Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Job Accommodation Network Announces Its Free Federal Employer Winter Webcast Series for 2012
JAN's three free 1.5 hour webcast sessions will cover the hiring and employment of people with disabilities in the Federal government, the interactive process, and best practices.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
LEARN TO LIVE
Tony Coelho, Epilepsy Foundation Interim CEO
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and the Epilepsy Foundation’s national initiative – Get Seizure Smart – is a grassroots public awareness campaign aimed at getting information about seizure first aid and recognition into the hands of as many Americans as possible, so they will know how to respond if they see someone having a seizure. Even though epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder affecting all age groups, it is still largely misunderstood by the general public.
This year, another 200,000 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy, and an estimated 25,000 to 50,000 will die of seizures and related causes. Some people live well with controlled seizures, while others – approximately one-third of Americans with epilepsy – have seizures that are resistant to medical treatment. It causes many people to live with constant anxiety, wondering when the next seizure will strike. No age group or demographic is exempt. It is estimated that 1 in 100 children will be diagnosed with epilepsy before age 20, and the number of cases in the elderly continues to soar as the baby boomer generation approaches retirement age. Currently, more than 570,000 adults ages 65 and older in the United States have the condition.
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and the Epilepsy Foundation’s national initiative – Get Seizure Smart – is a grassroots public awareness campaign aimed at getting information about seizure first aid and recognition into the hands of as many Americans as possible, so they will know how to respond if they see someone having a seizure. Even though epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder affecting all age groups, it is still largely misunderstood by the general public.
This year, another 200,000 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy, and an estimated 25,000 to 50,000 will die of seizures and related causes. Some people live well with controlled seizures, while others – approximately one-third of Americans with epilepsy – have seizures that are resistant to medical treatment. It causes many people to live with constant anxiety, wondering when the next seizure will strike. No age group or demographic is exempt. It is estimated that 1 in 100 children will be diagnosed with epilepsy before age 20, and the number of cases in the elderly continues to soar as the baby boomer generation approaches retirement age. Currently, more than 570,000 adults ages 65 and older in the United States have the condition.
And yet, if you saw someone having a seizure on the street, would you know what to do? If you are like most Americans, your answer is probably, “No.” Many people still think you should put a spoon or another object in the mouth of someone who is having a seizure, when nothing could be farther from the truth. You should never put something in the mouth of someone having a seizure.
We are fortunate that our government is taking a proactive stance in learning more about epilepsy and its implications on society by funding an Institute of Medicine study to examine public health issues surrounding epilepsy and seizures. The results of this study, which the Epilepsy Foundation is supporting with information and resources, will recommend priorities so we can better meet the needs of people living with epilepsy, including caregivers. The study will look at a broader picture of epilepsy, focusing on the whole spectrum of related disorders, as well as many of its co-existing conditions, such as depression, anxiety, migraines and autism.
Last year, more than one million people got seizure smart, and this year the goal is five million people. By raising awareness about this condition, we are helping people with epilepsy live better lives. Epilepsy is a complex disorder, but it should not be an unknown quantity – it should not be overlooked. National Epilepsy Awareness Month and the Get Seizure Smart campaign will bring attention to a disorder that has been misunderstood for too long.
Visit www.GetSeizureSmart.org/ and take the interactive quiz to find out what you know about epilepsy and seizures. What you learn could save a life.
The Honorable Tony Coelho was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1978 from California’s Central Valley. He ascended the House Leadership ranks quickly, serving first as Chairperson of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee from 1981 to 1986, and then as the first-ever elected Majority Whip from 1987 to 1989. As Majority Whip, the third ranking position in the House leadership, Mr. Coelho was responsible for securing votes needed to pass the Democratic legislative agenda. While in the House, Mr. Coelho, who has epilepsy, authored the Americans with Disabilities Act, widely recognized as the most important piece of civil rights legislation in the last 30 years.
Mr. Coelho’s former and current business affiliations include service on a number of corporate boards. In addition to his work in the private sector, Mr. Coelho continues to devote much of his time to public service. He is currently the Interim CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation
We are fortunate that our government is taking a proactive stance in learning more about epilepsy and its implications on society by funding an Institute of Medicine study to examine public health issues surrounding epilepsy and seizures. The results of this study, which the Epilepsy Foundation is supporting with information and resources, will recommend priorities so we can better meet the needs of people living with epilepsy, including caregivers. The study will look at a broader picture of epilepsy, focusing on the whole spectrum of related disorders, as well as many of its co-existing conditions, such as depression, anxiety, migraines and autism.
