The event promises to be fun-filled day of music, clowns, food, games and field events. Everyone is invited to participate in a day of affordable fun for the whole family. Limited funds are also available to assist with travel and lodging for consumers who need the assistance to attend. All persons with disabilities, their family members, friends, caregivers, advocates and fellow parishioners are invited to celebrate together at this annual Mass offered by Cardinal John O'Connor at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan. Featured speakers include - John A. Johnson, Commissioner NYS Office of Children and Family Services, Charles McClintock, Associate Dean Cornell University Colege of Human Ecology, Dale A Blyth, Ph.D., Director Strategic Initiatives Search Institute and others.
Hotel costs are extra.
Every day, human rights violations are occurring on a regular basis and Americans don't know about it. America's mental institutions are the shame of the nation. The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy 1998 Conference is taking shape. NCD is an independent federal agency currently coordinating a multi-year study for the President and Congress on the enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other civil rights laws. This is an assistive technology expo - highlighting adaptive products and devices that promote independent living.