THE FRENCH CONNECTION: BIDEN THE WAR MONGERER

THE FRENCH CONNECTION: BIDEN THE WAR MONGERED

By: Derek Varsalona

President Biden officially became a warmonger on Saturday in France, when he signed a historic defense agreement with President Macron of  France on Saturday. 

Yes, France and the United States have indeed been allies for over 200 years starting with the French helping Americans defeat the British Empire in the American Revolution.  

However, what President Biden got wrong is that both countries are like-minded.  No France is a socialist country and America so far is not a socialist country.  Although there are people and elements in the Democratic Party like Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent-Vermont)  and AOC (D-Bronx/Brooklyn), that would like to make the Democrats more of a socialist party and make America more of a socialist nation.  I like America for its freedom.  Personally having a disability I do not think I would fair well in a socialist empire.

President Biden is right that we should have better relations in the world, especially with France.  

America signed a Paris Climate Agreement for clean energy on December 14, 2021.    It is great to have a clean energy platform.  However, clean energy should be a free choice. President Biden is coercing people to move to a green energy environment.  With coercion, President Biden is using special tax breaks and special privileges to make more people follow his clean energy initiative.  I was right that President Biden and AOC, can not get the Green New Deal passed legislatively.  So what they are doing is they are piece mailing the bill in its entirety through executive action making a run around Congress.  This Bilateral agreement for clean energy with France is just one example of pushing the Green New Deal through executive action.   As always comments accepted.

 

Biden the waar monger

Source: President Joseph R. Biden. " Fact Sheet: The U.S.-France Partnership." Paris: June 8, 2024. http://www.whtiehouse.gov.  https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/06/08/fact-sheet-the-u-s-france-partnership/

ENHNCING MAKEUP ABILITIES

MAKEUP ON WHEELS FOUNDATION ENHANCING MAKEUP ABILITIES

By: Derek Varsalona

Stephanie Debes has come a long way with challenges and perseverance. Like many people with disabilities she never focused on her disability but she focused on her ability and  never let her challenges of having been born with Cerebral palsy and later becoming a Spastic Quadrapalegic due to medical malpractice, get in the way of her dreams.  

In 2015, Stephanie Debes became a certified beauty and makeup artist.  After facing many rejections by perspective employees Stephanie had enough of the discrimination nonsense.  With perseverance and a dream Stephanie set her mind upon a goal of starting her own foundation.  With Stephanie's dream on her mind, she persevered and started her own foundation the Makeup on Wheels Foundation in 2020, at age 25, after being coached by her college Professor, Professor  Hughes to come up with a business model.

Today, the Makeup on Wheels Foundation is quite  successful.  This is a mobile makeup on wheels success story.  The foundation offers a variety of treatments not just makeup.  In addition to makeup and makeup artist instruction the Make up on Wheels Foundation offers: Spa Service, Beauty Consultation,  Bridal and Prom Preparation Services, event planing along with makeup artist lessons and instruction.

Information about the Makeup on Wheels Foundation can be found at: TheMakeuponwheelsfoundation.org. Stephanie Debes can be contacted at Stephanie@StephanieDebes.com or by calling 1-718-354-9031. Website: https://www.themakeuponwheelsfoundation.org/

Stephanie Debbs Makeup on Wheels

Source: Stephanie Debes. " Empowering Beauty: Alumna Shines in Work with Makeup on Wheels Foundation." Saint John's University: Jamaica, NY 

ACCESSIBLE SURFING IN LONG BEACH NY

SURFS UP DUDE, THE CITY OF LONG BEACH PROVIDES SURFING LESSONS FOR SUFFERS WITH ALL ABILITIES

By: Derek Varsalona

Surf's up dude.  Now surfers with special needs have a safe and effective way to learn how to surf with trained professional surfing instructors in Long Beach, NY.  The name of the organization is Surfer's Way and they are calling on all child surfers with special needs to come learn how to surf with lessons or if an experienced surfer with special needs wants to perfect their skills.

The Surfing instructions will be given for two days: one on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, and one on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.   Surfers are asked to register online at Sufersway@Gmail.com. Information that needs to be included in the registration is the name of the participant, the parent or guardian emergency contact number and name, and the outing date preferred.  An email confirmation will be sent to the registered user with further information.

The program is supposed to help surfers with special needs feel a sense of accomplishment.  The program hopes to give every surfer a sense of freedom in accordance with their unique abilities.

