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SUMMARY:PA Training @Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-virtual-7/2023-06-21/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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SUMMARY:PA Training @Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-04-24/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T170000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-04-17/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-04-10/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T123000
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Disability Opposition to Assisted Suicide
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important virtual discussion about disability opposition to assisted suicide.\n\n\n\nJoin Access Living’s Healthcare Policy Analyst Neelam Dhadankar and Healthcare Community Organizer Ryan McGraw from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday\, April 5\, for Disability and Opposition to Assisted Suicide\, an important virtual discussion about disability opposition to assisted suicide. Aid in dying legislation\, under the guise of compassionate care with “safeguards\,” cuts lives short instead of providing equitable healthcare.   \n\n\n\nOur guest panelists\, Diane Coleman\, President and CEO of Not Dead Yet; Anita Cameron\, Director of Minority Outreach at Not Dead Yet; and Ian McIntosh\, Deputy Director of Disability Outreach at the Patient’s Rights Action Fund will share their perspectives and suggest better solutions for us all to have the chance to live as fully as possible at every stage of life.  \n\n\n\nRegister for the Disability and Opposition to Assisted Suicide Webinar now! Accommodation requests and submitting questions for the panelists can be made through the registration form. Note: audience questions must be submitted in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Our Guest Panelists\n\n\n\nDiane Coleman\n\n\n\nDiane Coleman is President and CEO of Not Dead Yet\, a national disability rights group which she founded in 1996 to give voice to disability rights opposition to legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia. Prior to that\, she served for three years as Director of Advocacy at the Center for Disability Rights in Rochester\, New York and twelve years as Executive Director of Progress Center for Independent Living in Forest Park\, Illinois. Diane is a well-known writer and national speaker on assisted suicide and euthanasia. She co-authored Amicus Briefs filed in the U.S. Supreme Court and various state courts on behalf of Not Dead Yet and other national disability organizations on the topics of assisted suicide and surrogate health care decision making. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntia Cameron\n\n\n\nAnita Cameron is Director of Minority Outreach at Not Dead Yet.  She has met with national and state policy makers and written persuasively about opposition to a public policy of assisted suicide from the perspective of communities of color who experience disparities in access to healthcare. Anita is a lifelong disability advocate\, and over the years she has worked at the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) in Washington\, DC\, as Systems Advocate for the Center for Disability Rights in Rochester\, NY\, has held several disability advocate role in Denver\, Colorado and Chicago\, Illinois\, and she currently serves on the National Disability Leadership Alliance’s Racism Taskforce and co-Chairs the Intersectionality and Diversity Workgroup for ADAPT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIan McIntosh\n\n\n\nIan McIntosh is Deputy Director of Disability Outreach at the Patient’s Rights Action Fund. He has long personal experiences with the intersection of disability and healthcare and has advocated for and written on various topics\, having been published in the International Journal of Disability\, Community\, & Rehabilitation. Ian’s professional experience in outreach is also informed by his leadership with labor union organization in his native Ontario\, Canada. Ian handles the accessibility for and outreach to leaders in the disability rights movement and the disability community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Our Access Living Moderators\n\n\n\nNeelam Dhadankar\n\n\n\nNeelam Dhadankar is Access Living’s Healthcare Policy Analyst and joined our team in November 2022. She has two master’s degrees: a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to joining Access Living\, Neelam worked in Madison\, Wisconsin in various policy areas related to disability issues and as a researcher for many policy and advocacy projects.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan McGraw\n\n\n\nRyan McGraw is Access Living’s Health/Home and Community Based Services Community Organizer\, and facilitates two groups: Taskforce for Attendant Services\, and Independent Voices. He moved to Chicago from Michigan in 2008 and received his master’s degree in disability and development from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Since then\, he’s held several positions in the disability advocacy field. 
