May 2000
Dick A. Greco, Mayor
Tampa, Florida

EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SCHEDULES EMPLOYERS SHOWCASE.

An employer showcase will be held Wednesday, May 17, 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel on Cypress Street in Tampa. The employment committee has scheduled this showcase to inform prospective employers about the hidden labor force that exists in the Tampa Bay area. Many agencies will be on hand to discuss how they can train clients to meet the needs of employers. For more information regarding this event please contact Cindy Stephens at 980-3866, ext 304.

FUTURE LEADERS INVITED TO DISABILITIES SEMINAR.

The President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities is seeking applicants for the 2000 National Leadership Conference for Youth with Disabilities. The conference is scheduled for June 24 to 28 in Washington, D.C., and will expose future leaders of those with disabilities to federal political structures, career development and networking opportunities. Prospective participants must be disabled and be ages 28 to 34. For an application call (202) 376-6200, ext.30, TDD users should call (202) 376-6205.

TORCH RUN TO COMMEMORATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY
OF ADA.

Self-Reliance of Tampa and Caring and Sharing of St. Petersburg are planning a community wide celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The celebration will be a torch run relay, Saturday Evening, July 27, over the Gandy Bridge Friendship Trail. The relay will demonstrate the unity of the Tampa Bay Area in support of the ADA. Anyone wishing to join the committee organizing this event should call Ronda Hooi at (813) 975-6560 or Angel Watson at (727) 577-0065.

ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS AVAILABLE.

Miracle On Wheels has electric wheelchairs available for qualified senior citizens ages 65 and older and persons who are disabled of any age. Those who apply for the wheelchairs have to meet certain qualifications. The wheelchairs are available for those who cannot walk or use a manual wheelchair in their home or independent living quarters. For more information about this program call (800) 749-8778.

FREE WORKSHOP ON TRAUMATIC
BRAIN INJURY.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Brain Injury Association of Florida (BIAF) will hold a free four-hour workshop dealing with traumatic brain injury. The workshop will be held at the DCF District Office Building in Largo on May 16. For more information call Diana Lincoln (DCF at 850-488-4877, ext. 147.

YMCA OFFERS PROGRAM FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED.

The Bob Sierra Family YMCA continues to offer a year round program for the physically challenged. This program is open to all age groups. For more information on this program call the Y at 962-3220.

FREE EYE EXAM
AND PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES.

The City of Tampa is accepting applications for its vision program, which offers free eye exams and a pair of prescription glasses to qualified residents. Applications are available at the Office of Human Rights/Community Services, 102 E. Seventh Avenue between 8am and 5pm Mondays and Thursdays only. For more information call 274-5835.

MAYOR'S ALLIANCE BOARD MEETS

2nd WEDNESDAY
EVERY MONTH, 2pm.
Freedman Tennis Complex
59 Columbus Dr. Davis Island.

EVERYBODY WELCOME.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FLORIDA YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM.

The Able Trust (Florida Governor's Alliance for the Employment of Disabled Citizens) is seeking people with disabilities with an interest in youth to serve as volunteers for the Florida Youth Leadership Forum. The YLF, which will take place July 20-23 in Tallahassee, is a leadership conference of high school juniors and seniors with disabilities. For more information contact Kristen Knapp at 888-8338-2253

COUNTY CITIZENS ACTION CENTER
NEW TDD NUMBER

The Hillsborough County Citizens Action Center has a new dedicated phone line for TDD users. The new number is 813-301-7173.

ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE
MEETING.

The Accessibility committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Sandy Freedman Tennis Complex, 59 Columbus Dr., Davis Island. Everybody is welcome to attend, for more information call Norm Mallory at 988-4985 or Ben Ritter at 935 6540.

DATES TO REMEMBER

2ND. MON. OF THE MONTH, 7pm, THE MAYOR'S HOUR, live cable telecast on CH-15 Time-Warner in Tampa and Hillsborough County and CH-17 on Adelphia cable. Your chance to ask Mayor Greco a question or express your concern, live in the studio or by phone. To call in a question to the Mayor call 274-8328. To be part of the studio audience call Mindy Snyder at 274-7033. Program repeats on Sundays pm, Mondays at 7pm and Fridays at 3pm.

1ST. MON. EVERY MONTH, 3pm, EMPLOYMENT & JOB FAIR COMMITTEE MEETING, Hilton Hotel Reservation Center, 7920 Woodland Center Blvd. for more info call Cindy Stephens at 984-6840 or KathyMcGlone at 243-7522.

3RD WED. EVERY MONTH, 2:00pm, ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE MEETING, Sandy Freedman Tennis Complex 59 Columbus Drive, Davis Island.

3RD TUES. EVERY MONTH, 7pm, FLORIDA COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND, GREATER TAMPA CHAPTER. USF Westside Conference Ctn. Section B.

3RD TUES. EVERY MONTH, 6:30pm, Tampa Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH) Group, Jefferson High School.

1ST THUR. EVERY MONTH, THERAPEUTIC FOCUS GROUP, All Peoples Life Center, call 744-5978 for more information.

4TH WED. EVERY MONTH, 2pm, COUNTY ALLIANCE MEETING, Tampa Lighthouse for The Blind, 1106 W. Platt St. For more information call Elizabeth Mueller at 273-3611 or Debra Guest at 871-7878.

3RD TUES. EVERY OTHER MONTH, 2pm, HARTLINE'S PARATRANSIT ADVISORY COUNCIL, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, 1106 W. Platt St. For more information contact Vasti Amaro-Dallas at HARTLINE 623-5835, ext.1171.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Hillsborough County Information Line 272-5900;

Self Reliance Cross Disability Support Group, 975-6560, Bill Renje;

VA Spinal Cord 972-2000 ext 6388 Heather Mahoney;

Brain and Head Injury Support, 288-0225 Jenny Paloumpis or Lisa Lowe; Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group 287-2939 or 800-922-0170;

Statewide Advocacy Network on Disabilities, Inc. (STAND) offering education and resource services to persons with disabilities. 258-5700 Patricia Miller

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) learn about assistive technology 251-7591;

Amputees Together, 870-3323;

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), 935-6540 Ben Ritter; All People's Life Center 6105 East Sligh Avenue (east of 56th St.) fully accessible recreation center.Call Al Orr at 903-2248 for more information.

OFFICERS AND
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Chairperson: Norman Mallory, (813) 988-4985
  Treasurer: Connie Hayden-McPeak, (813) 276-5555
  Secretary: Kelly Hickman, (813) 974-8927
  Past Chairperson: Chuck Porter, (813) 276-2029 ext 7659
  Advocacy and Accessibility Co-chairpersons: Norman Mallory, (813) 988-4985
  Bob Ellis, (813) 974-2002
  Employment Committee Chairperson: Cindy Stephens (813) 984-6840
  Awareness Committee Chairperson: Chuck Porter (813) 276-2029 ext 7659
  Mayor's Representative: Herb Gold, (813) 254-1111

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