Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER
September 11: Community
Power Vote!
MCIL 1600 University Avenue W., St. Paul.
Sponsored by the Disability Law Center, Metropolitan Center for Independent
Living (MCIL), Advocating Change Together (ACT), and People First
Minnesota. The session will run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The program
is organized around the 1-2-3 steps for guiding people toward voting.
1. Register to Vote; 2. Know the Issues; 3. Vote on November 2, 2004.
Participants will leave the workshop with tools and resources to
conduct their own get-out-the-vote effort at work, school, and church
or in the community. Call ACT at 651-641-0297 to register. Everyone
Welcome. People with development disabilities especially encouraged
to register. Lunch provided. Limited to 40 so act soon!
September 14 - 10:00 pm: Freedom
Machines
Broadcast Premier on PBS' acclaimed non-fiction series P.O.V. Check
local listing for correct time and station. This poignant and thought-provoking
film tells the stories of people typically labeled (and dismissed)
as "disabled", whose determination and access to inventive new technologies
are transforming their lives and their communities. Freedom Machines
replaces romantic notions of gallant individual struggles with the
reality of society's attitudes and choices about assistive technologies.
Who has access and who doesn't? What decisions do we make about the
design of our buildings, streets, transportation, and media? Do we
see assistive technologies as burdensome disability devices, or,
as inventor Dean Kamen says, "enabling devices?" And if they enabling
devices, what do they enable us -- all of us -- to do?
September 18: Heel & Wheel.
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota 11th Annual Fundraiser for
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota. For more information call
612-729-5986 or check out their website at www.hsdm.org.
September 18: 10th Anniversary
Celebration 1994-2004. East Cemetery in Fairbault. Remembering
with Dignity. Everyone is welcome! Self-advocates, consumers, former
residents of Minnesota State Hospitals, families and friends of
deceased residents especially encouraged to attend. We invite everyone
who has helped with the project and anyone who would like to help
move the project forward in the future. For more information and
directions, contact Jim at Remembering With Dignity at 651-641-0297.
September 19: Walk for
Justice. Headwaters Foundation for Justice. The Walk for Justice
is a community event for grassroots non-profits working for social
justice in the Twin Cities. This is a great opportunity to raise
money and visibility for groups and issues you care about. Last year the walk
had 850 walkers who raised over $120,000 for 100 represented organizations.
To walk with Access Press call Mark Kay Kennedy at 651-641-2097. To learn more
about the walk visit www.WalkforJustice.org or for more information contact
612-879-0602, ext. 10 or at their website at www.headwatersfoundation.org
September 21: "Celebration
of Sorts" Arc Hennepin-Carver and United Way. The sort-a-thon
is an event which volunteers sort and tag clothing and other items
that have been donated to Arc's Value Village. Volunteers will
work round-the-clock in three-hour shifts to prepare more than
30,000 costume items for the Value Village Halloween Boo-tique
and create a stock of clothing for the winter season. Merchandise
processed at the event will raise thousands of dollars to help
people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities
and their families overcome challenges of many kinds of and thrive
in community life. To volunteer for this great event, contact Greg
Voss at 952-915-3652, or contact Barbara Brown at United Way at
brownb@unitedwaytwincities.org.
September 22: Preventing
Sexual Abuse: Keeping Vulnerable Adults Safe Sheraton Bloomington
Hotel, Bloomington, MN. Sponsored by Minnesota Social Service Association
(MSSA). For more information or to register call 651-644-0556.
September 26: Autumnss
First Silent Auction and Cabaret. Nicollet Island Pavillion on
the Mississippi River, Minneapolis. VSA Arts of Minnesota. All
of the performers during the afternoon gathering will be artists
with disabilities from around the state. For more information contact
the VSA arts of Minnesota office at 612-332-3888 (V & TTY), toll
free 1-800-801-3883 (V & TTY) or email your information needs
to vsarts@bcmn.com or check
out their website at http://mn.vsarts.org.
September 30: International
Open Poetry Contest. The International Library of Poetry. Over
$58,000 in prized will be awarded in this years poetry contest.
Poets from the Saint Paul area, particularly beginners, are welcome
to try to win their share of over 250 prizes. The contest is FREE
and open to everyone. To enter, send ONE original poem, any subject
and any style to: The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19920,
1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or by internet to www.poetry.com.
The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet's name and address
should appear on the top of the page. Entries must be postmarked
or sent by 9/30/2004.
OCTOBER
October 2: Health, Healing & Humor:
Piecing Together a Great Life. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation,
Lupus Foundation, and Sclerderma Foundation. Learn about the latest
information on arthritis treatments and management directly from
rheumatologists and other health professionals. The breakout sessions
will include information on disease specific subjects like Rheumotoid
Arthritis, Fibromylagia, Lupus, Scleroderma, and Osteoarthritis,
as well as, sessions on Medicare, Insurance, and Supplement Regulations
and Resources. To register call the Arthritis Foundation at 651-644-4108
and register by September 24. The cost of the conference is $30,
which includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
October 2: Walk for Thought.
Brain Injury Association of Minnesota. Please mark your calendars
for the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota's 3rd Annual Walk
for Thought scheduled for October 2, 2004. It's not too early to
volunteer as a team captain and start forming your team!
October 3-9: Mental Illness
Awareness Week
October 4-5: Courageous
Conversation - Bridging the Divide. St. Louis County Health & Human
Service Conference. For more information call Mary Bridget Lawson,
218-726-2140, lawsonm@co.st-louis.mn.us.
October 5: Bird x Bird
2004. Sponsored by The Audubon Center of the North Woods (ACNW)
and The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary. Bird
x Bird is an annual avian portrait project that links the collective
action of artists to organizations dedicated to the stewardship of
avian species and the environmental education of human beings. For
more information contact Cynde Randall at 612-522-3673 or by e-mail
at crandall@artsmia.org.
