OMRDD Public Forum on its Five Year Comprehensive Plan

PUBLIC FORUM  

State of New York

Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

Five Year Comprehensive Plan: 2008 – 2012

“We help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives.”

Thursday, June 26, 2008  

3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm

75 Morton St., Manhattan, NY

The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD)

is pleased to announce that it will be holding a series of Public Forums on its new

Five Year Comprehensive Plan for Services for the Period 2008 through 2012.

(To register, obtain more information or directions to the hearing location, or to arrange for a special accommodation, please call the contact person for that forum at the number listed below.)

 (Contact: Yvonne Anglero (212) 229-3081)

                                                                                             

Video presentation of forums can be viewed online at www.omr.state.ny.us following the events.

OMRDD intends to utilize the ideas, suggestions, and comments received through the public forums to develop a Draft Comprehensive Plan. OMRDD urges self-advocates, parents of people with developmental disabilities, other family members, non-profit providers, professionals, advocates, and other interested parties to participate. OMRDD is particularly interested in hearing about the following themes, but commentary is not limited solely to these themes.

Citywide Council on Special Education Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a CCSE Calendar Meeting. The meeting will take place at P721K: Roy Campanella Occupational Training Center, 64th Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Telephone: 718- 996-8199.

6:00 p.m. the public is invited to sign up to speak.

6:30 p.m. Meeting starts. There will be a presentation of the Preliminary Allocation Plan for the Contracts for Excellence. Presenter: Roberto E. Tillman, Assistant Director for Citywide Schools -ISC: Queens

Does Your Child Have Sensory Issues?

Do these issues interfere with his or her Daily Living Skills? (i.e.: toothbrushing, showering, cutting or combing hair, clipping fingernails)

Come join us for a workshop to help you cope if your child is overwhelmed by his/her hygiene routine.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 10 a.m. Main Site, 91 Henderson Avenue. Spanish Translation will be available.

Roller Skate Like MADD!!

Monday, June 30th at 6 p.m. ROLLER JAM USA! At 236 Richmond Valley Road. Fundraiser to benefit the Staten Islad Community Action Site of Mother Against Drunk Driving. Admission $20.00 per adult, $15.00 for teens 13-18 $10.00 per child 3-12, children under 3 are free! Family of FOUR special: $50.00!

Raffle Basket, 50/50! Characters Appearances, Free Face painting & Tattoos – Generously Provided by  Tommy’s Costume Characters.

For more information on MADD of Staten Island or this event, contact us at maddofsi@yahoo.com or visit their website at www.maddofsi.tripod.com