New Horizons Un-Limited Inc. New Horizons Un-Limited Inc.Abilities Expo, is one of the most comprehensive events aimed at educating and improving the lives of people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families & caregivers. The Expo allows you to discover new products and services - from computers to athletic equipment and mobility products to daily living aids - all conveniently displayed for you to see, test and compare. In addition to the numerous exhibits you can also participate in a variety of FREE educational workshops. The Expo will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 13th and last through 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 15th. To learn more, visit the Abilities Expo website at www.abilitiesexpo.com/chicago/ or call (800) 385-3085.
VSA arts of Chicago is presenting the fifth annual Arts & Access 2004 Exhibition at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street in Chicago from July 12th through July 22nd, 2004. The exhibit will feature artistic works from children and adults with all types of disabilities, giving the public an opportunity to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of people with disabilities.
The exhibit is still seeking artwork. Artists are welcome to submit one, unframed, but matted two-dimensional visual or literary artwork for exhibition. Artworks may be sold, and artists receive 100% of all sales proceeds. Organizations and individuals should call VSA arts of Chicago for Participation Forms and NEW Submission Guidelines. Space is limited and Participation Forms are accepted in the order in which they are received. For more information, call (312) 527-2620 (Voice), (800) 526-0844 (TTY).
The third national conference on “Bridges to Employment for Latinos with Disabilities” will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 14, 15 and 16, 2004 at Chicago's Courtyard By Marriott Hotel downtown. According to Proyecto Vision, the conference's sponsor, "the conference will provide a national forum about issues concerning disabled Latinos and employment, and offer a variety of employment and technology training opportunities."
The agenda is packed with two days of workshops, panels and roundtable discussions conducted by employment specialists and representatives of Latino, disability and government organizations/agencies. Conference sessions will focus on job training opportunities and job openings in the Chicago and Midwest regions; resume writing; interview preparation; networking; financial support for higher education; individual development accounts; benefits; transitions from benefits to employment; current legislative acts; government programs available to disabled Latinos, and more. Sessions will be repeated in English or Spanish, reflecting demand.
The $150 conference fee includes the welcome reception, a continental breakfast, all conference sessions and materials, and the closing dinner. Scholarships are available for unemployed or low-income Latinos with disabilities to cover the conference registration fee. For more information, visit www.proyectovision.net/ or call (866) 367-5361.
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