BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Access Living - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.accessliving.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Access Living REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T143000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220930T181203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z UID:10000814-1668018600-1668024000@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-2/2022-11-09/ 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:20221102T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 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:20260610T100938 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:20260610T100938 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:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220930T181203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z UID:10000809-1664994600-1665000000@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-2/2022-10-05/ 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:20220928T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220930T181203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T221544Z UID:10000808-1664389800-1664395200@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-2/2022-09-28/ 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:20220914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220826T160745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T160811Z UID:10000807-1663182000-1663185600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Virtual Book Launch: Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong DESCRIPTION:Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life\, by Alice Wong\n\n\n\nJoin Women & Children First and Access Living for a virtual event celebrating Alice Wong’s Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life. \n\n\n\nWhile Alice Wong is recovering from a recent hospitalization\, her community will be stepping in to promote her memoir this fall. For this event\, Akemi Nishida and Sandie Yi will be joining us on Alice’s behalf. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held via Zoom Webinar. ASL and live captioning will be provided. If you need additional accommodations\, please contact us! \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nThis groundbreaking memoir offers a glimpse into an activist’s journey to finding and cultivating community and the continued fight for disability justice\, from the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project\, Alice Wong. \n\n\n\nIn Chinese culture\, the tiger is deeply revered for its confidence\, passion\, ambition\, and ferocity. That same fighting spirit resides in Alice Wong. \n\n\n\nDrawing on a collection of original essays\, previously published work\, conversations\, graphics\, photos\, commissioned art by disabled and Asian American artists\, and more\, Alice uses her unique talent to share an impressionistic scrapbook of her life as an Asian American disabled activist\, community organizer\, media maker\, and dreamer. From her love of food and pop culture to her unwavering commitment to dismantling systemic ableism\, Alice shares her thoughts on creativity\, access\, power\, care\, the pandemic\, mortality\, and the future. As a self-described disabled oracle\, Alice traces her origins\, tells her story\, and creates a space for disabled people to be in conversation with one another and the world. Filled with incisive wit\, joy\, and rage\, Wong’s Year of the Tiger will galvanize readers with big cat energy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\nAlice Wong is a disabled activist\, media maker\, and research consultant based in San Francisco\, California. She is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project\, an online community dedicated to creating\, sharing\, and amplifying disability media and culture. Alice is also the host and co-producer of the Disability Visibility podcast and co-partner in a number of collaborations such as #CripTheVote and Access Is Love. From 2013 to 2015\, Alice served as a member of the National Council on Disability\, an appointment by President Barack Obama.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Hosts\n\n\n\nSandie Yi is an assistant professor in the department of art therapy and counseling and the program director of Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). She has a Ph.D. in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago; a MA in art therapy from SAIC\, and MFA from the University of California Berkeley. She is a disabled artist and disability culture worker whose work focuses on wearable art made for and with self-identified disabled people. As a part of the Disability Art Movement\, Yi’s art\, Crip Couture explores the issue of intimacy\, desire and sexuality of the disabled bodymind. The latest rendition of Crip Couture researches and archives disability narratives by collecting bodily artifacts\, including skin flakes and hair. Crip Couture aims to preserve and conserve disability culture and narratives as heritage. Her research interests include Disability Arts and Culture; disability fashion; accessibility design and programming for arts and cultural venues; and social justice-based art therapy.  \n\n\n\nAkemi NishidaAkemi Nishida uses research\, education\, and activism to investigate the ways in which ableism are exercised in relation to racism\, cis-heteropatriarchy\, xenophobia\, and other forms of social injustices. She also uses such methods to work towards cross-community solidarity for the liberation and celebration of community power. She is the author of Just Care: Messy Entanglements of Disability\, Dependency\, and Desire (Temple University Press\, 2022) in which she examines public healthcare programs as well as grassroots interdependent care collectives and bed-space activism. She teaches at University of Illinois Chicago\, while also advocates for disability justice locally and nationally. \n\n\n\nBUY THE BOOK \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\, 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. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change.
 \n\n\n\nThe contents of this event were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005).  NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  The contents of this book event do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/virtual-book-launch-year-of-the-tiger-by-alice-wong/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Access Living Event,Arts & Culture,Peer Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Virtual-book-launch-event-calander-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T143000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220826T153927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T153929Z UID:10000917-1663156800-1663165800@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\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-virtual-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:20220822T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220822T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220713T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183508Z UID:10000898-1661187600-1661193000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will explore art as an emotional outlet as well. \n\n\n\nRegister/RSVP for the Group Here \n\n\n\nSummer Schedule: \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 