One of the topics being discussed st the membership meeting on Thurs is increasing employment for people with disabilities.

You are invited to join the Connecting Communities Coalition Membership Meeting

Mission:
To gain power, resources and freedom for people with disabilities to actively participate without encumbrance in all aspects of the community.

Vision Statements:
The Coalition and its members represent Oregonians of every age, economic background, political persuasion and disability who each will strive to collaborate toward raising awareness, inclusion and improving the lives of all who are touched by a disability.

The Coalition will work to accomplish its goals by having people's perspectives be heard and by building upon Awareness & Education, Action & Impact.

Date: February 18, 2010 - Thursday

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (light meal will be served)

Location: Oregon Commission for the Blind offices, 535 SE 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 Telephone: (971) 673-1588

Please RSVP email jmallard@phcnw.com or call 503-261-1266 ext. 202, no later than February 15.

Come make your voice heard as we set the next steps in reaching our membership's goals established at the last meeting.