BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Access Living - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230614T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175215 CREATED:20230605T192505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T204143Z UID:10001121-1686756600-1686762000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Lachi DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Lachi\n\n\n\nIn person only!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an informal community conversation with this year’s recipient of the Lead On Award\, Lachi! \n\n\n\nWe are so excited to not only present Lachi with the Lead On Award\, but to have her at Access Living on June 14 for a pre-gala meet and greet with our staff and community members. Lachi will be joined by poet and writer\, Lily Diego-Johnson\, for an interview before mingling with the audience. \n\n\n\nRegister for the event below\, and then come Access Living on Wednesday\, June 14\, from 3:30-5pm. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nASL interpretation provided. To request additional accommodations\, please contact Beth Bendtsen at bbendtsen@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\nABOUT LACHI\n\n\n\nLachi is a multi-award-winning artist\, GRAMMY Awards Board DEI Ambassador and Founder and President of RAMPD.org. Born legally blind\, Lachi has dedicated her platform and craft to amplifying Disability Culture\, promoting inclusion and advocating for accessibility in the Music Industry. Lachi is a multi-award-winning artist\, GRAMMY Awards Board DEI Ambassador and Founder and President of RAMPD.org. Born legally blind\, Lachi has dedicated her platform and craft to amplifying disability culture\, promoting inclusion and advocating for accessibility in the music industry. \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLachi Community Event Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Name\n *\n \n \n First\n \n\n\n Last\n *\n \n \n Last\n \n\n\n This event will have on-site personal care attendents as well as ASL interpretation. Do you have any other accessibility requests?\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\nSubmit URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/a-conversation-with-lachi/ 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/2023/06/Lachi-graphic-for-6.14.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20221018T144639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T144640Z UID:10000962-1686668400-1686675600@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 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2023-06-13/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing 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:20230613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T143000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230522T190728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T190730Z UID:10001097-1686657600-1686666600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-15/2023-06-13/ 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:20230607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20221128T145350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T195005Z UID:10001018-1686142800-1686150000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Step Ahead DESCRIPTION:Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge\, information\, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in the process of transitioning out of a nursing facility \n\n\n\n **Please contact the Independent Living Skills Trainer in advance to meeting dates\, as some meetings take place at various locations in the community.** URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/step-ahead/2023-06-07/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Peer Support 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:20230607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T123000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230522T190100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T194540Z UID:10001089-1686132000-1686141000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-14/2023-06-07/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T153000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230522T190728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T190730Z UID:10001096-1685624400-1685633400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-15/2023-06-01/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training 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:20230530T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T173000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000648-1685462400-1685467800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/aylp-meeting-virtual/2023-05-30/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T143000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230522T190728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T190730Z UID:10001095-1685448000-1685457000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-15/2023-05-30/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training 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:20230524T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T140000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230522T190100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T194540Z UID:10001088-1684927800-1684936800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-14/2023-05-24/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230123T223014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223014Z UID:10000985-1684854000-1684861200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pmThird Tuesdays: 1-3pmFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Alma Olavarría Gallegos \n Community Organizer – Immigration & Latinx \n aogallegos@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2146 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2023-05-23/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing 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:20230516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230123T223013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223013Z UID:10000938-1684242000-1684249200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pmThird Tuesdays: 1-3pmFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Alma Olavarría Gallegos \n Community Organizer – Immigration & Latinx \n aogallegos@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2146 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2023-05-16/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing 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:20230510T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230522T190100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T194540Z UID:10001087-1683721800-1683730800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-14/2023-05-10/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20221018T144639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T144640Z UID:10000961-1683644400-1683651600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pmThird Tuesdays: 1-3pmFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Alma Olavarría Gallegos \n Community Organizer – Immigration & Latinx \n aogallegos@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2146 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2023-05-09/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing 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:20230509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T143000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230522T190728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T190730Z UID:10001094-1683633600-1683642600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-15/2023-05-09/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training 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:20230504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T153000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230522T190728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T190730Z UID:10001093-1683205200-1683214200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-15/2023-05-04/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20221128T145350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T195005Z UID:10001017-1683118800-1683126000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Step Ahead DESCRIPTION:Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge\, information\, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in the process of transitioning out of a nursing facility \n\n\n\n **Please contact the Independent Living Skills Trainer in advance to meeting dates\, as some meetings take place at various locations in the community.** URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/step-ahead/2023-05-03/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Peer Support 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:20230503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T113000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230522T190100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T194540Z UID:10001086-1683104400-1683113400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-14/2023-05-03/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T193000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230425T142543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T174705Z UID:10001084-1682616600-1682623800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Body Casting Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final exhibition of body-based artworks by Access Living consumers. This exhibition is the culmination of a spring body casting workshop hosted by the Arts & Culture project. Artists were encouraged to explore their relationship with their own bodies\, engage with art materials in creative ways\, and consider the connection between mental health and the body.   \n\n\n\nNo RSVP required. \n\n\n\nAccess Information \n\n\n\nAccess Living is a scent free building. Please refrain from wearing scented products\, such as scented lotion\, perfume and cologne. All areas of the building are wheelchair accessible. Masks are required for entry into the Access Living building. Please contact Amy at abernard@accessliving.org or call 786-261-5582 with access requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information:  \n\n\n\nThis event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this event were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005).  NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  The contents of this event do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/spring-2023-body-casting-art-exhibition/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Body-casting-event-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230123T223014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223014Z UID:10000984-1682434800-1682442000@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 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2023-04-25/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing 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:20230422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230418T135703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T135853Z UID:10001083-1682168400-1682175600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Sensory Touch and Soundscapes Interactive Session DESCRIPTION:During this user-expert feedback session\, participants will have the opportunity to engage playfully with a touch-sensitive embroidered tablecloth alongside the artists\, Anke Loh and Christine Shallenberg. Touch-sensitive tablecloths will be displayed and linked to laptops and speakers so that participants can explore and play with the tablecloths and discover how they can elicit soundscapes. Artists who created the smart e-textile technology will be present to answer questions and share ideas and approaches with participants.  \n\n\n\nFeedback from participants is welcome\, particularly those with sensory disabilities (i.e. blindness\, low-vision\, Deaf-blindness\, Deaf/deafness and hard-of-hearing). Participants will receive a stipend of $80.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP via Email\n\n\n\nRSVP via Phone\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information: Access Living is a scent free building. Please refrain from wearing scented products\, such as scented lotion\, perfume and cologne. All areas of the building are wheelchair accessible. Face masks required. We are currently in the process of securing ASL interpreters for this event. We will make an announcement once access services have been confirmed. Please contact Beth Bendtsen at bbendtsen@accessliving with access requests.  \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\, Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The contents of this session 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 session do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/sensory-touch-and-soundscapes-interactive-session/ 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/2023/04/sensory-workshop-event-calendar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230418T134920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T140054Z UID:10001082-1682159400-1682164800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Contemporary/Modern Dance Workshop DESCRIPTION:A gathering of movers of all kinds led by Maggie Bridger. All bodies\, minds and experience levels are welcome. Masks are required for all in-person workshops. Please reach out to inclusivedanceworkshops@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information: Access Living is a scent free building. Please refrain from wearing scented products\, such as scented lotion\, perfume and cologne. All areas of the building are wheelchair accessible. Masks required. For any other accessibility requests\, please reach out to Beth Bendtsen at bbendtsen@accessliving.org.  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/inclusive-contemporary-modern-dance-workshop/ 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/2023/04/in-person-inclusive-dance-workshop-event-calendar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230418T134400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T141249Z UID:10001081-1681920000-1681927200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Unveiling Party: DISABLED I AM Story Map Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is proud to host the Unveiling Party of DISABLED I AM’s Story Map project. Come and share your disability stories. We will celebrate disability through a mixture of art and socializing activities\, including a photo booth\, creating your own personalized avatar\, and button making. \n\n\n\nAll attendees will learn experiences and tales of disability pride from people with disabilities living in each ward of Chicago. The goal is for aldermen\, community members\, and stakeholders to not only learn about disabled people in their wards\, but also learn about the disability culture within each ward and barriers to essential resources\, services\, and rights that people with disabilities face in their wards. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nASL interpreters and CART captioning provided. Email Beth Bendtsen with accommodation requests. \n\n\n\nProgram: \n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:30 pm – Doors Open: Socializing + creative art making stations \n\n\n\n4:30 – 5:00 pm – Unveiling Phase II of Disabled I AM\, the Story Map Project \n\n\n\n5:00pm – 6:00pm – More time for socializing + creative art making stations \n\n\n\n\nRSVP URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/unveiling-party-disabled-i-am-story-map-project/ 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/2023/04/Disabled-I-am-event-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230123T223013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223013Z UID:10000937-1681822800-1681830000@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 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2023-04-18/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20221018T144639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T144640Z UID:10000960-1681225200-1681232400@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 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2023-04-11/ 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/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T153000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230306T214050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T214052Z UID:10001069-1680786000-1680795000@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-13/ 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:20230405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20221128T145350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T195005Z UID:10001016-1680699600-1680706800@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/2023-04-05/ 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:20230404T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T173000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20210831T174848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T140555Z UID:10000622-1680624000-1680629400@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/2023-04-04/ 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:20230329T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T140000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230306T210754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T210755Z UID:10001066-1680089400-1680098400@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-12/ 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="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230123T223014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223014Z UID:10000983-1680015600-1680022800@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 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2023-03-28/ 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:20230328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T143000 DTSTAMP:20260613T175216 CREATED:20230306T210646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T210648Z UID:10001065-1680004800-1680013800@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-11/ 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 END:VCALENDAR