6th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, June 20th : 5:00 – 6:30pmNo Group on July 4thMonday\, July 11th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)Monday\, July 18th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 1st : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 8th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)No Group on August 15thMonday\, August 22nd : 5:00 – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio\n \n \n\n\nFacilitator:Disabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR-P is a therapist in private practice and also an Arts and Culture coordinator with Access Living. Bri will facilitate space for peers to support one another and will also offer psychoeducation\, resources\, and tools from her experience as an art therapist. Bri is experienced in supporting those who experience chronic pain\, trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, and stigma. \n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck at bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions\, concerns or access needs. \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\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-peer-support-group/2022-08-22/ 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:20220808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220808T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220713T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183508Z UID:10000897-1659978000-1659983400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will explore art as an emotional outlet as well. \n\n\n\nRegister/RSVP for the Group Here \n\n\n\nSummer Schedule: \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 6th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, June 20th : 5:00 – 6:30pmNo Group on July 4thMonday\, July 11th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)Monday\, July 18th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 1st : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 8th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)No Group on August 15thMonday\, August 22nd : 5:00 – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio\n \n \n\n\nFacilitator:Disabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR-P is a therapist in private practice and also an Arts and Culture coordinator with Access Living. Bri will facilitate space for peers to support one another and will also offer psychoeducation\, resources\, and tools from her experience as an art therapist. Bri is experienced in supporting those who experience chronic pain\, trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, and stigma. \n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck at bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions\, concerns or access needs. \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\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-peer-support-group/2022-08-08/ 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:20220801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220801T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220713T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183508Z UID:10000896-1659373200-1659378600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will explore art as an emotional outlet as well. \n\n\n\nRegister/RSVP for the Group Here \n\n\n\nSummer Schedule: \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 6th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, June 20th : 5:00 – 6:30pmNo Group on July 4thMonday\, July 11th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)Monday\, July 18th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 1st : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 8th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)No Group on August 15thMonday\, August 22nd : 5:00 – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio\n \n \n\n\nFacilitator:Disabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR-P is a therapist in private practice and also an Arts and Culture coordinator with Access Living. Bri will facilitate space for peers to support one another and will also offer psychoeducation\, resources\, and tools from her experience as an art therapist. Bri is experienced in supporting those who experience chronic pain\, trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, and stigma. \n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck at bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions\, concerns or access needs. \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\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-peer-support-group/2022-08-01/ 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:20220720T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220705T151021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T151711Z UID:10000886-1658338200-1658343600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Emergency Transportation: A Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:Emergency Transportation: A Community Conversation\n\n\n\nOften when people with disabilities or seniors are picked up by an ambulance\, they are not able to bring their mobility\, medical\, communication\, or other devices with them. Not having these devices with them at the hospital may cause a serious issue for the person who may relay on this device(s) in their everyday life. \n\n\n\nCome share your story about emergency transportation services. We want to hear from you why it is vital that devices are transported in emergency situations! We will also discuss strategy for our campaign. \n\n\n\nASL and Spanish interpreters as well as CART transcription will be provided during the event.  \n\n\n\nIf you need additional information or have question about this event please contact Ryan McGraw at rmcgraw@accessliving.org or 312-640-2125. \n\n\n\nPlease register for this Community Conversation here.  \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Ryan McGraw \n Community Organizer – Healthcare \n rmcgraw@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2125 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/emergency-transportation-a-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing,Peer Support,Town Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Emerg-transportation-events-cal-icon-7.5.22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220718T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220718T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220713T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183508Z UID:10000895-1658163600-1658169000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will explore art as an emotional outlet as well. \n\n\n\nRegister/RSVP for the Group Here \n\n\n\nSummer Schedule: \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 6th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, June 20th : 5:00 – 6:30pmNo Group on July 4thMonday\, July 11th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)Monday\, July 18th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 1st : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 8th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)No Group on August 15thMonday\, August 22nd : 5:00 – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio\n \n \n\n\nFacilitator:Disabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR-P is a therapist in private practice and also an Arts and Culture coordinator with Access Living. Bri will facilitate