October 6-8: Supported
Life 2004: "Keeping the Promise of Inclusive Communitites". Double
Tree Hotel, Sacramento, CA. Supported Life Institute. For more information
call 916-567-1974.
October 7-9: ART & SOUL.
People Incorporated's annual art show, Artability at APOLLO, is
celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and what started out
as a private show for APOLLO members has now become a significant
public event, a favorite of art lovers and collectors in the Twin
Cities. The 2003 show, which featured over 250 paintings, sculpture,
photographs, and drawings from 70 artists, drew over 600 attendees.
Artability isn't a fundraiser, though. It's funded by grants from
the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, the Boss Foundation, and
other community supporters. Artists can sell their artwork and
they receive 100% of the profits.
October 8: Managing Challenging Situations in Brain Injury Care. Northland
Inn, 7025 Northland Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN. Hosted by: Bethesda Rehabilitation
Hospital, Call 651-232-5104 for more information.
October 8-9: The Arc of
Minnesota's annual state convention. Northern Lights Casino and
Hotel in Walker, MN. 2004 Awards Program - The Arc of Minnesota.
The Arc of Minnesota is accepting nominations for its 2004 Awards
Program, to be held at The Arc of Minnesota's annual state convention,
October 8-9, 2004, at Northern Lights Casino and Hotel in Walker,
MN. The Arc of Minnesota's awards honor outstanding employers,
teachers, volunteers, media, advocates, and individuals with developmental
disabilities. For more information, contact Mike Gude at 651-523-0823
or 1-800-582-5256, ext. 113.
October 9: A Toast To
Courage. Presented by RBC Dain Rauscher. For the seventh year,
a group of volunteers will host "A Toast To Courage", a unique
fund raising event that benefits Camp Courage. Approximately 200
participants will be served a gourmet meal designed by the Loring
Pasta Bar's executive chef and rare wines selected by The Wine
Company will be served. Tickets are $125.00 per person. For more
information, call 763-520-0546 or to make reservations call 763-520-0365.
October 12: Tables for
Tasks. Tasks Unlimited.
An exquisite one-of-kind Luncheon and Silent Auction. Proceeds will
benefit our newest lodge for moms and their children whose lives
are affected by mental illness. Price is $60.00 per person and $30.00
is tax deductible. For more information contact Theresa at 612-871-3320,
ext. 224.
October 20: SEMCIL offers
Fall Conference: Life After Brain Injury. The Southeastern Minnesota
Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL) is hosting the conference "Transitions:
LIFE AFTER BRAIN INJURY" from
8:30 am to 3:30 pm on October 20 at the Best Western Apache Mall,
1517 16th Street SW in Rochester. The keynote speaker for the event
is Mike Strand, and break out sessions include Working and Brain
Injury (BI), BI Basics, Bridging the gap from Hospital to School,
Survivor/Family panel, TBI Waiver, Abilities Unlimited and Guardianship/Conservatorship.
The conference is geared towards persons with brain injury, their family members
and professionals who provide direct, one-on-one service for persons with brain
injury. Registration is $50 for professionals, and $25 for persons with brain
injury and their family members with a $40 cap for families with more than
one person attending. For more information, contact Ann Petersen at 507-285-3920
or Neva Stavlund at 507-535-7132.
October 21-23: The 22nd
Annual Closing the Gap Conference. Minneapolis, MN. For complete
conference and registration details go to their website at http://www.closingthegap.com/conf/index2.html
October 26: More Than
A Mood: Challenges of Today's Youth. Minnesota Social Service Association.
Are you a professional who works with adolescents? Are you a parent
struggling with today's issues? The workshop will feature topics
such as: Bullies, Their Victims and You; Cutting and Burning: Understanding
Injurious Behaviors; Dating Violence: Teen's Secret Health Issues;
Working Through Unhealthy Anger With Youth; Understanding Eating
Disorders. To register or for more information contact Minnesota
Social Service Association at 651-644-0556.
October 29: Support Group
Facilitators
If you are facilitating a support group, and would like to be
part of a great training opportunity, save Friday, October 29,
2004. Staff from the Brain Injury Association, Epilepsy Foundation,
the Minnesota Stroke Association, and the Parkinson Disease Association
are collaborating to plan the event. Watch upcoming Enews editions
for more details.
October 29-30: 2004 Disability
Research Conference, Rock, Roll N Research. The Renaissance Hotel
in Cleveland, OH.
Sponsored by Hattie Larlham Research Institute. For more information
see their website at www.hattielarlham.org.
NOVEMBER
November 5: Charlie Smith
Award Banquet
Como Pavilion, St. Paul, MN. Sponsored by the Access Press Board
of Directors.
November 6: Ability Expo.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park
Call Scott Olson for more information at 612-335-7981 or 1-800-582-5296.
November 7: 2004 Fundraiser
with brunch and silent auction. Minnesota Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromalgia
Association. To benefit the needs of those with CFS, FM and related
illnesses. To register or for more information, contact 651-644-4975,
toll free 866-644-4975 or email your request to dfsmn@visi.com.
November 13: NAMI-MN Annual
Conference
Earle Brown Center, 1890 Burford Avenue, St. Paul, MN. Sponsored
by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Minnesota. There
will be fifteen breakout sessions covering a variety of topics that
affect children and adults such as Evidence Based Practices, medication,
criminal justice system, children's mental health system in Hawaii,
meeting the needs of young adults, life planning and working with
hospital staff. For more information, please contact the National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Minnesota at 651-645-2948 or check
out the website at www.nami.org/manimn.
