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:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221121T183000 DTSTAMP:20221111T160942Z CREATED:20221111T151357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T160942Z UID:10001012-1669050000-1669055400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The 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.Facilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, 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. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet.This group is not traditional group therapy; however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP and full info   URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group/2022-11-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mental-health-peer-support-group-event-calendar-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T153000 DTSTAMP:20220218T194432Z CREATED:20211217T191729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T194432Z UID:10000777-1668780000-1668785400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People Meeting DESCRIPTION:Contact Amber Smock with questions or 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-meeting/2022-11-18/ 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/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T133000 DTSTAMP:20221027T215526Z CREATED:20221027T215524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T215526Z UID:10001003-1668769200-1668778200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Rogers Park 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-rogers-park-library/ LOCATION:Rogers Park Library\, 6907 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60626 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:20221116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T200000 DTSTAMP:20221111T160822Z CREATED:20221111T160744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T160822Z UID:10001013-1668625200-1668628800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Just Care by Akemi Nishida DESCRIPTION:Join Access Living and Women & Children First for a virtual event celebrating Just Care: Messy Entanglements of Disability\, Dependency\, and Desire by Akemi Nishida. For this event\, Akemi will be joined in conversation by Ashley Volion. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held via Zoom Webinar by Access Living. ASL and live captioning will be provided. If you need additional accommodations\, please contact Beth Bendtsen at bbendtsen@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\nThis event will include a giveaway of 5 copies of Just Care! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP and full information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust Care is Akemi Nishida’s thoughtful examination of care injustice and social justice enabled through care. The current neoliberal political economy has turned care into a business opportunity for the healthcare industrial complex and a mechanism of social oppression and control. Nishida analyzes the challenges people negotiate whether they are situated as caregivers\, receivers\, or both. Also illuminated is how people with disabilities come together to assemble community care collectives and bed activism (resistance and visions emerging from the space of bed) to reimagine care as a key element for social change. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/just-care-by-akemi-nishida/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Just-Care-Nov-16-banner.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T200000 DTSTAMP:20221027T221544Z CREATED:20220930T181203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z UID:10000815-1668623400-1668628800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Dance Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Fall 2022 Inclusive Dance Workshop Series! The series is a weekly Wednesday gathering of movers of all bodies\, minds and experience levels. Each session\, different facilitators and guest artists lead the group through an exploration of dance-making tools\, dance techniques\, and improvisational exercises\, from ballet to improvisation to voguing. \n\n\n\nThe workshops meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm central from Wednesday\, September 28th to Wednesday\, December 7th. There will be no workshop on November 23rd. All Wednesday workshops in the fall will be held remotely via Zoom. \n\n\n\nAI captioning will be available for all virtual workshops. Due to the high demand for ASL interpretation during the pandemic\, we will do our best to fill requests for ASL Interpretation. We kindly ask you send us your request at least 3 weeks in advance by emailing bbendtsen@accessliving.org \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\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 and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. \n\n\n\nThe 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\, 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/inclusive-dance-workshop-series-2/2022-11-16/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T143000 DTSTAMP:20221027T220659Z CREATED:20221027T215329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T220659Z UID:10001001-1668600000-1668609000@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-4/2022-11-16/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom 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:20221115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T173000 DTSTAMP:20230123T222943Z CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000637-1668528000-1668533400@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/2022-11-15/ 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/2020/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T150000 DTSTAMP:20230123T223013Z CREATED:20230123T223013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223013Z UID:10000932-1668517200-1668524400@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-2/2022-11-15/ 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:20221115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T113000 DTSTAMP:20221027T214034Z CREATED:20221027T214033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T214034Z UID:10000920-1668502800-1668511800@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-7/2022-11-15/ 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="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T183000 DTSTAMP:20221111T160942Z CREATED:20221111T151357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T160942Z UID:10001011-1668445200-1668450600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The 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.Facilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, 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. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet.This group is not traditional group therapy; however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP and full info   URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group/2022-11-14/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mental-health-peer-support-group-event-calendar-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T160000 DTSTAMP:20221027T215206Z CREATED:20221027T215204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T215206Z UID:10000916-1668432600-1668441600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @West Lawn 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-lawn-library/ LOCATION:West Lawn Library\, 4020 W. 63rd Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60629 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:20221114T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T150000 DTSTAMP:20230123T222951Z CREATED:20230123T222951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222951Z UID:10000765-1668389400-1668438000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Taskforce for Attendant Services DESCRIPTION:Taskforce for Attendant Services (TFAS) is made up of consumers with disabilities and personal assistants (PAs). Together\, members organize and advocate for programs or campaigns that support personal care workers and independent living for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nContact Ryan McGraw with questions or to request an accommodation. \n\n\n\nHow to attend: \n\n\n\nJoin this TFAS meeting via Zoom \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 857 7757 5126Passcode: AL2022One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,85777575126# US (Chicago)+13017158592\,\,85777575126# US (Washington DC) URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/taskforce-for-attendant-services-organizing-meeting/2022-11-14/ 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/2020/01/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T140000 DTSTAMP:20221027T213704Z CREATED:20221027T213702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T213704Z UID:10000926-1668079800-1668088800@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-6/2022-11-10/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T133000 DTSTAMP:20221101T190514Z CREATED:20221027T214936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T190514Z UID:10000918-1668078000-1668087000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Avalon Park 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-avalon-park-library/ LOCATION:Avalon Library\, 8148 S. Stony Island Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60617\, 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="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T200000 DTSTAMP:20221027T221544Z CREATED:20220930T181203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z UID:10000814-1668018600-1668024000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Dance Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Fall 2022 Inclusive Dance Workshop Series! The series is a weekly Wednesday gathering of movers of all bodies\, minds and experience levels. Each session\, different facilitators and guest artists lead the group through an exploration of dance-making tools\, dance techniques\, and improvisational exercises\, from ballet to improvisation to voguing. \n\n\n\nThe workshops meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm central from Wednesday\, September 28th to Wednesday\, December 7th. There will be no workshop on November 23rd. All Wednesday workshops in the fall will be held remotely via Zoom. \n\n\n\nAI captioning will be available for all virtual workshops. Due to the high demand for ASL interpretation during the pandemic\, we will do our best to fill requests for ASL Interpretation. We kindly ask you send us your request at least 3 weeks in advance by emailing bbendtsen@accessliving.org \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\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 and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. \n\n\n\nThe 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\, 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/inclusive-dance-workshop-series-2/2022-11-09/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T150000 DTSTAMP:20220224T153217Z CREATED:20211209T155451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T153217Z UID:10000730-1668000600-1668006000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities\, people experiencing homelessness\, and community allies. \n\n\n\nAttend via Zoom. **If you have technical difficulties with joining the Zoom meeting\, please contact Cathleen O’Brien. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Here \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 9904 7906 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2022 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,82499047906# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,82499047906# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Cathleen O’Brien \n Housing Policy & Organizing Coordinator \n cobrien@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2160 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-organizing-meeting-2/2022-11-09/ 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/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T170000 DTSTAMP:20221018T144640Z CREATED:20221018T144639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T144640Z UID:10000955-1667919600-1667926800@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-2/2022-11-08/ 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:20221107T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221107T183000 DTSTAMP:20221111T160942Z CREATED:20221111T151357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T160942Z UID:10001010-1667840400-1667845800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The 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.Facilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, 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. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet.This group is not traditional group therapy; however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP and full info   URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group/2022-11-07/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mental-health-peer-support-group-event-calendar-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T200000 DTSTAMP:20221027T221544Z CREATED:20220930T181203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z UID:10000813-1667413800-1667419200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Dance Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Fall 2022 Inclusive Dance Workshop Series! The series is a weekly Wednesday gathering of movers of all bodies\, minds and experience levels. Each session\, different facilitators and guest artists lead the group through an exploration of dance-making tools\, dance techniques\, and improvisational exercises\, from ballet to improvisation to voguing. \n\n\n\nThe workshops meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm central from Wednesday\, September 28th to Wednesday\, December 7th. There will be no workshop on November 23rd. All Wednesday workshops in the fall will be held remotely via Zoom. \n\n\n\nAI captioning will be available for all virtual workshops. Due to the high demand for ASL interpretation during the pandemic\, we will do our best to fill requests for ASL Interpretation. We kindly ask you send us your request at least 3 weeks in advance by emailing bbendtsen@accessliving.org \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\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 and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. \n\n\n\nThe 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\, 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/inclusive-dance-workshop-series-2/2022-11-02/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T150000 DTSTAMP:20211207T163143Z CREATED:20211203T213834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T163143Z UID:10000705-1667394000-1667401200@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.