BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Access Living - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Access Living X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.accessliving.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Access Living REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T150000 DTSTAMP:20220224T153217Z CREATED:20211209T155451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T153217Z UID:10000720-1654695000-1654700400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities\, people experiencing homelessness\, and community allies. \n\n\n\nAttend via Zoom. **If you have technical difficulties with joining the Zoom meeting\, please contact Cathleen O’Brien. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Here \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 9904 7906 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2022 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,82499047906# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,82499047906# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Cathleen O’Brien \n Housing Policy & Organizing Coordinator \n cobrien@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2160 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-organizing-meeting-2/2022-06-08/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T173000 DTSTAMP:20221018T140555Z CREATED:20210831T174848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T140555Z UID:10000612-1654617600-1654623000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/aylp-meeting-virtual/2022-06-07/ 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:20220606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220606T183000 DTSTAMP:20220713T183508Z CREATED:20220713T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183508Z UID:10000892-1654534800-1654540200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will explore art as an emotional outlet as well. \n\n\n\nRegister/RSVP for the Group Here \n\n\n\nSummer Schedule: \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 6th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, June 20th : 5:00 – 6:30pmNo Group on July 4thMonday\, July 11th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)Monday\, July 18th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 1st : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 8th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)No Group on August 15thMonday\, August 22nd : 5:00 – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio\n \n \n\n\nFacilitator:Disabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR-P is a therapist in private practice and also an Arts and Culture coordinator with Access Living. Bri will facilitate space for peers to support one another and will also offer psychoeducation\, resources\, and tools from her experience as an art therapist. Bri is experienced in supporting those who experience chronic pain\, trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, and stigma. \n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck at bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions\, concerns or access needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-peer-support-group/2022-06-06/ 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:20220602T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T190000 DTSTAMP:20220512T190131Z CREATED:20220512T190130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T190131Z UID:10000875-1654191000-1654196400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Transporting Everything We Need: A Town Hall on Emergency Services (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Join Access Living for a virtual Town Hall meeting on emergency transportation on Thursday\, June 2nd from 5:30 PM-7 PM. Often when people with disabilities or seniors are picked up by an ambulance\, they are not able to bring their mobility\, medical\, communication\, or other devices with them. Not having these devices with them at the hospital may cause a serious issue for the person who may relay on this device(s) in their everyday life. \n\n\n\nThere will be a panel of people with disabilities that have been directly impacted by not being able to bring their device(s) to the hospital\, while being transported in the ambulance\, who will share their stories. \n\n\n\nPlease register for the town hall meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-ihrzgtE9y2GM4wbdADQT0IqTb6vFQQ \n\n\n\nASL and Spanish interpreters as well as CART transcription will be provided during the Town Hall.  \n\n\n\nIf you need additional information or have question about this event please contact Ryan McGraw. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/transporting-everything-we-need-a-town-hall-on-emergency-services-virtual/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Town Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/event-calendar-icons2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan McGraw":MAILTO:rmcgraw@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T150000 DTSTAMP:20220524T151355Z CREATED:20220523T180552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T151355Z UID:10000877-1654092000-1654095600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Disability Candidates Forum - Secretary of State (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Once again\, it’s an election year and disability community members are watching candidates closely for their commitment on disability policies and services. During the last several years\, Access Living has hosted multiple candidate forums that focus on key races that affect the lives of Illinoisans with disabilities. On June 1\, Access Living will host its latest Disability Candidates Forum from 2-3 pm. This time\, our focus is the statewide primary race for the Illinois Secretary of State.  \n\n\n\nThe Illinois Secretary of State is one of the most critical disability-related offices in Illinois. People with disabilities rely on the Secretary of State for driver education and licenses\, disability parking plates and placards. Driver services also include a mobile unit which travels around the state helping people with their driver’s licenses and state IDs\, as well as vehicle stickers. The Secretary also oversees the State Library\, which runs programs such as the Illinois Talking Book and Braille Service. Additionally\, the Secretary oversees the Court of Claims\, as well as Business Services which support companies and nonprofits in their annual reports and licenses. All of these programs affect the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities.  \n\n\n\nAs a nonpartisan disability services and advocacy organization\, Access Living invited all candidates from all parties who are running for Secretary of State\, according to the names listed with the State Board of Elections. For this event\, three candidates have confirmed to date: Dan Brady (R)\, Alderman David Moore (D)\, and Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia (D).  \n\n\n\nDuring the Forum\, each candidate will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their platforms. Our emcee\, John Herring\, will then ask candidates a series of disability-related questions\, as a panel on a round-robin basis. Candidates will then conclude with closing remarks. \n\n\n\nThe Disability Candidates Forum will be streamed live on Zoom\, with captioning and ASL interpreters. Spanish translators will be available by phone. For any additional reasonable accommodation requests\, please contact Jerome at jpalliser@accessliving.org\, or indicate your access needs when you register for the event. \n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us for this exciting and event. Please spread the word! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by: \n\n\n\nIllinois Network of Centers for Independent Living \n\n\n\nRAMP CIL \n\n\n\nStatewide Independent Living Council of Illinois URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/disability-candidates-forum-secretary-of-state-virtual/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Town Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SOS-Disability-Candidates-Forum-Event-Calendar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T150000 DTSTAMP:20211207T163143Z CREATED:20211203T213834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T163143Z UID:10000701-1654088400-1654095600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Step Ahead DESCRIPTION:Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge\, information\, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in the process of transitioning out of a nursing facility \n\n\n\n **Please contact the Independent Living Skills Trainer in advance to meeting dates\, as some meetings take place at various locations in the community.** \n\n\n\n\n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/step-ahead-5/2022-06-01/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220531T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220531T173000 DTSTAMP:20230123T222943Z CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000644-1654012800-1654018200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/aylp-meeting-virtual/2022-05-31/ 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:20220525T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T150000 DTSTAMP:20220224T153217Z CREATED:20211209T155451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T153217Z UID:10000719-1653485400-1653490800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities\, people experiencing homelessness\, and community allies. \n\n\n\nAttend via Zoom. **If you have technical difficulties with joining the Zoom meeting\, please contact Cathleen O’Brien. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Here \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 9904 7906 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2022 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,82499047906# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,82499047906# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Cathleen O’Brien \n Housing Policy & Organizing Coordinator \n cobrien@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2160 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-organizing-meeting-2/2022-05-25/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T150000 DTSTAMP:20221012T153235Z CREATED:20211215T144605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T153235Z UID:10000749-1653269400-1653318000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Taskforce for Attendant Services DESCRIPTION:Taskforce for Attendant Services (TFAS) is made up of consumers with disabilities and personal assistants (PAs). Together\, members organize and advocate for programs or campaigns that support personal care workers and independent living for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nContact Ryan McGraw with questions or to request an accommodation. \n\n\n\nHow to attend: \n\n\n\nJoin this TFAS meeting via Zoom \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 857 7757 5126Passcode: AL2022One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,85777575126# US (Chicago)+13017158592\,\,85777575126# US (Washington DC) URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/taskforce-for-attendant-services-organizing-meeting/2022-05-23/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T153000 DTSTAMP:20220218T194432Z CREATED:20211217T191729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T194432Z UID:10000771-1653055200-1653060600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People Meeting DESCRIPTION:Contact Amber Smock with questions or to request accommodations. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-meeting/2022-05-20/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T143000 DTSTAMP:20220429T191721Z CREATED:20220429T191719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T191721Z UID:10000873-1653048000-1653057000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-17/ 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:20220519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T123000 DTSTAMP:20220429T191311Z CREATED:20220429T191309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T191311Z UID:10000871-1652954400-1652963400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-16/ 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:20220517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T173000 DTSTAMP:20230123T222943Z CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000631-1652803200-1652808600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/aylp-meeting-virtual/2022-05-17/ 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:20220517T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T150000 DTSTAMP:20220429T191142Z CREATED:20220429T191140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T191142Z UID:10000869-1652790600-1652799600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-15/ LOCATION:Little Village Library\, 2311 S. Kedzie Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60623\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T143000 DTSTAMP:20220429T190936Z CREATED:20220429T190935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T190936Z UID:10000856-1652788800-1652797800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-14/ LOCATION:Chicago Bee Branch Library\, 3647 S. State\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60609 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:20220513T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220513T120000 DTSTAMP:20220429T190636Z CREATED:20220429T190634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T190636Z UID:10000707-1652434200-1652443200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-13/ LOCATION:Richard M. Daley Library\, 733 N. Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, 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:20220512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T153000 DTSTAMP:20220429T190452Z CREATED:20220429T190450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T190452Z UID:10000696-1652360400-1652369400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-12/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T143000 DTSTAMP:20220429T190256Z CREATED:20220429T190255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T190256Z UID:10000694-1652356800-1652365800@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\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-virtual/ 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:20220511T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T150000 DTSTAMP:20220224T153217Z CREATED:20211209T155451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T153217Z UID:10000718-1652275800-1652281200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities\, people experiencing homelessness\, and community allies. \n\n\n\nAttend via Zoom. **If you have technical difficulties with joining the Zoom meeting\, please contact Cathleen O’Brien. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Here \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 9904 7906 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2022 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,82499047906# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,82499047906# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Cathleen O’Brien \n Housing Policy & Organizing Coordinator \n cobrien@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2160 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-organizing-meeting-2/2022-05-11/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220509T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220509T160000 DTSTAMP:20220429T190032Z CREATED:20220429T190031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T190032Z UID:10000693-1652103000-1652112000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-11/ LOCATION:Logan Square Branch Library\, 3030 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60647 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:20220509T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220509T150000 DTSTAMP:20230123T222951Z CREATED:20230123T222951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222951Z UID:10000759-1652059800-1652108400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Taskforce for Attendant Services DESCRIPTION:Taskforce for Attendant Services (TFAS) is made up of consumers with disabilities and personal assistants (PAs). Together\, members organize and advocate for programs or campaigns that support personal care workers and independent living for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nContact Ryan McGraw with questions or to request an accommodation. \n\n\n\nHow to attend: \n\n\n\nJoin this TFAS meeting via Zoom \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 857 7757 5126Passcode: AL2022One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,85777575126# US (Chicago)+13017158592\,\,85777575126# US (Washington DC) URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/taskforce-for-attendant-services-organizing-meeting/2022-05-09/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220505T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220505T130000 DTSTAMP:20220429T185738Z CREATED:20220429T185737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T185738Z UID:10000691-1651746600-1651755600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-10/ LOCATION:Austin-Irving Branch Library\, 6100 W. Irving Park Road\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60634\, 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:20220504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T153000 DTSTAMP:20220429T185350Z CREATED:20220429T185349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T185350Z UID:10000686-1651669200-1651678200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-9/ LOCATION:Lozano Branch Library\, 1805 S. Loomis Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60608\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T150000 DTSTAMP:20211207T163143Z CREATED:20211203T213834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T163143Z UID:10000700-1651669200-1651676400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Step Ahead DESCRIPTION:Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge\, information\, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in the process of transitioning out of a nursing facility \n\n\n\n **Please contact the Independent Living Skills Trainer in advance to meeting dates\, as some meetings take place at various locations in the community.** \n\n\n\n\n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/step-ahead-5/2022-05-04/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Peer Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T133000 DTSTAMP:20220429T185057Z CREATED:20220429T185055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T185057Z UID:10000684-1651662000-1651671000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-5/ LOCATION:Walker Library\, 11071 S. Hoyne\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60643 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:20220503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220503T173000 DTSTAMP:20221018T140555Z CREATED:20210831T174848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T140555Z UID:10000611-1651593600-1651599000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/aylp-meeting-virtual/2022-05-03/ 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:20220502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T150000 DTSTAMP:20220429T184721Z CREATED:20220429T184720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T184721Z UID:10000683-1651496400-1651503600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Nadia Dawson \n Personal Assistant Training Coordinator \n ndawson@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2184 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training/ LOCATION:Roden Branch Library\, 6083 N. Northwest Library\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60631\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T150000 DTSTAMP:20220325T180741Z CREATED:20220325T180738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T180741Z UID:10000852-1651235400-1651244400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training: Vodak Library Branch DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Nadia Dawson \n Personal Assistant Training Coordinator \n ndawson@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2184 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-vodak-library-branch/ LOCATION:Vodak-East Library Branch\, 3710 E. 106th St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60617 CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T160000 DTSTAMP:20220419T140515Z CREATED:20220419T140419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T140515Z UID:10000678-1651154400-1651161600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Patch it Up! DESCRIPTION:Access Living and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) present: \n\n\n\nCome join us to create patches and chat about disability! The patches we make can be a symbol of accomplishment\, tell a personal story\, and shine as a symbol of identity. Materials will be provided and all skill levels are welcome. To honor participants time and labor\, each participant who stays for the duration of 2:00-4:00pm will receive a $75 stipend. First come\, first serve (10 participant limit). RSVP here. \n\n\n\nWhat will participants need to do?  \n\n\n\nBring your stories\, conversations\, and yourselves as you are–this is an open\, communal space of enjoying creating patches together!Agree to include photographs of your patches and/or yourself on the project platform virtually. Patch making supplies will be provided for the workshop but feel free to bring your own if you would like to. (Supplies include embroidery floss\, yarn\, fabrics\, fabric paints / markers\, beads\, adhesion options\, etc.)RSVP: https://bit.ly/3jXgbhb \n\n\n\nWho will participants be working with?Graduate students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from the Art Therapy and Art Education departments. \n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services during covid19 pandemic\, we kindly ask participants to submit access requests in advance. Please contact Brian Randolph by email at brando@saic.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Info \n\n\n\nThis event is brought to you by Access Living’s Art and Culture project\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, a joint project of Access Living and the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis event is partially supported by Access Living’s Art & Advocacy Training Program. The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/patch-it-up/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Deep-Blue-Bokeh-e1564421884205.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T200000 DTSTAMP:20220125T150810Z CREATED:20220125T144741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T150810Z UID:10000800-1651084200-1651089600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Dance Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Co-Founders Maggie Bridger and Sydney Erlikh\, along with guest facilitators from across the country\, will lead a series of workshops focusing each week on key components of inclusive dance. Together\, we will explore various dancemaking tools & concepts\, dance techniques\, and improvisational scores. \n\n\n\nWorkshops meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8 pm CT beginning Wednesday\, January 19th through April 27th. There will be no workshop on March 23rd. All workshops in January will be held remotely via Zoom\, which includes AI Captioning. Please stay tuned for more information via email and Facebook about spring workshops and special events. \n\n\n\nASL interpreters must be requested at least 3 weeks in advance through the registration form below or via email to inclusivedanceworkshops@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nAs always\, all bodies\, minds and experience levels are welcome. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin via Zoom \n\n\n\nComputer/mobile Zoom link \n\n\n\nJoin via Phone \n\n\n\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York) \n\n\n\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n\n\n\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n\n\n\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) \n\n\n\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 842 7476 7488 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 94072251 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASL interpreters must be requested at least 3 weeks in advance through the registration form below or via email to inclusivedanceworkshops@gmail.com. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/inclusive-dance-workshop-series/2022-04-27/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/online-inclusive-dance-calendar-icon.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR