AN MOPD/DMD 2005

POWERPOINT AFTER EVENT

PRESENTATIONPRODUCED by the MOPD/DMD MENTEES in the

COLER CAMPUS COMPUTER LAB

OF THE HANK CARTER

VOCATIONAL REHABILATATION DEPARTMENT OF

COLER-GOLDWATER/HHC

Disability

Wikapedia Meaning:

The term “disability”, as it is applied to humans, refers to any condition that impedes the completion of daily tasks using traditional methods. National governments and global humanitarian agencies have narrowed this definition for their own purposes.

COLER CAMPUS / MOPD DMD 2005 MENTEES:

GARY DELAMOTHE : INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE

STERLIE WILSON : FEDCAP

DARRYL J. SHORT : VERIZON

MICHAEL ROSS : U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Though the event that introduced us is past, we the residents of the Coler Campus Computer lab would like to extend a heartfelt Thanks, to those who have opened up new doors and ideas for us:

Mr. Matt Sapolin

Executive Director

The Patients/Residents of the Coler Campus Computer Lab, we THANK YOU, Mayor Bloomberg and the AAPD for this very fruitful and positive MOPD/DMD experience. We are very elated to move forward for MOPD/DMD 2006, and to encounter even more highly enlightening opportunities.

Through you, Mkada Beach and your awesome MOPD/DMD staff, represents mayor Bloomberg's firm commitment of seeking and opening groundbreaking opportunities to help insure disabled/low income New Yorkers to gain the business professional skills and abilities needed to achieve their “American Dream” in New York.

Coler Campus /MOPD/DMD 2005 Mentees

Thomas Michaels,HHC Associate Director of

Business Development, liaison to the Mayor’s Office for People with

Disabilities.Mr. Michaels is a 20 year

veteran of HHC and heads the

groundbreaking driving force behind HHC’s deep and successful

involvement in the Oct. 2005 MOPD/DMD

program.Mr. Michael's embodies

the committed passion of HHC’s mission for

constant improvement to excel in long term

patient care & vocational

rehabilitation.

In 2005 HHC accounted for 2/3 of NYC MOPD/DMD turnout.

Previous Stats for Disability Mentoring Day:

• 9,000 mentees (2004)

• 41 states (2004)

• 14 countries (2004)

• 6th Annual National Disability Mentoring Day (2005)

• 2nd year for New York City (2005)

1st year for HHC MOPD/DMD (2005)

Source: http://www.dmd-aapd.org

http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/home.html

http://www.aapd.com/

Looking back on Mentoring Day, it was not only very educational, but it created a bond with our Mentors that will keep us in close contact with each other. Our thanks goes out to each and every one:

Mr. Marcel Veronneau

CEO-IMTI

Subcommittee MOPD/DMD Chairman

Mentor Recruitment and Relations

I deeply THANK YOU for your time and the wonderfully enlightening and very fruitful networking opportunity that you have opened for us in the Coler Computer Lab.

Gary Delamothe

Coler Campus Computer Lab

MOPD/DMD

IMTI Mentee (2005)

Mr. Raymond Rapp, Manager of Human Resources of Fedcap, I extend my gratitude for the first hand experience and the reality of the work environment, and I’m thankful to all the staff that played an important role in giving me preparation and insights to the kind of skills I need in the job market…Thank You..

Sterlie WilsonColer Campus Computer Lab

MOPD/DMDFedcap Mentee (2005)

To the wonderful staff at the Department of Homeland Security, 34th street office,My day was most insightful and I now have a clearer understanding of the service you provide for our Great Nation. Thank You Sincerely,

Michael Ross

Coler Campus Computer Lab

MOPD/DMD

Department of Homeland Security Mentee (2005)

To this day my mentor and I continue to communicate with each other, and he updates me on new programs as well as different ways to gather information. On Disability Mentoring Day I not only gained knowledge but an important new friend as well. Octavious L. Brown, Thank You,

Darryl J. Short

Coler Computer Lab

MOPD/DMD

Verizon Mentee (2005)

Looking Ahead….2006

• Organizing and harnessing an innovative well grounded relationship in concert between the MOPD/DMD office and the Coler Goldwater Computer Lab.

• Developing and creating an innovating training program with the MOPD/DMD office and IMTI for patients/residents of the Coler-Goldwater Computer Lab.

• Creating and harnessing a twofold entertainment/media industry/mentoring committee to create mentoring/training/career research opportunities for patients/residents of Coler-Goldwater/HHC interested in a job or career in the entertainment and media industries.

1. Coler Computer Lab-MOPD/DMD entertainment industry committee for Coler-Goldwater patient/residents.

2. MOPD/DMD office- Entertainment and media industry committee for business professionals and corporations in the entertainment and media industry.

A special Thank you to HHC and the management of Coler-Goldwater and to these participating companies:

And an extra special Coler Campus Computer Lab Thank You to our 2nd term New York City Mayor: Michael R. Bloomberg

This presentation would not have been possible without the following:

HHCCharlynn Goins: ChairpersonAlan D. Aviles: PresidentColer-GoldwaterClaude Ritman: Executive DirectorRobert K. Hughes: Deputy Executive DirectorStephen J. Catullo, MBA: Senior Associate DirectorJoyce Johnson: Director of the Hank Carter Vocational Rehabilitation Dept.Coler Computer Lab:Beke ObykeJuan PrietoRaymond SouthAnd a very special thank you to Mr. Luis Pena

Music mixed by:

Bret Batterman

Narrated by:

Tricia Fisher, MBA, Coordinating Manager

Narration recorded by:

Tony Ramos

Produced by

Darryl J. Short

&

Gary Delamothe

Executive Producers

Joyce Johnson

Stephen Catullo

Thomas MichaelsCopyright © D.J.Short, S.G.S Global Media MMVI