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The Florida Grantor, Spring 1999

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Free Expo for People with Disabilities

On May 25-26, 1999, The National Living Expo Tour will provide an informative and exciting event for people seeking to live longer and better lives when they are impacted with health problems. The program includes agendas of information sessions, panel discussions and sharing wisdom conferences to be presented by authorities in the various fields of chronic disorders. Conferences and discussions will focus on such topics as financial considerations, new therapies and treatments, spiritual well being, family issues, activism, and the role of care giver. Admission is free to all attendees and includes a showcase of hundreds of products and services, as well as entertainment and free giveaways. The National Living Better Expo will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center-Hall C located at 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL. For more information call (305) 673-7311.

Very Special Arts Changing Name

Effective June 2, Very Special Arts (VSA), a 25-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education opportunities in the arts for children and adults with disabilities, is officially changing its nam e to VSA Arts Connection, the letters representing "Vision, Strength and Artistic Expression." The organization is based in Washington, DC. For ad ditional information, contact VSA at 800-933-8721 Voice or 202-737-0654 T DD, or visit their website at http://www.vsarts.org.

Wedding Bells at The Able Trust

The Able Trust would like to congratulate Kristen Encizo, Director of Public Relations, on her upcoming wedding. Kristen will marry Joseph Knapp of Tallahassee at the Helen Lind Garden at LeMoyne in Tallahassee o n Saturday, April 24, 1999.

WE Magazine Ranks IBM #1 for People with Disabilities

For the second consecutive year, IBM has been named the number one company in America for people with disabilities by WE Magazine. The Magazine cited IBM's efforts to recruit and promote people with disabilities, and the degree to which equipment and attitudes have changed to make jobs easier and safer for people with disabilities. WE Magazine commented, " Nobody gets awards for just complying with the Americans and Disabilities Act - it's the extra mile that counts today." IBM held on to the number one spot, but only one other company from last year remained on the list 2E For a copy of the magazine call 212-941-9584.