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SILO EVENMAN

SILO’s 7th Annual Self Advocacy Conference Friday, October 18, 2024 8:00am-2:30pm Please join SILO, along with guest speakers, workshop facilitators, professionals, community members and their families, in sharing experiences on empowerment through self-advocacy for people with disabilities! Guest Speakers Melissa Firmes- Executive Director, president/co-founder, and champion of fun and friendship for Kids Need More Pamela Schuller- Disability and mental health advocate and professional stand up comedian This is a free conference. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. 6 Self-Advocacy Workshops -Voting: Know your Rights -Dignified Healthcare Committee Panel -Women’s Group; It’s the Body Image, Not the Wheelchair -Building Community Friendships and Reducing Isolation through Recreation -Inclusive Housing Utilizing OPWDD Self Directed Services -Cultural Competency [SILO logo] Bellport Country Club 40 S. Country Rd. Bellport, NY 11713 SPACE IS LIMITED, click to register
Week Without Driving September 30th- October 6th In 2021, Disability Rights Washington launched #WeekWithoutDriving to challenge our leaders to better understand the barriers nondrivers experience in accessing our communities. After two successful years in Washington State, in 2023 the challenge went national in partnership with America Walks. The Week Without Driving challenge aims to draw attention to the difficulties faced by nondrivers in accessing our communities across the country and to inspire decision makers to address the barriers and gaps in our transportation system. You can get around however you want, but the challenge is not to drive yourself. This isn't a disability simulation or a test of how easily you can find alternatives. Having to drive during the challenge does not signify failure. The point is to consider how someone without the option to drive have coped, and what choices they might have made. All are encouraged to please join us for this challenge, docum

Mock Voting on Accessible Voting Machines

 

The Board of Elections will be visiting SILO and bringing accessible voting machines on September 17th from 9am-12pm for mock voting for the purpose of training individuals to use these accessible machines prior to election day.

 

(*Note: No actual voting will take place at this event. This is for learning purposes only).
 

People of ALL ABILITIES are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to join us at SILO for this experience.

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3253 Route 112, Bldg 10. Medford, NY 11763

SILO social connections presents virtual Fall Bingo 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17 (TUESDAYS) Starting at 6PM Register and pay by the Friday before each upcoming game. You will have the chance to win a $10 gift card each game! 4 ROUNDS OF BINGO AT EACH EVENT. $10 INCLUDES FIRST BINGO CARD $2 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL CARD OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Contact Kelsey: 631-880-7929 x159, kkalafut@siloinc.org
BARRIER BUSTERS WORKSHOP ON ADA ACCESSIBILITY Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 1:00pm Join us for an ADA presentation to learn key compliance requirements and best practices for creating inclusive, accessible environments. Ideal for residents, business owners and all members of the community who are committed to fostering equality. PRESENTATION BY: CONSTANTINE (TINO) IOANNIDIS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AT SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SILO: 3253 Route 112, Bldg 10, Medford, NY 11763 For more information, call (631) 880-7929 Ext. 113, or email jainsworth@siloinc.org
Barrier Busters Barrier Busters is a volunteer advocacy group focused on removing barriers which prevent people with disabilities from accessing the Long Island community. Mission Statement Our mission is to identify and remove barriers which prevent persons with disabilities from accessing the Long Island community. 1. BARRIER BUSTERS will recruit volunteers to go into the community and identify inaccessible and noncompliant locations. 2. BARRIER BUSTERS will use a complaint form which will make the reporting and delivery process of inaccessible and noncompliant locations uniform and streamline. 3. Through Suffolk Independent Living Organizations (SILO) website the BARRIER BUSTERS web page will have these complaint forms available for anyone to use and report complaints. 4. BARRIER BUSTERS will meet monthly to review complaints and decide the best course of action to resolve the complaints. 5. BARRIER BUSTERS will provide links to internet sources that provide information and lega
Thank you to our 2024 ADA Celebration sponsors

EVÈNMAN KOMINOTE

Town of Southampton Disability resource fair

Long Island Family Day at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

 

Sunday, September 22nd • 12-3pm

Cradle of Aviation Museum • Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City

Register here FREE!

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Kontakte nou: Communications@siloinc.org
631-880-7929

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