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  • Disability History Exhibit (Available at PAVE)

    • The Disability History Exhibit was purchased by Self Advocates of Washington with grant funds from Pierce County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities. The twenty-one panel exhibit traces perceptions, attitudes, services, struggles, and achievements in the history of persons with developmental and other disabilities. The exhibit brings viewers through an illustrated timeline, chronicling societal interpretations of disability through moral, medical and civil rights view-points. Color-coded to easily trace models throughout history. Uses plain language and hundreds of images, this exhibit connects historical themes in disability to societal values and the treatment of people with disabilities throughout the ages. Powerful visual images to use for workshops, conferences, and disability events.

    The History Exhibit is being kept in Washington PAVE lending library and can be used, free of charge, by organizations that support people with disabilities in Pierce County, Washington. The Exhibit may also be used at state-wide conferences and conventions. The exhibit is displayed accordion style on five 8 foot tables, which are stored in sturdy easy to move carrying cases with wheels. Hook Velcro on back of panels also allows for easy mounting to fabric walls or displays.

    If you are interested in using the exhibit or have questions, contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 (v/tty) or 1-800-572-7368 (v/tty ) or send an email to pave@wapave.org.
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  • Website Helps Determine Eligibility for Government Services

    • DSHS has launched a new benefits portal http://www.washingtonconnection.org, where people can determine if they are eligible for state services as well as apply online for some programs. 4-2012

  • Free concert tickets for individuals with disabilities and their family members.

    • Great Western Community Concert Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) concert promoter dedicated to bringing great high quality entertainment to communities in the Pacific Northwest that otherwise might not have the opportunity to enjoy vintage artists or new up and coming young artists. http://greatwesternconcerts.org/ The have generously contacted PAVE and would like to provide free tickets to individuals with disabilities and their family members to attend their upcoming concerts in South King County. In order to access the tickets, you must RSVP to Great Western Community Concert Association by emailing info@gwconcerts.org or call 253-630-5296. The number of tickets available for each concert are limited. Call for dates of concerts or visit the website above. 4/1/2012

  • TSA Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities

    • The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787 2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

    TSA Cares provides passengers with disabilities and medical needs another resource to use before they fly, so they know what to expect when going through the screening process, said TSA Administrator John Pistole. This additional level of personal communication helps ensure that even those who do not travel often are aware of our screening policies before they arrive at the airport.

    Since its inception, TSA has provided information to all travelers through its TSA Contact Center and Customer Service Managers in airports nationwide. TSA Cares will serve as an additional, dedicated resource for passengers with disabilities, medical conditions or other circumstances or their loved ones who want to prepare for the screening process prior to flying.

    All travelers can contact TSA using Talk To TSA, a web-based tool that allows passengers to reach out to an airport Customer Service Manager directly, and the TSA Contact Center, 1 866-289-9673 and TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov, where travelers can ask questions, provide suggestions and file complaints. Travelers who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to contact TSA Cares or can e-mail TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov

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