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REGISTER NOW Phone: 718.631.6343 Fax: 718.281.5538 Web: cep.qcc.cuny.edu 4Lifestyle Protect Your Assets 2014 Ann Margaret Carrozza, JD, Esq., Trust & Elder Law Section of the NYS Bar Association Learn about long term care and Medicare eligibility rules. Review of the current estate tax laws and discussion of strategies to transfer assets to the next generation while maintaining control. FIX-152 1 session (2 hours) / FREE tuition with $15 registration fee W Wed, 6-8pm, Oct. 2 Auto Insurance/Point Reduction Bell Auto School Completion of this certified course for eligibility of a 10% reduction in auto liability and collision insurance rates each year for 3 years, and a reduction of 4 points in penalties (if any) on driver’s license. Bring photocopy of driver’s license to class. GSX-050 S / 1 session (6 hours) / $42 Sat, 9:30am-3:30pm, Nov. 16 Drivers Education Program – see page 46 Basic Rider Motorcycle Course – $350 This Basic Rider Course (BRC) was developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) as a complete riding program for the beginner rider. Learn about the different types of motorcycles and how they operate, what to wear for comfort and protection, how to develop a riding strategy for dealing with traffic and road hazards, and the effect of alcohol and other drugs on your ability to ride safely. The BRC’s riding exercises cover straight-line riding, shifting, braking, cornering and swerving techniques and motorcycle dynamics. Trama’s Auto School Inc. provides motorcycles, helmets, eye protection and course materials. You need to provide your own riding gear: sturdy, low-heeled over-the-ankle footwear, jacket, long pants, full-fingered gloves, and, if necessary, raingear. Prerequisite: You must be at least 16 years of age to participate. Participants under the age of 18 will be required to have their parent or guardian’s notarized signature on their application. The ability to ride a bicycle is a requirement for admission to the BRC. Schedule: Sat & Sun Class & Riding at 7:45am-5/6pm, September through mid-December. For further program details, schedule and to register, please contact TRAMAs directly @ 718.847.2015. The programs listed on this page are exempt from discounts. Sign Up Now for CUNY A!ert at Our Campus! Students, faculty and staff can now join CUNY A!ert to receive text or voice notifications of campus emergencies or weather related closings. You select the best way to get messages: cell phone, home phone or e-mail. You can sign up even if you are registered with another emergency notification system. So stay alert! Visit www.cuny.edu/alert and sign up for CUNY A!ert now! 32
4Disabilities Studies SANYS U: Disability Supports Transformation Evan Yankey, Regional Coordinator, Self Advocacy Association of New York State This is an exploratory course to examine Self-Advocacy and its role in the transformation of supports and services for people with disabilities. Participants will cover concepts on disability history, person-centered planning, and direct advocacy skills. Attain up-to-date information on system transformation and encourage creative thinking about care and the provision of supports and services. This course is open to all. PSX-166 4 sessions (8 hours) / $35 plus $15 registration fee SP Sat, 1-3pm, Sept. 28-Oct. 26 (skip 10/19) DISABILITIES AWARENESS WORKSHOP Saturday September 21st and October 19th @ 10am-4pm Special Pricing for Each Day: $85 including buffet noshing Individual Sessions available (see below pricing) per Workshop plus $15 one-time only registration fee You may have a disability, you may be a friend of someone who is disabled, work in the developmental disabilities field, or you may be a parent of a (adult) child who has a disability. These sessions will start the conversation and increase awareness of this important community subject in an open discussion environment with the goal of creating a supportive, networking venue to share experiences. All are welcome to participate. Workshop #1: Saturday September 21st @ 10am-4pm PSX-169 S1 3 sessions (5.25 hours) / $85 plus $15 registration fee Dealing with the Challenges of a Special Needs Child: For Parents, Siblings, Caregivers Learn about the concerns of your loved one being diagnosed with a developmental delay, a recognized developmental disability. Topics include: what is a disability, defining autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and learning about the differences between intellectual, physical and learning disabilities. (Ingrid Amorini & Rosalba C. Perez) PSX-169 A1 1 session (2 hours) / 10:15am-12:15pm / $35 Our Experience is the Best Teacher: Self Advocacy Association of New York State-SANYS Understand the concepts and applications to work with those who have disability. Learn from experienced advocates with disabilities, who can answer questions and cover the basics of the disability experience. (Evan Yankey) PSX-169 B1 1 session (2 hours) / 12:30-2:30pm / $35 Freedom through Breathing Meditations: How Conscious Connected Breathwork can Help You! Connecting your inhalations with your exhalations allows you to free yourself from selfimposed limitations. Whether you are in a wheelchair, or your office chair, Breathwork allows you to reach out and touch your true Self. Learn how to create the life you and your family have always desired. (Kathleen Booker) PSX-169 C1 1 session (1.25 hours) / 2:45-4pm / $30 See next page for Workshop #2 NEW Personal Enrichment 33
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