Surfers wAy is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization.  It relies entirely on donations to survive and all of the surfing trainers are volunteers. All of your tax-deductible fee is provided so your child or loved one with special needs can enjoy their surfing outing. The tax-deductible donation is made to make sure that no surfer with special needs is turned down from this magical experience. 

There are two types of crews the sand crew and the water crew.  The sand provides structures on the beach.  The water crew consists of trained surfers who go in the water with the surfer to teach them how to surf and hang 10.   All surf instructors will have to submit to a specialized orientation conducted by Master Surf Instructor Elliot Zuckerman.  To contact LBNY Surfers Way please go to   As always comments accepted.

Accessible Surfing in Long Beach, NY

Source: City of Long Beach.  Long Beach,NY Sufers Way. http://sufersway.org  Sufersway@Gmail.com 

HOFSTRA REACH PROGRAM HELPS THE DISABLED

CAMPERS REACH FOR THE STARS WITH THE HOFSTRA REACH PROGRAM

By: Derek Varsalona

Most people with disabilities have heard of CAMP Anchor in the Town of Hempstead.  Camp Anchor is a camp for children with special needs.  Now, Hofstra University is competing with Camp Anchor, by providing campers with special needs a choice at Hofstra University.

The REACH Program is a fully inclusive camp for students with special needs.  For campers that are in grades 2-5 during the fall school year the morning session will be a program of their choosing, while the afternoons are spent on a program of their choosing.

The groups are geared to small sizes.  The maximum number of campers in the group is 10 while the mimic number of campers in a group is 8.  This provides a safe and active learning environment for campers with special needs.  The campers may also obtain 1:1 support per camper.  The campers are supervised by high school-aged volunteers who will assist the campers in managing their way around the beautiful Hofstra Campus, which is actually a national register arboretum.  Parents can find out more information at Reach@Hofstra.edu and by calling the camp office at 516-463-2267.  The cost for each camper is  $2,250. Season 1: July 1-12, Session 2: July 15-26, Session 3: July 29-August 9 Session 4: August 12-August 16. As always comments accepted.

Hofstra REach Program for Children with disabilities

Source: Hofstra University. "Hofstra Reach Program." Hofstra University. Hempstead, NY 11549-1000.  

https://www.hofstra.edu/academics/ce/summer-camp/specialty_reach.html

THE BUFFALO BILLS GOES THE EXTRA MILE TO HELP DISABLED

THE BUFFALO BILLS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP DISABLED

By: Derek Varsalona

The only New York State professional football team, the Buffalo Bills, is going above and beyond to help fans with disabilities feel welcomed at their home games.    As for the team itself, The Buffalo Bill Players are scheduled to begin training camp on July 23, 2024, at John Fisher College.

The Buffalo Bills have many accessible parking options at their stadium.  There are at least four accessible parking lots mentioned.  You can park,  at Lot 2 ADA accessible, or Lot 6 which is also ADA compliant. 

There is also accessible seating for fans with special needs to enjoy the game. The accessible wheelchair platforms are around 100-level seating and 300-level seating.  But you will need wheelchair seating tickets to enjoy these amenities.  If you need assistance at any time during the game or prior to the game you may visit the Guest Experience Booth. 

If you need help obtaining directions to your seat you are in luck also.  A personal stadium attended will drive you to your seating location help is provided by the Guest Experience ADA Team.  There are eight specialty-designed areas that they can pick you up at the stadium parking lot.  If you request these accommodations on game day or at the stadium please call 716-312-8933 or text to 716-588-1960.

The Bills also have accessible listening and closed captioning covered.  Patrons may utilize the closed captioning option on the Bills Mobile App and the Assisted Listening Device can be provided to fans at Guest Experience Booth 124. To obtain an assisted listening device you must show a valid driver's license. 

If you are in need of a wheelchair during the game you may do so at each entrance gate to the stadium.  You can call ahead of time to coordinate (716)312-8855.

If you need to use the elevator those are only for fans with special needs. All fans must be accompanied by a Highmark Stadium Team Member on Game Day.

All of the entrances to exit the stadium or enter the stadium follow ADA Accessibility guidelines. For faster entrance experience guests with disabilities may enter the stadium seating through Club & Suite Entry Lanes at Gates 2,3,6&7.  If you do need an interpreter, you are asked to contact the Guest Experience Department by email prior to the event at guest.expereince@bills.nfl.net or by calling 716-312-8799.  As always comments accepted.

Buffalo Bills Logo

Source: Buffalo Bills. " Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium Accessibility Guide. http://www.buffalobills.com/stadium/acessibility-guide.

