Laura
11-18-2008, 04:55 PM
The Disabilities Network of New York City is pleased to announce the first-ever, citywide
Accessible Taxi & Livery Forums
IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS!
Members of the Disabilities Network of NYC have selected increasing accessible transportation options as a primary concern for New Yorkers with disabilities. In order to address these issues, the Network is partnering with a “blue ribbon” panel of decision-makers and experts from across advocacy, industry and government to examine the past, present and future of accessible taxi/livery service and to answer YOUR questions at Accessible Taxi & Livery Forums in every borough.
FORUMS will be moderated by the Disabilities Network of NYC. PANELISTS will include representatives of the City of New York Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC), the Taxis for All Campaign, Easter Seals, and A Ride For All. TOPICS include the TLC’s Accessible Dispatch Pilot Project and will take a solutions-based approach to increasing transportation options for NYer’s with physical, visual and hearing disabilities.
WHEN & WHERE: 6:30-8pm on these dates at the following locations. More details at http://www.dnnyc.net/About_Us/DirectionsTaxiForums.html.
Wednesday, November 19 – Staten Island
College of Staten Island
Center for the Arts, Building 1P, Recital Hall, first floor
Campus Contact: Margaret Venditti, Office of Disability Services, 718-982-2510
http://www.csi.cuny.edu
Tuesday, November 25 – Queens
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing
Student Union bldg., 4th floor ballroom
Campus Contact: Berneal Sutherland, Committee for Disabled Students, 516-808-5903
http://www.qc.cuny.edu
Tuesday, December 2 – Brooklyn
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
1 University Plaza at the Spike Lee Screening Room
Brooklyn Contact: Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, 718-998-3000
http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu
Wednesday, December 3 – Bronx
Lehman College
Music Building, East Dining Room
Campus Contact: Doreen Patrick, Student Disability Services, 718-960-8441
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu
Thursday, December 4 – Manhattan
**NOTE: Will be videotaped for broadcast on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network.
Borough of Manhattan College
199 Chambers Street (bet. Greenwich & West Street), in the Richard Harris Terrace
Campus Contact: Anita Samuels, Office of Special Events, 212-220-8007
http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu
Presented in partnership with Easter Seals, City University of New York, Long Island University, City of New York Taxi & Limousine Commission, Taxis for All Campaign, A Ride For All, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and our Disabilities Network Members.
All Forums are wheelchair accessible. ASL and CART provided at all locations.
Please advertise these Forums to your constituents! Download and print flyer here.
Thanks to all our supporters, including United Way of New York City and our Members & donors!
Special thanks to those who donated to the Accessible Taxi Campaign. To do your part, please give here.
Accessible Taxi & Livery Forums
IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS!
Members of the Disabilities Network of NYC have selected increasing accessible transportation options as a primary concern for New Yorkers with disabilities. In order to address these issues, the Network is partnering with a “blue ribbon” panel of decision-makers and experts from across advocacy, industry and government to examine the past, present and future of accessible taxi/livery service and to answer YOUR questions at Accessible Taxi & Livery Forums in every borough.
FORUMS will be moderated by the Disabilities Network of NYC. PANELISTS will include representatives of the City of New York Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC), the Taxis for All Campaign, Easter Seals, and A Ride For All. TOPICS include the TLC’s Accessible Dispatch Pilot Project and will take a solutions-based approach to increasing transportation options for NYer’s with physical, visual and hearing disabilities.
WHEN & WHERE: 6:30-8pm on these dates at the following locations. More details at http://www.dnnyc.net/About_Us/DirectionsTaxiForums.html.
Wednesday, November 19 – Staten Island
College of Staten Island
Center for the Arts, Building 1P, Recital Hall, first floor
Campus Contact: Margaret Venditti, Office of Disability Services, 718-982-2510
http://www.csi.cuny.edu
Tuesday, November 25 – Queens
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing
Student Union bldg., 4th floor ballroom
Campus Contact: Berneal Sutherland, Committee for Disabled Students, 516-808-5903
http://www.qc.cuny.edu
Tuesday, December 2 – Brooklyn
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
1 University Plaza at the Spike Lee Screening Room
Brooklyn Contact: Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, 718-998-3000
http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu
Wednesday, December 3 – Bronx
Lehman College
Music Building, East Dining Room
Campus Contact: Doreen Patrick, Student Disability Services, 718-960-8441
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu
Thursday, December 4 – Manhattan
**NOTE: Will be videotaped for broadcast on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network.
Borough of Manhattan College
199 Chambers Street (bet. Greenwich & West Street), in the Richard Harris Terrace
Campus Contact: Anita Samuels, Office of Special Events, 212-220-8007
http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu
Presented in partnership with Easter Seals, City University of New York, Long Island University, City of New York Taxi & Limousine Commission, Taxis for All Campaign, A Ride For All, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and our Disabilities Network Members.
All Forums are wheelchair accessible. ASL and CART provided at all locations.
Please advertise these Forums to your constituents! Download and print flyer here.
Thanks to all our supporters, including United Way of New York City and our Members & donors!
Special thanks to those who donated to the Accessible Taxi Campaign. To do your part, please give here.