2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. To celebrate and promote the landmark legislation, several Utah agencies and organizations have gathered together to promote the event throughout the year.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Job openings at Roads to Independence
Roads to Independence, a nonprofit disability advocacy organization, seeks employees that are passionate about working with people with disabilities in the community in becoming more independent or maintaining their independence.
We are currently advertising for part and full time positions, pay rate based on experience. People with disabilities and individual that are bilingual are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must have an acceptable criminal background check.
Positions include:
Full job descriptions and application process can also be found at www.Roadstoindependence.org.
We are currently advertising for part and full time positions, pay rate based on experience. People with disabilities and individual that are bilingual are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must have an acceptable criminal background check.
Positions include:
Full job descriptions and application process can also be found at www.Roadstoindependence.org.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
ARE YOU READY TO VOTE UTAH?
By Sheri Newton
Disability Law Center
It’s election season again, a great opportunity to share your values through voting. With no state or federal elections this year, it’s up to you to find out if there will be an election in your area.
We know that in seventeen counties Proposition One is on the ballot. Proposition One is a proposal to increase the sales tax to fund a variety of transportation projects. The following counties will have Prop. 1 on the ballot: Beaver, Box Elder, Carbon, Davis, Duchesne, Grand, Juab, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah and Weber Counties.
Prop 1 is not on the ballot this year in the remaining 12 counties. If you aren’t sure if your county or municipality will have an election this year, you can find out at VOTE.UTAH.GOV. By entering your street address you can view a sample ballot. You may also contact your town or city clerk for information about elections.
If you have questions about voting or need help, contact the Disability Law Center at 800-662-9080 or email Sheri Newton at snewton@disabilitylawcenter.org.
Disability Law Center
It’s election season again, a great opportunity to share your values through voting. With no state or federal elections this year, it’s up to you to find out if there will be an election in your area.
We know that in seventeen counties Proposition One is on the ballot. Proposition One is a proposal to increase the sales tax to fund a variety of transportation projects. The following counties will have Prop. 1 on the ballot: Beaver, Box Elder, Carbon, Davis, Duchesne, Grand, Juab, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah and Weber Counties.
Prop 1 is not on the ballot this year in the remaining 12 counties. If you aren’t sure if your county or municipality will have an election this year, you can find out at VOTE.UTAH.GOV. By entering your street address you can view a sample ballot. You may also contact your town or city clerk for information about elections.
If you have questions about voting or need help, contact the Disability Law Center at 800-662-9080 or email Sheri Newton at snewton@disabilitylawcenter.org.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Screening of 'Voices from within'
This coming Monday, Oct. 19, the Disability Law Center is sponsoring a FREE screening of the documentary "Voices From Within" at the downtown Salt Lake City Public Library (210 East 400 South, SLC, UT 84111).
RSVP @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-from-within-a-documentary-tickets-18623653850
"Voices From Within" provides a glimpse into a world most people never see—a mental institution housing individuals found "not guilty by reason of insanity.” Cameras were placed directly into the hands of four individuals in ...care: Jimmy, Lew, Kevin and Calvin, who have been residents for a combined 160 years. The film takes us through their daily routines, ongoing struggles with mental illness, isolation, and the seemingly impossible step-by-step process to return to the community.
The screening will be followed by a filmmaker-led Q&A panel of legal and medical experts in the field of mental health.
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| St. Elizabeth's Hospital - D.C.'s public psychiatric facility. |
RSVP @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-from-within-a-documentary-tickets-18623653850
"Voices From Within" provides a glimpse into a world most people never see—a mental institution housing individuals found "not guilty by reason of insanity.” Cameras were placed directly into the hands of four individuals in ...care: Jimmy, Lew, Kevin and Calvin, who have been residents for a combined 160 years. The film takes us through their daily routines, ongoing struggles with mental illness, isolation, and the seemingly impossible step-by-step process to return to the community.
The screening will be followed by a filmmaker-led Q&A panel of legal and medical experts in the field of mental health.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
UBER rides in Utah will donate to NFB
Friday (Oct. 16th) and Saturday (Oct. 17th) Uber
will donate $1 from EVERY ride in Utah to the National Federation of the Blind
of Utah!
Monday, October 12, 2015
NAMI Utah State Conference
POWER OF THE MIND - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Morning keynote speaker is Dr. Murphy, Medical Director for HCA Behavioral Health Services
Lunch keynote presenter Chris Wonder Schoeck, the protagonist from Bending Steel. He is a professional Old Time strongman and a peer. We will have a free screening of Bending steel on the evening of November 9, at the Salt Lake City Main Library. Chris will be in the audience for the Q&A. If you would like to attend the screening, please visit our Facebook event page.
For any conference questions, please contact Francisca Blanc franciscab@namiut.org 801-869-2882
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