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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-2/2023-06-13/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living
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-access-living-15/2023-06-13/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T120000
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UID:10001106-1686303000-1686312000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @West Pullman 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-west-pullman-branch-library/
LOCATION:West Pullman Branch Library\, 830 W. 119th Street\, Chicago\, 60643
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T130000
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CREATED:20221128T145350Z
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UID:10001018-1686142800-1686150000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Step Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge\, information\, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in the process of transitioning out of a nursing facility  \n\n\n\n **Please contact the Independent Living Skills Trainer in advance to meeting dates\, as some meetings take place at various locations in the community.**
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/step-ahead/2023-06-07/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Peer Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pagani%2C Independent Living Skills Trainer":MAILTO:tpagani@accessliving.org
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UID:10001089-1686132000-1686141000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living
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-access-living-14/2023-06-07/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230605T123000
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UID:10001105-1685968200-1685977200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @ Portage-Cragin 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-portage-cragin-branch-library/
LOCATION:Portage-Cragin Library\, 5108 W. Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60641
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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UID:10001104-1685968200-1685977200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Blackstone 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-blackstone-branch-library/
LOCATION:Blackstone Branch Library\, 4904 S Lake Park Ave\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T130000
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UID:10001096-1685624400-1685633400@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living
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-access-living-15/2023-06-01/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T140000
DTSTAMP:20230522T191729Z
CREATED:20230522T191727Z
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UID:10001103-1685619000-1685628000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Greater Grand Crossing 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-greater-grand-crossing-branch-library/
LOCATION:Greater Grand Crossing Library\, 1000 E 73rd St\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60619
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T173000
DTSTAMP:20230123T222943Z
CREATED:20230123T222943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z
UID:10000648-1685462400-1685467800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power
DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies.  \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting.  \n\n\n\n\n     \n    \n    Candace Coleman \n          Community Strategy Specialist \n              ccoleman@accessliving.org \n              (312) 640-2128
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/aylp-meeting-virtual/2023-05-30/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T143000
DTSTAMP:20230522T190730Z
CREATED:20230522T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T190730Z
UID:10001095-1685448000-1685457000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living
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-access-living-15/2023-05-30/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T150000
DTSTAMP:20230522T191409Z
CREATED:20230522T191407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T191409Z
UID:10001102-1685017800-1685026800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Back of the Yards 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-back-of-the-yards-branch-library/
LOCATION:Back of the Yards Library\, 2111 W. 47th St\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60609
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T140000
DTSTAMP:20230522T194540Z
CREATED:20230522T190100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T194540Z
UID:10001088-1684927800-1684936800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living
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-access-living-14/2023-05-24/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T170000
DTSTAMP:20230123T223014Z
CREATED:20230123T223014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223014Z
UID:10000985-1684854000-1684861200@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-2/2023-05-23/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T150000
DTSTAMP:20230523T152642Z
CREATED:20230523T152640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T152642Z
UID:10001120-1684758600-1684767600@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Bezazian 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-bezazian-branch-library/
LOCATION:Bezazian Branch Library\, 1226 W. Ainslie\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T160000
DTSTAMP:20230523T152414Z
CREATED:20230523T152346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T152414Z
UID:10001119-1684503000-1684512000@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/
LOCATION:Independence Branch Library\, 4024 N Elston Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60618
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T150000
DTSTAMP:20230523T152153Z
CREATED:20230523T152151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T152153Z
UID:10001118-1684411200-1684422000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Thurgood Marshall 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-thurgood-marshall-library/
LOCATION:Thurgood Marshall Library\, 7506 S. Racine\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T150000
DTSTAMP:20230523T152016Z
CREATED:20230523T152014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T152016Z
UID:10001117-1684326600-1684335600@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Virtual
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-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T150000
DTSTAMP:20230123T223013Z
CREATED:20230123T223013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223013Z
UID:10000938-1684242000-1684249200@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-2/2023-05-16/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T160000
DTSTAMP:20230523T151827Z
CREATED:20230523T151825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T151827Z
