September 2000
Dick A. Greco, Mayor
Tampa, Florida

EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
PLANS JOB FAIR.

The Mayor's and County's Alliances Annual Job Fair will be held Wednesday, October 18 at the Florida Job Services Offices. The offices are at 9393 N. Florida Ave., (corner of Florida Ave. and Busch Blvd.). For more information on joining the employment committee or about the Job Fair contact Chairperson Cindy Stephans at 984-6840.

FAAST TO HOLD WORKPLACE CONFERENCE.

FAAST/TGH will hold a conference on case studies of individuals with cognitive disabilities using Assistive Technology and the steps taken to obtain and retain employment. The conference will take place Wednesday, September 13, 2:30 to 4pm at Tampa General Hospital Room F233. "Following the Right Steps: Cognitive Disabilities in the Workplace," will explore the potentials of AT in the work setting. Types of AT used for individuals with cognitive disabilities will be discussed. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information on the conference call FAAST at 251-7591.

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL TO SALUTE ADA.

The Tampa/Hillsborough County Human Rights Council's Annual Breakfast Meeting will be held Friday, December 1st, 7:30am at the Holiday Inn Downtown. The meeting will mark the 10th anniversary of the ADA, the speaker will be Jack Humburg, ADA Specialist. For more information contact Fred Hearns at 274-5835.

CASTING CALL FOR DANCERS AND PERFORMERS
WITH DISABILITIES.

A new theater group has been formed in Tampa with the mission of breaking down employment and social barriers facing people with disabilities by integrating them into the arts. Elizabeth Robins-Edelson, who has a master's degree in dance therapy is looking for members of the community who are disabled to join the cast of M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (M.A.D. is an acronym for Music, Acting and Dance.) The theatre group is now getting ready for their November performance of Asher Dance Eclectic and is seeking cast members for this performance. Dancers who are disabled do not have to audition and no dance experience is necessary. Non-disabled dancers and performers can audition for the November production on September 18. For more information regarding the theater group contact Elizabeth at 786-6291 or email her at madtheatreinc@aol.com or visit www.madtheatre.com.

ACCESS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS
PARKING PROBLEMS.

The September meeting of the Access Committee will be held at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (TBPAC), Twigg Street, in downtown Tampa, Tuesday, September 18, at 2pm. Members of the City and County Governments will be present to address problems regarding parking for persons with disabilities. For more information regarding the Access Committee or this important meeting contact Ben Ritter at 935-6540.

MAYOR'S ALLIANCE BOARD
MEETS 2nd WEDNESDAY
EVERY MONTH, 2pm.
Freedman Tennis Complex
59 Columbus Dr. Davis Island
EVERYBODY WELCOME.

MAYOR'S ALLIANCE
ANNUAL AWARDS.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2000 Mayor's Alliance Annual Awards. The Employer of the Year Award, Media Award and Outstanding Community Service Award will be presented by Mayor Greco at the Alliance's Luncheon. This year's luncheon will be held in late October, at the Four Points Hotel, (formally the Sheraton Inn Tampa East), on Hillsborough Ave. at Orient Road. Nominating forms for these awards will be in the mail shortly and should be returned by October 6. For more information regarding these awards call 254-1111.

SOUTHERN DEAF SHOWCASE
SEPTEMBER 22-24.

The Friends of the Deaf Service Center will host the first annual Southern Deaf Showcase at the Harborview Center in Clearwater. This event is the first of its type in the Southeastern U.S., featuring deaf/hard of hearing technology, workshops, deaf cultural performances, exhibits and screenings. The three-day event will feature speakers on a variety of topics of interest to those individuals with hearing loss and the people who interact with them. For more information regarding the showcase contact Tom Austin or Julie Church at 727-399-9983.

DATES TO REMEMBER

OCTOBER 18TH, 9AM TO NOON, ANNUAL JOB FAIR, 9393 N. FLORIDA AVENUE, call Cindy Stephens at 984-6840 for more information.

2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 7pm, THE MAYOR'S HOUR, live cable telecast on CH-15 Time-Warner in Tampa and Hillsborough County. 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 Saturdays at noon, Sundays 6 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 Kathy McGlone 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 3rd MONTH, 2pm, HARTLINE'S PARATRANSIT ADVISORY COUNCIL, Hartline Offices, 4305 East 21st Avenue. For more information contact Vasti Amaro at HARTLINE 623-5835, ext.1171.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Hillsborough County Information Line 272-5900;

Self Reliance Cross Disability Support Group, 975-6560 Bill Renje; M.A.D. THEATRE CO., 786-6291 Elizabeth Edelson;

VA Spinal Cord 972-2000 ext 6388 Heather Mahoney;

Brain and Head Injury Support, 908-1375 Bob Barrett;

Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group, 261-5116 or 800-FIGHTMS;

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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