MONDAY, June 8, 2009
Renwick Gardens Conference Room
332 East 29th Street
Between 1st and 2nd Avenues
New York, NY
Time: 6:00pm

Everyone is welcome!

The meeting dates for the 504 Democratic Club are shown on our Calendar page

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If you are a candidate and would like to fill out a 504 Democratic Club questionnaire, 2009 questionnaires can now be found at the Questionnaires section.

Come to hear candidates speak about their positions on programs and issue of importance to the disability community.

Monday, June 1, 2009
6:00-9:30 PM
Janel Towers
801 Neill Avenue
Morris Park, Bronx (Matthews–Bronxdale Avenues)

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
6:00-9:30 PM
North General Hospital
1879 Madison Avenue (121st-122nd Streets)

Wednesday, June 3, 2009
6:00-9:30 PM
1199 SEIU
310 West 43rd Street
7th floor
Room 2A (8th-9th Avenues)

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On Monday February 9, 2009, the 504 Democratic Club held its screening session for the February 24 City Council (Council District 21, 32 & 49) Special Election on February 24.

To be considered for an endorsement by the 504 Democratic Club, candidates must either completed the Club's questionnaire or be interviewed.

In the 21st Council District, Julissa Ferreras and Francisco Moya appeared for screening interviews. The 504 Democratic Club has endorsed Julissa Ferreras for the City Council in the 21st Council District.

In 32nd Council District screening questionnaire were submitted by Glen DiResto, Michael Ricatto and Lew Simon. The 504 Democratic Club has endorsed Lew Simon for City Council in the 32nd Council District.

No candidate from the 49th Council District either completed a questionnaire or appeared for an interview.

We thank all five candidates for participating in our screening process.

Please be sure to vote on February 24, 2009 if you are eligible to vote.

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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Minton's Playhouse
206 West 118th Street
New York, NY
Wheelchair Accessible Tickets $10 and must be purchased in advance.
$12 at the door.
For more information, please contact Chris Noel at 646-789-7962
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Everyone is welcome!

The events for the 504 Democratic Club and 504 North Star are shown on our Calendar page

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We have an inquiry from a reporter. Do you know of a disabled vet, preferably a wheelchair user, who uses Access-A-Ride (AAR) who would be adversely affected by the fare hike? Or, someone who uses AAR to go to and from employment who the additional cost of the trip would barely make working worth it.

They'd like to tail someone for a ride or two. Get a sense of what it is like.

We're looking for someone whose story would illustrate the bigger problems which would accompany phe proposed fare hike.

Please email me at Lawrence @ dnnyc.net (preferred) with contact information or call 212 - 284 - 4160 with any leads/questions.

Thanks. Much appreciated.

All best,
Lawrence

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The following photos have just been posted at our Photos section:

• 504 Democratic Club going to Florida
  
• 504 Democratic Club in Broward County
  

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BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND CREATING
EQUALITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Benefiting the Obama Victory Fund

Please join Americans with Disabilities, Families, Friends and Advocates

October 23, 2008
6:00 – 8:00 PM
FoxKiser
750 17th Street NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006

Host Committee
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer
U.S. Congressman Edward J. Markey
U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison

Polly Arango, Mazen Basrawi, Edward C. Bell, Peter Blanck, Catherine Brack, Marca Bristo, Catherine Campisi, Henry Claypool, Rebecca Cokley, Daniel Davis, Gerben & Janice DeJong, Fred Fay, David Ferleger, Daniel Fisher, James Gashel, Rebecca Hare, Allen C. Harris, Bonnie O'Day and Robert Hartt, Eve Hill, Marissa Johnson, June Isaacson Kailes, Janine Bertram Kemp, K. Charlie Lakin, Edward and Patricia Leahy, Paul Longmore, Bryon MacDonald, Kathy Martinez, Susan and Jamal Mazrui, Tom Nerney, Becky Ogle, Thomas Panek, Jorge Pineda, Jim Reed, Curtis Richards, Jeffrey Rosen, Marcie Roth, Katherine Seelman, Fred Schroeder, Natalie Shear, Karen Peltz Strauss, Sue Swenson, Marvin Wasserman, John Wyant, and Jonathan Young and Nellie Wild

Program

Congressman James R. Langevin

First Lady Anne Holton (Host Committee Member)

Michael Strautmanis, Senior Advisor,
former Chief Counsel to Sen. Obama

Support the Event
Host Committee: $1,000 and up
Sponsor: $250
Patron: $100 minimum to attend the event
Supporter: $25

All contributions can be made at: https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/OVFMidAtlantic?custom1=Breaking+Down+Barriers

Even if you CANNOT ATTEND, please still make your VOICES HEARD ON BEHALF OF THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY by contributing at:
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/OVFMidAtlantic?custom1=Breaking+Down+Barriers

Please note that the amounts on the website pages are preset buttons that cannot be changed, so you should simply choose the "Other" option and insert the amount you wish to contribute.

RSVP to attend the event to: camilleforobama@gmail.com or (773) 718-2632

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by Edith Prentiss

I found this interesting! Read the New York Times article (picture of the day)

"No fault" absentee voting allows any registered Ohioan to vote in the presidential election between October 1 and the close of polls on November 4. In the past, voters could only cast early ballots if they were disabled, out of town on election day, an emergency response worker, senior citizen or in prison awaiting possible conviction for a felony.

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by Edith Prentiss

Michael Katz, 504 Democratic Club and many others' endorsee for Manhattan Borough-wide Civil Court Judge need some help before Tuesday's Primary! He particularly needs people who are able to make phone calls to voters.

E-mail Mr. Katz at michaellkatznyc @ gmail.com

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by Edith Prentiss

If you haven't read "Your Important Voting Information" that you received from the NYC Board of Elections, it is below. It clearly says our ballots will be counted with all other paper ballots. The reality is that we might as well use a paper ballot at our poll sites. But did anyone really expect more?

I still believe voting at a polling place is important and on especially on BMDs rather than lever machines. We need to show the rest of the voting public that first we vote and second we vote despite what more it takes for us to vote! Think of it as a public service announcement to the general population as to voting options and our commitment to an independent and private vote!

I certainly hope everyone votes on the BMD rather than by absentee ballot. I hope to see you on the BMD line on for both the Primary & General Elections!

"On the Accessible Ways to Vote in NYC

The ballot marking device (BMDs) assists voters with disabilities to vote independently ans privately. The BMDs allows voters to access and mark a ballot using:

Audio Headset
Touch Screen
Keypad
Sip & Puff Device
Rocker Paddle

BMDs assist voters in marking a ballot. BMD ballots will be countered with all other paper ballots. Voting on the BMD may take longer than voting on the lever machine.

For the 2008 Primary and General Elections, you may vote at your regular poll site using the lever or a BMD. If you are eligible to vote by absentee ballot, you may do so."

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