To apply, please send completed nomination forms and a letter of reference by Friday, December 16th, 2016 at 5:00pm.<\/em><\/p>\n Mr. Slifka was appointed by Governor Dannel Malloy to a cabinet-level position specifically designated to advocate for the state\u2019s disability community. Mr. Slifka will share his story with the group and provide attendees an opportunity to ask questions to one of the state biggest disability advocate. \u00a0This program is presented by The National Spinal Cord Injury Association,\u00a0Connecticut Chapter and\u00a0The Polio Outreach of Connecticut. \u00a0Light refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n Please RSVP by October 14th by emailing Rita Sykora at junip@optimum.net or by calling 203-878-3221.<\/em><\/p>\n Join QUPT SCI SIG of Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT, as we raise money for the National Spinal Cord Injury Association CT Chapter. Sunday, April 26 from 10:00am- 1:00pm. \u00a0Register on the day of the event at 9:30am.<\/p>\n Make calls and\/or email the governor’s office and selected state officials to stop the proposed customized wheelchair regulations. \u00a0Read more<\/a> about the upcoming policy changes that will severely impact funding for motorized wheelchairs for people with disabilities in CT. \u00a0 These draft regulations will be implemented as binding policies and procedures as of March 1, 2014, before any public comment is received or considered.<\/p>\n On 2\/19 & 2\/20, contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Governor Dannel Malloy OPM Secretary Ben Barnes DSS Commissioner Roderick Bremby Adaptive Sports New England is offering a free Adaptive Track Clinic<\/a>\u00a0for novice and experienced 7th-12th grade students who have a visual or mobility impairment.\u00a0\u00a0Coach and parent information sessions are also available. \u00a0Register here<\/a>. \u00a0For more information, email adaptivesportsne@gmail.com<\/a> or call 617-982-2763.<\/p>\n SPINALpedia<\/a>\u00a0is a website of user-generated how-to videos. \u00a0It was founded to show the paralysis community that there are no limits to what they can do, from simple tasks like getting dressed to extreme adventures such as adapted skydiving. Handicap This! is a true story that started in 2001 and continues to this day. \u00a0Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach hope this show will further their message of “Judgement Not Allowed” and inspire all of us to do more with what we have. \u00a0Handicap This! will stir your senses, challenge your thinking, and wake up your attitude. \u00a0It’s a look at breaking down barriers and living with disabilities- most of all, it’s about EVERYONE’S potential. \u00a0Sit back and laugh! \u00a0Stand up and cheer!<\/p>\n Click here to buy tickets for Wednesday’s show<\/a> or Thursday’s show<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please join us in welcoming Francisco Fernandes and Carleton Crooks, two inspirational speakers who will discuss coping and adjusting to life after injury.\u00a0 The discussion will be mediated by Susan Fagan LCSW, and will be held in Luscomb Gym (inpatient).\u00a0 Bring your questions!\u00a0 Bring a friend!\u00a0 For more information,\u00a0call Erin Prastine or Meghan Chiaraluce at 203-284-2875.\u00a0 This program is sponsored by CT NSCIA and Gaylord Hospital.<\/p>\n “There are so many people out there who will tell\u00a0you that you can’t. Celebrate the 4th Annual Paul Kahn Awards for PCA service and educate your legislators about independent living! \u00a0 After the awards ceremony, visit legislators to tell them what the PCA program means to you and why it needs to be fully funded. \u00a0For more information, contact Allegra Stout at 617-338-6665 or\u00a0astout@bostoncil.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Unite 2 Fight Paralysis looks forward to bringing the Working 2 Walk Symposium to Boston for the first time in 2013. \u00a0The Working 2 Walk Science & Advocacy Symposium is held in different states each year. It brings together research scientists, practitioners, investors, SCI survivors and family members in an effort to foster knowledge, collaboration, and power for all of the stakeholders committed to achieving a cure for spinal cord injury.For more information on symposium and hotel registration, speakers, etc., visit the Working 2 Walk website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Abilities Expo features three days of cutting-edge products and services, interesting workshops, and interactive activities for people of all disabilities, their families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. \u00a0Admission is free. \u00a0For more information, visit http:\/\/www.abilitiesexpo.com\/boston\/index.