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1. Develops, implements and coordinates agency outreach projects and programs.
2. Develops and implements public education and information services about individuals with disabilities.
3. Performs all clerical, managerial and administrative responsibilities asrequired.
4. Arranges coverage for tabling events.

5. Performs other duties as requested.

1. Two year degree from accredited college or university preferred and/or relevant experience.
2. Experience in community education preferred
3. Knowledge of community resources and services
4. Ability to work independently, under pressure and with a wide variety of people
5. Knowledge of computer/pagemaker program
6. Personal experience with a disability is an asset.

Send resume and cover letter to:

Finger Lakes Independence Center
215 Fifth Street
Ithaca, NY 14850

By June 10, 2008

ASL I: Watch for announcement of fall classes

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Payment must be received upon registration. The required Text: A Basic Course in American Sign Language ($36.95) will be available the first day of class.

These classes are designed for adults and teenagers

**Classes may be subject to cancellation if there is insufficient enrollment. Payment by check or cash reserves a space. First-come, first served.

No refunds once class begins.

For more information call Teri at (607)272-2433

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STUDENT SERVICES:

The student services coordinator is available to work with students transitioning out of high school into the adult world. Services may include information on post-school options, assistance in exploring options, self-advocacy skills, independent living skills, education on the rights of individuals with disabilities. Call Staci for information at 272-2433.

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A non-dating free of charge social outlet for singles with disabilities, chronic pain and chronic illness designed to bring singles together through monthly recreational and leisure activities.

For more information call Jeff Boles at 272-2433 or email: coachboles@hotmail.com

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STATEWIDE SYSTEMS ADVOCACY PROGRAM

People with disabilities working to create change at the state and local levels of government. Housing, civil rights/ADA, voting access and transportation are all currently on the agenda. Watch for upcoming information.

For more information please contact Teri at 272-2433.

The Center for Disability Right's (CDR) revised website has an extremely exciting new ADVOCACY page. From this page, you will be able to link directly to current action alerts to send email for your representatives with the click of a button.

Web address:

http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/officials/state/?state=NY

Contact Information:

Governor David Paterson, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224 (518) 474-8390

Assembly Member Barbara Lifton, 106 East Court St, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 277-8030

Senator James L. Seward, 41 South Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 432-5524

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Confidential, Peer Run

Depression Support Group

Next Meeting : Thursday,

Every Thursday at 5:30 -7:00 ( NOTE: NEW TIME)

at The Finger Lakes Independence Center, 215 Fifth Street.

For further information contact Larry Roberts at 272-2433

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Stroke Support Group Meeting

For further information please contact FLIC at 272-2433 or Joe Zanfordino at 227-0143

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Acquired Brain Injury Support Group
Tuesday,July 8 at 7 p.m.
For further information please contact Dr. Richard Maxwell at 256-5076

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OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Please call for further information please call: Betsy R. Cleveland (607) 277-7703

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Visual Support Group
Next meeting : September

at the Finger Lakes Independence Center--215 Fifth Street, Ithaca.
For further information please call Sherry Thurston at 272-2433

 

 

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