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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/2023-03-07/
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-8/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T150000
DTSTAMP:20230607T195005Z
CREATED:20221128T145350Z
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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/2023-03-01/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T130000
DTSTAMP:20230306T204300Z
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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-9/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T170000
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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-2/2023-02-28/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T120000
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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-2/2023-02-28/
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:20230227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T190000
DTSTAMP:20230216T174959Z
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SUMMARY:Self- & Community Care Night (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of peer-led wellness opportunities! This event is hybrid and can be attended in person or virtually. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n5:00-6:00PM: Meditation and Adaptive Yoga \n\n\n\n\nA brief conversation about self and community care will introduce the evening. Following this\, Access Living’s own Ryan McGraw will be leading us in an adaptive yoga and meditation session.\n\n\n\n\n6:00-7:00PM: Community Coloring \n\n\n\n\nLet’s color together using the recently released “Disability Justice from A to Z” coloring book. \n\n\n\nJoining us virtually? Download and print the first three pages of the coloring book so you can participate from home.\n\n\n\n(Access Living has purchased 25 copies of “Disability Justice from A to Z” and will be handing them out to in-person participants on a first-come first-served basis!)\n\n\n\n\n\nAttend Virtually\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information  \n\n\n\nASL interpretation and live auto captioning (in Zoom) will be provided. \n\n\n\nAccess Living is a scent-free building. Please refrain from wearing scented products\, such as scented lotion\, perfume and cologne. \n\n\n\nAll areas of the building are wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nPlease note that masks are required for entry into the Access Living building and must be worn at all times. You will also be asked to show proof of vaccination (if vaccinated) and to complete a health screener upon entry into the building. \n\n\n\nContact bbeck@accessliving.org with questions and and access requests. \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. \n\n\n\nAs a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\n“The 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/self-community-care-night/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T170000
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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. \n\n\n\nFacilitated 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. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T180000
DTSTAMP:20230123T182522Z
CREATED:20230123T182454Z
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UID:10000862-1677517200-1677520800@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. \n\n\n\nFacilitated 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. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T153000
DTSTAMP:20230118T184629Z
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UID:10001050-1677502800-1677511800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Humboldt 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-humboldt-park-library-3/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Library\, 1605 N. Troy St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60647
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:20230227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T120000
DTSTAMP:20230216T183232Z
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Palliative Care and Disability: Enhancing Quality of Life
DESCRIPTION:Join Access Living and the HAP Foundation for a webinar on palliative care and people with disabilities. This event will have captioning\, ASL\, and a phone option for Spanish translation. \n\n\n\nWhat is palliative care? Palliative care is specialized medical care for those living with serious medical conditions\, such as cancer. Palliative care is meant to enhance a person’s current care by focusing on quality of life for them and their family. \n\n\n\nEnd of life issues are a sensitive and personal topic. While stories about physician assisted suicide regularly appear in mainstream press\, historically there has been less focus on the benefits of palliative care and hospice as safer\, gentler options for end of life support. \n\n\n\nWe will be joined by Sarah Dado and Maureen Burns from the HAP Foundation\, formerly the JourneyCare Foundation\, for a conversation about the value of palliative care. One of the goals of the HAP Foundation is to empower individuals to make informed choices\, and give them a connection to resources that strengthen the continuity of care through the end of life. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the first of two Access Living webinars centered around measures to enhance quality of life of those nearing the end of life\, without taking drastic measures. The second webinar will take place in March and we will be discussing the dangers of physicians assisted suicide for people with disabilities.   \n\n\n\nIf you have additional questions or disability accommodation requests\, please contact Ryan McGraw at rmcgraw@accessliving.org or 312-640-2125.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/webinar-palliative-care-and-disability-enhancing-quality-of-life/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T143000
DTSTAMP:20230118T184939Z
CREATED:20230118T184937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T184939Z
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SUMMARY:PA Training @Coleman 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-coleman-library/
LOCATION:Coleman Library\, 731 E. 63rd St\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60637
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:20230222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T123000
DTSTAMP:20230118T155220Z
CREATED:20230118T155218Z
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UID:10001031-1677060000-1677069000@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/2023-02-22/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T173000
DTSTAMP:20230123T222943Z
CREATED:20230123T222943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z
UID:10000640-1676995200-1677000600@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/2023-02-21/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T150000
DTSTAMP:20230123T223013Z
CREATED:20230123T223013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223013Z
UID:10000935-1676984400-1676991600@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-2/2023-02-21/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T180000
DTSTAMP:20230410T173045Z
CREATED:20230410T173022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z
UID:10001076-1676912400-1676916000@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. \n\n\n\nFacilitated 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. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-02-20/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T180000
DTSTAMP:20230123T182522Z
CREATED:20230123T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z
UID:10000861-1676912400-1676916000@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. \n\n\n\nFacilitated 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. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-02-20/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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:20230217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T153000
DTSTAMP:20230118T180239Z
CREATED:20230118T180237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T180239Z
UID:10001042-1676638800-1676647800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Lozano 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-lozano-branch-library/
LOCATION:Lozano Branch Library\, 1805 S. Loomis Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60608\, 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:20230217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T120000
DTSTAMP:20230118T174216Z
CREATED:20230118T174214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T174216Z
UID:10001044-1676626200-1676635200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Little Village 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-little-village-library/
LOCATION:Little Village Library\, 2311 S. Kedzie Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T143000
DTSTAMP:20230118T160031Z
CREATED:20230118T160029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160031Z
UID:10001040-1676462400-1676471400@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-5/2023-02-15/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T170000
DTSTAMP:20221018T144640Z
CREATED:20221018T144639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T144640Z
UID:10000958-1676386800-1676394000@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-2/2023-02-14/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T143000
DTSTAMP:20230118T155749Z
CREATED:20230118T155747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T155749Z
UID:10001036-1676376000-1676385000@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-2/2023-02-14/
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:20230213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T180000
DTSTAMP:20230410T173045Z
CREATED:20230410T173022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z
UID:10001075-1676307600-1676311200@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. \n\n\n\nFacilitated 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. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-02-13/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T180000
DTSTAMP:20230123T182522Z
CREATED:20230123T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z
UID:10000860-1676307600-1676311200@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. \n\n\n\nFacilitated 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. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-02-13/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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:20230209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T133000
DTSTAMP:20230118T161841Z
CREATED:20230118T161839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T161841Z
UID:10001046-1675940400-1675949400@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Humboldt 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-humboldt-park-library-2/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Library\, 1605 N. Troy St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60647
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T173000
DTSTAMP:20221018T140555Z
CREATED:20210831T174848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T140555Z
UID:10000620-1675785600-1675791000@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/2023-02-07/
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:20230207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T170000
DTSTAMP:20230118T155220Z
CREATED:20230118T155218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T155220Z
UID:10001030-1675756800-1675789200@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/2023-02-07/
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:20230202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T153000
DTSTAMP:20230118T155749Z
CREATED:20230118T155747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T155749Z
UID:10001035-1675342800-1675351800@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-2/2023-02-02/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PA-Training-Events-Calendar.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T150000
DTSTAMP:20230607T195005Z
CREATED:20221128T145350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T195005Z
UID:10001014-1675256400-1675263600@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/2023-02-01/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T113000
DTSTAMP:20230118T155220Z
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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/2023-02-01/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, 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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