Save the Date for our next Dessert Spectacular Tuesday, May 9, 2017 Click on PayPal link above $40.00 Regular Admission, Students, Seniors, Consumers: $10.00 PAT'S PLACE DEDICATION CEREMONY CELEBRATED

Continuing His Legacy On November 16, 2012 the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley dedicated four programs- advocacy, arts, education, and communication - to the late Patricio "Pat" Figueroa. The event was followed by a reception with light hors d'oveures, and a presentation by Warren Shaw, nationally renowned writer and historian, about the history of disability rights in New York.

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read about the four programs @ Pat's Place From the Albany Times Union, Wed April 25, 2012 ALBANY  The New York State Independent Living Council has created the Pat Figueroa Sponsorships for young adults with disabilities. The program honors Patricio "Pat" Figueroa Jr., an activist and advocate who died April 3 at the age of 63. Read more: @ timesunion.com

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In the Inland Empire, an economically depressed region in Southern California, President Obamas health care law is expected to extend insurance coverage to more than 300,000 people by 2014. But coverage will not necessarily translate into care: Local health experts doubt there will be enough doctors to meet the areas needs. There are not enough now. Continued @nytimes.com