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> From: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities <claudia.tasco at phila.gov>
> Date: July 12, 2022 at 2:17:21 PM EDT
> To: DBrown8827 at aol.com
> Subject: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities 🌞 Summer 2022 Newsletter
> Reply-To: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities <claudia.tasco at phila.gov>
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> Summer Issue | July 2022
> Welcome to the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities'
>  Newsletter Summer 2022 Issue! 
> In this Summer Issue:
> Message from Executive Director, Amy Nieves 
> Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities Updates and Events 
> Adrienne's ADA News You Can Use 
> Celebrating the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA! 
> Community Resources and so much more!
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> Message from Executive Director, Amy Nieves: 
> As we welcome summer and honor the 32nd anniversary of the ADA, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities is excited to share some exciting happenings, opportunities, and resources with you in our Summer Newsletter. We continue to be dedicated to serving the disability community of Philadelphia and invite you to join us in our efforts.
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> I encourage you to share our newsletter and sign up for our virtual mailing list so you can stay up to date with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. 
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> It is with great excitement that we share that 11 new Commissioners have been appointed to serve on the Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities by Mayor James Kenney as of July 1, 2022! We can’t wait to introduce them at our public meeting on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 7pm via Zoom.  Event details are below and can be found here.
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> The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities is proud to share that we have been selected as a grantee and awarded funding from the Operation Transformation Fund (OTF) to support the creation of an ADA unit to assist us in our ADA Transition Plan for 2022-2023! We have posted a Request for Proposals here to support this project. Learn more about the OTF here and in Adrienne's ADA News You Can Use section below.  
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> I hope you will join us for our meeting and the many other exciting events across the city. We have much to celebrate this July which is Disability Pride Month! Check out this Forbes’ article that captures what this month is all about, Disability Pride!
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> I invite you to check out the rest of our Summer Newsletter below and look forward to seeing you at our many events this Summer! Let’s continue to forge equitable and inclusive connections and opportunities for all residents of Philadelphia.
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> Amy Nieves 
> Executive Director, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
> Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities Announcements:
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> Please join us for our upcoming Public Meeting:
> July 28, 2022, 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom.
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> Topics to be covered:
> Welcome the new Commissioners to the Commission! 
> ADA Transition Plan Update 
> Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the ADA!
> Covid-19 updates and more!
> Please register in advance. *ASL and Closed Captioning will be provided; to request additional ADA accommodations please email or call Claudia Tasco by July 21 at Claudia.Tasco at phila.gov or 215-686-2798.
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> Note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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> Interested in learning more about the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities and staying connected to the Commission’s work and events? Contact Claudia Tasco at Claudia.Tasco at phila.gov
> Register Now
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> Commission Upcoming Events and Announcements: 
> Did you know that all of our events can now be found on our website? Check out the upcoming events below or on the website today!
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> LAST DAY to submit Public Comments on the Fair Housing Assessment Report is July 29, 2022! 
> The Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Announces the 2022 Assessment of Fair Housing is available for public comment through 7/29/22
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> The assessment is available here. The document is in draft form. Comments are welcomed through 7/29/2022 and can be sent to mark.dodds at phila.gov. 
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> August 8, 12pm-1:30pm: Listening and Learning Session with Philadelphia School District 
> Over the course of his first 100 days, new School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. will host 80 Listening & Learning Sessions wherein he meets students, families, District staff, and community members invested in our student’s achievement. And that means he needs to hear from you. 
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> ASL and CC will be provided. For additional ADA accommodations please email Megan Smith at megan at brownstonepr.com 
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> Register Here
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> August 9, 2022 3pm-4pm Community Conversation: Transportation 
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> Join the Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities and the Mayor's Internship program for a community conversation around transportation.  More information to come. There will be a time for public comment. Please register below: 
> Register Here
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> August 17, 6-7pm: Informational Session: Disability Characteristics Map.
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> We continue to work hard to ensure that Philadelphia is a city built on inclusion and belonging every day for all Philadelphians.  We are excited to share that our office recently launched a Disabilities Characteristics Map of Philadelphia. The map and a resource guide can be found on our website.
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> This map is already impacting how departments, community organizations, business owners and residents engage and include the disability community in more meaningful ways. If you would like to learn more about the map, we invite you to an informational session on the map on August 17, 2022, at 6pm via Zoom.  You can learn more and register below:
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> Register Now
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> Health Related Updates:
> Check out the most recent COVID-19 Vaccine Newsletter:
> PDPH has put together this resource to provide community response partners with up-to-date information about vaccine availability, eligibility, and frequently asked questions. This newsletter is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese at https://bit.ly/CRPNnewsletter.
