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 CMR/BAKER WALK
The annual CMR/Baker Walk will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Memorial Park. This event was created to promote the talent and dedication of people with disabilities, while providing access to social recreational information so they can live their lives independently.
9:45 a.m. – Walk registration 11:00 a.m. – Walk begins
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Information Expo
Click here for the 2008 walker registration form and event flyer
Click here for a 2008 CMR/Baker Walk Sponsorship form
Click here for the 2008 vendor registration information and form
Click here for information on the 2007 CMR/Baker Walk.
 About the Bakers
Edward I. and Fannie L. Baker turned their love for their daughter, Debbie, with Down syndrome into a drive to help others with the condition. The Bakers were pioneers in providing support services for children with Down syndrome and their families. Side by side with a dozen dedicated parents, the Bakers helped to found the Arc of Cuyahoga County, now CMR, where Ed served as President for several terms. They also were founding trustees of what is now known as New Avenues to Independence. They also formed the Edward I. and Fannie L. International Resources Center for Down Syndrome, which became part of CMR in the late 1990’s, as a research and service center for families. As a tribute to the Baker’s commitment, generosity and dedication to helping others, CMR has named this event the Baker Walk.
 Annual CMR Open
The CMR Open will take place on Sept. 10, 2008 at CopperTop at Cherokee Hills in Valley City. It is a scramble format with hole sponsorship opportunities. Everyone has a great time. This is one tournament where even if you did not play well, you could still go home feeling fulfilled and thankful that you were able to help individuals and children with disabilities live, learn, work, play and be a part of the community.
Click here for full information on the upcoming 2008 CMR Golf Open.
Click here to view the 2007 CMR Golf Open Program Book.
 Legacy Luncheon
The 2008 Legacy Luncheon will be held Thursday, Oct. 2 at the
InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center.
Highlights of the 2007 Luncheon included The Ben M. Bonanno Excellence in Advocacy Award, presented to Dick Russ, managing editor and news anchor for WKYC-TV3, who has devoted his personal and professional life to advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities. The award is named in honor of Mr. Bonanno, longtime Executive Director of the Center for Mental Retardation, and a champion for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.
The Excellence in Self-Advocacy award, honoring an individual who actively works to improve the quality of life for himself or herself and others was presented to Mike Rich by
Vic and Fran Leanza.
2006 established the Legacy Luncheon to honor Ben M. Bonanno. Mr. Bonanno received his namesake award from Michael E. Grady, President and Executive Director of the Cleveland Sight Center .
Legacy Luncheon photos by George Shuba
Click here for information on the upcoming 2008 Legacy Luncheon.
Click here for the 2008 Sponsor benefits page.
Click here for the 2008 Legacy Luncheon Sponsorship Form.
Click here for more information about the 2007 Legacy Luncheon.
Click here for Northern Ohio Live's coverage of the 2007 event.
Upcoming Programs
APRIL 14, 2008
Including Samuel
CMR will host local screenings of the new documentary, Including Samuel.
 Photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about inclusion before he had his son Samuel seven years ago. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib’s documentary film, Including Samuel examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities as a civil rights issue. The film is built on the efforts of Habib and his family to include Samuel, 8 in all facets of school and community. Including Samuel also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with dozens of teachers, young people, parents and disability rights experts. The film recently won the annual Positive Images in Media award from TASH, an international group committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. The film was also named “Best Documentary” of the 2007 Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival, and has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered and in the Washington Post and Boston Globe.
A select few local screenings of the film with facilitated discussions led by Dan Habib will be hosted by CMR on April 14, 2008. The target audience will be the general public, students at the middle and high school levels, general and special educators, and college students and teachers. Look for more information on details of where you can see the film and be part of the exclusive local screening.
JUNE 6 & 7, 2008
People First Regional Conference
Center for Mental Retardation, The Arc of Cuyahoga County’s People First, presents a Northeast Ohio Regional Conference. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday June 6 &7, 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel in Independence. Seminars will feature speakers, question and answer sessions, as well as time to make and meet new friends! Presentations from self-advocates, politicians, and community figures on topics of interest that effect adults with developmental disabilities.
Click here for 2008 regional conference brochure
Click here for planning information
Click here for registration scholarship information
Click here for frequently asked questions
PAST EVENTS
.Disability is Natural Kathie Snow - Saturday February 2, 2008
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