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*********************************************** The Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County is a cross-disability resource and advocacy organization for people with disabilities. Its basic values are 1. Consumer primacy; 2. empowerment; and 3. a belief that the problems of disability are located in society, not in the individual. Thus, the work of Centers for Independent Living is directed primarily at advocating for the removal of physical and psychological barriers and assisting consumers in dealing with those barriers. *********************************************** DRCFC THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012 5:00-8:00 PM The Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County will hold its thirty-first Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 PM at St. Joseph’s of Stratford National Catholic Church (1300 Stratford Road. Stratford, CT 06615). An assisted buffet supper will be served at 5:00 PM. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Marie Allen, Executive Director, SWCT Agency on the Aging -- "The Aging and Disability Communities in SWCT". RSVP: Leslie or Stephanie at (203) 378-6977 or via email ldickerson@drcfc.org or smastrolillo@drcfc.org by May 25, 2012.
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COPING WITH LOW VISION: PRODUCT AND INFORMATION Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Fairfield Senior Center No charge to attend. We invite you to be part of this
wonderful day of product demonstration and information! This is a fantastic opportunity to
learn about the latest services and assistive technology that
is currently available for people who are " legally" blind or
severely visually impaired. 11:00-11:30: Dr. Kim Stevens OD
from Bridgeport will discuss age related eye conditions, new medical eye
treatments, legal blindness and other low vision issues. 11:30-12:00: Board of Education
& Services for the Blind (BESB) will discuss eligibility for their
services and what services they provide. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Fran Sinish at (203) 378-6977 or fsinish@drcfc.org Brought to you by: The NEAT Center at Oak Hill Fairfield Senior Center
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AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE NETWORK (ADRN) DRCFC and Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA) have joined together to establish the Aging & Disability Resource Network (ADRN). This network has been established to provide "one stop shopping" to the aging and disabled communities. With the assistance of our 14 city and town community partners, those looking for resources can contact DRCFC or SWCAA and get the help they need without making numerous telephone calls. They will be transferred to the correct service provider immediately through special telephone technology; this will prevent the consumer from having to tell their story again or having to hang up and dial another number. ADRN will work with the 14 community partners to expand
awareness of the programs that are available through DRCFC & SWCAA. Also,
ADRN will work with these partners to expand awareness of their programs. If you would like more information about ADRN, please contact Fran Sinish, ADRN Coordinator, at fsinish@drcfc.org or (203) 378-6977 ext. 111.
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HABLAMOS ESPANOL If you speak Spanish and need assistance, please contact Dot Healy, Independent Living Advocate, at dhealy@drcfc.org or (203) 378-6977 ext. 114.
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GREATER BRIDGEPORT DISABILITY ADVOCATES The
Greater
Bridgeport Disability Advocates meet monthly (every third Thursday) from 12pm until 2pm, at Bridgeport City Hall,
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport. For more information on participating in the
Greater Bridgeport Disability Advocacy Collaborative, please contact Larry
Robinson at lrobinson@drcfc.org
or (203) 378-6977 ext. 115. For more information about Greater Bridgeport Disability Advocates and upcoming meeting dates, please click here.
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DRCFC SOCIAL MEDIA SITES Use the links below to join the the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County (DRCFC) on social media sites. It's a great way to keep in touch with the DRCFC and other friends!
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DRCFC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES BROCHURE The DRCFC Programs and Services brochure is now available online in PDF format. The brochure can be downloaded below in its original format, including all text, graphics, and photos, or in a text only format.
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DRCFC MESSAGE BOARD The DRCFC Message Board is a FREE support service, discussion forum, and/or message board provided by the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, Inc. This service is available to everyone statewide, nationwide, and worldwide with Internet access. The goal of the DRCFC Message Board is to bring people with disabilities, those who work with people with disabilities (privately, and on the state, local, and federal levels), and those simply interested in advising, mentoring, and making a positive difference in the lives of individuals together to communicate with each other, discuss relevant issues, and share resources, advice, support, and inspiration. You DO NOT have to have a disability to join this community. Everyone is invited to join in and participate! The following resources/publications are available on the DRCFC Message Board: CONNECTIONS - NEWSLETTER OF THE DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY NCIL WEEKLY ADVOCACY MONITOR (WhAM) CT DISABILITY ADVOCACY COLLABORATIVE BULLETIN AND CALENDAR NAGCPWD INFORMATION AND RESOURCES BULLETIN SPOTLIGHTS -- THE CONNECT-ABILITY NEWSLETTER NEAT CENTER AT OAK HILL EVENTS
* The most current issues of these resources/publications can always be found at the end of the message board thread. National and local disability-related news and events can also be found in the DISABILITY ISSUES AND ADVICE forum. More information about the DRCFC Message Board can be found here.
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