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Upcoming Events
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July 15, 2008
ADA Celebration - Chicago
10:00 am - 03:00 pm
July 15, 2008
ADA Celebration – State of Illinois
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us in commemorating the 18th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act --- ADA: Live the Dream.
Location:
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph Street
Chicago
Features include an art exhibit, a wearable art fashion show, informational workshops on ADA issues, entertainment provided by performers with disabilities, an ADA Help Table, a three-on-three wheelchair basketball exhibit and much, much more.
There will be exhibits from a variety of federal, state and local organizations, as well as Community Resource Providers will be there to answer your questions. The entire event sponsored by the Illinois Department of Human Services is free and accessible.
For more information and workshop registration, call: 312-793-0034 (Voice), 312-793-3597 (TTY), or 888-614-2385 (TTY/Nextalk).
July 17, 2008
Access Chicago
12:00 pm - 07:00 pm
The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) hosts an annual expo in July that brings together over 100 exhibitors to showcase top disability-related service providers, product merchandisers, assistive technology suppliers and recreational activities under one roof.
Join MOPD at Access Chicago 2008 on Thursday, July 17th at Navy Pier - Festival Hall A from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Access Chicago is free and open to the public.
Attendees can test various disability products and equipment; learn about legal rights, employment incentives, home ownership; and participate in several interactive recreational opportunities such as enabling gardening as well as adaptive miniature golf, fishing, rowing and climbing walls.
October 3, 2008
Seeing What’s Possible
Chicago Lighthouse Centennial Symposium
Tuesday evening, October 3 and Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Palmer House Hotel, Downtown Chicago
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, which is observing its centennial anniversary this year,
invites you to join us for a stimulating and thought provoking look at issues of concern to people who are blind or visually impaired, people with other disabilities, health care professionals, rehabilitation specialists, employers, human resource directors, attorneys, human rights advocates, the media, advertisers, students as well as the general public
Continuing Education Units will be offered
Discussion Topics will include:
- New Treatments in Vision Loss
Employment Opportunities and Technological Innovations that have opened doors for people with visual impairments - Legal Issues impacting people who are blind
- The way people who are blind or have other disabilities are depicted in the media and advertising
- How much progress has been made in eradicating stereotypes?
To find out more, call 312-997-3662
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