Community Events
…a community calendar by and for Consumers of Liberty Resources, Inc. Liberty Lite is a monthly calendar of community events in Philadelphia. To list an event in the calendar, please submit the information by the 18th of the month by calling our main number, 215-634-2000, ext. 269. Unless otherwise noted, activities will take place at Liberty Resources, 714 Market Street, Philadelphia.
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MAY 2009: There is no Consumer Advisory Group or
SEPTA Advisory Committee this month.
Today is
May 5:
Rally in the Harrisburg State Capital for Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Autism services and funding.
Vision for Equality inc. is sponsoring a bus, which will leave from 718 Arch Street at 7 AM and return at 2:30 PM. For more information, call Sharon Fisher at (215) 923-3349, ext. 152.
May 6:
Philadelphia ADAPT meeting,
4 to 6 PM, Disabled In Action (DIA) office, 714 Market Street, Suite 205. Call German at ext. 123.
May 8, 15 & 29:
Taste of Technology Days,
9 AM to 2:30 PM. Free information sessions that give an overview and tour of the Liberty Resources Academy as well as a career exploration to identify your transferable skills, if seeking employment. The Academy offers pre-vocational training, basic computer skills training, and other classes for Consumers eligible under CSPPPD. By appointment only; register by calling Louise at ext. 203.
May 8 & 22:
ADAPT 50/50 Days.
See Theresa, 1st floor, before 1 PM.
May 11:
Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities,
1:30 to 3:30 PM, Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Blvd., 16th floor, Room Y. Call Robert at ext. 110.
May 13:
ADAPT lunch,
Noon until sold out. Roast beef and/or turkey sandwiches with macaroni salad and a can of juice or of bottle water, all for $6. Call German at ext.123.
May 14:
Alliance for Inclusive Education meeting,
11 AM to 1 PM, Bacal Room, 1st floor. Lunch provided. If you plan to attend, contact Alan Holdsworth at 267-608-0913 or adaptdan@yahoo.com.
May 15:
Support Group for Disabled Women Over 50,
10:30 AM to Noon. Call Cecilia at ext. 240.
May 15:
Consumer Connection meeting,
1 to 3 PM, Wade Blank Room, 2nd floor. All Consumers and attendants welcome. Monthly agenda covers issues of concern to the disability community. Call Theresa Yates at ext. 266, Shawn Tucker at ext. 245, or Jen Burns at ext. 242.
May 19:
Primary Election Day,
a grassroots election for local officials - where government begins in PA. Polls are open 7 AM to 8 PM.
May 22:
MTV (Mentoring, Transitioning, Voice)
for consumers between the ages of 18 and 29, 1 to 3 PM, Bacal Room, First floor. If you are interested in working with high school students with disabilities to help them make a smooth transition from school life to adult life, please attend this orientation meeting. If you plan to attend, call Fran at ext. 225 or Conor at ext. 337.
June 3:
Durable Medical Equipment Made Easy!
2:30 - 4:00 PM. Do you have questions concerning medical equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, augmentative communication devices, or repairs? Join the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania’s Attorney and Director of Assistive Technology for an interactive training session on getting durable medical equipment and repairs.
Please contact Denerale Jones at (215) 634-2000 ext. 295, no later than May 15, 2009 to reserve a seat and request any accommodations, including alternative formats.
