This annual conference for Accessibility Managers is hosted by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ADA/504 Coordinators and Accessibility Managers in the Cultural Arts Network. For more information, contact the Kennedy Center Accessibility Office at 202-416-8727 V or 202-416-8728 TTY , or e-mail access@kennedy-center.org

The conference will be held at the Washington Hilton and Towers. The conference agenda will address mental health services, research, forensic issues, housing, employment, consumer-run programs, fundraising, and other topics of critical importance to consumers and family members.
For more information visit the NAMI website at:

www.nami.org

The National Organization on Disability, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Capital Region, announces the Conference on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities. This conference is the first to focus on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery specific to the unique emergency needs of people with disabilities. High-level authorities from the emergency management, disability, and special needs communities, government agencies, private business, and the service, advocacy, and care networks will be at this forum to share and learn about each other's experiences, resources, and best practice models.
For more information visit the National Organization on Disability website at:

www.nod.org

The Ability Expo is a three day event which features free workshops, seminars, equipment demonstrations, plus a chance to talk one on one with service providers. You can get information on assistive technology, accessible information technology, and job hunting. For information call 800-385-3085.

This is the 20th annual educational conference hosted by NAMI Illinois. This conference will feature exhibits as well as several guest speakers among them Marilyn Martin, author of Saving Our Last Nerve—The Black Woman’s Path to Mental Health. For more information on this event contact Holly McCaffrey at 217-522-1403 or email at holllymac@sbcglobal.net