 7 ( Kings Dominion)
2) #336504-2: July 10 - July 21 (Hershey Park)
3) #336504-3: July 24 - August 4 (Six Flags Amer.)
4) #336504-4: August 7 - August 18 (Kings Dominion)
5) #336503-5*: August 21 - August 25 (Six Flags Amer.)
+this session prorated, (no camp July 4)
*one week session, resident $95; non-resident $105, special event or field trip planned daily
Registration and Deposit - All camps have limited enrollment, register early!
Resident mail in, walk in, drop off - begins Monday, March 6, 9:00am.
Non-resident mail in, walk in, drop off - begins Monday, March 20, 9:00am.
To register, complete the front and back of application. A completed registration and $35 per child, per session will confirm your child in camp - unless otherwise noted. Please note, deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and will be applied towards your balance.
Registrations will be accepted at the Greenbelt Youth Center and Greenbelt Community Center.
Checks should be made payable to - The City of Greenbelt.
Mail in registration should be addressed to - Greenbelt Recreation Department, attn. Camp Registration, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Please check your receipt to ensure placement in correct camp and session.
A welcome letter, with pertinent camp information will be mailed one week prior to the camp session(s) your child is registered for.
Payment Schedule
All camp balances are due the Friday, one week prior to the beginning of each session, note the dates listed below.
A $25 late fee for each child will be assessed if balance is received after the due date.
Session 1 - Friday, June 16, 4:30 pm
Session 2 - Friday, June 30, 4:30 pm
Session 3 - Friday, July 14, 4:30 pm
Session 4 - Friday, July 28, 4:30 pm
Session 5 - Friday, August 11, 4:30 pm
Transportation - This service is available to Greenbelt residents only.
Pick up and drop off times will be between 8:00am-8:45am and 3:30pm-4:14pm.
Sessions 1-4: am transportation-$15, pm transportation-$15; Session 5: am-$7.50, pm-$7.50
You will be contacted with approximate times prior to your child's camp experience
A Tech Writing Position At Sun
A Technical Writing Position
We're looking for someone with a passion for accessibility and a background in working and writing within a technical environment who is interested in joining Sun.
Visit http://www.sun.com/access/job.html to find out more information.
If this sounds like you we want to hear from you. Please send us your
resume, in text format, to access@sun.com
Earl Johnson
for Sun's Acccessibility team
Movie News
Movie News
General Cinema Theaters, Buena Vista Pictures and WGBH present
MISSION TO MARS
Rated PG
Debuting March 10 with closed captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences featuring the Rear Window Captioning (RWC) system.
From director Brian De Palma,
MISSION TO MARS is a dramatic space adventure starring Gary Sinise, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell, and Tim Robbins. When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a catastrophic and mysterious disaster, a rescue mission is launched to investigate the tragedy and bring back any survivors.
MISSION TO MARS is the story of the astronauts of the hurried Mars Recovery mission, the dangers that confront the heroic crew on their journey through space, and the amazing discovery they make when they finally reach the Red Planet.
There is no additional fee to use the RWC system.
Simply ask the ticket agent for a reflector when purchasing your tickets. If you are a first time user, ask for the "How to Use" sheet.
Please note, because there are a limited number of reflectors available, patrons are encouraged to arrive about 30 minutes prior to the start of the film.
We have listed information about the equipped General Cinema locations that are scheduled to play this film. The film will open in up to three theaters at any of these locations, in some cases the film will open on March 17 in the equipped theater. Always call ahead or check local newspaper movie listings to confirm that the film is playing in the equipped theater and to confirm show times. Captions will be available for every showing of the film while it plays in the equipped theater.
California
General Cinema Sherman Oaks, Cinema 2,
4500 Van Nuys Boulevard, 818 986-3078
Illinois
General Cinema Yorktown, Cinema 7,
Lombard 443 394-0060
Maryland
General Cinema Owings Mills, Cinema 8
10100 Mill Run Circle, Owings Mills
443 394-0060
Massachusetts
General Cinema Framingham 15, Cinema 13
22 Flutie Pass, Framingham 508 875-6151
New Jersey
General Cinema Clifton Commons, Cinema 1,
405 Route 3 East, Clifton 973 614-0966
New York (new installation, to be installed soon)
General Cinema Bay Plaza Cinemas
Bay Plaza Shopping Center
Bronx, 718 320-1659
Washington
General Cinema Pacific Place, Cinema 3,
Seattle, 206 652-8908
Cinerama Theatre
2100 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, 206 441-3653
Wisconsin
General Cinema Mayfair Mall, Cinema 10
Wauwatosa, 414 777-0467
MISSION TO MARS was captioned by
The Caption Center at WGBH. Unfortunately
MISSION TO MARS will not be available with video descriptions.
