NYWe-works: Issue No. 8

December 2004

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This issue:
Education
*    APSE
*    Center for Reintegration
*    CSP-NJ
*    CUNY
*    Legal Action Center
*    The Rita Project
Funding and Grant Opportunities
*    NYC Department of Homeless Services
*    NYS Office of Children and Family Services
*    NYS Office of Mental Health
News Briefs/Events
*    ADS Center
*    Bazelon
*    CMS
*    DOHMH
*    New York Law School
*    SSA
*    SAMHSA
*    WIA
Publications
*    Abilities Magazine
*    ICI
*    CCRR
*    Surgeon General

Education:

  • APSE: Paul Wehman, one of the pioneers in Supported Employment from Virginia Commonwealth University, will lead a discussion on the Future of Supported Employment on December 14 as part of APSE's Tele-Training series. For more information and to register: www.apse.org
  • Center for Reintegration's 2005-2006 Lilly Moving Lives Forward Reintegration Scholarships are currently available for those battling severe mental illness. These scholarships help persons with severe mental illness obtain educational and employment skills. Interested candidates can obtain the application at www.reintegration.com. The application deadline is January 14, 2005.
  • Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc. (CSP-NJ) is a mission-based, consumer/survivor driven organization that provides consumer driven mental health services that support recovery and promote community living. Their web site includes newsletters on topics such as housing and self-help centers: www.cspnj.com
  • CUNY sponsors adult literacy and GED classes throughout CUNY locations in NYC. For more information in locating sites and registering students call the Literacy Assistance Center at 212-803-3300.
  • LegalActionCenter will be sponsoring a training called "Know Your Rights- Training on the Legal Rights of People with Alcohol and Drug Problems" on December 14th from 1:00-4:30 PM at Beth Israel Medical Center. This training will cover issues of discrimination and provide information to best empower individuals with disabilities. More information: www.lac.org/KYR_Trainings.htm
  • The Rita Project offers 2 hour l