Last year, more than one million people got seizure smart, and this year the goal is five million people. By raising awareness about this condition, we are helping people with epilepsy live better lives. Epilepsy is a complex disorder, but it should not be an unknown quantity – it should not be overlooked. National Epilepsy Awareness Month and the Get Seizure Smart campaign will bring attention to a disorder that has been misunderstood for too long.
Visit www.GetSeizureSmart.org/ and take the interactive quiz to find out what you know about epilepsy and seizures. What you learn could save a life.
The Honorable Tony Coelho was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1978 from California’s Central Valley. He ascended the House Leadership ranks quickly, serving first as Chairperson of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee from 1981 to 1986, and then as the first-ever elected Majority Whip from 1987 to 1989. As Majority Whip, the third ranking position in the House leadership, Mr. Coelho was responsible for securing votes needed to pass the Democratic legislative agenda. While in the House, Mr. Coelho, who has epilepsy, authored the Americans with Disabilities Act, widely recognized as the most important piece of civil rights legislation in the last 30 years.
Mr. Coelho’s former and current business affiliations include service on a number of corporate boards. In addition to his work in the private sector, Mr. Coelho continues to devote much of his time to public service. He is currently the Interim CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
NO LONGER WAITING
Back in late October LDC member ROGER ENIS and I presented to MAYOR JUDITH FLANAGAN KENNEDY a proposed updated version of the city's ADA policy. Because our Secretary JOAN REYNOLDS was unable to join us at that appointment we asked if the mayor could drop by our Nov. 1st meeting so we could get JOAN in the picture. We felt this way because JOAN had been instrumental in compiling this document. She agrred and the rest would be documented history or so we thought.
NE-ARC Changes to Special Education (Procedure Lite) Lecture
Northeast Arc Presents Conversations with Robert Crabtree, Esq., Discussions on Procedure Lite and Updates in Special Education Law.
Parents, Community Leaders, Advocates, and others interested in Special Education are welcome to attend. Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Northeast Arc, 6 Southside Rd. Danvers, MA 01923. Light refreshments will be served. SPACE IS LIMITED Please RSVP to Lisa Puccia at ( 978) 624-2324 or lpuccia@ne-arc.org
**Please note** In the event of inclement weather this event will not be rescheduled
This event is brought to you free of charge due to the generosity of Kotin, Crabtree, & Strong, LLP and the Northeast Arc Educational Advocacy department, with funding in part by the United Way.
Parents, Community Leaders, Advocates, and others interested in Special Education are welcome to attend. Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Northeast Arc, 6 Southside Rd. Danvers, MA 01923. Light refreshments will be served. SPACE IS LIMITED Please RSVP to Lisa Puccia at ( 978) 624-2324 or lpuccia@ne-arc.org
**Please note** In the event of inclement weather this event will not be rescheduled
This event is brought to you free of charge due to the generosity of Kotin, Crabtree, & Strong, LLP and the Northeast Arc Educational Advocacy department, with funding in part by the United Way.
MUSIC REVIEW
November 9, 2011
To the Editor,
We held our 4th Annual Music for Independent Living Benefit Concert on Saturday, November 5th at the Knights of Columbus in Salem. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser of the Independent Living Center of North Shore and Cape Ann, Inc. (ILCNSCA), 27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem supports some of our community activities during the year. These augment our individual and community services to all who live with disabilities of all ages on the North Shore and Cape Ann.
The concert featured local artists who donated their time and talent: Julie Dougherty, Spike Emerson, Julian Baptista, Denny Tentindo and Courtney P. & Company and was coordinated by Meredith Bolden Linehan, consultant to the ILCNSCA Board of Directors, Margaret Joan Adrien, Chair, and Stephen Turner Board member of the ILCNSCA Board of Directors Resource Development Committee and we publicly send a shout out of ‘Thank You’!
The ILCNSCA would like to thank all who attended, and the following sponsors: Wicked Hawt: Elder Service Plan of the North Shore, Inc.: Amramp: Bolden & Associates, LLC,: and the Northeast Independent Living Program/North East Recovery Learning Community. We also thank those businesses that supported us: Flowers by Darlene which donated flowers for the centerpieces, and to the following who donated food: Damatas Pizza, Uno’s Chicago Grill, Swampscott, Blue Ribbon Bakery, Plum Tomatoes Brick Oven Pizza and Petrillo’s Restaurant. A variety of businesses and individuals provided items which were raffled off, such as gift certificates from Mighty Aphrodite Maternity Consignment, Marblehead Bank, Seacoast Lock & Safe, The Landing, Front Street Coffehouse, The Traveling Vineyard, Elite Design and Consign, Old Tyme Italian Cuisine, City Bar & Grill, Tastefully Simple, Arabella Lingerie, Olive Garden, Wit & Whimsy Children’s bookstore, Wordly Pets, Shubie’s Marketplace, Pawsitively Marblehead, Nails 2004, DS Designs, Adriatic Restaurant and Flores Mantilla.
