Events

• S.A.I.L.
• Maryland Technology Showcase
• New York State Governor's Technology Expo
• TAM-EAST Conference: Capitalizing on Technology
• CIRRIE Conference
• Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities
• Deaf Fiesta
• National Center on Accessibility
  Schedule of events
• Youth Leadership Forum

S.A.I.L.

Seniors Achieving Independent Living

A Unique New Year-Round Program for Blind and
Visually Impaired Adults 55 and Over

Beginning Tuesday, November 13, 2001
LUNCH INCLUDED

WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday

WHERE: Charity Community Church of God
3208 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229

HOURS: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

DISCUSSION GROUPS
Learn Ways of Dealing with Vision Loss

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Crafts ** FUN ** Luncheons

SKILLS TRAINING
Activities of Daily Living
Communication
Orientation & Mobility

Proudly Sponsored by:
BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND

Contact: Ruth Sager (410) 233-4567, ext. 333 rsager@bism.com



S A I L
(Seniors Achieving Independent Living)
APPLICATION FORM

Name __________________________________
Telephone________________

Address ___________________________________
Soc. Sec. #_______________

Date of Birth______________

Have Transportation Available [ ] Yes [ ] No

Visual Acuity ________________right _______________left
Cause of Vision Loss _______________________________________________
Medical Restrictions (diet, activity, etc.) ________________________________________
Favorite Activities _______________________________________________

I want to be self-sufficient in:
[ ] Cooking
[ ] Handwriting
[ ] Cleaning
[ ] Shopping
[ ] Sewing
[ ] Laundry
[ ] Banking
[ ] Other__________________

I am interested in learning:
[ ] Cane Travel [ ] Braille

Current living situation:
[ ] Alone
[ ] Retirement Community
[ ] Family Member(s)
[ ] Assisted Living
Relationship __________________
[ ] Nursing Home
[ ] Other _______________________


Emergency Contact
Name ________________________________________
Relationship ____________________________________
Telephone ______________________________________
Address ________________________________________
______________________________________________

Signature________________________________
Date__________________________



PLEASE RETURN THIS APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Ruth Sager, BISM, 2901 Strickland Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
410-233-4567, ext. 333 or Toll Free 1-888-322-4567, ext. 333
rsager@bism.com

Maryland Technology Showcase

Maryland Technology Showcase

Presented by the State of Maryland, its Sponsors, Partners, and Exhibitors

December 6-7, 2001
Baltimore Convention Center

"enVision the future"

New York State Governor's Technology Expo

Technology Opens Doors
New York State Governor's Expo

June 20, 2002
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

Discover the
Power and potential of Assistive Technology (AT)
For People with Disabilities

Exhibits of AT Devices and Services

1-800-522-4369 (Voice/TTY/Spanish- In NYS only)
518-474-2825 (Voice)
518-473-4231 (TTY)

www.advoc4disabled.state.ny.us

TAM-EAST Conference: Capitalizing on Technology

January 10-12 2002
Hayatt Regency Reston
Reston, VA

Conference Purpose
It is the mission of the TAM-EAST conference 2002 to provide individuals with disabilities, their families, and professionals with information and resouces related to assistive technology. Those participating in the conference will have the opportunity to learn to use tools, strategies, and resources that aalow individuals with disabilities to live, work, and learn more independenty. Presentations and exhibitors will support emerging technologies and research.

Contact Information:
Contact: Annette Carr or Emily McDowell Jones
Phone: (703) 993-3670 or 1-800-333-7958
(TDD users are encouraged to use the relay service)
Fax: (703) 993-3681
E-mail: atattend@gmu.edu
Address: TAM-E.A.S.T. Conference 2002
KIHd (MS: 1F2)
George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

Web URL: http://chd.gse.gmu.edu/tameast2002

CIRRIE Conference

Providing Services for Foreign-Born Persons with Disabilities

Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange
Save this date!
Providing Culturally Competent Disability Services
to Persons Born in other Countries
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Washington,D.C.
Wyndham City Center Hotel
May 6 - 8, 2002
Sponsored by:
The Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange (CIRRIE)
Co-Sponsors:

• National Technical Assistance Center for Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities, University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Proyecto Vision: Training and Technical Assistance Center for Latinos with Disabilities, World Institute on Disability
• The Consortium for Children and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs
• Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Independent Living Management
• Institute for Community Inclusion/UCE Boston Children's Hospital and University of Massachusetts Boston

Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities

Pacrim 2002 >> Homepage Event : The 18th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities
Dates : March 4 & 5, 2002
Location : Sheraton Waikiki Hotel - Honolulu, Hawaii
Theme : Raising Expectations: Celebrating Disability and Diversity


For more PACRIM 2002 information contact:
Valerie Shearer
Tele : 808.956.2673
Fax : 808.956.5713
Email : huap@hawaii.edu

Martha Guinan
Tele : 808.956.9810
Fax : 808.956.3162
Email : huap@hawaii.edu

Or visit the website at: www.cds.hawaii.edu/conferences


Conference Fee Schedule:
Early Registration (Postmarked by January 31, 2002) $205.00 Kamaaina $155.00
Registration (Postmarked after January 31, 2002) $250.00 Kamaaina $200.00
(Must submit proof of Hawaii Residency to qualify for Kamaaina rate)
1-day Rate $125.00 (please specify day attending)

Cancellation Policy for ALL Participants: Fees are non refundable after February 18, 2002.

Deaf Fiesta

Deaf Fiesta is the largest tradeshow in the deaf community where
thousands and thousands of attendees go for socialization, awareness and
purchasing purposes. Deaf Fiesta brings together the deaf and hearing community.

Deaf Fiesta 2001/2002 Upcoming Events

Austin, Texas - December 8, 2001
www.texas.deaffiesta.com

San Jose, CA - March 16, 2002
www.sanjose.deaffiesta.com

Washington, DC - March 30, 2002
www.dc.deaffiesta.com

Costa Mesa, CA - April 6, 2002
www.costamesa.deaffiesta.com

Orlando, Florida - August 17, 2002
www.fl.deaffiesta.com

Rochester, NY - September 21, 2002
www.ny.deaffiesta.com

Chicago, IL - TBA
www.il.deaffiesta.com

Toronto, ON - TBA
Salt Lake City, UT - TBA
St. Paul, MN - TBA

Don't forget to win a 2002 Chevy Truck at the Deaf Fiesta 2002 in San
Jose, CA! Contestants are not required to be present at the drawing to win.
For more information, check at www.sanjose.deaffiesta.com/prize.html

National Center on Accessibility
Schedule of events

Universal Design Approach to Interpretive Environments
December 10-14
New Orleans, LA

Access to Outdoor Recreation and Interpretive Environments
February 11-15, 2002
Cocoa Beach, FL

Conference on Physical Activity and Disability
Spring 2002
Hosted by the University of Illinois at Chicago, National Center on Accessibility, and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
Chicago, IL

Youth Leadership Forum

The Third Annual Maryland Youth Leadership Forum
For Students with Disabilities

July 30-August 2, 2002

Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland
1 Week Program for High School Students with all types of disabilities
Promotes:

• Leadership
• Independence
• Personal and career goal setting
• Disability Pride!

• Maryland State Department of Education
• Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services (funded through Grant #23166 from Assistance to States for Students with Disabilities, IDEA, Part B-State Grant 84-027)
• Division of Rehabilitation Services
• Governor's Office for Individuals with Disabilities
• Maryland Department of Human Resources
• Independence Now, Inc.