New Horizons Un-Limited Inc. New Horizons Un-Limited Inc.Employment Access 2002 Conference, sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, is scheduled to take place at the Mt. View Campus Thursday, September 12 through Friday, September 13, 2002. The conference, offering a wide variety of speakers and exhibits, is designed for a wide audience including people with disabilities, disability advocates and supporters, employers, rehabilitation specialists, and technology developers. A limited number of scholarships for conference-related fees are available to consumers through corporate sponsorship. For more information, call (408) 245-7330. The Mt. View Campus is located at 1065 La Avenida in Mountain View, California.
Access Northern California (ANC), a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating greater access to travel and recreational opportunities in Northern California for people with physical disabilities, has issued the second edition of "Access San Francisco." This free publication provides essential information for anyone planning an accessible trip to San Francisco. The 32-page guide offers detailed access information on more than 150 San Francisco hotels, restaurants, museums, attractions, shopping centers, recreation, public transportation and service providers. All of the listings were personally inspected by an ANC access specialist in an effort to assess the accessibility of such features as accessible entries, parking, guestrooms, bathrooms and roll-in showers. To obtain a free copy of Access San Francisco, call the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau at (415) 391-2000.
California's 3rd District Court of Appeal has ruled that a Sacramento woman's case, charging that her employer, the California Department of Rehabilitation, is required to accommodate her disability by offering motorized transportation from the parking lot to the place of business, can move forward. The case, originally thrown out by a Sacramento Superior Court, was filed after Marilyn Bagatti, who has post-polio syndrome, broke bones in her left leg and ankle after attempting to walk the distance from the parking lot to the department's offices. Ms. Bagatti claimed the injury was the result of the state's refusal to accommodate her disability. The case originally cited the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as grounds for accommodation, however the Superior Court ruled that Ms. Bagatti failed to prove that the denial of accommodations violated guidelines set forth by the ADA. Justice Richard Sims of the 3rd District Court of Appeal however, reinstated the case, ruling that the denial of accommodations would violate California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Specifically, Justice Sims stated that "the duty of an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability is broader under FEHA than under the ADA." This ruling could have drastic implications on California businesses and could mean much greater accessibility for California's disabled employees. There is no word as to when the case will be heard.
Deaf Fiesta 2002 is planned to take place Saturday March 16, 2002 at the Parkside Hall in San Jose, California. The event will bring deaf and hard of hearing together to explore over 100 exhibits and to enjoy unique performances, an art gallery and other exciting activities. Last year's Deaf Fiesta brought over 4000 individuals together to enjoy the Little Theatre of the Deaf, Philippines Deaf Dance and Hawaiian Solo Dance. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets are also available. The Fiesta is still looking for performers and exhibitors as well. If you are interested in attending the event or would like to exhibit or perform, please e-mail info@deaffiesta.com or call (714) 557-4886.
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