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: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:20221220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221027T213702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T213704Z UID:10000928-1671541200-1671548400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-6/2022-12-20/ 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:20221216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221214T151703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T151755Z UID:10001025-1671210000-1671217200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Disability Portraiture Project Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening community gathering at Access Living\, where you will see portraits created by community members and the students in the Materials and Media in Art Therapy Class in the art therapy and counseling department at the School of the Art institute of Chicago. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n5:00-6:00pm\, Social Hour+\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00-7:00pm\, Meet the portrait makers\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information \n\n\n\n\nASL interpreter will be available from 5:00-7:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nReal time captioning will be available from 6:00-7:00pm.\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nPlease note that masks are required for entry into the Access Living building and must be worn at all times. You will also be asked to show proof of vaccination (if vaccinated) and to complete a health screener upon entry into the building. \n\n\n\nEmail Beth at bbendtsen@accessliving.org or call (312) 640-2156 with access requests or questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information \n\n\n\nThis project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). DCAL\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. 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. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/disability-portraiture-project-community-gathering/ 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/2022/12/Portraiture-Project-Event-Calendar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20211217T191729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T194432Z UID:10000778-1671199200-1671204600@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/2022-12-16/ 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/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20211209T155451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T153217Z UID:10000732-1671024600-1671030000@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-2/2022-12-14/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T113000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221027T214033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T214034Z UID:10000923-1671008400-1671017400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-7/2022-12-14/ 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:20221213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221018T144639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T144640Z UID:10000956-1670943600-1670950800@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-2/2022-12-13/ 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:20221212T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20230123T222951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222951Z UID:10000766-1670808600-1670857200@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/2022-12-12/ 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:20221208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T143000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221027T213702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T213704Z UID:10000927-1670500800-1670509800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-6/2022-12-08/ 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:20221207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20211203T213834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T163143Z UID:10000706-1670418000-1670425200@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-5/2022-12-07/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T173000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20210831T174848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T140555Z UID:10000618-1670342400-1670347800@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/2022-12-06/ 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:20221206T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221027T214033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T214034Z UID:10000922-1670322600-1670331600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-7/2022-12-06/ 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:20221205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221201T205950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T205951Z UID:10001024-1670259600-1670263200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us in recognizing and celebrating our major achievements from this past year and to honor the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois\, the Illinois Coalition for Fair Housing\, and a surprise grassroots advocate for their work in advancing the rights of people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nSign language interpretation and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event and will take place over Zoom. Register to attend the annual meeting here. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Access Living Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/annual-meeting-event-calendar-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T143000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221027T214033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T214034Z UID:10000921-1669809600-1669818600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-7/2022-11-30/ 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="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T173000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000646-1669737600-1669743000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/aylp-meeting-virtual/2022-11-29/ 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:20221128T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20211215T144605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T153235Z UID:10000755-1669599000-1669647600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Taskforce for Attendant Services DESCRIPTION:Taskforce for Attendant Services (TFAS) is made up of consumers with disabilities and personal assistants (PAs). Together\, members organize and advocate for programs or campaigns that support personal care workers and independent living for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nContact Ryan McGraw with questions or to request an accommodation. \n\n\n\nHow to attend: \n\n\n\nJoin this TFAS meeting via Zoom \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 857 7757 5126Passcode: AL2022One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,85777575126# US (Chicago)+13017158592\,\,85777575126# US (Washington DC) URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/taskforce-for-attendant-services-organizing-meeting/2022-11-28/ 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/2020/01/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221123T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20211209T155451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T153217Z UID:10000731-1669210200-1669215600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities\, people experiencing homelessness\, and community allies. \n\n\n\nAttend via Zoom. **If you have technical difficulties with joining the Zoom meeting\, please contact Cathleen O’Brien. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Here \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 9904 7906 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2022 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,82499047906# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,82499047906# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Cathleen O’Brien \n Housing Policy & Organizing Coordinator \n cobrien@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2160 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-organizing-meeting-2/2022-11-23/ 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/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20230123T223014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223014Z UID:10000979-1669129200-1669136400@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-2/2022-11-22/ 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:20221118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T153000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20211217T191729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T194432Z UID:10000777-1668780000-1668785400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People Meeting DESCRIPTION:Contact Amber Smock with questions or to request accommodations. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-meeting/2022-11-18/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T173000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000637-1668528000-1668533400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/aylp-meeting-virtual/2022-11-15/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20230123T223013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T223013Z UID:10000932-1668517200-1668524400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pmThird Tuesdays: 1-3pmFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Alma Olavarría Gallegos \n Community Organizer – Immigration & Latinx \n aogallegos@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2146 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2022-11-15/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221027T214033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T214034Z UID:10000920-1668502800-1668511800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-7/2022-11-15/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Granzow%2C Senior Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:tgranzow@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20230123T222951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222951Z UID:10000765-1668389400-1668438000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Taskforce for Attendant Services DESCRIPTION:Taskforce for Attendant Services (TFAS) is made up of consumers with disabilities and personal assistants (PAs). Together\, members organize and advocate for programs or campaigns that support personal care workers and independent living for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nContact Ryan McGraw with questions or to request an accommodation. \n\n\n\nHow to attend: \n\n\n\nJoin this TFAS meeting via Zoom \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 857 7757 5126Passcode: AL2022One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,85777575126# US (Chicago)+13017158592\,\,85777575126# US (Washington DC) URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/taskforce-for-attendant-services-organizing-meeting/2022-11-14/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221027T213702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T213704Z UID:10000926-1668079800-1668088800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-6/2022-11-10/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20211209T155451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T153217Z UID:10000730-1668000600-1668006000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities\, people experiencing homelessness\, and community allies. \n\n\n\nAttend via Zoom. **If you have technical difficulties with joining the Zoom meeting\, please contact Cathleen O’Brien. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Here \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 9904 7906 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2022 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,82499047906# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,82499047906# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Cathleen O’Brien \n Housing Policy & Organizing Coordinator \n cobrien@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2160 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-organizing-meeting-2/2022-11-09/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221018T144639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T144640Z UID:10000955-1667919600-1667926800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pmThird Tuesdays: 1-3pmFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Alma Olavarría Gallegos \n Community Organizer – Immigration & Latinx \n aogallegos@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2146 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-2/2022-11-08/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20211203T213834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T163143Z UID:10000705-1667394000-1667401200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Step Ahead DESCRIPTION:Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge\, information\, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in the process of transitioning out of a nursing facility \n\n\n\n **Please contact the Independent Living Skills Trainer in advance to meeting dates\, as some meetings take place at various locations in the community.** \n\n\n\n\n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/step-ahead-5/2022-11-02/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Peer Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T173000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20210831T174848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T140555Z UID:10000617-1667318400-1667323800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/aylp-meeting-virtual/2022-11-01/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T133000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221027T213702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T213704Z UID:10000925-1667300400-1667309400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-6/2022-11-01/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T153000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20221007T162010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T162425Z UID:10000822-1666832400-1666884600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training @Access Living DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-access-living-5/2022-10-27/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T034335 CREATED:20211209T155451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T153217Z UID:10000729-1666791000-1666796400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities\, people experiencing homelessness\, and community allies. \n\n\n\nAttend via Zoom. **If you have technical difficulties with joining the Zoom meeting\, please contact Cathleen O’Brien. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Here \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 9904 7906 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2022 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,82499047906# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,82499047906# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Cathleen O’Brien \n Housing Policy & Organizing Coordinator \n cobrien@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2160 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-organizing-meeting-2/2022-10-26/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR