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Disability Policy Consortium Weekly Update
Dear william,
The DPC Update this week is all about events. We're still offering editorial space to anyone who wants to sound off on an issue.
I spent a couple of hours on Friday with Betty King, Chris Hart & John Kea
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ne at the National Fire Protection Association in Quincy. Alan Fraser invited us to participate in a training for NFPA staff in using an evacuation chair. It's not as easy as it sound and I congratulate Betty, Chris & John for being will to put themselves on the line for the safety of others.
Join us at the Employment Now Coalition meeting in Cambridge's Senior Center at 806 Mass. Ave or live on the web at www.livestream.com/webshare. December 10 at 1:30 PM.
DMH is sponsoring a series of public forums on it's Community First initiatives. It's an opportunity to hear what Commissioner Barbara Leadholm is suggesting in light of the draconian budget cuts DMH has already experienced and those expected in FY12.
Bill Allan
Disability Policy Consortium
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Editorial: The Moment Worth Waiting For
I'm speechless this week!
Too much going on to think about who to chide today.
Enjoy the respite.
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On the Calendar: ENC Meeting
Employment Now Coalition Meeting
1:30 - 3:00 PM
December 10, 2010
Cambridge Senior Center
806 Mass. Avenue in Cambridge.
Recommendations from Massachusetts Businesses:
Increasing Employment Opportunities for Persons with
Disabilities."
Kathy Petkauskos, Senior Program Director
Work Without Limits
This event will be on www.livestream.com/webshare. Join us online
if can't attend in person!
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Calendar: DMH Community First:
The Department of Mental Health will hold a series of public forums throughout the state to discuss and gain input on the Department's vision and goal of Community First and the future of the public mental health system.
The Department's Community First initiative strengthens consumer choice; is family-focused and driven by client outcomes; achieves person-centered care; and relies on the development of an extensive peer workforce. Enhanced ability to move through the community and inpatient systems of care is another hallmark of Community First. The following guiding principles inform Community First:
1. Individuals with mental illness are empowered to live with dignity and
independence in the community.
2. Consumers have access to a full range of quality services and supports to meet their mental health needs.
3. The Department continuum of care enables individuals to live, work and participate in their communities.
4. The Department system of care is consumer-centered and recovery-oriented.
5. Services are flexible, recovery-based and person-centered and support consumer choice.
6. Individuals transitioning from institutional settings to the community
are supported in the most appropriate manner.
7. Limited resources are used and managed effectively
Monday
Dec. 6, 2010
6 to 8 p.m.
UMass Dartmouth
Woodland Commons
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Thursday
Dec. 9, 2010
6 to 8 p.m.
Boston University School of Medicine
72 East Concord Street
Boston, MA
Room L110, first floor
(Parking Garages and limited on-street parking are available.
Tuesday
Dec. 14, 2010
6 to 8 p.m.
Northern Essex Community College
Lecture Hall A
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA
Wednesday
Dec. 15, 2010
6 to 8 p.m.
Worcester State University
Student Center
Blue Lounge
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA
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On the Calendar: DPC Jan 5
DPC Annual Meeting at 1199SEIU
January 5, 2011
6 - 8 PM
150 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA
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Net News: ADA Violations
Disability.gov was recently updated with information about actions taken by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to protect the rights of people with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
You can now follow updates from the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice on Twitter.
For more information visit this link:
http://www.disability.gov/civil_rights/enforcement_actions
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Net News: ADA Highlights
From the NE ADA Center:
Video highlights of the 20 Year ADA Anniversary Celebration on Boston
Common July 26, 2010.
Click on the You Tube address below
July 26 Boston ADA Celebration
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Disability Policy Consortium
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