Monthly archive for September, 2011
Beth Mendel retired Executive Director of Understanding Our Differences to be honored
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 [...]
Posted on Sun 18 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Disability News, Events/Learning
Comcast offers Discount Internet Service
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 [...]
Posted on Sun 18 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Education/Special Education, Events/Learning, Technology
Disability Resources at Mass Bay Community College
Mass Bay Community College—Disability Resources Disability Resources Office Framingham 306, 508-270-4267 / 4286 Wellesley Hills 216, 781-239-2234 / 2626 The Office of Disability Resources works in close partnership with the administration, faculty and students to identify and remove any physical, programmatic or attitudinal barriers that might discourage, frustrate or deny the full participation and integration [...]
Posted on Sat 17 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Education/Special Education
Free Disability Rights Course
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 [...]
Posted on Sat 17 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Disability News, Education/Special Education
Testimony on Senate 1718, an Act Relative to the Massachusetts ID Card
Dear Friends: The Transportation Committee will be holding hearings on Thursday, September 22, 2011, at which time they will be taking testimony on Senate 1718, an Act Relative to the Massachusetts ID Card. Do you know that if you carry an official Massachusetts ID card issued by the Registry, it is not sufficient if you [...]
Posted on Thu 15 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Disability News
Free Disability Rights Course
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 [...]
Posted on Tue 13 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Disability News, Events/Learning
Public Comment and Dialogue Sessions for the Reform of Community
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 [...]
Posted on Thu 8 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Disability News, Events/Learning
The Spot Café
Posted on Thu 1 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Accessible Entrance, Public Restrooms, Take Out Services, Watertown Accessible Restaurant Guide
Peking Cuisine
Posted on Thu 1 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Accessible Entrance, Delivery Services, Handicap Accessible Parking, Handicap Accessible Restrooms, Restaurant Website, Take Out Services, Watertown Accessible Restaurant Guide
Mount Auburn Grill
Posted on Thu 1 Sep 2011 by WCOD Editor in category Accessible Entrance, Handicap Accessible Parking, Public Restrooms, Take Out Services, Watertown Accessible Restaurant Guide