The Rear Window Captioning and DVS Theatrical systems were developed by WGBH's Motion Picture Access Project or MoPix, a project of the CPB/WGBH National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM). We are working to make more films available with closed captions and video descriptions in more venues. A partial list of films that we will be closed captioning and/or describing this year follows. We will alert you to new titles in future postings as they are confirmed by additional film studios.
*TITLES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON
PRODUCTION SCHEDULES AND FINAL RELEASE DATES*
April - 28 Days - Sony Pictures
May - Dinosaur - Buena Vista Pictures
June - Gone in 60 Seconds - Buena Vista Pictures (cc only)
June - The Patriot - Sony Pictures
July - The Hollow Man - Sony Pictures
October - On the Sixth Day - Sony Pictures
November - Charlie's Angels - Sony Pictures
December - Finding Forrester - Sony Pictures
November - 102 Dalmations - Buena Vista Pictures
For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, contact WGBH or visit our Web site (see contact info below). We hope you enjoy Mission to Mars, and we welcome your feedback.
Mary Watkins, Outreach Manager
WGBH/Media Access Division
125 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02134
617 300-3400 v
617 300-2489 TTY
ncam@wgbh.org
http://www.wgbh.org/access or http://www.mopix.org
NCD Releases IDEA Report
NCD Releases IDEA Report
Parents, students, and disability advocates braved a blizzard to participate in NCD's January 25 news conference highlighting the release of its report Back to School on Civil Rights. The report confirms what parents and children with disabilities have repeatedly told NCD: that noncompliance with the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has persisted in some states over many years, placing enirmous burdens on children and families. NCD also found that too many parents of children with disabilities continue to spend endless resources to overcome obstacles to their child's basic right right to an appropriate education, often at the expense of their personal lives, their careers, and their families' financial security.
Back to School on Civil Rights is the second in NCD's "Unequal Protection Under the Law" series of independent analyses of federal civil rights enforcement for Americans with disabilities. Copies of the report are available by writing to NCD at 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20004; by emailing sbrown@ncd.gov; or by faxing 202-272-2022. All NCD reports are also available at NCD's award-winning Web site http://www.ncd.gov/publications
RESNA Announces SoreButts 2000 Contest
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
SoreButts 2000 Cushion Design Competition
Purpose
The purpose of this competition is to encourage the creation of inexpensive wheelchair seat cushions for the prevention of pressure ulcers in people with disabilities living in developing nations or impoverished areas of the world.
Deadline
The entry must be received at Beneficial Designs Inc. in California on Friday, June 9, 2000.
Both the completed form and the cushion must be received by the deadline.
Contest rules
Commercially available cushions are not eligible for the competition.
The design should be original and not a modification of an existing product or a previous submission unless significant improvements have been made. Previously submitted designs are not eligible (see attached).
Entry into the contest includes permission for public disclosure of the product design. This does not prevent patenting of the design. Proprietary or restricted information should not be used.
Submissions must be made in English.
Cushions entered into the competition will not be returned.
Procedures
Cushions should be designed for a wheelchair with a seat 16-in (40-cm) wide by 18-in (45-cm) long. Designs should be suitable for different users without significant customization.
Complete the attached entry form for each cushion submitted.
Send the completed entry form and cushion to:
Beneficial Designs, Inc.
SoreButts Cushion Design Competition
5858 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 USA
Notify Denise Chesney at Beneficial Designs Inc. that an entry has been shipped: , (831) 429-8447 extension 107, fax (831) 423-8450.
Review
All entries will undergo a preliminary review by the Review Team. Approximately ten (10) entries will be selected and then forwarded on for final judging at the RESNA Conference.
Judging
Final judging will occur at the RESNA 2000 Annual Conference "Technology for the New Millennium" in Orlando, Florida, June 28 to July 2, 2000. The entries will be judged by the SoreButts Judging Team consisting of rehabilitation professionals and consumers.
Cushions will be judged on the following: comfort, stability, pressure relief, ease of use, durability, washability, weight/portability, construction cost, and innovation and creativity of the design.
Awards
Notification to entrants of the entries selected for final judging at the RESNA Conference will be made no later than Wednesday, June 21, 2000.
Up to $2,000 USD in total prize money will be awarded. Winners will be announced during the RESNA Conference at the Awards Ceremony. Contestants do not need to be present to win. Notification to entrants of the winning designs and prize money will be awarded no later than August 1, 2000.
Additional Information
If you have any questions, contact Denise Chesney at Beneficial Designs Inc. in Santa Cruz, California, denise@beneficialdesigns.com, (831) 429-8447 extension 107, fax (831) 423-8450.
Additional information is available on the RESNA Web site under the Special Interest Group on International Appropriate Technology (SIG-17). The SIG-17 homepage can be found directly at www.egr.msu.edu/~haddow/sig17/.
The SoreButts Cushion Design Competition is a project of RESNA SIG-17, the Special Interest Group on International Appropriate Technology.
