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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T180000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T143000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
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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-5/2023-01-18/1/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20221027T215329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T220659Z
UID:10001002-1671019200-1671028200@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-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20220930T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z
UID:10000816-1669833000-1669838400@www.accessliving.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20220930T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z
UID:10000815-1668623400-1668628800@www.accessliving.org
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-2/2022-11-16/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20221027T215329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T220659Z
UID:10001001-1668600000-1668609000@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-4/2022-11-16/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20220930T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z
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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-2/2022-11-09/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20220930T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z
UID:10000813-1667413800-1667419200@www.accessliving.org
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-2/2022-11-02/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20220930T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z
UID:10000812-1666809000-1666814400@www.accessliving.org
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-2/2022-10-26/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20220930T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z
UID:10000811-1666204200-1666209600@www.accessliving.org
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-2/2022-10-19/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20220930T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z
UID:10000810-1665599400-1665604800@www.accessliving.org
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-2/2022-10-12/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dance-workshop-event-cal.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20221007T163101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T163102Z
UID:10000827-1665576000-1665585000@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-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T072836
CREATED:20220930T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z
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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-2/2022-10-05/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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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-2/2022-09-28/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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