UID:10001116-1684157400-1684166400@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Roden 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-roden-library-2/
LOCATION:Roden Library\, 6083 N. Northwest Highway\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60631
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T120000
DTSTAMP:20230523T151500Z
CREATED:20230523T151458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T151500Z
UID:10001115-1683883800-1683892800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Vodak East Side 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-vodak-east-side-library/
LOCATION:Vodak East Side Library\, 3710 E. 106th Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60617
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T150000
DTSTAMP:20230522T194540Z
CREATED:20230522T190100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T194540Z
UID:10001087-1683721800-1683730800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living
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-access-living-14/2023-05-10/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T170000
DTSTAMP:20221018T144640Z
CREATED:20221018T144639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T144640Z
UID:10000961-1683644400-1683651600@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-2/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T143000
DTSTAMP:20230522T190730Z
CREATED:20230522T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T190730Z
UID:10001094-1683633600-1683642600@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living
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-access-living-15/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T183000
DTSTAMP:20230425T143852Z
CREATED:20230425T143850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T143852Z
UID:10001085-1683217800-1683225000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Writing Care Scenes: A Workshop & Skill Share
DESCRIPTION:Writing Care Scenes: A Workshop & Skill Share with 2023 3Arts/Bodies of Work Residency Fellow\, Kennedy Dawson Healy\n\n\n\nJoin us for a workshop on writing play scenes about care. Learn about how Kennedy found grounding in writing about issues surrounding care through her in-progress project Care: The Musical. Then\, take time to develop your own scene that volunteers can share back to the group.   \n\n\n\nNote: This is a hybrid event. Attend in-person from 4:30-6:30 or you can join virtually starting at 5pm on Thursday\, May 4. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nProgram: \n\n\n\n\n4:30 – 5:00pm\, Outside\n\n Light refreshments and creative printmaking & zine stations will be available outdoors.\n\nPresented by Soph Schinderle (they/them) and Lizzy Dixon (they/them)\, who have collaborated with Kennedy during her residency. Schinderle and Dixon are both graduate art therapy students in the Community Practice and Helping Relationship Class\, department of art therapy and counseling\, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 – 6:30pm\, Inside: \n\nWorkshop & skill share will be hosted indoors and on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccess Information: Haymarket House is located in Uptown on the corner of Buena and Clarendon. Please enter through the parking lot off Clarendon where there is a ramped side entrance. ASL interpreters\, CART\, and a Personal Assistant will be available at the event.  Masks are required for all who are able to wear them. There are two accessible bathrooms and the large event space has an air filter. For any other accessibility requests\, please reach out to Beth Bendtsen at bbendtsen@accessliving.org at your earliest convenience.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information: This event is part of the 2023 3Arts/Bodies of Work Residency Fellowship. 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\nSupporter Information: \n\n\n\nThis program received generous support from the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab and Disability Culture Activism Lab at SAIC. \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\, as well as grants to 3Arts from the National Endowment for the Arts and The Joyce Foundation.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/writing-care-scenes-a-workshop-skill-share/
LOCATION:Haymarket House\, 800 W Buena Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hybrid Event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T153000
DTSTAMP:20230522T190730Z
CREATED:20230522T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T190730Z
UID:10001093-1683205200-1683214200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living
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-access-living-15/2023-05-04/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T150000
DTSTAMP:20230607T195005Z
CREATED:20221128T145350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T195005Z
UID:10001017-1683118800-1683126000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Step Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge\, information\, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in the process of transitioning out of a nursing facility  \n\n\n\n **Please contact the Independent Living Skills Trainer in advance to meeting dates\, as some meetings take place at various locations in the community.**
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/step-ahead/2023-05-03/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Peer Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pagani%2C Independent Living Skills Trainer":MAILTO:tpagani@accessliving.org
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SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living
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-access-living-14/2023-05-03/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T173000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Body Casting Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final exhibition of body-based artworks by Access Living consumers. This exhibition is the culmination of a spring body casting workshop hosted by the Arts & Culture project. Artists were encouraged to explore their relationship with their own bodies\, engage with art materials in creative ways\, and consider the connection between mental health and the body.   \n\n\n\nNo RSVP required.  \n\n\n\nAccess Information \n\n\n\nAccess Living is a scent free building. Please refrain from wearing scented products\, such as scented lotion\, perfume and cologne. All areas of the building are wheelchair accessible. Masks are required for entry into the Access Living building. Please contact Amy at abernard@accessliving.org or call 786-261-5582 with access requests. \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\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, 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. 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.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/spring-2023-body-casting-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T150000
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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-2/2023-04-25/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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