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Urgent: American Association for People with Disabilities Needs Your Help

Please help by passing this along to someone you know or add your story of how the United States Postal Service changes affect or will potentially affect you or someone you know.

While the date below says Saturday, we recommend that you email or fill the form out by Friday, if possible. This is because the hearing may have been moved to Saturday.

From our friends at AAPD:

Urgent Call for Stories!
How do changes to the USPS impact you?

The United States Postal Service has been experiencing drastic changes that have led to major delays in mail service. People around the country are experiencing weeks of delays in receiving mail-order prescriptions, medical equipment benefits checks, bills, notices, and other necessities they receive via mail. Delays in these critical items and information could result in utility shutoffs, homelessness, food insecurity, sickness, and other dire consequences for disabled people. USPS has also told 46 states and the District of Columbia that it may not be able to deliver mail-in ballots in time for the General Election in November.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the USPS was instrumental in delivering necessities and information. As the country continues to struggle with the Coronavirus pandemic, many more people rely on the USPS to receive medications through mail-order pharmacies. Millions of Americans plan on voting by mail to exercise their right to vote while maintaining social distance.

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) are asking for your help in collecting stories that we can use to illustrate how the changes to the USPS are impacting people with disabilities. We are looking for:

Stories from people who have experienced delays in receiving the following:
How have USPS delays impacted you in receiving:
Medications
Medical supplies, including durable medical equipment
Basic Necessities
Paychecks or benefit checks
Bills and notices
Stories from people who plan to vote by mail in the November election. How do you feel about the changes to the USPS so far, and how have these changes impacted your plans to vote in November?

Our goal is to collect these stories and send them to the House of Representatives prior to the House Oversight Committee’s emergency hearing on mail delays taking place on August 24th.

Please submit stories through this form or by sending them to sarah@ncil.org by Saturday, August 22nd at midnight. Please include your first name (or initials), your city and state, and two to three paragraphs concisely telling your story.

Submit Stories Here
https://ncilforms.wufoo.com/forms/r1a8yq91mjamuj

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Help with the Greater Omaha Disability Resource Guide at…
http://bit.ly/disabilityresourceform

Past Omaha Blog Posts on Disability:

Omaha Resources: Greater Omaha Disability List
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/omaha-resources-greater-omaha-disability-list

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act 30 Year Celebration, 20-24 July
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/ada-americans-with-disabilities-act-30-year-celebration-20-24-july

Omaha Event: Sons of Italy-Do-It-Yourself Pasta Dinner, 12 August

From our friends at the Sons of Italy:

“Do-It-Yourself Pasta Dinner:
This Saturday, 8/15 from 9AM -11AM or while supplies last.

For $20 you get:
10 Meatballs
1 Quart of Sauce
1lb of Uncooked Mostaccioli

* Limit Two meal kits per VEHICLE.
* CASH or CHECK only.

Drive up single-file from the north, and exit to the south.
There will be someone at the street directing you.

Thank you for your support and for letting us serve you.”

Sons of Italy
1238 S 10th St
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 345-4639

SBA to Host Virtual Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit

NEWS RELEASE

PRESS OFFICE

Release Date: August 4, 2020 Contact: Carol.Chastang@sba.gov (202) 205-6987

Release Number: 20-59

SBA to Host Virtual Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a virtual “Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit” in collaboration with Second Lady of the United States Karen Pence and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 1-3:30 p.m., EDT.

This free event will connect military spouses with resources and information available to help them start or grow a small business.

The event will open with remarks from the Second Lady and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. Panel speakers will include representatives from the Veteran Entrepreneurial Training & Resource Network, Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Dog Tag, The Rosie Network, the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Program, and the Military Family Advisory Network.

“The SBA is committed to helping entrepreneurial military spouses succeed at every stage of small business development,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the Second Lady to support military spouse entrepreneurs and help them overcome the unique business challenges they face.”

Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about SBA and partner resources for the military small business community. Panel discussions will cover entrepreneurship tips, disaster preparedness, access to capital, and government contracting.

For more information about the Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit and to register, visit https://events.hiringourheroes.org/d/37ql80. To join the conversation on social media, use hashtag #SBAMilSpouseSummit.

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more visit www.sba.gov.

Learn more here (You can download this and click to register.):
SBA Mil Spouse Summit_Flyer_Online_FINAL508

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Omaha Event: VIBF Meeting-“Top Ten Things You Should Do Before Disaster Strikes”, 7 August

Our monthly meeting for the Veterans in Business Forum (VIBF)is this Friday, 7 August at 0800 on Zoom.

Elizabeth Yearwood from the SBA is our guest speaker.She will speak about “Top Ten Things You Should Do Before Disaster Strikes”.

Please email info@littlemountainwebdesign.com for the link and password.

Please share with friends and visit us on Friday.

Omaha Event: Garden Yoga at the Joslyn Art Museum – Sundays 2 August-27 September

From our friends at the Joslyn Art Museum:

“Garden Yoga
Sundays in August & September; 10:30–11:30 am
Joslyn Art Museum
No reservations needed for Garden Yoga; $5 suggested donation, collected online https://bit.ly/38yBwXs (no cash/check transactions at the Museum at this time)

Wake up with Joslyn! Gather at the Museum on Sunday mornings, August 2–September 27, for hour-long yoga sessions in Joslyn’s Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden. Instructors from YOGA NOW will guide participants through basic poses to help strengthen the body and center the mind. This series is beginner friendly and all levels are welcome to participate. All participants are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Stay after and stroll through the gardens or enjoy a picnic. See inclement weather plan below.

