BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Access Living - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Access Living X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.accessliving.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Access Living REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T170000 DTSTAMP:20230825T193331Z CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000968-1702393200-1702400400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Michelle Garcia to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Michelle Garcia with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\nThird Tuesdays: 1-3pm\n\n\n\nFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Michelle Garcia \n Manager of Organizing and Community Development \n mgarcia@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2194 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-3/2023-12-12/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T160000 DTSTAMP:20231010T172019Z CREATED:20231005T155320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T172019Z UID:10001308-1702389600-1702396800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop DESCRIPTION:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is for participants who self-identify as disabled and/or chronically ill\, whether the disability is apparent or non-apparent. This could mean anything from physical disabilities\, learning disabilities\, “invisible” disabilities\, and disabilities caused by mental health concerns.  \n\n\n\nLet’s reclaim and rewrite our stories as disabled people through writing and drawing together! Too often disabled individuals have their stories told to them by medical professionals and cultural norms. It’s time to get the power back and tell our own tales! \n\n\n\nIn-person sessions available Tuesdays\, with virtual sessions available Thursdays. \n\n\n\nNo art making skills or experiences required. \n\n\n\nAttendees will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers). \n\n\n\n\nSign-Up Form: Rewritten Narratives\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Dates\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Sessions | Tuesdays\, 2-4pm: \n\n10/17\, 10/31\n\n\n\n11/14\, 11/28 \n\n\n\n12/12\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Sessions | Thursdays\, 2-4pm:\n\n10/26\n\n\n\n11/9\, 11/30\n\n\n\n12/7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information\n\n\n\nRewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/rewritten-narratives-comic-workshop/2023-12-12/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Comic-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T180000 DTSTAMP:20230915T175155Z CREATED:20230915T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175155Z UID:10001163-1702314000-1702317600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Also\, the group members will explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy. However\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nYou can email bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions or access needs. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details for Joining via Zoom: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 818 5920 1086 \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Passcode: AL2023 \n\n\n\n\nFall 2023 meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 25\n\n\n\n\nOctober: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 16 \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 23\n\n\n\n\nNovember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 6\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 20\n\n\n\n\nDecember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 4\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 18\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information:\n\n\n\nAutomatic captioning is available in Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. Please contact bbeck@accessliving.org with requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor information:\n\n\n\nThe Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL is a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and a collective care model in which disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fall-peer-mental-health-support-group-2/2023-12-11/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Mental-Health-Peer-Support-Group-Final-500-x-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Beck":MAILTO:bbeck@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T150000 DTSTAMP:20231208T042040Z CREATED:20231208T042039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T042040Z UID:10001357-1702119600-1702134000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fabric Dolls Workshop DESCRIPTION:To honor the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3rd\, Art and Culture Project joins the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) and Art Therapy Collective in hosting four art workshops this December\, including the in-person Fabric Dolls Workshop. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the last month of 2023\, let’s take a moment to pause\, breathe\, reflect and nurture ourselves as a community. Facilitators will provide art materials and prompts for attendees. The goal is for participants to reflect on disability justice issues through art making and dialogues.Fabric Dolls Workshop: Gentle remembrance and grieving for loved ones \n\n\n\nLet’s take a moment and honor our disabled or Crip siblings who left this world too early in the disability community. Together\, participants and facilitators will make dolls made of yarn and fabric. Snacks and supplies provided. We encourage you to bring your stories of lost loved ones\, and fabrics and yarns that are important to you. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Form for the Fabric Dolls Workshop\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Workshop Facilitators\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nMiriam Austin-Wright (they/she) is a graduate art therapy student at SAIC. They are from Indianapolis\, Indiana. A nonbinary\, biracial\, and disabled individual\, Miriam is committed to building an intersectional therapeutic lens that perceives individuals as the multifaceted and experienced beings they are\, capable of enacting transformation personally and in the communities in which they live. As an art therapist in training\, they hope to work from an eclectic approach\, fusing and drawing from multiple therapeutic perspectives to create a decolonial\, consumer-driven\, liberating\, and highly creative space.  \n\n\n\nFabric Dolls Workshop Access Information\n\n\n\nThis series of workshops and open studios are scent-free events\, please refrain from wearing any scented products. Please contact Sandie Yi at syi@accessliving or 312-640-2187 if you have questions or access requests\, including requests for ASL interpretation. Snacks will be available at in-person events. For non-SAIC attendees\, advanced registration is required. Please bring a government-issued ID card for checking in with the security desk for in-person events. Masks are required for all people\, unless it is in conflict with one’s access needs.  \n\n\n\nFabric Dolls Workshop Sponsor Information\n\n\n\nThis series of event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, Art Collective at School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, and the Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this series of workshops were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this series of workshops do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS. You should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. This program is also partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Form for the Fabric Dolls Workshop URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fabric-dolls-workshop/ LOCATION:The School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Sharp Building\, 37 S. Wabash Avenue\, Room 404\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60603\, United States CATEGORIES:Access Living Event,Arts & Culture,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T120000 DTSTAMP:20231122T202957Z CREATED:20231122T202955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T202957Z UID:10001348-1702027800-1702036800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Brainerd Branch Library DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-brainerd-branch-library/ LOCATION:Brainerd Branch Library\, 1350 W. 89th St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60620 CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T183000 DTSTAMP:20231027T194308Z CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001340-1701966600-1701973800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? \n\n\n\nDo you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-portraiture-project/2023-12-07/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T160000 DTSTAMP:20231010T172019Z CREATED:20231005T155320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T172019Z UID:10001307-1701957600-1701964800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop DESCRIPTION:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is for participants who self-identify as disabled and/or chronically ill\, whether the disability is apparent or non-apparent. This could mean anything from physical disabilities\, learning disabilities\, “invisible” disabilities\, and disabilities caused by mental health concerns.  \n\n\n\nLet’s reclaim and rewrite our stories as disabled people through writing and drawing together! Too often disabled individuals have their stories told to them by medical professionals and cultural norms. It’s time to get the power back and tell our own tales! \n\n\n\nIn-person sessions available Tuesdays\, with virtual sessions available Thursdays. \n\n\n\nNo art making skills or experiences required. \n\n\n\nAttendees will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers). \n\n\n\n\nSign-Up Form: Rewritten Narratives\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Dates\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Sessions | Tuesdays\, 2-4pm: \n\n10/17\, 10/31\n\n\n\n11/14\, 11/28 \n\n\n\n12/12\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Sessions | Thursdays\, 2-4pm:\n\n10/26\n\n\n\n11/9\, 11/30\n\n\n\n12/7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information\n\n\n\nRewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/rewritten-narratives-comic-workshop/2023-12-07/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Comic-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T153000 DTSTAMP:20231122T202711Z CREATED:20231122T202709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T202711Z UID:10001347-1701954000-1701963000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Harold Washington Library DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-harold-washington-library-4/ LOCATION:Harold Washington Library\, 400 S. State Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T183000 DTSTAMP:20231027T194308Z CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001339-1701793800-1701801000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? \n\n\n\nDo you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-portraiture-project/2023-12-05/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T143000 DTSTAMP:20231122T202725Z CREATED:20231122T202722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T202725Z UID:10001346-1701777600-1701786600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Independence Branch Library DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-independence-branch-library-2/ LOCATION:Independence Branch Library\, 4024 N Elston Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60618 CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PA-Training-Events-Calendar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T180000 DTSTAMP:20230915T175155Z CREATED:20230915T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175155Z UID:10001162-1701709200-1701712800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Also\, the group members will explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy. However\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nYou can email bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions or access needs. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details for Joining via Zoom: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 818 5920 1086 \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Passcode: AL2023 \n\n\n\n\nFall 2023 meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 25\n\n\n\n\nOctober: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 16 \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 23\n\n\n\n\nNovember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 6\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 20\n\n\n\n\nDecember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 4\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 18\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information:\n\n\n\nAutomatic captioning is available in Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. Please contact bbeck@accessliving.org with requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor information:\n\n\n\nThe Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL is a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and a collective care model in which disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fall-peer-mental-health-support-group-2/2023-12-04/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Mental-Health-Peer-Support-Group-Final-500-x-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Beck":MAILTO:bbeck@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T183000 DTSTAMP:20231027T194308Z CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001338-1701361800-1701369000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? \n\n\n\nDo you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-portraiture-project/2023-11-30/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T160000 DTSTAMP:20231010T172019Z CREATED:20231005T155320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T172019Z UID:10001306-1701352800-1701360000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop DESCRIPTION:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is for participants who self-identify as disabled and/or chronically ill\, whether the disability is apparent or non-apparent. This could mean anything from physical disabilities\, learning disabilities\, “invisible” disabilities\, and disabilities caused by mental health concerns.  \n\n\n\nLet’s reclaim and rewrite our stories as disabled people through writing and drawing together! Too often disabled individuals have their stories told to them by medical professionals and cultural norms. It’s time to get the power back and tell our own tales! \n\n\n\nIn-person sessions available Tuesdays\, with virtual sessions available Thursdays. \n\n\n\nNo art making skills or experiences required. \n\n\n\nAttendees will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers). \n\n\n\n\nSign-Up Form: Rewritten Narratives\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Dates\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Sessions | Tuesdays\, 2-4pm: \n\n10/17\, 10/31\n\n\n\n11/14\, 11/28 \n\n\n\n12/12\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Sessions | Thursdays\, 2-4pm:\n\n10/26\n\n\n\n11/9\, 11/30\n\n\n\n12/7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information\n\n\n\nRewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/rewritten-narratives-comic-workshop/2023-11-30/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Comic-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T183000 DTSTAMP:20231027T194308Z CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001337-1701189000-1701196200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? \n\n\n\nDo you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-portraiture-project/2023-11-28/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T170000 DTSTAMP:20230713T173601Z CREATED:20230713T173559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T173601Z UID:10000991-1701183600-1701190800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Michelle Garcia to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Michelle Garcia with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\nThird Tuesdays: 1-3pm\n\n\n\nFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Michelle Garcia \n Manager of Organizing and Community Development \n mgarcia@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2194 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas/2023-11-28/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T160000 DTSTAMP:20231010T172019Z CREATED:20231005T155320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T172019Z UID:10001305-1701180000-1701187200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop DESCRIPTION:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is for participants who self-identify as disabled and/or chronically ill\, whether the disability is apparent or non-apparent. This could mean anything from physical disabilities\, learning disabilities\, “invisible” disabilities\, and disabilities caused by mental health concerns.  \n\n\n\nLet’s reclaim and rewrite our stories as disabled people through writing and drawing together! Too often disabled individuals have their stories told to them by medical professionals and cultural norms. It’s time to get the power back and tell our own tales! \n\n\n\nIn-person sessions available Tuesdays\, with virtual sessions available Thursdays. \n\n\n\nNo art making skills or experiences required. \n\n\n\nAttendees will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers). \n\n\n\n\nSign-Up Form: Rewritten Narratives\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Dates\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Sessions | Tuesdays\, 2-4pm: \n\n10/17\, 10/31\n\n\n\n11/14\, 11/28 \n\n\n\n12/12\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Sessions | Thursdays\, 2-4pm:\n\n10/26\n\n\n\n11/9\, 11/30\n\n\n\n12/7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information\n\n\n\nRewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/rewritten-narratives-comic-workshop/2023-11-28/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Comic-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T143000 DTSTAMP:20231120T204621Z CREATED:20231120T204619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T204621Z UID:10001344-1701172800-1701181800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Douglass Branch Library DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-douglass-branch-library/ LOCATION:Douglass Branch Library\, 3353 W. 13th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PA-Training-Events-Calendar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T150000 DTSTAMP:20230123T223013Z CREATED:20230123T223013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223013Z UID:10000944-1700571600-1700578800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pmThird Tuesdays: 1-3pmFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Alma Olavarría Gallegos \n Community Organizer – Immigration & Latinx \n aogallegos@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2146 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2023-11-21/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T150000 DTSTAMP:20231120T204358Z CREATED:20231120T204356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T204358Z UID:10001343-1700569800-1700578800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training - King Branch Library DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-king-branch-library-2/ LOCATION:King Branch Library\, 3436 S. King Drive\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60616 CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T180000 DTSTAMP:20230915T175155Z CREATED:20230915T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175155Z UID:10001161-1700499600-1700503200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Also\, the group members will explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy. However\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nYou can email bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions or access needs. