Events/Learning
WCES is Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety. Watertown’s Voice for Peace, the Environment, and Social Justice. WCES was founded in 1979 after the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, to organize and encourage citizens to monitor the local environment. Since the decision was made in 1987 to close the Watertown Arsenal, WCES has worked with [...]
Community Access Monitor Program Since the creation of the Community Access Monitor Project in 1985, approximately 12,000 people have been trained by the Massachusetts Office on Disability to survey buildings for accessibility and to advocate for compliance. Over 2,000 people have been certified as Community Access Monitors. Initially, the Community Access Monitor Project emphasized the [...]
Fall Gala Celebration Honoring Beth Mendel Sunday, October 16, 2011 Brae Burn Country Club 326 Fuller Street, West Newton 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. On the evening of October 16, 2011, retired Executive Director of Understanding Our Differences, Beth Mendel, will be honored for her 14 years of leadership at a celebration at Brae Burn Country [...]
Discount Internet Service Comcast is kicking off a statewide campaign in Brockton today, offering discounted high-speed Internet service and netbooks to low-income families. “Back in my day — 100 years ago — we used encyclopedias, and I remember being very grateful we had them,” said Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti. “This is a whole different day [...]
Free Disability Rights Course A free, self-paced web course available 24/7 that provides an overview of disability rights laws. The course takes approximately 2 hours and includes real life scenarios, quizzes and a final exam. Register at any time for this free web course at www.DisabilityRightsCourse.org. Upon completion of this course, you will: •Have a [...]
Transportation Access for All Public Comment and Dialogue Sessions Governor’s Commission to Reform Community, Social Service,and Paratransit Transportation Services The Commission has been formed to examine and offer suggestions to improve and reform community, social service and paratransit transportation, and will hold a series of six Public Comment and Dialogue sessions across the Commonwealth. he [...]
Parent Topic Night For AANE members. Not a member? Join here. September 26 ~ 7 – 9 p.m. Behavior: Is It Asperger Syndrome or Neurotypical? Learn which behaviors are typical for all children and which are related to having Asperger Syndrome. Learn which strategies and consequences to try in different situations. Location: AANE Office, 51 [...]
Upcoming Workshops for Parents All workshops will be held at the AANE Office in Watertown, MA Understanding Asperger Syndrome: Interventions and Strategies for Parents Monday, September 12 ~ 7 – 9: 30 p.m. Understanding the Asperger Syndrome IEP Process Wednesday, September 21 ~ 10 a.m. – 12 noon The New Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law and What [...]
The initial meeting of the Commission for the Reform of Community, Social Service and Paratransit Transportation Services in the Commonwealth established by His Excellency Governor Deval L. Patrick as Executive Order No. 530 will be held on August 25, 2011 from 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at the Gardner Auditorium – Massachusetts State House. Ashburton [...]
The Center on Disability the Public Health Institute along with the Center for Personal Assistance Services at UC San Francisco is conducting a research study to determine promising practices in preparing for emergencies among individuals with disabilities who use personal assistance services (PAS). If you use PAS and have experienced disasters or emergencies we would [...]
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