Hillside House News
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News from “The House”
July Happenings 
July 4 ~ Barbeque and evening fireworks at Hillside House!
Chris, Al, Susie, and David C. went to Richard Simmons' studio and workout class in Los Angeles--wow!
Some of our weekly activities include:
Tuesdays: Games Night and also Art Class
Wednesdays: Karaoke Night
Fridays: Dinner for 4 and also Movie Night
20th Anniversary of the ADA
Celebrations, festivities, f orums, and activities are planned nationwide to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which George H. Bush signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA's landmark legislation established a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities. 20 years later, there is still much work to do, but much to celebrate as well.
Just a few of the many activities planned include:
- The unveiling of the FCC's Accessibility and Innovation Forum with an announcement of FCC initiatives concerning disability access and a Technology Expo of emerging communications equipment and services.
- A National Disability Policy Summit 2010: ADA 1990-2010 Retrospective and Future Policy Directions in Washington, D.C. July 25-27.
- The Freedom Fair in Pennsylvania features performances, demonstrations, food, fun activities, arts and crafts and more.
The National ADA Symposium is sponsoring the 2010 by 2010 Campaign. The goal is to have 2,010 public entities, businesses, and organizations submit a "Proclamation of Recommitment to the Mission of the ADA" by the 20th anniversary of the ADA. The proclamation’s signers state that they are “reaffirming the principals of equality and inclusion and recommitting our efforts to reach full ADA compliance.” Visit http://www.2010anniversary.org/ to see a list of participating organizations, which keeps growing daily and now includes the governors of Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Oregon, Texas and West Virginia. How about California? The site also suggests activities that state and local governments, organizations, educational institutions, and businesses can conduct as part of their "Proclamation of Recommitment".
residents rock out with richard simmons!
Four residents--Moselle, Charlie, Ingelise, and Sue F.--travelled with staff members Nikki and Natasha to Richard Simmons' studio in Los Angeles in June. The experience was so wonderful that four more went at the beginning of July--Chris, Al, Susie, and David C. Many of our residents are big fans of Richard Simmons, and it was a dream come true to meet him and participate in his workout class. He was so warm with the residents, inviting them into the middle of the dance floor, taking time to talk and dance with each one, giving them hugs and kisses and singing to them. They were enthralled. As Nikki says, "It was an experience not easily forgotten." Funds from the Nancy Read Life Enrichment Fund are being used to make these trips possible.
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Welcome Stacy, our Newest resident!
We are delighted to welcome Stacy to Hillside House. Stacy arrived at Hillside House on June 16 from the East Coast, where she has lived with her grandmother since she was a child. So this move is a big change for her, but she is settling in quickly and adjusting to life at Hillside House very well. Stacy is just 19 years old and a lovely, happy young woman. She is now attending Dos Pueblos High School with one of our other residents, shares a room with MaryBeth, Yvette and Cindy, and is loving being around so many peers. Stacy is quite cheerful and loves the activities at Hillside House, willingly participating in almost anything and frequently laughing. She likes to play Texas holdem with Caesar on Mondays and to participate in Karaoke night with Julio. She is revelling in the California weather, loves the outdoors and particularly the ocean breezes. And she has a great facility with the AbleNet switch. We are happy to have Stacy in our Hillside House family.
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