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The 504 Democratic Club is a New York City-based coalition of Democrats working towards inclusion of people with disabilities in the political and social fabric of society. Club members hail from all five boroughs, reaching across every conceivable line to include a richly diverse group of people with disabilities, public officials, friends and family who support the concepts set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Currently the 504 Democratic Club has around 350 members, and has celebrated its twentieth anniversary in the Fall of 2003.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mandates that all federally funded programs must be accessible to people with disabilities. It is the precursor of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

504 Democratic Club Blog - News and opinions on disability issues, the Democratic Party, the political party and internal Club business
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Photo Gallery of 504 Democratic Club in Florida

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The following photos have just been posted at our Photos section:

  • 504 Democratic Club going to Florida
  • 504 Democratic Club in Broward County

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Monday, October 06, 2008
Americans with Disabilities for Obama: October 23, 2008

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND CREATING
EQUALITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Benefiting the Obama Victory Fund

Please join Americans with Disabilities, Families, Friends and Advocates

October 23, 2008
6:00 – 8:00 PM
FoxKiser
750 17th Street NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006

Host Committee
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer
U.S. Congressman Edward J. Markey
U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison


Polly Arango, Mazen Basrawi, Edward C. Bell, Peter Blanck, Catherine Brack, Marca Bristo, Catherine Campisi, Henry Claypool, Rebecca Cokley, Daniel Davis, Gerben & Janice DeJong, Fred Fay, David Ferleger, Daniel Fisher, James Gashel, Rebecca Hare, Allen C. Harris, Bonnie O'Day and Robert Hartt, Eve Hill, Marissa Johnson, June Isaacson Kailes, Janine Bertram Kemp, K. Charlie Lakin, Edward and Patricia Leahy, Paul Longmore, Bryon MacDonald, Kathy Martinez, Susan and Jamal Mazrui, Tom Nerney, Becky Ogle, Thomas Panek, Jorge Pineda, Jim Reed, Curtis Richards, Jeffrey Rosen, Marcie Roth, Katherine Seelman, Fred Schroeder, Natalie Shear, Karen Peltz Strauss, Sue Swenson, Marvin Wasserman, John Wyant, and Jonathan Young and Nellie Wild

Program

Congressman James R. Langevin

First Lady Anne Holton (Host Committee Member)

Michael Strautmanis, Senior Advisor,
former Chief Counsel to Sen. Obama

Support the Event
Host Committee: $1,000 and up
Sponsor: $250
Patron: $100 minimum to attend the event
Supporter: $25

All contributions can be made at: https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/OVFMidAtlantic?custom1=Breaking+Down+Barriers

Even if you CANNOT ATTEND, please still make your VOICES HEARD ON BEHALF OF THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY by contributing at:
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/OVFMidAtlantic?custom1=Breaking+Down+Barriers

Please note that the amounts on the website pages are preset buttons that cannot be changed, so you should simply choose the "Other" option and insert the amount you wish to contribute.

RSVP to attend the event to: camilleforobama@gmail.com or (773) 718-2632




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Thursday, October 02, 2008
Categories for casting an absentee ballot in Ohio

by Edith Prentiss

I found this interesting! Read the New York Times article (picture of the day)

"No fault" absentee voting allows any registered Ohioan to vote in the presidential election between October 1 and the close of polls on November 4. In the past, voters could only cast early ballots if they were disabled, out of town on election day, an emergency response worker, senior citizen or in prison awaiting possible conviction for a felony.

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Campaign assistance needed for Michael Katz

by Edith Prentiss


Michael Katz, 504 Democratic Club and many others' endorsee for Manhattan Borough-wide Civil Court Judge need some help before Tuesday's Primary! He particularly needs people who are able to make phone calls to voters.

E-mail Mr. Katz at michaellkatznyc @ gmail.com

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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Ballot Marketing Device (BMD) Counting Procedures

by Edith Prentiss

If you haven't read "Your Important Voting Information" that you received from the NYC Board of Elections, it is below. It clearly says our ballots will be counted with all other paper ballots. The reality is that we might as well use a paper ballot at our poll sites. But did anyone really expect more?

I still believe voting at a polling place is important and on especially on BMDs rather than lever machines. We need to show the rest of the voting public that first we vote and second we vote despite what more it takes for us to vote! Think of it as a public service announcement to the general population as to voting options and our commitment to an independent and private vote!

I certainly hope everyone votes on the BMD rather than by absentee ballot. I hope to see you on the BMD line on for both the Primary & General Elections!


"On the Accessible Ways to Vote in NYC

The ballot marking device (BMDs) assists voters with disabilities to vote independently ans privately. The BMDs allows voters to access and mark a ballot using:

Audio Headset
Touch Screen
Keypad
Sip & Puff Device
Rocker Paddle

BMDs assist voters in marking a ballot. BMD ballots will be countered with all other paper ballots. Voting on the BMD may take longer than voting on the lever machine.

For the 2008 Primary and General Elections, you may vote at your regular poll site using the lever or a BMD. If you are eligible to vote by absentee ballot, you may do so."



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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Photo Gallery of 504 Democratic Club's 2008 Endorsed Candidates online

Small photo of Devin Cohen with the 504 Democratic Club

The following photos have just been posted at our Photos section:

  • Michael Katz
  • Sheldon Silver
  • Sheldon Silver with the 504 Democratic Club
  • Kevin Powell
  • Steve Harrison
  • Devin Cohen with the 504 Democratic Club
  • Simcha Felder with the 504 Democratic Club

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Seven State Senate Candidate Responses to Our Questionnaires online

The following responses to our questionnaires have just been posted at our Questionnaires section:

  • Shirley L. Huntley for State Senator, 10th State Senate District, Queens
  • Albert Baldeo previously for State Senator, 15th State Senate District, Queens
  • Simcha Felder for State Senator, 21st State Senate District, Brooklyn
  • Martin Connor for State Senator, 25th State Senate District, Manhattan/Brooklyn
  • Liz Krueger for State Senator, 26th State Senate District, Manhattan
  • Thomas K. Duane for State Senator, 29th State Senate District, Manhattan
  • Eric T. Schneiderman for State Senator, 31st State Senate District, Manhattan/Bronx

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Monday, August 25, 2008
Five More Judicial Candidate Responses to Our Questionnaires online

The following responses to our questionnaires have just been posted at our Questionnaires section:

  • Maria Matos for Civil Court, Countywide, Bronx
  • Nancy Bannon for Civil Court, Countywide, Manhattan
  • Michael L. Katz for Civil Court, Countywide, Manhattan
  • John J. Reddy, Jr. for Surrogate Court, Countywide, Manhattan
  • Milton A. Tingling for Surrogate Court, Countywide, Manhattan

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504ers in Denver

by Edith Prentiss

Hope you're all having a great time.

"Remember the Power of the Disability Vote!"

Tom Hunt who is in Denver with Rabbi Dennis Shulman (the candidate for Congress in NJ's 5th Congressional District) is interesting in being in contact with 504ers.

Please e-mail him at...


thomas.m.hunt @ gmail.com

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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Three Judicial Candidate Responses to Our Questionnaires online

The following responses to our questionnaires have just been posted at our Questionnaires section:

  • Alice Fisher Rubin for Civil Court, Countywide, Brooklyn
  • Devin P. Cohen for Civil Court, 1st Municipal District, Brooklyn
  • Lisa S. Ottley for Civil Court, 4th Municipal District, Brooklyn

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