2020 instructors include:

August
2 – Susi Amendola
9 – Julia Beutler
16 – Susi Amendola
23 – Jackie Wilber
30 – Robbie Morales

September

6 – J Brenner
13 – Deb Welk
20 – Jackie Wilber
27 – Susi Amendola

In case of inclement weather, sessions will be held via Zoom.”

Please contact the museum for details for Zoom.

Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-3300
https://www.joslyn.org

 

Omaha Nonprofit: Cydney Franklin Named CEO for 75 North

Just in from our friends at 75 North..

Cydney Franklin Named CEO

Seventy Five North Revitalization Corp.’s (75 North) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Cydney Franklin has been named the organization’s President & CEO. An Omaha native, Franklin has managed community and economic development programs for more than a decade. For the past five years, Franklin has served 75 North, initially hired as a Senior Project Manager, then promoted in early 2019 to Chief Operating Officer.

“Throughout her time with the organization, Cydney has proven her leadership abilities and savvy in working with our various development partners, residents, service providers, government entities, and community leaders,” said 75 North Board President Dana Washington. “Othello will leave some big shoes to fill. We have no doubt that Cydney is more than ready for the job.”

Outgoing President & CEO, Othello Meadows III, transitioned mid-July to pursue a career in philanthropy with New York based Blue Meridian Partners. Meadows and his family will remain in Omaha.

“It will be an honor to lead 75 North through its next phases of development and community advancement,” said Franklin. “Othello has been a friend and mentor to me over the years. Though I am excited for his new opportunity, he will surely be missed. I’m eager to take what I’ve learned from him to advance this organization and its mission.”

Prior to her term at 75 North, Franklin worked as an economic and community development manager with the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Franklin is a graduate of the University of Central Missouri with a degree in Corporate Communication and San Jose State University with a degree in Public Administration and Public Policy. She serves as a Board member for Omaha by Design and the City of Omaha’s Planning Board.

Omaha Event: Sons of Italy Italian Sausage Take-out Sale, 1 August

This just in from our friends at the Sons of Italy!!

Sons of Italy Italian Sausage Take-out Sale!

Saturday, August 1
9:00 am – while supplies last
Sons of Italy Hall
1238 South 10 St.

Three (3) lbs of Italian Sausage….for only $15

Drive-up – Stay in your car – get your order(s) – drive off…

Limit two (2) per vehicle

We will have members help direct traffic….you’ll enter onto the north side of the entrance way and drive up on the north side of the parking lot to the hall, where you place and pay (cash only) for your order. Then you will circle up by the front door to receive your order and drive out on the south side of the lot and exit to the south on 10th street.

Please support Sons and get delicious take-out Sausage!

See you Saturday!

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Changes Operating Hours

“For Immediate Release
Contact: Diane Kohout (402) 738-2015
Zoo Public Relations (402) 980-9285

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Changes Operating Hours

Omaha, Neb. (July 24, 2020) – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is changing the last ticket admission time to 3 p.m. daily beginning on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Buildings will remain open until 5 p.m. and the Zoo grounds until 6 p.m. Guests can make a reservation for a time to enter the Zoo up to three days in advance of their visit at OmahaZoo.com/Hours-and-Admission. These schedule changes are intended to generate financial savings for the Zoo.

“A closer look at our guests’ attendance patterns suggests that only approximately 5 percent arrive after 3 p.m.,” said Dennis Pate, president and CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. “Given this information, we feel the earlier closing time is a way the Zoo can achieve some additional cost savings, while causing the least amount of disruption to our visitors.”

The timed ticket reservation process was enacted due to COVID-19 restrictions of limiting contact, encouraging social distancing, and adhering to capacity requirements at the Zoo. Overall capacity of the Zoo remains currently at 9,200 people on grounds, while building capacity is at 50 percent of occupancy rate. These parameters allow guests to safely social distance between groups.

Please check the Zoo’s website at OmahaZoo.com and social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest details and the most current schedule as the Zoo opens additional exhibits and attractions.

The Zoo is committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, animals, and employees, and will make changes as needed based on actual operating conditions and guidance from public health experts and elected officials.

When the Zoo gates closed due to the Coronavirus crisis on March 16, 2020, dedicated staff continued to care for over 30,000 animals every day. Because of the closure, there is a significant revenue shortfall expected. In response, the Omaha Zoo Foundation has launched an Emergency Fund campaign to support ongoing Zoo operations. Members of the community who would like to contribute can visit the Zoo’s website, OmahaZoo.com.
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Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top zoos, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is an independent not-for-profit organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Zoo is recognized nationally for its conservation, animal care and exhibit design. As a leader in conservation, the Zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research focuses on areas to benefit animal husbandry and species conservation including conservation genetics, conservation medicine, reproductive sciences, and comparative nutrition. More information is available at www.OmahaZoo.com.”

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 733-8401
http://www.omahazoo.com