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Association for Visually Impaired, Inc. is now an affiliate of BRIDGES!
(West Nyack, NY) September 9, 2021 – Association for the Visually Impaired, Inc. (AVI) is now an affiliate of Rockland Independent Living Center, Inc., also known as BRIDGES. AVI assists persons of all ages who are visually impaired or blind to lead independent lives in their homes as well as in the community.
The mission of BRIDGES is to provide advocacy and leadership toward a more accessible, integrated community, promoting health and autonomy for people with disabilities. “AVI was a natural fit based on our mission to help those with any level of disability to lead a more independent life. AVI’s services and supports will expand our reach and network, reduce costs, and allow more people access to needed services,” states Carlos Martinez, Executive Director of BRIDGES.
AVI’s team of professionals help individuals and their families learn the techniques they need to remain active and independent in their communities. Services are provided by qualified personnel including Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Instructors, a social worker as well as Teachers for the Visually Impaired.
“The AVI Board is excited about this affiliation and eventual merger with BRIDGES. This transition helps to ensure the continued provision of vital services to those served by AVI now and in the future, as well continuity of service with AVI’s program staff under BRIDGES’ umbrella. We believe that combining these two agencies will provide more comprehensive services and supports for blind and visually impaired individuals throughout the Lower Hudson Valley.” Bob Heiferman, Board Member.
“We are very pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with AVI under the management of our partners at BRIDGES”, said New York State Commission for the Blind Associate Commissioner Brian S. Daniels. “We are confident that AVI will continue to deliver quality vision rehabilitation services to the residents of Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties.”
BRIDGES is a community-based, peer-driven, cross-disability, non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and leadership on behalf of people with disabilities. It is one of 41 Independent Living Centers (ILC) operating in New York State under the auspices of New York State Education Department (NYSED). Each ILC adheres to a national philosophy of Independent Living that seeks to empower individuals with disabilities to make autonomous decisions regarding all aspects of living and advocates to ensure equal access to opportunities desired.
For more information visit www.bridgesrc.org or call (845) 624-1366.
RCC Culinary Arts Center to Offer Free 8-Week Series: Purchasing & Preparing Nutritious Food Economically
(ROCKLAND COUNTY, New York) September 8, 2021– A series of classes on how to purchase and prepare delicious and nutritious food will be held at the RCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center in Nyack this fall. The food and the classes are free and open to individuals who are food insecure and having difficulty feeding themselves or their families. Classes will be held on Mondays from 9 am to noon from September 20 through November 15. There will not be a class on October 11, Columbus Day.
Participants will learn about nutrition and have hands-on preparation of the recipes that they can take home to their families. Expert instructors will help participants gain the skills and confidence they need to prepare nutritious food on a budget. RCC’s classroom kitchen features 10 workstations with state-of-the-art equipment as well as a teaching station equipped with audio and video technology so that students can easily hear and see exactly what the steps are for each lesson.
Nutritional information and recipes will be provided by Katherine Schwarz, an experienced professional educator in nutrition, public health and the environment, who specializes in community work with impoverished populations. Cooking demonstrations and lessons will be conducted by Mark Davidoff, the Director of the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center, and supported by RCC’s Hospitality & Culinary Arts students. To register, email Mark Davidoff at mdavidof@sunyrockland.edu, and indicate that you would like to enroll in the class.
The Purchasing & Preparing Nutritious Food Economically series is generously sponsored by Orange & Rockland and supported by Rockland Community College, ShopRite and Flik.
About Rockland Community College, State University of New York
Rockland Community College, State University of New York, offers a safe, supportive learning environment for thousands of students from diverse backgrounds who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from a distinguished, award-winning faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. Thanks to the school’s affordable tuition, students who begin their career journey at RCC and then transfer to a four-year college can save up to $100,000 on their education. RCC is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through its Career Skills Academy. More information can be found at www.sunyrockland.edu.
3G Field Hockey Club preparing for fall season
3G Field Hockey Club in Orangeburg is open for registration. Click here to register.
Is it time
The Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce is adding a clocktower to the area at the intersection of Church and Middletown Road.
The Town of Clarkstown has agreed to beautify the area with plantings and pavers, and we are raising money to add a clock tower along with the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Please help us to beauty another area of Nanuet. Click here for more info https://nanuetandbeyond.org/clock-fundraiser/