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/webinar-disability-opposition-to-assisted-suicide/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event,Virtual Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230327T170000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-03-27/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-03-27/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T140000
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SUMMARY:My Girl My Story: Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:About the Film:\n\n\n\nMy Girl Story Documentary tells the stories of two African American girls from Detroit and their fight to become the young ladies they want to be. \n\n\n\nTo commemorate Women’s History Month during the month of March\, My Girl Story LLC\, producer of the My Girl Story documentary\, is partnering with community organizations for an event that explores the importance of mental health care among Black girls and resources available to them and their families. \n\n\n\nMy Girl Story gives context to what the two girls featured\, Monay and Shokana went through. And it gives context to what girls across the country are encountering today. \n\n\n\nThrough the documentary we hope to challenge the institutional and systemic barriers that prevent black girls especially those with disabilities from achieving their potential. We want girls to find their voice. We want to create change that will improve girl lives well into womanhood. \n\n\n\nImmediately after the film screening\, there will be panel discussion with the filmmakers. \n\n\n\nThis film is dedicated to all the black girls and girls with disabilities around the world\, we see you! \n\n\n\nAccess Information: Live captioning and ASL will be provided during the panel discussion. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are grateful to our partners \n\n\n\nChicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition (DPOCC) \n\n\n\nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, Department of Art Therapy and Counseling\, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Access Living\, Empowered FeFe’s \n\n\n\nWe’re grateful to our financial supporters \n\n\n\nThis event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. \n\n\n\nAs 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. “The contents of this film 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 film do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.” \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/my-girl-my-story-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T180000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-03-20/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-03-20/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-03-13/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-03-13/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230410T173022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z
UID:10001077-1677517200-1677520800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230123T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z
UID:10000862-1677517200-1677520800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230410T173022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z
UID:10001076-1676912400-1676916000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-02-20/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230123T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z
UID:10000861-1676912400-1676916000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-02-20/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230118T160029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160031Z
UID:10001040-1676462400-1676471400@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-virtual-5/2023-02-15/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230410T173022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z
UID:10001075-1676307600-1676311200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-02-13/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230123T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z
UID:10000860-1676307600-1676311200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-02-13/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230410T173022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z
UID:10001074-1675098000-1675101600@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-01-30/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230123T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z
UID:10000859-1675098000-1675101600@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-01-30/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230410T173022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z
UID:10001073-1674493200-1674496800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-01-23/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230123T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z
UID:10000858-1674493200-1674496800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-01-23/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mental-health-peer-support-group-event-calendar-icon.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230118T160029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160031Z
UID:10001039-1674043200-1674052200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-virtual-5/2023-01-18/2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230118T160029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160031Z
UID:10001038-1674028800-1674061200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:PA Training @Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-virtual-5/2023-01-18/1/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230410T173022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T173045Z
UID:10001072-1673888400-1673892000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here\n\n\n\nApril 24th Meeting: Join Here\n\n\n\n\nPASSWORD: AL2023
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-4/2023-01-16/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20230123T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T182522Z
UID:10000857-1673888400-1673892000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC and SAIC art therapy graduate student\, Amy Bernard\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will also explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy\, however\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. Participants may attend as many or as little group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please email bbeck@accessliving.org. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom here
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-support-group-3/2023-01-16/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mental-health-peer-support-group-event-calendar-icon.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060517
CREATED:20221027T215329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T220659Z
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SUMMARY:PA Training\, Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support. In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-virtual-4/2022-12-14/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Dance Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Fall 2022 Inclusive Dance Workshop Series! The series is a weekly Wednesday gathering of movers of all bodies\, minds and experience levels. Each session\, different facilitators and guest artists lead the group through an exploration of dance-making tools\, dance techniques\, and improvisational exercises\, from ballet to improvisation to voguing. \n\n\n\nThe workshops meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm central from Wednesday\, September 28th to Wednesday\, December 7th. There will be no workshop on November 23rd. All Wednesday workshops in the fall will be held remotely via Zoom. \n\n\n\nAI captioning will be available for all virtual workshops. Due to the high demand for ASL interpretation during the pandemic\, we will do our best to fill requests for ASL Interpretation. We kindly ask you send us your request at least 3 weeks in advance by emailing bbendtsen@accessliving.org \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. \n\n\n\nThe contents of this series of workshops 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 series of workshops do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/inclusive-dance-workshop-series-2/2022-11-30/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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