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n Come celebrate the summer season outdoors at the longest accessible trails in a mountain environment in the United States. (Named “Best of New England 2013- Editor’s Choice” winner by Yankee Magazine and “Best of NH 2013” by NH Magazine.) \u00a0Sponsored by WHIM, CMRC, GSIL, NH NSCIA, MS Society, HealthSouth, NEHSA, and Ride-Away. \u00a0RSVP is required by 7-26-13. \u00a0For more information or to reply email whim4wellness@gmail.com or call 603-938-2562. \u00a0Check out www.cmf.org\/trails<\/a> for info on CM Accessible Hiking Trails.<\/p>\n A celebration of the 23rd<\/sup> anniversary of the ADA\u2013 Join us as we celebrate the landmark civil rights law for people with disabilities.\u00a0 The event features remarks by Mayor Thomas Menino, food, music, t-shirts (while supplies last), and fun!\u00a0\u00a0Also, learn about getting involved in civic activities like voting, visiting your City Councilors, and take a tour of Boston City Hall.\u00a0 ASL, CART, wheelchair access, and large print materials are available.\u00a0 For more information, visit\u00a0www.cityofboston.gov\/disability<\/a>.\u00a0 Groups of 6 or more\u00a0and anyone\u00a0needing\u00a0individual accommodations, please contact:\u00a0 disability@cityofboston.gov<\/a> or call 617-635-3682 or 617-635-2541 TTY.<\/p>\n ArtBeyond explores the concept of healing in contemporary art.\u00a0 Just as musicians create harmony from dissonance, artists who have experienced injury or illness find unity, simplicity, and peace by exploring the inner realms. Proceeds from this gallery will benefit the individual artists as well as ongoing research to alleviate chronic spinal cord injury.\u00a0 The McGladrey Art Gallery will donate the full gallery commission (30% of sales) to the research efforts of the Travis Roy Foundation.<\/a> For more information, visit\u00a0www.artbeyond.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hosted by Portlight Strategies http:\/\/www.portlight.org\/conference.html<\/a><\/p>\n An open forum where community residents will be able to talk about their accessibility concerns and hear updates from Boston\u2019s Disability Commissioner, department staff, and members of the Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board.\u00a0 Talk about the issues, share your concerns, meet others involved in the disability community, and have some refreshments.\u00a0\u00a0ASL, CART, wheelchair access, and large print materials are available.\u00a0 For more information,\u00a0see the flyer<\/a> or visit\u00a0www.cityofboston.gov\/disability<\/a>.\u00a0 Groups of 6 or more\u00a0and anyone\u00a0needing\u00a0individual accommodations, please contact:\u00a0 disability@cityofboston.gov<\/a> or call 617-635-3682 or 617-635-2541 TTY.<\/p>\n Join QUPT SCI SIG of Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT, as we raise money for spinal cord injury. Sunday, April 14 from 10:00am- 1:00pm. \u00a0For more information or to register, contact info.walkandroll@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meet athletes, staff and coaches already involved in adaptive sports. \u00a0Get the first preview of the full 2013 Sports Association Calendar of Events and register for the sports you\u2019re interested in for the spring and summer. \u00a0Call 203-284-2772 to register. \u00a0This free event is sponsored by the Sports Association and is made possible by the Gaylord Golf Classic.<\/p>\n The National Spinal Cord Injury Association- Connecticut Chapter (NSCIA-CT), in collaboration with the Christopher Reeve Foundation will host the 4th Annual Twilight Gala on Saturday March 9, 2013. \u00a0The event will be held at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT from 6:30 pm until Midnight. The Twilight Gala & Auction is a great opportunity for you and\/or your company to show your support for people with spinal cord injury and disabilities. 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\n10-18-2014, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
A Discussion with Jonathan Slifka
CT Governor Malloy’s Liaison to the Disability Community
Brooker Lecture Hall
Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, CT<\/h3>\n
\n10-9-2013, 1:00-3:00 pm
4-26-2014
2014 Walk & Roll