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> To request printed copies in any language, please email COVIDvax at phila.gov. To begin receiving these newsletters or other essential information, please enroll in the Community Response Partner Network at https://hip.phila.gov/community-response-notifications-signup/.
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> Text-to-911 now fully operational in Philadelphia- Text-to-911 is a service that allows the public to send a text message to 911. Individuals who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and those who face communication barriers may find this service a more accessible means of interface with 911. Please see the following for more info: https://www.pema.pa.gov/911-Program/Public/Text-To-911/Pages/default.aspx
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> ASL Interpretation in PDPH Briefings- Covid briefings from PDPH on local policy and response now have accompanying ASL interpretation. Please see the following link and subscribe for regular updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=equw4XxX65s
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> Know Before You Go Blog Updates- This post includes access considerations, such as transportation and Access and Functional Needs resources, as well as an up-to-date description of City-run clinics. Philadelphia's regularly updated access blog can be found here: https://bit.ly/KnowB4Ugo
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> Community Spotlight: Disability Experience Survey
> WE NEED YOUR HELP! 
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> We need to hear from you to help Philadelphia become a more inclusive city for all people with disabilities. We are looking for feedback from members of the disability community who live in Philadelphia and can take a few minutes to share about their experiences. Make your voice heard in this important survey and help determine the actions that need to be taken to build a more inclusive Philadelphia.
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> The first 150 people who complete the survey will have the option to receive a $15 incentive of your choice.
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> The survey is anonymous, takes less than 10 minutes, and can be taken below:
> Take the Survey
> Community Announcements:
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> In June the City alongside Disability Pride PA celebrated Disability Pride in a week long celebration that included a flag raising, parade and more!
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> Check out this BillyPenn Article that gives some great highlights: https://billypenn.com/2022/06/11/philadelphia-disability-pride-parade-2022/ 
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> Community Resource Highlight: Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students from Intelligent 
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> According to the National Deaf Center of Postsecondary Outcomes, deaf and hard of hearing students are more likely to take online courses. This preference could be due to the flexibility of setting up their accommodations like online captioning and ASL interpreters.
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> Despite the benefits of online courses, there are still challenges for deaf and hard of hearing students.
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> Our guide helps deaf and hard of hearing students learn about online accommodations colleges offer to comply with the American Disabilities Act, popular listening devices and applications, and scholarships. We also provide a list of the 5 best colleges for students with hearing disabilities as well as additional helpful resources.  
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> You can view the guide below:
> Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Guide
> ADA News You Can Use 
> by Adrienne Ewing, Director of ADA Compliance
> 
> The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities launches Request for Proposals (RFP) to support the ADA Transition Plan: 
> The MOPD worked over the past 12 months on a proposal to improve ADA access for residents, employees, and visitors. In March of this year, the MOPD submitted an application for the Operations Transformation Fund (OTF) which is a City initiative that supports equitable projects for Philadelphians. MOPD’s proposal includes the creation of an ADA Unit to propel the implementation of low-cost corrective actions from the 2020 ADA Transition Plan. In July, the OTF board announced the results where our proposal was selected! Learn more about the OTF and the additional projects here.
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> To get the project started the MOPD has published an RFP for a consultant firm for the project. You can view the RFP here I (phila.gov). Full Contract information can be found here. The RFP closes on 7/26/22. We will continue to provide updates throughout the project that will conclude in July of 2023.
> Request for Proposals
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> The Mayor’s Office is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 32nd Anniversary. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. #ADA32 #ThanksToTheADA
> Learn more here and don't forget to celebrate with us at our upcoming public meeting on July 28, 2022! You can register today: 
> Register Now
> Claudia's Constituent Corner
> By Claudia Tasco, Constituent Coordinator
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> Food Services- Spring 2022
> 
> The City of Philadelphia listing of Food Distribution Sites is available
> online here.
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> MANNA cooks and delivers nutritious meals to neighbors in the Greater Philadelphia area who are battling a serious illness. 
> More information is available online here:
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> Careers with the City of Philadelphia:
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> Learn more about current available job opportunities with the City of Philadelphia here. 
> Have an article, event, or resource you would like to see featured in our next newsletter?  Connect with the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities below. 
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> Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities | Homepage | City of Philadelphia
> City Hall, 2nd Fl. Room 260D 
> Philadelphia, PA 19107
> Phone: 215-686-2798
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> Inquiries can be directed to Claudia Tasco: Claudia.Tasco at phila.gov 
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