DeafROC

On Monday, October 19^th, the Center for Disability Rights (CDR) and the Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL) will sponsor a Candidate Forum on Disability Issues. The event is being held in order to give voters with disabilities an opportunity to hear candidates speak about critical disability issues.

The Candidates Forum on Disability Issues will feature Candidates, or their designated representatives, running for City Council, School Board, and the Mayor of Rochester.

The Forum will be held in the Central Library of the Kate Gleason Auditorium located at 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604.  The forum is open to the public and begins at 6:00 PM and concludes at 8:00 PM. The facility is wheelchair accessible.  Sign Language Interpreters and real time captioning will be provided. Light refreshments will be served.

We need volunteers to help with this event. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following:
Greeting Candidates and Audience Members
Sign-in/ Distribute Programs
Refreshments
Microphone Runners
Set-up/ Break Down
Time Keeper
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Terrie Lincoln at (585) 442-6470 or tlincoln@rcil.org.

Thanks you,
Dean DeRusso
Deaf Systems Advocate
Regional Center for Independent Living
Advocacy and Independent Living Services for Individuals
497 State Street
Rochester, NY 14608
VP/Voice: (585) 598-4862
VP: 74.39.189.195
TTY: (888) 202-1055
Fax: 585.546.7577
E-Mail: dderusso@rcil.org