<\/a>Quinnipiac University, North Haven Campus
370 Bassett Road
North Haven, CT<\/h3>\n
\n3-22-2014
\nGBC NSCIA Gala 2014
Hyatt Harborside Hotel
101 Harborside Drive
Boston, MA 02128<\/h3>\n![\"New](\"\/nerscic\/files\/2013\/02\/New-Picture.png\" "\\"New")
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6:00pm ’till the clock strikes midnight
Tickets: $100 per person- Black Tie Optional
\nJoin the Greater Boston Chapter of the NSCIA (GBC NSCIA) as it celebrates its 22nd year at the RISE Above Paralysis Gala with dinner,\u00a0a silent auction, music, and dancing. The event brings together individuals with spinal cord injury, family members, health care professionals and benefactors to celebrate the work of the GBC and to honor individuals and groups who have had a positive impact on the SCI community. Register online at\u00a0http:\/\/www.sciboston.com\/<\/a>. \u00a0For additional information, including event sponsorship opportunities, call Beth Weaver at 617-952-5643 or email sciboston@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n2\/19 & 20\/2014
\nUrgent Call to Action
Help Stop Harmful Wheelchair Regulations in CT<\/h3>\n
\n860-566-4840; 800-406-1527 (toll-free)
Governor.Malloy@po.state.ct.us<\/a><\/p>\n
860-418-6500
Ben.Barnes@ct.gov<\/a><\/p>\n
860-424-5054
Roderick.Bremby@ct.gov<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2-23-14, 10:00 am- 1:00 pm
\nAdaptive Track & Field Clinic
\nReggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center
\n1350 Tremont Street
\nBoston, MA<\/h3>\n
\nDeadline- 1-9-14
Crowdrise for SPINALpedia<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nWe are participating in an online fundraising competition for charities called \u201cCrowdrise for SPINALpedia<\/a>.\u201d The non-profit organization that raises the most money during this online \u201ccrowdfunding\u201d competition by January 9th will take home an extra $100,000!
\nPlease view this brief video<\/a> about SPINALpedia and consider making an online donation<\/a>\u00a0to support our programs. \u00a0For more information, visit www.spinalpedia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n11\/13-14\/2013, 7:30- 9:00 pm
Handicap This! Boston Tour 2013
Brookline Teen Center
40 Aspinwall Ave.
Brookline, MA<\/h3>\n
\n10-17-2013, 5:00 pm
SCI Support Group
Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, CT<\/h3>\n
What you’ve got to do is turn around and say ‘watch me.’”- Unknown<\/em><\/p>\n
\n10-9-2013, 1:00-3:00 pm
Personal Care Assistant Day at the State House
Grand Staircase Boston, MA<\/h3>\n
\n9\/27-28\/2013
Working 2 Walk Symposium
Boston Convention & Exhibition
Center Boston, MA<\/h3>\n
\n9\/20-22\/2013
Abilities Expo
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA<\/h3>\n
\n8-2-2013, 11:00 am
Wheelchair Health in Motion (WHIM)
Crotched Mountain Rehab Center Accessible Hiking Trails
Greenfield, NH<\/h3>\n
\n7-25-2013, 12:00-2:00 pm
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration Day
Boston City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA<\/h3>\n
\n6\/17-10\/4\/2013 ArtBeyond Art Exhibition
McGladrey Art Gallery
80 City Square
Charlestown, MA 02129<\/h3>\n
\n6\/3-5\/2013
The Getting It Right Conference on Disaster Relief: Shelter and Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
The Shepherd Center
Altanta, GA<\/h3>\n
\n5-21-2013, 1:00-4:00 pm
Community Forum on Disability Issues
Boston City Hall, Room 900
Boston, MA<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a>4-14-2013
5K Walk and Roll
Quinnipiac University
North Haven, CT<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a>4-2-2013
Day of Discovery
Gaylord Hospital, CT<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a>3-16-2013, 6:00pm ’till the clock strikes midnight
GBC NSCIA Gala 2013
Hyatt Harborside Hotel
Boston, MA<\/h3>\n<\/a> \u00a0
Tickets: $100 per person- Black Tie Optional
Join the Greater Boston Chapter of the NSCIA (GBC NSCIA) as it celebrates its 21st year at the RISE Above Paralysis Gala. The event promises to be an exceptional evening, bringing together individuals with spinal cord injury, family members, health care professionals and benefactors to celebrate the work of the GBC and to honor individuals and groups who have had a positive impact on the SCI community. For more information about the event including tickets, sponsorship opportunities, etc., please visit http:\/\/www.sciboston.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n3-9-2013
NSCIA CT Gala<\/h3>\n
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