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Title: |
24 Years of The Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrating ADA Fundraiser |
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at Suffolk Independent Living Organization in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York |
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Date: |
July 26, 2014 |
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11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Suffolk Independent Living Organization |
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Street Address: |
2111 Lakeland Avenue, Suite A |
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Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 |
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Description: |
24 Years of The Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrating ADA Fundraiser at Suffolk Independent Living Organization in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York.
The ADA is an important component to ensuring equal access and rights to individuals with disabilities. Come celebrate with us, share our vision as we break more barriers for independent living for everyone living with a disability.
- Great food and drink
- Activities for children
- Entertainment
- Music and dancing
- Games and prizes
About Suffolk Independent Living Organization
The Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO) has been a staple of the disability community in Suffolk County since 1985. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, consumer controlled, non-residential, civil rights, mentorship and educational organization, SILO is philosophically tied to the nationwide Independent Living Movement which asserts that people with disabilities have the same rights and responsibilities, needs and desires, as their non-disabled peers.
SILO is Suffolk County's only independent living center and has long had the reputation of providing the most comprehensive cross-disability related services to the disabled community. SILO empowers people with disabilities to take an active role in the community in which they live, work and play.
An Advocacy, Information and Referral agency, SILO has worked with individuals, businesses, and agencies to promote equal access for people with all disabilities. SILO is not a "case management" agency; rather, our focus is on empowerment, mentorship, knowledge, and advocacy. Most of our service staff are people with disabilities themselves, and this peer model facilitates a better relationship between the Independent Living Skills Specialist and the individual being served. SILO's services are person-centered so individuals determine their individual goals, not other people.
The purpose of the Suffolk Independent Living Organization, Inc. is to enable people with disabilities of Suffolk County, New York to gain effective control and direction of their lives. SILO advocates and promotes a growing sense of personal dignity and responsible community participation through training, community development and direct services responsive to the needs of the people. |
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Contact: |
631-880-7929 |
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