House Bill 91 – People First and Respectful Language: Hearing on Wednesday

Just wanted to let you know that H.B. #91 is on the agenda for the Senate Administrative Committee this Wednesday at 2:00 at Leg Hall. If you are able to be there, please do. This is the bill that would require People First and respectful language when referring to people with disabilities. Your support is very important.

$500 in Respite Care Assistance Available (Delaware)

$500 in financial assistance is available to families to help fund respite care.  Go to www.delrespite.org to complete on online Financial Assistance application or call 302-324-4444 x 2087 (Erin) for a hard copy.

Fishing for Kids Day, Ocean City, NJ – June 5th

This is a free event for kids in Variety Children’s Charity programs.  You can become a member to participate in this and other programs.  ; The date will be June 5^th with a rain date of June 19^th.  Please contact Meredith at mvivaldi@varietyphila.org or 610-584-4366 ext. 1029.  More details will be given then.  For more information and registration forms, go to http://www.varietyphila.org/events/details/fishing-for-kids-day-in-ocean-city-new-jersey/