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CDR Presents the 2008 ADA Dinner!

Anita Cameron Running for NCIL Seat!

Our own Anita Cameron is running for the Region 2 Representative for the National Council for Independent Living (NCIL)! Click to read more about this exciting opportunity as well as to read the nomination. Click here to support this effort!

April ADAPT Challenge!

Members of Rochester ADAPT will be traveling to Washington, DC, on April 26th for a week of activism for disability rights. As an incentive for participating in the “Fun Run” fundraiser, CDR’s Director of Advocacy, Chris Hilderbrant, has pledged to let his head be shaved if the group raises over $5,000. Click here to support this effort!

ILC Funding Video

While NY’s leaders continue to say that there is not enough money to fund an Independent Living Center in Ontario County (only $300,000 needed) they have added $250 Million for a Racino and hundreds of millions for hospitals and nursing homes. To view a hilarious video explaining how this all works, follow the link to our YouTube video. See the Video ...

Silent Auction a Success!

On March 28, 2008 The Nuptial Network of Rochester held a silent auction at Shadow Lake Golf and Tennis Club to benefit the Center for Disability Rights. The event was attended by many supports of CDR, local celebrities and brides and grooms to be. Everyone that attended had a fun time and enjoyed food, bidding on auction items and live entertainment. Click the link below to see some pictures of the event. See the Pictures ...

David Paterson to become New York's First Blind Governor!

The Center for Disability Rights is proud that our new Governor is the first in our nation to be legally blind. We look forward to working with Governor Paterson and his administration to resolve the barriers that our people face everyday. Read more at the Democrat and Chronicle Website

Legislation Day 2008

When it comes to having a voice in government, you could not have picked a better day to state it. Fourteen CDR & RCIL staff and volunteers traveled to Albany for Legislative Day with New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL). Our group represented a variety of disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, hard of hearing, deaf, blind, mental health, and brain injury ... More Info ...

NYS Division of the Budget Hearing

On November 17th 2007, committee members of the New York State Division of the Budget held a hearing to get ideas from the public on what the Governor’s budget should look like. The hearing was held on the University of Rochester campus. More Info ...

CDR awarded funding through the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to conduct regional trainings

	The Center for Disability Rights was awarded funding through the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to conduct regional trainings for Independent Living Centers, NYS Ombudsman, Regional Resource Development Centers and the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Please visit our forum for more information!
CDR Cross-Systems Training Forum

Freedom Tour Stops in Rochester!

	National Disability leaders are visiting Rochester as part of their year-long tour across the nation to restore the intent and power of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Events to include Press Conference with Mayor Duffy, Community Meeting, and a multimedia presentation of the history of the disability rights movement.
Click here for a PDF of the flyer

Rochester ADAPT Takes On RGRTA

	On August 2, 2007, the RGRTA Board voted to go ahead with plans to expand Lift Line service for an average cost of $8.50 for a one way ride! ADAPT members and angry Lift Line riders were there to tell them “it costs too much!”. Read on to see what happened during the meeting and how it could effect you.
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ADA Celebration Dinner!

Join us to celebrate the 17th Anniversary of the signing of the ADA! Join us as we celebrate the 17th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Guest speaker Mark Zupan, actor and star of Murderball will be joining us! The day will kick off with a Wheelchair Rugby Clinic, hosted by Mark, and will proceed to a dinner commemorating the ADA. This is sure to be memorable for all who attend. Please RSVP as soon as possible!

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ADVENTURE!

Outdoor Exposure - The Integrated Disability Adventure Program! No Experience Necessary! All Equipment Provided! Here's your chance to enjoy Scuba Diving, Kayaking and Horseback Riding, all in a fun, safe, group environment. You will experience the joy of accomplishment and the fun of learning while working in an integrated, supportive team of people from the community. No worries about lack of experience or about having to buy expensive equipment. Try something cool or perhaps push yourself to do something you're a little nervous about!

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