http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/ The Disabilities Network of NYC Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:16:24 GMT Karen Gourgey http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12837 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12837 Hi Lawrence and all, Just want to chime in to agree with those who appreciate your moderating the communications on this list, Lawrence. Your role is Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:39:31 GMT Lawrence Carter-Long http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12836 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12836 RE: International items. International items are allowed/encouraged on the Disabilities Network listserv with the basic rule being that the items explore Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:07:32 GMT Karen F. Kacen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12835 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12835 The 80/20 rule sounds like a good idea to me, as well. That said, if there are newsworthy items that you feel would be of interest / pertinent to us, I Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:04:22 GMT Lou Tally http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12834 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12834 A bit slow in my reply -- been on the road. Lawrence, I am entirely in favor of your continuing to moderate exactly as you have done. I have been forced to Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:03:07 GMT Jschacter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12833 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12833 Hi Everyone- examiner.com has profiled my work with the Hearing Access Program. http://www.examiner.com/x-28980-NY-Hearing-Loss--Parenting-Examiner The article Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:03:00 GMT marvin wasserman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12832 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12832 Action Alert: NCIL Officially Endorses the Affordable Health Care for America Act: Your Help is Needed to Ensure Passage! NCIL is proud to announce its support Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:25:03 GMT Lawrence Carter-Long http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12831 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12831 Action Alert from the Center for Disability Rights via Michael Godino: ACTION ALERT November 9, 2009 Issue: Tell your legislators to reject the proposed Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:17:35 GMT Lawrence Carter-Long http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12830 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12830 Wasted opportunities abound. We all know GLEE should have hired a disabled actor to play Arnie to begin with but as far as this particular storyline goes, I Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:10:28 GMT marvinwssrmn@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12829 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12829 This is a very useful article, except..... The writer sees this issue through the lens of a parent, not an adult person with a disability. Yes, words hurt and Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:36:34 GMT Jean Ryan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12828 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12828 I am physically disabled and I am sick and tired of being discriminated against. I'm an activist, and since people don't seem to "get it" that they could do Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:36:08 GMT marvinwssrmn@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12827 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12827 ... From: marvinwssrmn@... To: thomas.small@... Sent: Tue, Nov 3, 2009 6:25 pm Subject: Re: [Disabilities Network of NYC] November 3, 2009 Voting Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:29:42 GMT Lawrence Carter-Long http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12826 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12826 Ian Birrell: Mind your language: words can cause terrible damage When did people with disabilities cease to matter in the battle against bigotry? Friday, 6 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:38:35 GMT Lawrence Carter-Long http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12825 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12825 The Disabilities Network of NYC and disTHIS! are pleased to co-sponsor 4 films at the 33rd Annual Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival!!! November 12-15! All Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:31:03 GMT Christine Bruno http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12824 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12824 Works for me. Many thanks to Lawrence and Edith! Christine Bruno Disability Advocate Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts 212.730.4750 _____ From: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:54:03 GMT Lawrence Carter-Long http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12823 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DNNYC/message/12823 Thanks everyone! Edith Prentiss (our fantastic co-moderator) and I appreciate the feedback -- and the support. One point of clarification with regard to