AUI to receive the CDBG Award on April 1, 2008.

Each spring communities throughout the nation celebrate National Community Development Week and the accomplishments of the national Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG).

The program was established by Congress in 1974 for the purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income. It is the premiere development tool for neighborhood revitalization and for addressing other critical community needs. This year marks the 34th Anniversary of the program.

Phoenix observes CDBG week through the presentation of awards to individuals or agencies that have used CDBG funds in an exemplary manner and made significant contributions to community development and neighborhood revitalization in Phoenix.

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AUI to Present a Workshop on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

On February 9, 2006 Abilities UNlimited, Inc. will conduct a two hour workshop on the subject of Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities. This two hour presentation will include (1) Use of Elevators in an Emergency, (2) Areas of Refuge, and (3) some general comments on assisting people with disabilities, especially those who are mobility impaired (wheelchair users and otherwise), and pre-planning for an emergency situation. Included in the workshop will be some of the latest materials and information on the subject of emergency preparedness from several authoritative sources.

The workshop attendees will include Facilities and Risk Management as well as other select supervisory and managerial personnel from Blue Cross Blue Shield . The workshop will specifically address the functional, as well as the technical aspects of the issues and concerns facing people with disabilities when it comes to emergency preparedness and emergency evacuation from multi-story buildings. The AUI Lead Trainer, Bill Scott will use an open interactive discussion presentation style that invites, and responds to comments and inquiries from the participants.