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details for Joining via Zoom: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 818 5920 1086 \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Passcode: AL2023 \n\n\n\n\nFall 2023 meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 25\n\n\n\n\nOctober: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 16 \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 23\n\n\n\n\nNovember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 6\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 20\n\n\n\n\nDecember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 4\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 18\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information:\n\n\n\nAutomatic captioning is available in Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. Please contact bbeck@accessliving.org with requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor information:\n\n\n\nThe Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL is a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and a collective care model in which disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fall-peer-mental-health-support-group-2/2023-11-20/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Mental-Health-Peer-Support-Group-Final-500-x-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Beck":MAILTO:bbeck@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T153000 DTSTAMP:20231003T173248Z CREATED:20231003T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T173248Z UID:10001212-1700229600-1700235000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of ALL of Access Living’s community organizing groups. Come together with your allies in housing\, home and community based services\, immigration\, and racial justice! Contact Amber Smock to request accommodations. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people/2023-11-17/ LOCATION:Illinois CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T183000 DTSTAMP:20231027T194308Z CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001336-1700152200-1700159400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? \n\n\n\nDo you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-portraiture-project/2023-11-16/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T183000 DTSTAMP:20231027T194308Z CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001335-1699979400-1699986600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? \n\n\n\nDo you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-portraiture-project/2023-11-14/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T170000 DTSTAMP:20230825T193331Z CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000967-1699974000-1699981200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Michelle Garcia to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Michelle Garcia with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\nThird Tuesdays: 1-3pm\n\n\n\nFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Michelle Garcia \n Manager of Organizing and Community Development \n mgarcia@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2194 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-3/2023-11-14/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T160000 DTSTAMP:20231010T172019Z CREATED:20231005T155320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T172019Z UID:10001304-1699970400-1699977600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop DESCRIPTION:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is for participants who self-identify as disabled and/or chronically ill\, whether the disability is apparent or non-apparent. This could mean anything from physical disabilities\, learning disabilities\, “invisible” disabilities\, and disabilities caused by mental health concerns.  \n\n\n\nLet’s reclaim and rewrite our stories as disabled people through writing and drawing together! Too often disabled individuals have their stories told to them by medical professionals and cultural norms. It’s time to get the power back and tell our own tales! \n\n\n\nIn-person sessions available Tuesdays\, with virtual sessions available Thursdays. \n\n\n\nNo art making skills or experiences required. \n\n\n\nAttendees will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers). \n\n\n\n\nSign-Up Form: Rewritten Narratives\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Dates\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Sessions | Tuesdays\, 2-4pm: \n\n10/17\, 10/31\n\n\n\n11/14\, 11/28 \n\n\n\n12/12\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Sessions | Thursdays\, 2-4pm:\n\n10/26\n\n\n\n11/9\, 11/30\n\n\n\n12/7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information\n\n\n\nRewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/rewritten-narratives-comic-workshop/2023-11-14/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Comic-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T180000 DTSTAMP:20230915T175155Z CREATED:20230915T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175155Z UID:10001160-1699894800-1699898400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Also\, the group members will explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy. However\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nYou can email bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions or access needs. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details for Joining via Zoom: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 818 5920 1086 \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Passcode: AL2023 \n\n\n\n\nFall 2023 meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 25\n\n\n\n\nOctober: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 16 \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 23\n\n\n\n\nNovember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 6\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 20\n\n\n\n\nDecember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 4\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 18\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information:\n\n\n\nAutomatic captioning is available in Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. Please contact bbeck@accessliving.org with requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor information:\n\n\n\nThe Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL is a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and a collective care model in which disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fall-peer-mental-health-support-group-2/2023-11-13/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Mental-Health-Peer-Support-Group-Final-500-x-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Beck":MAILTO:bbeck@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T200000 DTSTAMP:20231108T230751Z CREATED:20231108T230649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T230751Z UID:10001342-1699639200-1699646400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Not Art Therapy: A Conversation with Sandie Yi and Katie O'Neill DESCRIPTION:Join artists Sandie Yi and Katie O’Neill as they discuss their work in the exhibition “Not Art Therapy” currently on display at Press Here Studio. Moderated by Matt Bodett\, this conversation will address the ideas of therapy in relation to art making by disabled folx. It asks us to reconsider making and notions of collaboration. In all this discussion will expand how we see and talk about disability within artistic terms. You won’t want to miss this conversation! \n\n\n\nThis is will be a chance to hear the two artists discuss how disabled artists tend to be marginalized\, not only by disability\, but by the assumption that any artwork made is therapeutic. What does this assumption leave out? Is there more that disabled artists can offer? We will spend time talking through this\, and offer guests a chance to ask questions as well. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the virtual Not Art Therapy discussion\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nASL interpretation and CART captioning will be provided for this virtual event. Please contact Matt Bodett at info@pressherestudio.com with other access requests or if you will be utilizing ASL interpretation for the Zoom conversation. This helps us to anticipate need and plan accordingly. \n\n\n\nAbout The Not Art Therapy Exhibition\n\n\n\nThe “Not Art Therapy” exhibition is on display at Press Here Studios from October 13 to December 9\, 2023. We are back at it! The exhibition is designed to grow and change during its life of the exhibition\, so stop by to see as it changes form. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own artistic works to hang on the walls as well! This can be poetry\, photography\, pocket lint\, or anything you find artistically relevant. \n\n\n\nAbout Press Here Studio\n\n\n\nPress Here is a mad culture space located on the fourth floor of the Historic Fine Art Building in the South Loop of Chicago. Press Here studio offers rotating exhibitions of work from Mad and disabled artists\, as well as events and workshops which cluster around the idea of culture making–art\, poetry\, performance\, etc. \n\n\n\nThe Center also offers a unique and growing mad library which is available to the public. This library centers around mad and disability studies\, and will be used to help place the conversations that occur in the space within a larger context. \n\n\n\nPress Here is a wheelchair accessible space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information\n\n\n\nThis event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, the Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago \n\n\n\ns a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThe contents of this event were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this event do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the virtual Not Art Therapy discussion URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/not-art-therapy-a-conversation-with-sandie-yi-and-katie-oneill/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T183000 DTSTAMP:20231027T194308Z CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001334-1699547400-1699554600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? \n\n\n\nDo you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-portraiture-project/2023-11-09/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T160000 DTSTAMP:20231010T172019Z CREATED:20231005T155320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T172019Z UID:10001303-1699538400-1699545600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop DESCRIPTION:Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is for participants who self-identify as disabled and/or chronically ill\, whether the disability is apparent or non-apparent. This could mean anything from physical disabilities\, learning disabilities\, “invisible” disabilities\, and disabilities caused by mental health concerns.  \n\n\n\nLet’s reclaim and rewrite our stories as disabled people through writing and drawing together! Too often disabled individuals have their stories told to them by medical professionals and cultural norms. It’s time to get the power back and tell our own tales! \n\n\n\nIn-person sessions available Tuesdays\, with virtual sessions available Thursdays. \n\n\n\nNo art making skills or experiences required. \n\n\n\nAttendees will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers). \n\n\n\n\nSign-Up Form: Rewritten Narratives\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Dates\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Sessions | Tuesdays\, 2-4pm: \n\n10/17\, 10/31\n\n\n\n11/14\, 11/28 \n\n\n\n12/12\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Sessions | Thursdays\, 2-4pm:\n\n10/26\n\n\n\n11/9\, 11/30\n\n\n\n12/7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information\n\n\n\nRewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/rewritten-narratives-comic-workshop/2023-11-09/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Comic-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T183000 DTSTAMP:20231027T194308Z CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001333-1699374600-1699381800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? \n\n\n\nDo you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-portraiture-project/2023-11-07/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR