BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Access Living - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Access Living X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.accessliving.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Access Living REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211210T152944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T152945Z UID:10000737-1638876600-1638885600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training: December 2021 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\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\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\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-december-2021/2021-12-07/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Independent Living,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211203T222055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T222056Z UID:10000708-1638810000-1638813600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Access Living's Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Each year in December\, Access Living hosts a meeting with our Board\, staff and community members to honor folks who have done great work\, welcome new Board members\, and take a look at our year in review. This year\, we’re honoring U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth\, State Senator Robert Peters\, State Representative Kelly Cassidy\, and the Watts Family. \n\n\n\nTo participate\, register here: https://lnkd.in/euyJ87zH. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/access-livings-annual-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Access Living Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lavender-lights-e1565110658813.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211210T152944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T152945Z UID:10000736-1638792000-1638801000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training: December 2021 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\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\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\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-december-2021/2021-12-06/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Independent Living,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20201209T192244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T153415Z UID:10000600-1638536400-1638543600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Step Ahead DESCRIPTION:**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE\, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep 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-4/2021-12-03/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211210T152944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T152945Z UID:10000735-1638523800-1638532800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training: December 2021 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\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\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\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-december-2021/2021-12-03/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Independent Living,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211210T152944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T152945Z UID:10000734-1638439200-1638448200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training: December 2021 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\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\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\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-december-2021/2021-12-02/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Independent Living,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211110T195155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T195157Z UID:10000690-1638381600-1638385200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Art & Advocacy Training Program DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry for self-advocacy skills?  \n\n\n\nHave you wondered how to utilize your skills to apply for jobs?  \n\n\n\nReceive a stipend and explore your untapped talents and skills with the Art & Advocacy Training Program! To apply for the program please register and attend one of the following information sessions. You will learn more about what this program offers and how you can apply for it.  \n\n\n\n**Note: This is not an employment referral program. This program does not match participants with employers.** \n\n\n\nSession 1: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 15th Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 1 here \n\n\n\nSession 2:Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 22nd  Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 2 here    \n\n\n\nSession 3:Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, November 24th  Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 3 here   \n\n\n\nSession 4: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 29th Access Info: Spanish + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 4 here   \n\n\n\nSession 5Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, December 1st Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 5 here URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/information-session-art-advocacy-training-program/2021-12-01/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Financial Empowerment,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Arts-and-advo-training-program-IG-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211210T152944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T152945Z UID:10000733-1638369000-1638378000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training: December 2021 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\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\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\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-december-2021/2021-12-01/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Independent Living,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000642-1638288000-1638293400@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/2021-11-30/ 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:20211130T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152127Z UID:10000677-1638275400-1638284400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant\, Nov. 2021 DESCRIPTION:Access 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\nNote About Training Location: Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, please confirm the location of your training session with the PA Training Coordinator. Contact information below. \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\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \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\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Your Training\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. \n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are only a limited number of seats per training. Please contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and to confirm training session location. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/training-become-a-paid-personal-assistant-nov-2021/2021-11-30/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States 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:20211129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211110T195155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T195157Z UID:10000689-1638187200-1638190800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Art & Advocacy Training Program DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry for self-advocacy skills?  \n\n\n\nHave you wondered how to utilize your skills to apply for jobs?  \n\n\n\nReceive a stipend and explore your untapped talents and skills with the Art & Advocacy Training Program! To apply for the program please register and attend one of the following information sessions. You will learn more about what this program offers and how you can apply for it.  \n\n\n\n**Note: This is not an employment referral program. This program does not match participants with employers.** \n\n\n\nSession 1: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 15th Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 1 here \n\n\n\nSession 2:Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 22nd  Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 2 here    \n\n\n\nSession 3:Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, November 24th  Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 3 here   \n\n\n\nSession 4: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 29th Access Info: Spanish + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 4 here   \n\n\n\nSession 5Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, December 1st Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 5 here URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/information-session-art-advocacy-training-program/2021-11-29/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Financial Empowerment,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Arts-and-advo-training-program-IG-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211124T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211110T195155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T164007Z UID:10000692-1637776800-1637780400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Art & Advocacy Training Program DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry for self-advocacy skills?  \n\n\n\nHave you wondered how to utilize your skills to apply for jobs?  \n\n\n\nReceive a stipend and explore your untapped talents and skills with the Art & Advocacy Training Program! To apply for the program please register and attend one of the following information sessions. You will learn more about what this program offers and how you can apply for it.  \n\n\n\n**Note: This is not an employment referral program. This program does not match participants with employers.** \n\n\n\nSession 1: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 15th Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 1 here \n\n\n\nSession 2:Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 22nd  Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 2 here    \n\n\n\nSession 3:Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, November 24th  Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 3 here   \n\n\n\nSession 4: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 29th Access Info: Spanish + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 4 here   \n\n\n\nSession 5Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, December 1st Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 5 here URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/information-session-art-advocacy-training-program-2021-11-24/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Financial Empowerment,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Arts-and-advo-training-program-IG-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211122T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T133652Z UID:10000682-1637600400-1637605800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:(Virtual) Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:November Topic: Kinship\n\n\n\nMental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas.  \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck with any questions\, concerns\, or access needs.  \n\n\n\n11/1: Peer Support Group with Discussion and Coping Skill Share \n\n\n\nAccess information: ASL & automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/1 session here.\n\n\n\n11/8: Open Studio: Crip Paint Power with Genevieve Nutley\n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/8 session here.\n\n\n\n11/15: Peer Support Group with Discussion Coping Skill Share \n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captions & ASLRSVP: Register for the 11/15 session here.\n\n\n\n11/22: Open Studio*\n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/22 session here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMental Health Support Group Facilitators:\n\n\n\nDisabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LPC\, ATR-P\, the group will also feature opportunities for creative expression\, mindfulness practices\, and tips and tricks for coping with chronic health issues during the ongoing pandemic.  \n\n\n\nBased in the Chicago Northwest suburbs\, Abby Mendoza is a second-generation Filipinx-American painter and art therapist-in-training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*What is an open studio?\n\n\n\nOpen Studio is a community space for people to spend their creative time doing what they enjoy\, such as writing\, artmaking\, reading\, cooking or resting. You are invited to enter the space and create your own projects alongside fellow participants. You can drop in and take off at any time. You can stay as long as you’d like! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\nAny art/craft materials you may have (even just a pen and paper). For people who do not identify as artists\, bring your curiosity. Come and check out what other people are making. Let’s explore and exchange new ideas together! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/virtual-mental-health-support-group/2021-11-22/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mental-health-support-group-event-calendar-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211110T195155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T195157Z UID:10000688-1637582400-1637586000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Art & Advocacy Training Program DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry for self-advocacy skills?  \n\n\n\nHave you wondered how to utilize your skills to apply for jobs?  \n\n\n\nReceive a stipend and explore your untapped talents and skills with the Art & Advocacy Training Program! To apply for the program please register and attend one of the following information sessions. You will learn more about what this program offers and how you can apply for it.  \n\n\n\n**Note: This is not an employment referral program. This program does not match participants with employers.** \n\n\n\nSession 1: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 15th Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 1 here \n\n\n\nSession 2:Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 22nd  Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 2 here    \n\n\n\nSession 3:Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, November 24th  Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 3 here   \n\n\n\nSession 4: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 29th Access Info: Spanish + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 4 here   \n\n\n\nSession 5Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, December 1st Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 5 here URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/information-session-art-advocacy-training-program/2021-11-22/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Financial Empowerment,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Arts-and-advo-training-program-IG-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152127Z UID:10000676-1637240400-1637247600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant\, Nov. 2021 DESCRIPTION:Access 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\nNote About Training Location: Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, please confirm the location of your training session with the PA Training Coordinator. Contact information below. \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\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \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\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Your Training\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. \n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are only a limited number of seats per training. Please contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and to confirm training session location. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/training-become-a-paid-personal-assistant-nov-2021/2021-11-18/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States 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:20211117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20201123T211631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T201418Z UID:10000589-1637172000-1637177400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Young Professionals Council - Virtual DESCRIPTION:**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE\, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** \n\n\n\nJoin the monthly meeting for the Access Living Young Professional’s Council. Contact Justin Cooper at ypc@accessliving.org with questions or for more information. \n\n\n\nYPC meetings take place via Zoom. Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86156713578 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/young-professionals-council-virtual/2021-11-17/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/YPC-Events-Calendar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20230123T222943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222943Z UID:10000625-1637078400-1637083800@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/2021-11-16/ 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/2020/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152127Z UID:10000675-1637062200-1637073000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant\, Nov. 2021 DESCRIPTION:Access 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\nNote About Training Location: Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, please confirm the location of your training session with the PA Training Coordinator. Contact information below. \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\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \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\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Your Training\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. \n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are only a limited number of seats per training. Please contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and to confirm training session location. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/training-become-a-paid-personal-assistant-nov-2021/2021-11-16/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States 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:20211115T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T133652Z UID:10000681-1636995600-1637001000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:(Virtual) Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:November Topic: Kinship\n\n\n\nMental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas.  \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck with any questions\, concerns\, or access needs.  \n\n\n\n11/1: Peer Support Group with Discussion and Coping Skill Share \n\n\n\nAccess information: ASL & automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/1 session here.\n\n\n\n11/8: Open Studio: Crip Paint Power with Genevieve Nutley\n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/8 session here.\n\n\n\n11/15: Peer Support Group with Discussion Coping Skill Share \n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captions & ASLRSVP: Register for the 11/15 session here.\n\n\n\n11/22: Open Studio*\n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/22 session here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMental Health Support Group Facilitators:\n\n\n\nDisabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LPC\, ATR-P\, the group will also feature opportunities for creative expression\, mindfulness practices\, and tips and tricks for coping with chronic health issues during the ongoing pandemic.  \n\n\n\nBased in the Chicago Northwest suburbs\, Abby Mendoza is a second-generation Filipinx-American painter and art therapist-in-training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*What is an open studio?\n\n\n\nOpen Studio is a community space for people to spend their creative time doing what they enjoy\, such as writing\, artmaking\, reading\, cooking or resting. You are invited to enter the space and create your own projects alongside fellow participants. You can drop in and take off at any time. You can stay as long as you’d like! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\nAny art/craft materials you may have (even just a pen and paper). For people who do not identify as artists\, bring your curiosity. Come and check out what other people are making. Let’s explore and exchange new ideas together! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/virtual-mental-health-support-group/2021-11-15/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mental-health-support-group-event-calendar-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211110T195155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T195157Z UID:10000687-1636977600-1636981200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Art & Advocacy Training Program DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry for self-advocacy skills?  \n\n\n\nHave you wondered how to utilize your skills to apply for jobs?  \n\n\n\nReceive a stipend and explore your untapped talents and skills with the Art & Advocacy Training Program! To apply for the program please register and attend one of the following information sessions. You will learn more about what this program offers and how you can apply for it.  \n\n\n\n**Note: This is not an employment referral program. This program does not match participants with employers.** \n\n\n\nSession 1: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 15th Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 1 here \n\n\n\nSession 2:Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 22nd  Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 2 here    \n\n\n\nSession 3:Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, November 24th  Access Info: auto-captioning RSVP for Session 3 here   \n\n\n\nSession 4: Monday\, 12:00-1:00pm\, November 29th Access Info: Spanish + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 4 here   \n\n\n\nSession 5Wednesday\, 6:00-7:00pm\, December 1st Access Info: ASL Interpretation + auto-captioning RSVP for Session 5 here URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/information-session-art-advocacy-training-program/2021-11-15/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Financial Empowerment,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Arts-and-advo-training-program-IG-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211112T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152127Z UID:10000674-1636709400-1636718400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant\, Nov. 2021 DESCRIPTION:Access 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\nNote About Training Location: Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, please confirm the location of your training session with the PA Training Coordinator. Contact information below. \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\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \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\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Your Training\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. \n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are only a limited number of seats per training. Please contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and to confirm training session location. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/training-become-a-paid-personal-assistant-nov-2021/2021-11-12/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States 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:20211109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20210831T181610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T215103Z UID:10000664-1636470000-1636477200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas: Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second 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\n This is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Michelle Garcia to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Michelle Garcia with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Michelle Garcia \n Manager of Organizing and Community Development \n mgarcia@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2194 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-organizing-meeting/2021-11-09/ 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/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152127Z UID:10000673-1636455600-1636464600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant\, Nov. 2021 DESCRIPTION:Access 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\nNote About Training Location: Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, please confirm the location of your training session with the PA Training Coordinator. Contact information below. \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\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \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\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Your Training\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. \n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are only a limited number of seats per training. Please contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and to confirm training session location. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/training-become-a-paid-personal-assistant-nov-2021/2021-11-09/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States 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:20211108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211108T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T133652Z UID:10000680-1636390800-1636396200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:(Virtual) Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:November Topic: Kinship\n\n\n\nMental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas.  \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck with any questions\, concerns\, or access needs.  \n\n\n\n11/1: Peer Support Group with Discussion and Coping Skill Share \n\n\n\nAccess information: ASL & automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/1 session here.\n\n\n\n11/8: Open Studio: Crip Paint Power with Genevieve Nutley\n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/8 session here.\n\n\n\n11/15: Peer Support Group with Discussion Coping Skill Share \n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captions & ASLRSVP: Register for the 11/15 session here.\n\n\n\n11/22: Open Studio*\n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/22 session here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMental Health Support Group Facilitators:\n\n\n\nDisabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LPC\, ATR-P\, the group will also feature opportunities for creative expression\, mindfulness practices\, and tips and tricks for coping with chronic health issues during the ongoing pandemic.  \n\n\n\nBased in the Chicago Northwest suburbs\, Abby Mendoza is a second-generation Filipinx-American painter and art therapist-in-training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*What is an open studio?\n\n\n\nOpen Studio is a community space for people to spend their creative time doing what they enjoy\, such as writing\, artmaking\, reading\, cooking or resting. You are invited to enter the space and create your own projects alongside fellow participants. You can drop in and take off at any time. You can stay as long as you’d like! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\nAny art/craft materials you may have (even just a pen and paper). For people who do not identify as artists\, bring your curiosity. Come and check out what other people are making. Let’s explore and exchange new ideas together! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/virtual-mental-health-support-group/2021-11-08/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mental-health-support-group-event-calendar-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211108T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152127Z UID:10000672-1636376400-1636385400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant\, Nov. 2021 DESCRIPTION:Access 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\nNote About Training Location: Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, please confirm the location of your training session with the PA Training Coordinator. Contact information below. \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\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \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\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Your Training\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. \n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are only a limited number of seats per training. Please contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and to confirm training session location. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/training-become-a-paid-personal-assistant-nov-2021/2021-11-08/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States 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:20211105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20201209T192244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T153415Z UID:10000599-1636117200-1636124400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Step Ahead DESCRIPTION:**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE\, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep 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-4/2021-11-05/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152127Z UID:10000671-1636027200-1636036200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant\, Nov. 2021 DESCRIPTION:Access 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\nNote About Training Location: Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, please confirm the location of your training session with the PA Training Coordinator. Contact information below. \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\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \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\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Your Training\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. \n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are only a limited number of seats per training. Please contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and to confirm training session location. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/training-become-a-paid-personal-assistant-nov-2021/2021-11-04/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States 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:20211102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20210831T174848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T140555Z UID:10000604-1635868800-1635874200@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/2021-11-02/ 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:20211102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152127Z UID:10000670-1635847200-1635856200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant\, Nov. 2021 DESCRIPTION:Access 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\nNote About Training Location: Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, please confirm the location of your training session with the PA Training Coordinator. Contact information below. \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\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \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\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Your Training\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. \n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are only a limited number of seats per training. Please contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and to confirm training session location. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/training-become-a-paid-personal-assistant-nov-2021/2021-11-02/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States 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:20211101T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051254 CREATED:20211103T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T133652Z UID:10000679-1635786000-1635791400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:(Virtual) Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:November Topic: Kinship\n\n\n\nMental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas.  \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck with any questions\, concerns\, or access needs.  \n\n\n\n11/1: Peer Support Group with Discussion and Coping Skill Share \n\n\n\nAccess information: ASL & automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/1 session here.\n\n\n\n11/8: Open Studio: Crip Paint Power with Genevieve Nutley\n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/8 session here.\n\n\n\n11/15: Peer Support Group with Discussion Coping Skill Share \n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captions & ASLRSVP: Register for the 11/15 session here.\n\n\n\n11/22: Open Studio*\n\n\n\nAccess information: Automatic captionsRSVP: Register for the 11/22 session here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMental Health Support Group Facilitators:\n\n\n\nDisabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LPC\, ATR-P\, the group will also feature opportunities for creative expression\, mindfulness practices\, and tips and tricks for coping with chronic health issues during the ongoing pandemic.  \n\n\n\nBased in the Chicago Northwest suburbs\, Abby Mendoza is a second-generation Filipinx-American painter and art therapist-in-training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*What is an open studio?\n\n\n\nOpen Studio is a community space for people to spend their creative time doing what they enjoy\, such as writing\, artmaking\, reading\, cooking or resting. You are invited to enter the space and create your own projects alongside fellow participants. You can drop in and take off at any time. You can stay as long as you’d like! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\nAny art/craft materials you may have (even just a pen and paper). For people who do not identify as artists\, bring your curiosity. Come and check out what other people are making. Let’s explore and exchange new ideas together! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/virtual-mental-health-support-group/2021-11-01/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mental-health-support-group-event-calendar-icon.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR