BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Access Living - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Access Living X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.accessliving.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Access Living REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago: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 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: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 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: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 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: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 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: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 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: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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pagani%2C Independent Living Skills Trainer":MAILTO:tpagani@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T113000 DTSTAMP:20230118T155220Z CREATED:20230118T155218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T155220Z UID:10001029-1675242000-1675251000@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/2023-02-01/ 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="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T173000 DTSTAMP:20230123T222943Z CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000647-1675180800-1675186200@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/2023-01-31/ 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:20230131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T143000 DTSTAMP:20230118T155749Z CREATED:20230118T155747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T155749Z UID:10001034-1675166400-1675175400@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-2/2023-01-31/ 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:20230130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T183000 DTSTAMP:20230130T174123Z CREATED:20230130T174121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T174123Z UID:10001051-1675098000-1675103400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid Event) #PlowTheSidewalks Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Please join Access Living\, Better Streets Chicago\, and Alderman Gilbert Villegas on Monday\, January 30\, 2023\, at 5-6:30 PM CT for a Town Hall discussion on the City of Chicago #PlowTheSidewalks Pilot Program (#PTS) as a municipal service alongside community members\, stakeholders\, and government leaders.  \n\n\n\nPlease complete this form to register for the Town Hall. Attendees will have the opportunity to join both in-person and virtually; details will be provided upon registration.  \n\n\n\nFor registration assistance\, please call (312) 744-4324. Thank you and we look forward to having you! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Town Hall URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/hybrid-event-plowthesidewalks-town-hall/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing,Town Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/plow-the-sidewalks-featured-story-homepage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T180000 DTSTAMP:20230410T173045Z CREATED:20230410T173022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z UID:10001074-1675098000-1675101600@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-4/2023-01-30/ 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:20230130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T180000 DTSTAMP:20230123T182522Z CREATED:20230123T182454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z UID:10000859-1675098000-1675101600@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-3/2023-01-30/ 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:20230126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T133000 DTSTAMP:20230118T161655Z CREATED:20230118T161654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T161655Z UID:10001048-1674730800-1674739800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training at Kelly 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-at-kelly-branch-library/ LOCATION:Kelly Branch Library\, 6151 S. Normal Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60621 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:20230124T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T170000 DTSTAMP:20230123T223014Z CREATED:20230123T223014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223014Z UID:10000981-1674572400-1674579600@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-2/2023-01-24/ 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/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T150000 DTSTAMP:20230118T161300Z CREATED:20230118T161258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T161300Z UID:10001049-1674563400-1674572400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @ Douglass 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-douglass-park-library/ LOCATION:Douglass Branch Library\, 3353 W. 13th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PA-Training-Events-Calendar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T110000 DTSTAMP:20230118T155220Z CREATED:20230118T155218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T155220Z UID:10001028-1674549000-1674558000@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/2023-01-24/ 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:20230123T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T180000 DTSTAMP:20230410T173045Z CREATED:20230410T173022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z UID:10001073-1674493200-1674496800@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-4/2023-01-23/ 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:20230123T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T180000 DTSTAMP:20230123T182522Z CREATED:20230123T182454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z UID:10000858-1674493200-1674496800@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-3/2023-01-23/ 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:20230123T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T160000 DTSTAMP:20230118T161006Z CREATED:20230118T161004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T161006Z UID:10001047-1674480600-1674489600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Bezezian 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-bezezian-library/ LOCATION:Bezezian Library\, 1226 W. Ainslie\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640 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:20230120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T153000 DTSTAMP:20230118T160705Z CREATED:20230118T160704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160705Z UID:10001045-1674219600-1674228600@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-2/ 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:20230120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T120000 DTSTAMP:20230118T160512Z CREATED:20230118T160511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160512Z UID:10001043-1674205200-1674216000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @King Branch Library DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-king-branch-library/ LOCATION:King Branch Library\, 3436 S. King Drive\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60616 CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T133000 DTSTAMP:20230118T160231Z CREATED:20230118T160229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160231Z UID:10001041-1674126000-1674135000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Clearing 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-clearing-branch-library/ LOCATION:Clearing Branch Library\, 6423 W 63rd Place\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60638 CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PA-Training-Events-Calendar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T143000 DTSTAMP:20230118T160031Z CREATED:20230118T160029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160031Z UID:10001039-1674043200-1674052200@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-5/2023-01-18/2/ 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:20230118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T170000 DTSTAMP:20230118T160031Z CREATED:20230118T160029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160031Z UID:10001038-1674028800-1674061200@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-5/2023-01-18/1/ 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:20230117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T173000 DTSTAMP:20230123T222943Z CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000639-1673971200-1673976600@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/2023-01-17/ 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:20230117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T150000 DTSTAMP:20230123T223013Z CREATED:20230123T223013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223013Z UID:10000934-1673960400-1673967600@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-2/2023-01-17/ 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 END:VCALENDAR