http://www.wcod.org Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:24:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Please note: these views are independent of the Watertown Commission on Disability. We do hope that everyone will vote for their choice in the November election. Disability Rights Organizations Express Outrage Over Attacks at McCain-Palin Rally Contacts: Jim Ward, Founder and President 202-415-4753 or jward@ncdr.org Marcie Roth, Executive Director 301-717-7447 ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/379/disability-rights-organizations-express-outrage-over-attacks-at-mccain-palin-rally/ The Emergency Preparedness Workshop recently held at the Watertown Free Public Library was well attended by persons and families interested in learning about being prepared for an emergency. Sponsored by the Watertown's Emergency Management Coalition and The Commission on Disability, the workshop included a slide presentation with guest presenter Gail ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/370/emergency-preparedness-workshop-resource-listings/ WORKSHOP—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BEGINS AT HOME On Saturday, October 18, at 10 a.m., the Watertown Commission on Disability and Watertown’s Emergency Management Coalition are sponsoring a workshop on how to plan for emergencies. The workshop will be held at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, in the Watertown Savings Bank ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/365/emergency-preparedness-workshop-saturday-october-18-10-am-12-pm/ On Thursday, September 25, 2008, the President signed into law: S. 3406, the "ADA Amendments Act of 2008," which clarifies and broadens the definition of disability and expands the population eligible for protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Act's main goal is to clarify that the ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/347/ada-amendments-act-of-2008-signed-by-president-bush/ On October 8th at 7:00 PM, the Watertown SPEDPAC will present a talk by Dr. David Perna on managing anger in adolescents. This talk will be held at the Lowell Elementary School Library at 175 Orchard St, Watertown, MA. Dr.. David Perna is a psychologist who created ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/341/spedpac-presents-anger-management-with-dr-david-perna-october-8-2008/ This year the Watertown community's Deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened and Deafblind members can grab a "floating" sign language interpreter to connect with the many businesses, community organizations, artists, and other vendors at the ever popular Faire on the Square this coming Saturday September 27. Events take place in ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/337/communication-access-the-faire-on-the-square-927/ Spitz: Talking without speaking By Julia Spitz/Daily News columnist MetroWest Daily News Posted Sep 20, 2008 @ 11:13 PM Scott Shupert's hand moved quickly, as if wind were pushing it backward, inches above his hair. Finally, I thought. Finally he's asked a question I can answer. Yes. Yes, this is going way over my head. Only it ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/335/spitz-talking-without-speaking-metrowest-daily-news-92008/ This just in from the Cambridge Commission on Disability: You are invited to hear about a strategic plan and share your ideas to improve the employment picture for people with disabilities in the Commonwealth. Consumer Quality Initiatives (CQI) will be holding five regional forums to get your input ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/323/public-forums-disabilities-and-employment/ Watertown Commission on Disability July 16, 2008 In Attendance: Carol Menton, Kim Charlson, Ann Doughty, Gayle Shattuck, Marilyn Devaney, Alex Liazos, Fred Isaacs Meeting called to order at 7:05pm Guests: Jerry Mee, Supt. of Public Works Roll Call Alex asked for one addition to the agenda, the Charles Street Bridge A vote of the minutes from ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/321/minutes-of-meeting-july-16-2008/ Watertown Commission on Disability June 18, 2008 In Attendance: George Donahue, Chair, Carol Menton, Bob Hall, Kim Charlson, Ann Doughty, Gayle Shattuck. Marilyn Devaney attending following an out of town wake. Meeting called to order at 7:00pm Guests: Gail Nordby, grant contractor for Emergency Preparedness working with the Department of Public Health. ... http://www.wcod.org/archives/319/minutes-of-meeting-for-june-18-2008/