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Disability Online Discussion List
Friday, December 30, 2005The Empire Justice Center, together with the Western New York Law Center, the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and the Center for Disability Rights is pleased to announce the creation of a new, collaborative discussion list for New York State based service providers assisting domestic violence survivors with disabilities or who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Please see below (or the attached announcement) for information about joining this unique discussion.
Disability Online Discussion List is a discussion group that allows New York State domestic violence program advocates, disability-related service organizations, and Deaf service providers the opportunity to exchange ideas and information, raise questions, network, and share resources and successes throughout the state on the topic of domestic violence experienced by women with disabilities or who are Deaf. The grant partners will also use this list to coordinate training and outreach activities, as well as the provision of technical assistance.
Discussion group membership is limited to New York state-based domestic violence programs, disability-related service organizations, and Deaf service providers. New members are encouraged to join and all applicants will be screened to determine if they qualify for membership. The grant partners will serve as administrators and monitors of this discussion group.
Members should be aware that this discussion group is not confidential and postings to the listserv will be received by a diverse group of service provider members across the state. Postings to the discussion list will not constitute legal advice or services. Upon admission to the discussion group, members will receive further listserv guidelines.
To join this discussion, go to: http://service.wnylc.com/email.signup/email.signup.cgi
This list is not open to individuals or consumers seeking domestic violence or disability-related services or assistance. If you need help, contact the New York State 24 hour Domestic Violence Hotline at:
English: 1-800-942-6906
Spanish: 1-800-942-6908
English TTY: 1-800-818-0656
Spanish TTY: 1-800-780-7660
If you are interested in a survivor-centered discussion list, the American Society of Adult Abuse Professionals and Survivors maintains a free, public listserv for survivors of adult abuse and adults with disabilities and their families. For more information, go to: http://www.asaaps.org/aboutus/listserves.php
For more information about this grant Collaboration or for training or technical assistance, please contact the Empire Justice Center’s Amy Schwartz at: aschwartz@empirejustice.org.
How You Can Help
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