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Self Advocates Doing Business
August / September 2014
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It doesn't matter if you are an entrepreneur or not, you are still exceptional and can show it to the world! Check out www.eeofa.com for our new "I AM EXCEPTIONAL" T.
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Our Debut Newsletter!!!!
 We've had this in the works for some time and are pleased to finally debut our EEoA Self Advocates Doing Business Newsletter. By signing up you will receive this newsletter on the first of every other month, filled with information on Exceptional Entrepreneurs, or as we like to call them, Self Advocates Doing Business! Every issue will have a spotlight on a local self advocate entrepreneur, news on what our member business are doing, general self advocacy news and also info about great events and opportunities that YOU can participate in. If we have something special going on from time between newsletters we might send you an additional message. Please feel free to forward this message off to anyone who you feel might benefit from the info, we're always interested in growing our audience...
Hope you enjoy,
Lee Hartlieb, President and CEO, Exceptional Entrepreneurs or America
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 Featured EE: Lightnings Native Crafts
Richard Harris is a Mohawk Indian and very aware of and involved in his proud culture. Items such as dream catchers, headdresses, medicine wheels and the like that some people might regard as trinkets take on a new meaning with Richard as he understands the history behind these items and gives them the proper reverence and respect they deserve. Richard is also very talented in hand making these items and telling the stories behind them to anyone who has the time to learn. Richard started Lightnings Native Crafts in late 2013 and has already taken part in many events, both native oriented and not. His items are available for sale everyday at our friends Filigrees Gallery and Boutique on Elmwood Ave and he is preparing to open his online store very soon. Richard lists all of the festivals and sales events that he takes part in on his website at lightningscrafts.blogspot.com as well as pictures of samples of his work. When you see Richard tell him that you heard about him through the EEOA!
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 Member News
Whether it's goods or services, our Exceptional Entrepreneurs are doing business!
JWS Vendings is small candy vending company that places it's candy machines in restaurants all over the area for that final sweet treet after a good meal. John Siradas, the owner and operator has between 10 and 12 machines in various locations with a portion of his proceeds going to support The People Inc. foundation.
Retroman Collectibles: Jon Merritt has turned his passion for memorabilia and vintage electronics into a successful business. Retroman Collectibles accumulates vintage toys, sports memorabilia and electronics, repairs and rehabs them to their former glory and sell them on ebay and The Orchard Park Antique Mall. Visit Jon's booths at the mall, I12 and I13 for some great items that will throw you back through the years. Like Jon on Facebook and get the heads up on new items available at https://www.facebook.com/RetromanCollectibles
Kissing Clean: Over the past few years Megan Tomaszewski has operated Kissing Clean Cleaning Service in the city and suburbs of Western New York, offering cleaning services for homes and other small businesses. Messes come in all shapes and sizes and whether it's a weekly, mothly or one time cleaning, Megan can help you. Like her page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kissingclean
Dave's Design Studio: David Licht, owner of Dave's Design Studio in Wheatfield offers graphic design, videography and web services as well as promoting his first published book, "Detective Kids". The book is aimed towards young adults and is the first in a series. It can be purchased at various local booksellers such as B is for Books in Orchard Park, both locations of Talking Leaves and Filigrees Gallery and Boutique on Elmwood Ave. Visit the internet and you can purchase both the physical and ebook version on Amazon and the ebook version on Barnes and Noble and the iBooks store. Dave's online headquarters can be found at www.davesdesignstudio.com
iCan Clothing: Engelic Everett and Shanita Wilson are better known as The Double Divas to their friends and clients and they design, produce and sell a line of self advocacy based clothing and accessories under the iCan Clothing Company Brand. Their products and infectious attitudes promote the concepts and practice of Self Advocacy, Self Determination, Self Confidence, Service and Action. Their products can be found at their website, www.icanclothing.co as well as their exclusive retail partner, Filigrees Gallery and Boutique on Elmwood Ave at Forest.
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 The World of Self Advocacy
We usually try to keep it light and positive but this is a serious issue that we really feel is necessary to get out. Thanks to our friend Sophia from WNY SANYS for bringing this to our attention.
When this year's State Legislative session ended in June, people with disabilities were left with very little to cheer about. After months of fighting with the Assembly, we were ulitimately abandoned by the Senate after the Governor made some remarks while accepting a political nomination. At the same time, a state-wide union announced that it would only be giving political contributions to one party's candidates in the Senate and not the other.
Meanwhile, 17 disability advocates were arrested in Albany trying to get the Community First Choice (CFC) option in New York. CFC would have brought $350 million to New York every year while freeing thousands of pe ople with disabilities from institutions and allowing them to live in their own homes.
Frustrated, yet?
We are, too. That's why with the aid of ACCES-VR, we started a project known as the New York Disability Vote Network (NYDVN). NYDVN is a non-partisan effort to bring people with disabilities and their allies together, not to throw money around Albany, but to make our voices heard and our votes count.
We don't care who wins the elections as long as they work to help people with disabilities.
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 Event of the Month
Again we're going off the beaten path on this one. Normally we'll give you information on a community event or opportunity that we want you to know about. After searching through EVERYTHING that is going on in Western New York in August and September, there is just too much to choose from. So we're going to recommend that you create your own meaningful event....
http://www.volunteerwny.org/ is a great website that lists volunteer opportunities all over WNY. Long Term, Short Term, One Timers. Tons of local charitable organizations are looking for a little help from YOU. Check it out when you get the chance and make a difference by spending a little time helping others...
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Raise It Up The Flagpole
If you have a news story, information on an event or know of a self advocate doing exceptional things, please feel free to send us the info to exceptionalentrepreneurs@gmail.com and we'll help let the world know!
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Thanks,
Lee and Staff at EEOA
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