** \n\n\n\n\n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/step-ahead-5/2022-11-02/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Peer Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T173000 DTSTAMP:20221018T140555Z CREATED:20210831T174848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T140555Z UID:10000617-1667318400-1667323800@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/2022-11-01/ 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/2020/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T133000 DTSTAMP:20221027T213704Z CREATED:20221027T213702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T213704Z UID:10000925-1667300400-1667309400@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-6/2022-11-01/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221028T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221028T120000 DTSTAMP:20221007T164434Z CREATED:20221007T164432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T164434Z UID:10000834-1666949400-1666958400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Scottsdale 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-scottsdale-library/ LOCATION:Scottsdale Branch Library\, 4101 W 79th St\, Chicago\, 60652 CATEGORIES:Independent Living,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:20221027T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T153000 DTSTAMP:20221007T162425Z CREATED:20221007T162010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T162425Z UID:10000822-1666832400-1666884600@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\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \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-5/2022-10-27/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Independent Living,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:20221026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T200000 DTSTAMP:20221027T221544Z CREATED:20220930T181203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z UID:10000812-1666809000-1666814400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Dance Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Fall 2022 Inclusive Dance Workshop Series! The series is a weekly Wednesday gathering of movers of all bodies\, minds and experience levels. Each session\, different facilitators and guest artists lead the group through an exploration of dance-making tools\, dance techniques\, and improvisational exercises\, from ballet to improvisation to voguing. \n\n\n\nThe workshops meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm central from Wednesday\, September 28th to Wednesday\, December 7th. There will be no workshop on November 23rd. All Wednesday workshops in the fall will be held remotely via Zoom. \n\n\n\nAI captioning will be available for all virtual workshops. Due to the high demand for ASL interpretation during the pandemic\, we will do our best to fill requests for ASL Interpretation. We kindly ask you send us your request at least 3 weeks in advance by emailing bbendtsen@accessliving.org \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\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 and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. \n\n\n\nThe 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\, 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/inclusive-dance-workshop-series-2/2022-10-26/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T150000 DTSTAMP:20220224T153217Z CREATED:20211209T155451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T153217Z UID:10000729-1666791000-1666796400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities\, people experiencing homelessness\, and community allies. \n\n\n\nAttend via Zoom. **If you have technical difficulties with joining the Zoom meeting\, please contact Cathleen O’Brien. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Here \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 9904 7906 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2022 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,82499047906# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,82499047906# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Cathleen O’Brien \n Housing Policy & Organizing Coordinator \n cobrien@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2160 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-organizing-meeting-2/2022-10-26/ 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/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T150000 DTSTAMP:20221024T195636Z CREATED:20221024T195634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T195636Z UID:10000930-1666782000-1666796400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Body Casting DESCRIPTION:Join the Arts and Culture Program and our new art therapy graduate intern\, Amy Bernard\, for a free\, fun body casting workshop this Wednesday\, October 26\, from 11am-3pm at Access Living. \n\n\n\nAmy will take you through creating a cast of your hand\, foot\, face\, or any body part (within reason!) out of plaster. You will take home a piece of yourself as artwork! This event is open to all Access Living consumers and staff. \n\n\n\nThe process will involve holding still for a maximum of 10 minutes in a gooey body-safe material as it hardens. Please dress for the chance of messiness. Prepare to dedicate at least 45 min to your project. \n\n\n\nConsumers can email Amy at abernard@accessliving.org to RVSP and request PACE vouchers. \n\n\n\nSponsors: \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. \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/workshop-body-casting/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T170000 DTSTAMP:20230123T223014Z CREATED:20230123T223014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223014Z UID:10000978-1666710000-1666717200@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-2/2022-10-25/ 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:20221025T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T140000 DTSTAMP:20221007T162425Z CREATED:20221007T162010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T162425Z UID:10000821-1666697400-1666706400@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\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \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-5/2022-10-25/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Independent Living,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:20221024T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221024T150000 DTSTAMP:20221012T153235Z CREATED:20211215T144605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T153235Z UID:10000754-1666575000-1666623600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Taskforce for Attendant Services DESCRIPTION:Taskforce for Attendant Services (TFAS) is made up of consumers with disabilities and personal assistants (PAs). Together\, members organize and advocate for programs or campaigns that support personal care workers and independent living for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nContact Ryan McGraw with questions or to request an accommodation. \n\n\n\nHow to attend: \n\n\n\nJoin this TFAS meeting via Zoom \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 857 7757 5126Passcode: AL2022One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,85777575126# US (Chicago)+13017158592\,\,85777575126# US (Washington DC) URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/taskforce-for-attendant-services-organizing-meeting/2022-10-24/ 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/2020/01/3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR