SANYS WEEKLY UPDATE

Self Advocacy Association of NYS <sandrews@sanys.org> Date: Tue, Jun 20, 2023, 8:07 AM Subject: Statewide SANYS Weekly Update for 6/20/2023 THIS WEEK'S EVENTSRegular Weekly Meetings Click the blue box for a list of meetings with their links that happen every week. This list does not change from week to week unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to everyone!Click Here for the List & LinksClick Here for Large Print List VersionThis week's meeting topics (See calendar above for times and link): DJ Joe Dance Party Summer schedule June: 10,24 July: 8,15 August: 12,19 Wednesday's Staying Connected Topics Juneteenth - Shameka Andrews LGBTQIA+ Pride Month - Ally Training - Michael Carbonaro Wednesday's Adventure Time Book - Susan Boyle-The Woman I Was Born To Be 10 MOST IMPORTANT LGBTQ ACHIEVEMENTS LGBTQ rights have come a long way. As everyone is focused on the issues the community faces currently and looking to address them, it’s important to remember where we’ve come from. Looking back, you will notice that the rights accorded to the community were once a daydream. Here are the key historical milestone achievements of the LGBTQ rights movement. https://www.eidhr.eu/10-most-important-lgbtq-achievements/I RCWT June Events Register Here https://workforcetransformation.org/events/ FREE VIRTUAL EVENTS Empowerment Conversations Virtual Speaker Series SBRN is currently hosting our weekly, interactive Empowered Conversations: Virtual Speaker Series by and for adults with disabilities, featuring disabled speakers, experts and activists. This series is for adults with disabilities 21 and over only Register at: bit.ly/zoom-sbrnempoweredconversations2023 Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Virtual Classes BORP hosts live virtual exercise classes for people with physical disabilities. Join our experienced instructors for a fun and challenging workout!* All classes are hosted on Zoom and offered free of charge, You can also access recordings of BORP’s classes on BORP’s Youtube Channel and work out with us anytime. Register Here All Bodies Dance Project Contemporary Improv Join the All Bodies Dance Project on alternating Fridays at 12pm PST/ 3pm EST to connect with the joy of movement, self-discovery, and imagination – all from the comfort of your home. Register Here Self Advocacy Groups In addition to the weekly events that are open to everyone, there are regional self advocacy groups that meet regularly: some in person and some on line. To find out about groups near you, click here to contact your regional coordinator. subscribedonateour workSelf Advocacy Association of NYS 500 Balltown Road Bldg 12 | Schenectady, New York 12304 518-382-1454 | sandrews@sanys.orgFollow Us Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browserUnsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences