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Disability Events 2006 Archives


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June 27, 2006 - John Dillon Park Opened as the First Adirondack Recreational Area Designed Specifically for People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers

John Dillon Park opened July 2006 as the first Adirondack recreational area designed specifically for people with disabilities and their caregivers. For pictures of the exciting grand opening event, see the Grand Opening section on the site. The park fulfills former International Paper chairman, John T. Dillon's vision for an Adirondack wilderness available to everyone. "The park is designed for people with disabilities to bring their friends, family and caregivers for an outdoor wilderness experience , through the installation of special adaptive facilities blended into a natural environment. The park demonstrates how well-managed forests, manufacturing and forestry protection play a role in benefiting the Adirondacks. This vision has been brought to life by International Paper partnering with the State of New York through a recreation easement and Paul Smith’s College to manage the park." This new park demonstrates the compatibility of accessible recreation, conservation and education within working forests. John Dillon Park is located in the heart of New York State in the Adirondacks on Grampas Lake. John Dillon Park, 2150 Tupper Road, Long Lake, NY 12847. If you are interested in more information or would like to make a reservation: Phone: May 1 to September 30: 518-524-6226, October 1 to April 30: 518-327-6266 or send e-mail to registration@johndillonpark.org.

March 23, 2006 - New York, New York - Career Expo for People with Disabilities

On Thursday, March 23, 2006, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Equal Opportunity Publishers Inc., will host it's annual Career Expo for People with Disabilities at the New York Mariott Marquis. You will have an opportunity to meet with Fortune 500 Companies and Government agencies looking to recruit new talent. The Expo, which is free to attend, is aimed at college students, graduates and professionals. You must be dressed in business attire when attending the Career Expo. It is advised that you bring numerous, printed copies of your résumé to give to potential employers. While the expo will provide accommodations such as interpreters, they invite and encourage you to bring your own providers. You must pre-register to attend the Expo. To do so, visit www.eop.com/exporegistration.html.

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