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RDPFS Resources for Partners April 23, 2021

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Online “Youth Adventures” Events Open to All

Future In Sight, in New Hampshire, is offering free activities on upcoming Saturdays, all from 10 am to 12 noon. Tomorrow, April 24, the “Table Read of Scooby Doo” will bring “that loveable mischievous Scooby Doo to life, as we read in character an episode of this endearing cartoon.” On May 8, a “Making Windchimes” read more [...]

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Join A National Online Dialogue to Promote Equity in Employment

“You can help us advance racial and social equity in employment for people with disabilities.” So states the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and Women’s Bureau in inviting participation in their online dialogue site. They are seeking input to guide their work to remove barriers read more [...]

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Invitation to Upcoming Virtual Galas

The AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities) Leadership Awards Gala on April 28 features a celebrity-filled roster of guests, including President Biden; Taraji P. Henson, award-winning actor, producer and activist; Stacey Abrams, Founder, Fair Fight; Jane Pauley, Host, CBS “Sunday Morning,” among others.  “This year’s Gala will provide a unique opportunity for AAPD’s partners, read more [...]

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Invitation to Upcoming Virtual Galas

The AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities) Leadership Awards Gala on April 28 features a celebrity-filled roster of guests, including President Biden; Taraji P. Henson, award-winning actor, producer and activist; Stacey Abrams, Founder, Fair Fight; Jane Pauley, Host, CBS “Sunday Morning,” among others.  “This year’s Gala will provide a unique opportunity for AAPD’s partners, supporters, and colleagues to demonstrate their continued support for disability inclusion.”  The event begins at 7 pm EDT. Reserve your free tickets here.


Lavelle School for the Blind‘s Believe Virtual Gala on April 29 at 7 pm EDT “will showcase the outstanding achievements of our students as we take you on a special journey through the halls of Lavelle.” Students, parents, teachers, and staff will be featured to underscore that “Seeing Isn’t Always Believing.” Individual ticket prices start at $10 for students and $25 for adults. For more information and tickets.