Donations of original art works by Tom Gagnon, TJG-Designs and Brian Belanger were raffle prizes, as well as items donated by Marcia Brennan, Arthur Athas, Jane and Joe Karaman, Betty MacIsaac, Pauline Brennan, Emily Almas, author Kristie A. Poehler (The Cause signed book), Janice Young (Aflac duck and other items), Marilyn Balderelli, Noreen Cousins, Courtni Laracy, Lisa Dolloff Bernardo, Dawn Shaw (Independent Wine Consultant), Candis Bolden, and Margaret ‘Joan’ Adrien.
The ILCNSCA serves 25 cities and towns on the North Shore and Cape Ann, from Melrose to Rockport, and all of the generous donations help us to provide resources and advocacy to people with disabilities, and we are grateful for this outpouring of support. With such wide community support we are closer to full inclusion and access by those of us living with disabilities. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Mary Margaret Moore
Executive Director
Independent Living Center of North Shore and Cape Ann, Inc
27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem, MA 01970
To the Editor,
We held our 4th Annual Music for Independent Living Benefit Concert on Saturday, November 5th at the Knights of Columbus in Salem. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser of the Independent Living Center of North Shore and Cape Ann, Inc. (ILCNSCA), 27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem supports some of our community activities during the year. These augment our individual and community services to all who live with disabilities of all ages on the North Shore and Cape Ann.
The concert featured local artists who donated their time and talent: Julie Dougherty, Spike Emerson, Julian Baptista, Denny Tentindo and Courtney P. & Company and was coordinated by Meredith Bolden Linehan, consultant to the ILCNSCA Board of Directors, Margaret Joan Adrien, Chair, and Stephen Turner Board member of the ILCNSCA Board of Directors Resource Development Committee and we publicly send a shout out of ‘Thank You’!
The ILCNSCA would like to thank all who attended, and the following sponsors: Wicked Hawt: Elder Service Plan of the North Shore, Inc.: Amramp: Bolden & Associates, LLC,: and the Northeast Independent Living Program/North East Recovery Learning Community. We also thank those businesses that supported us: Flowers by Darlene which donated flowers for the centerpieces, and to the following who donated food: Damatas Pizza, Uno’s Chicago Grill, Swampscott, Blue Ribbon Bakery, Plum Tomatoes Brick Oven Pizza and Petrillo’s Restaurant. A variety of businesses and individuals provided items which were raffled off, such as gift certificates from Mighty Aphrodite Maternity Consignment, Marblehead Bank, Seacoast Lock & Safe, The Landing, Front Street Coffehouse, The Traveling Vineyard, Elite Design and Consign, Old Tyme Italian Cuisine, City Bar & Grill, Tastefully Simple, Arabella Lingerie, Olive Garden, Wit & Whimsy Children’s bookstore, Wordly Pets, Shubie’s Marketplace, Pawsitively Marblehead, Nails 2004, DS Designs, Adriatic Restaurant and Flores Mantilla.
Donations of original art works by Tom Gagnon, TJG-Designs and Brian Belanger were raffle prizes, as well as items donated by Marcia Brennan, Arthur Athas, Jane and Joe Karaman, Betty MacIsaac, Pauline Brennan, Emily Almas, author Kristie A. Poehler (The Cause signed book), Janice Young (Aflac duck and other items), Marilyn Balderelli, Noreen Cousins, Courtni Laracy, Lisa Dolloff Bernardo, Dawn Shaw (Independent Wine Consultant), Candis Bolden, and Margaret ‘Joan’ Adrien.
The ILCNSCA serves 25 cities and towns on the North Shore and Cape Ann, from Melrose to Rockport, and all of the generous donations help us to provide resources and advocacy to people with disabilities, and we are grateful for this outpouring of support. With such wide community support we are closer to full inclusion and access by those of us living with disabilities. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Mary Margaret Moore
Executive Director
Independent Living Center of North Shore and Cape Ann, Inc
27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem, MA 01970
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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