THE GARDEN GOES THE EXTRA MILE TO ACCOMMODATE DISABLED

THE GARDEN GOES THE EXTRA MILE TO ACCOMMODATE DISABLED

By: Derek Varsalona

For fans thinking of going to the Garden, formerly known as Madison Square Garden or the Garden in New York City there are a r a multitude of accessibility options available to accommodate a fan with a special need.  It seems like the Garden staff will go above and beyond their call of duty to accommodate and patron with special needs at no extra cost to the patron.

For getting into the Garden, the accessible entrance is on 8 Penn and 33rd Street.  You can also get an accessible entrance at Chase Square on 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street.

The Garden staff is also accommodating to special dietary needs.  If you have a special dietary need that needs attention you are allowed to bring your own food with proper notification of the Accessibility Services Department.  You can contact the accessibility services department at Accessibilityservices@msg.com or disabledservices@msg.com.  You my also call the department at 888-609-7599.  Please contact the staff by email or phone a day or more ahead of time so The Garden Staff can make the accommodation for you.

If you have a service animal that you need at the event the Garden Staff will also be accommodating.  Please remember to bring treats and water for your dog if they get hungry since those will not be provided.  What will be provided is specialized seating for you and your companion animal.

When accessing your seating it is encouraged by the Garden Staff that the patrons use the tower elevators.  You may also see staff members such as users, guest experience representatives, or security guards if you need specialized attention.

If you are in need of a wheelchair on the day of the event, a wheelchair transport will be provided to take you to your seat.  This service if free of charge.   The only concern is that you will not be able to remain in your wheelchair through the event and you must use stadium seating.  However, storage is available for your wheelchair, canes, walkers, and other assistive devices. 

If you need a wheelchair for a suite, aka a luxury box 48 hours is asked to notify the Garden staff for any reasonable accommodation, especially if you have a sensory need that needs attending the day of the event.

To use an ALD, Assisted Listening Device, a driver's license or credit card is required to borrow such a device that must be returned at the end of the event.  Also, if you need to take out cash the ATMS have braille number pads.

As for the event itself: Concerts, comedy acts, and sporting events have sign language interpreters as well as closed captioning.

If you need any of the services listed in this article, please notify the Accessible Service Department at accessibilityservices@msg.com or Disabledservices@msg.com.  Their phone number is 1-888-609-7599.

Source: Madison Square Garden. “ Accessibility Services at Madison Square Garden.” New York City: 

https://www.msg.com/madison-square-garden/accessibility-services?icmp=int-msg_vlp-link-list_disabled-services

The Garden goes the Extra mile to accommodate disabled

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE INTERNET

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE INTERNET

By: Derek Varsalona

They say that the best things in life are free.  Well now, under Bidenomics everyone can get free internet.  But remember kiddos.  This is a lesson in socialism 101.  Nothing is free in life not even the internet.  The money is coming from the taxpayers.  So, I live on social security with family support and the new freelance writing job I got from Able Newspaper.  The money for my free internet comes from the taxpayer providing me this free government service.  So to all the taxpayers out there:  Thank you for the free internet service and thank you for giving me my Social Security Disability Payments.

This week, President Biden pushed out his free connectivity, aka free internet agenda.   Under his plan, he will try to lower the cost to nothing since it is free.  But why is the government giving you the free internet?  The reason is not to be nice, not by a long shot.  The reason Biden is giving you free internet is so that he can control the messages on the internet.  I am very worried about this.  Will my blog and podcast be taken down since they do not like that I do not like Biden or his Bidenomics?  

A better way to lower the cost is through free enterprise and free market capitalism.  Let the free market lower the cost of the internet and telephone by free competition and let the consumer decide who gives the best bang for their buck.  People can always get the internet and cell phone usually in a bundle provided by their internet and cell phone provider.  The bundle, at least buying in the bundle package lowers the cost and the savings.  See kiddos, we already have the private sector giving you a deal that you do not need the government's help.  

The only reason why the government wants to give you the internet for free is so the government can control the internet and control the messaging and information.  As always comments accepted.

BIDENS SOCIALIZE INTERNET
Whitehouse.gov
Saturday, June 1, 2024

Source: President Joseph R. Biden. “ Fact  Sheet: President Biden Highlights Commitments to Consumer Internet Service Providers to Offer Affordable High Speed Internet Plans, Calls on Congress to Restore Funding for Affordable Connectivity Program.” Whitehouse.gov Washington, DC: May 31, 2024.