Congratulations

Congratulations are in order for Community Options Executive Director of North Jersey; Jessica Guberman, Ph.D., who is the recipient of the President's Award. Jessica was presented with the award at the Community Options Annual Board Meeting on May 18, 2008. This award is given to an individual who is dedicated to and advocates improving the lives of persons with disabilities.

Feel the Power of the Disability Vote

Please check out www.aapd.com/News/election/080423aapd.htm from which the information below is sited from.


As we are well aware...Presidential hopefuls are campaigning diligently to show us that they are the best candidate to be the next President of the United States of America. As these candidates campaign, do you ever wonder what their visions are for disability policy in America? On July 26, 2008 you will no longer have to wonder.


"The National Forum of Disability Issues, featuring the 2008 Presidential Candidates (invited) is a nonpartisan forum on national disability policy to be held on July 26, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio at the Veterans Memorial. The venue will welcome over a thousand Americans with disabilities and their Friends and family (registration required) to attend the event and commemorate the 18th anniversary of our civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act. The forum will feature time slots for the presidential candidates to individually present their visions for the future of disability policy in America followed by questions from the audience, asked by Judy Woodruff, news anchor and journalist, who will act as the Moderator."


If you would like to attend the event, Please visit the above website.
"Veterans Memorial will accommodate large numbers of attendees, but registration is required. As the date nears, more information on how individuals can register to attend this free event will become available on the above website. Please note there will be a $5.00 parking fee for those planning to drive to the event."

Pittsburgh COBAC Member Honored!!!

Each year, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Pittsburgh Chapter conducts a search for recipients of their Make the Connection Award. This award is given to individuals who make a difference in their community by volunteering their time for the betterment of others. COI Pittsburgh nominated Community Options Business Advisory Council (COBAC) member Sallie Pagano for this award and was elated to discover that she was one of the 30 selected to receive this distinct honor!

On April 23, 2008, Former Steeler’s Defensive End – Dwight White, presented Sallie with a beautiful glass award from NAWBO and proclamations in her honor from City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives at the Make the Connection Awards Gala held at the Sheraton Station Square.

We are so honored to have Sallie as a member of our Council! Congratulations!!!!

Birch Lane Hopping for Community Options, Inc!

The Birch Lane Elementary School in Massapequa Park, Long Island, chose Community Options as its beneficiary of their annual hop for health fundraiser. Everyone had a great time and the kids raised over $12,219.00 for our child initiatives including the annual surf camp for children with autism! Thanks Birch Lane!