24th Annual Legislative Breakfast
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24th Annual Legislative Breakfast
Friday, May 6, 2011
9:00 to 11:30 AM
8:30 AM Registration
Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites
225 Derby St., Salem, Massachusetts
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The Future of Independent Living for Children, Adults, and Seniors
During the past two years we all have experienced significant changes in our communities. These include increased physical, attitudinal and communication access during the 20 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and with the Olmstead Supreme Court decision. Recently we have seen the increase in collaboration under the Aging and Disability Resource Consortium of the Greater North Shore providing more integrated access to long term services and supports. We have also seen dramatic economic pressures due to the global and national banking and budgetary dilemmas. With the aging of our population and the increased numbers of adults nationally in nursing homes, we need to confront how we are insuring that independent living remains a viable option for those living with disabilities of all ages and seniors. Join with us and our municipal, state and federal government Leaders from the North Shore and Cape Ann to focus on where we are and how do we keep self-determination and choice in our futures.
Awards
Every year ILCNSCA recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions made by individuals and businesses making a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. Please let us know of someone you feel deserves recognition!
The Leavitt Award: This award is considered a lifetime achievement award. This award is given in memory of Bernice Leavitt, one of the Center's founders, to an individual with a disability who lives or works on the North Shore or Cape Ann, who by his/her actions and accomplishments, has done the most to promote the ideals of the Independent Living.
The Adrien Award for Outstanding Advocacy: This award, named in honor of ILCNSCA Founder Gil Adrien, is given to an individual with a disability on the North Shore or Cape Ann who, by his/her actions and accomplishments, has done the most to promote the ideals of the Independent Living Philosophy. The nominee should be a dynamic advocate who lives or works on the North Shore, Cape Ann, or is a service recipient.
The Youth Leadership Award: The Youth Leadership Award is given annually to a youth with a disability (under 25 years of age) who has done the most to promote Independent Living ideals on the North Shore or Cape Ann. This individual must possess strong leadership skills or potential, and live on the North Shore, Cape Ann, or be a service recipient.
Distinguished Employer of the Year Award: This award is given annually to an employer who has done the most to promote independent living ideals through the employment of a cross-disability population on the North Shore and Cape Ann. Nominee(s) must employ and actively recruit individuals with all types of disabilities.
Family Support Award: This award is given to recognize a person who provides support to a family member with a disability to attain or maintain a full, independent life. Family is defined as those chosen by the individual with the disability, either due to blood or relationship ties.
To nominate an individual or employer, please use nomination form on reverse side of the RSVP form and submit with RVSP by April 30, 2010. You can also e-mail your award nomination and RSVP to Shawn McDuff at smcduff@ilcnsca.org. ILCNSCA and ADRC of GNS partner agency Board Members, staff, or any of their relatives are ineligible to receive awards.
