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May 29, 2015Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley announces new workshop series
The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley announced its new workshop series, “Claiming Our Power; Sharing our Stories”. Under the guidance of Leslie Neustadt, a local poet, writer and artist, the 6 week series will provide people with disabilities the opportunity to write poetry and prose, and build collages, all reflecting their own personal disability experiences. The series will culminate in a reading and collage display in October in recognition of Disability Awareness Month. All people with disabilities are welcome, and there is no charge to participate; materials are also included. The series will take place at ILCHV’s offices at 15 Third Street, Troy NY; the space is located on a bus line and is accessible to people with all disabilities.
This project is made possible in part through a Community Arts Grant, a program funded by the Arts Center of the Capital Region through the New York State Council on the Arts. Interested individuals with disabilities should call Barbara Devore at 274-0701 if you have questions or to register.
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The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley (ILCHV) is a non-profit organization located in Troy with a satellite office in Hudson, working towards removing both physical and attitudinal barriers to independence for persons with disabilities. ILCHV is a non-residential, consumer controlled and community based organization. The ILCHV operates under a Board of Directors and a 17 person staff, most of whom are persons with disabilities. We believe that consumers are entitled to participate in all aspects of community living, including owning a home, raising a family, pursuing a career, and enjoying leisure time.
