An upcoming event
Sector 4 Community Development Corporation to present at CDR/RCIL
Come one, come all, and join us on April 11, 2007, at 2:00 pm in Room 122 at the offices of the Center for Disability Rights, and the Regional Center for Independent Living! John Borek, President of Sector 4 Community Development Corporation will make a presentation called Brooks Landing: The Beginning. The presentation will focus on development efforts in certain areas of the Southwest District of Rochester. After the presentation, Mr. Borek will be available for questions. Part of the presentation will include a disability perspective, so it is very important that folks with disabilities plan to attend this presentation.
Some of you may remember that this presentation was originally held on January 29, 2007, in the parish hall of St. Monica Church. Unfortunately, that venue was inaccessible to people with mobility impairments, or those who use wheelchairs. A letter was written to Mr. Borek expressing outrage that a public meeting was allowed to take place in such a venue. Mr. Borek expressed strong apologies, and pledged that it would never happen again. When asked if he would meet with staff and members of CDR and RCIL, he graciously agreed, and offered to re-present the Brook’s Landing presentation. Of course, we agreed!
While it is very important that residents of the Southwest District, particularly those with disabilities, attend this event, it is not limited to them. Several new businesses will open in that area, and many of their potential customers will not be from that area, so if you live in another district in Rochester, or are from the surrounding areas, please come by, and bring a friend! A sign language interpreter will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Anita Cameron at 442-6470 ext. 164.The office is located at 497 State Street in Rochester.
Light refreshments will be served.