The SoreButts 2000 Cushion Design Competition is sponsored by:
RESNA (The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America), an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technology
1700 N Moore St., Suite 1540 Voice 703.524.6686
Arlington, VA 22209-1903 Fax 703.524.6630
TTY 703.524.6639
E-mail info@resna.org
Beneficial Designs Inc., a rehabilitation engineering design firm
5858 Empire Grade Voice 831.429.8447
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Fax 831.423.8450
www.beneficialdesigns.com E-mail mail@beneficialdesigns.com
Designs Previously Submitted to the
SoreButts Cushion Design Competition
Entry # Brief Description
96 Bicycle innertubes tied into individual semi-inflated segments, arranged in rectangular pattern 3 layers deep
97-01 Semi-inflated bicycle innertubes woven with cloth strips in checkerboard pattern (single layer)
97-02 Cotton filling in cloth cover, optional cotton anti-thrust wedge
97-03 Foam rubber sheet over contoured coconut coir (scooped out under ischials and tailbone), rubberized cloth cover
97-04 Dry, resilient organic material in woven plastic grain sack
98-01 Wood shavings in quilted cover over shaped wooden base
98-02 Foam beads in fabric cover over coconut coir mat which is slit under ischials for pressure relief
98-03 Buckwheat hulls in a bag sewn from a T-shirt
98-04 Rubber strips woven checkerboard style stretched over wooden frame
98-05 Cotton waste filling (from local textile mill) in quilted cotton cover with rayon outer cover
98-06 Semi-inflated scooter tire wrapped in strips of cloth
98-07 Semi-inflated bicycle innertubes arranged in pressure-relieving "butterfly" pattern, secured by cloth strips
98-08 Sheet of packing foam in rubber cloth cover
98-09 Cotton waste filling (from local textile mill) in cotton cover with embroidered cotton outer cover
99-01 Peanut shells in sewn cotton bag
99-02 Foam peanuts compartmentalized in plastic bags, cotton cover
99-03 Mung bean hulls in a bag sewn from a T-shirt
99-04 Foam rubber sheets and plastic bag of pinto beans in upholstery remnant cover
99-05 Popped popcorn in duct-tape sealed plastic bag, cotton cover
99-06 Foam scraps in washable vinyl cover, compartmentalized to conform to thighs and ischials, cotton outer cover
99-07 Foam block scored in checkerboard pattern to minimize shear, cavity under tailbone filled with coconut fibers, linen cover with zipper
99-08 "Egg crate" foam rubber over molded paper-mache on wood base sealed with paraffin, cotton cover
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Interest Free Loans: Jewish Braille Institute
From: Miriam Vieni miriam@NETCOM.COM
Reply-To: miriam@NETCOM.COM
To: BLIND-L@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU
I received a letter from the Jewish Braille Institute which, I suppose, was sent to people on their mailing list. I have occasionally ordered one of the braille books from their library and that's my only connection with them so perhaps any blind person would be eligible for these interest free loans. They have formed a relationship with the Association of Hebrew Free Loans which has affiliates in many cities throughout the U.S. and which provides interest free loans up to $4,000 for worthy purposes. The letter mentions purchase of computer equipment by blind and visually impaired people as one of these worthy purposes. Borrowers must provide guarantors of the loans because they are interest free. For answers to questions or an application, contact Diane Rosenbaum, Program Director at JBI 110 East 30th Street New York, NY 10016 Phone 212-889-2525 Fax
212-889-3692
Website www.jewishbraille.org
Miriam
Miriam Vieni, C.S.W.
New York Home Study Service
Phone: 516-333-4999
Website: http://www.techease.com/nyhomestudy
Email: miriam@netcom.com
Fax: 516-876-8246
Bobby seeks Programmer
Hi - I'd like to let you all know that CAST is looking for a new programmer for Bobby. Our current programmer is leaving to join a startup company that is growing fast. We're just wrapping up our work on Bobby 3.2, and the new person would be involved in the design and implementation of Bobby 4.0, which we hope will take a quantum leap forward in flexibility and usability.
We're looking for someone who has at least 2 years of object oriented programming experience, including at least 6 months Java experience; strong computer science background; familiarity with many W3C standards including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML 4, XML, Document Object Model, Cascading Style Sheets, etc.; experience with educational technology is helpful, and the ability to work effectively in our loosely structured environment. Working physically at CAST is not required but it is important to attend regular meetings, so this person should be within driving distance of Boston, MA.
If people on this list or people you know are interested, please send resumes by mail or email to the address in my signature below. We'll begin callbacks in a couple weeks.
Michael Cooper
Bobby Project Manager
Technical Designer
CAST, Inc.
39 Cross St.
Peabody, MA 01960
Tel +1 978-531-8555 x265
TTY +1 978-538-3110
Fax +1 978-531-0192
Email mcooper@cast.org
http://www.cast.org
http://www.cast.org/bobby
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