space for peers to support one another and will also offer psychoeducation\, resources\, and tools from her experience as an art therapist. Bri is experienced in supporting those who experience chronic pain\, trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, and stigma. \n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck at bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions\, concerns or access needs. \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\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-peer-support-group/2022-07-18/ 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:20220713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T143000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220629T182234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T182237Z UID:10000879-1657713600-1657722600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Training DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-21/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220713T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183508Z UID:10000894-1657558800-1657564200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will explore art as an emotional outlet as well. \n\n\n\nRegister/RSVP for the Group Here \n\n\n\nSummer Schedule: \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 6th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, June 20th : 5:00 – 6:30pmNo Group on July 4thMonday\, July 11th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)Monday\, July 18th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 1st : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 8th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)No Group on August 15thMonday\, August 22nd : 5:00 – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio\n \n \n\n\nFacilitator:Disabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR-P is a therapist in private practice and also an Arts and Culture coordinator with Access Living. Bri will facilitate space for peers to support one another and will also offer psychoeducation\, resources\, and tools from her experience as an art therapist. Bri is experienced in supporting those who experience chronic pain\, trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, and stigma. \n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck at bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions\, concerns or access needs. \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\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-peer-support-group/2022-07-11/ 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:20220620T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220620T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220713T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183508Z UID:10000893-1655744400-1655749800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will explore art as an emotional outlet as well. \n\n\n\nRegister/RSVP for the Group Here \n\n\n\nSummer Schedule: \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 6th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, June 20th : 5:00 – 6:30pmNo Group on July 4thMonday\, July 11th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)Monday\, July 18th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 1st : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 8th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)No Group on August 15thMonday\, August 22nd : 5:00 – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio\n \n \n\n\nFacilitator:Disabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR-P is a therapist in private practice and also an Arts and Culture coordinator with Access Living. Bri will facilitate space for peers to support one another and will also offer psychoeducation\, resources\, and tools from her experience as an art therapist. Bri is experienced in supporting those who experience chronic pain\, trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, and stigma. \n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck at bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions\, concerns or access needs. \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\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-peer-support-group/2022-06-20/ 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:20220606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220606T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220713T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183508Z UID:10000892-1654534800-1654540200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. This group will explore art as an emotional outlet as well. \n\n\n\nRegister/RSVP for the Group Here \n\n\n\nSummer Schedule: \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 6th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, June 20th : 5:00 – 6:30pmNo Group on July 4thMonday\, July 11th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)Monday\, July 18th : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 1st : 5:00 – 6:30pmMonday\, August 8th : 5:00 – 6:30pm (make-up date)No Group on August 15thMonday\, August 22nd : 5:00 – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Bri Beck \n Arts & Culture Project Coordinator \n bbeck@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2170 \n \n \n View bio\n \n \n\n\nFacilitator:Disabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR-P is a therapist in private practice and also an Arts and Culture coordinator with Access Living. Bri will facilitate space for peers to support one another and will also offer psychoeducation\, resources\, and tools from her experience as an art therapist. Bri is experienced in supporting those who experience chronic pain\, trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, and stigma. \n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Bri Beck at bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions\, concerns or access needs. \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\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/mental-health-peer-support-group/2022-06-06/ 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:20220602T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220512T190130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T190131Z UID:10000875-1654191000-1654196400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Transporting Everything We Need: A Town Hall on Emergency Services (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Join Access Living for a virtual Town Hall meeting on emergency transportation on Thursday\, June 2nd from 5:30 PM-7 PM. Often when people with disabilities or seniors are picked up by an ambulance\, they are not able to bring their mobility\, medical\, communication\, or other devices with them. Not having these devices with them at the hospital may cause a serious issue for the person who may relay on this device(s) in their everyday life. \n\n\n\nThere will be a panel of people with disabilities that have been directly impacted by not being able to bring their device(s) to the hospital\, while being transported in the ambulance\, who will share their stories. \n\n\n\nPlease register for the town hall meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-ihrzgtE9y2GM4wbdADQT0IqTb6vFQQ \n\n\n\nASL and Spanish interpreters as well as CART transcription will be provided during the Town Hall.  \n\n\n\nIf you need additional information or have question about this event please contact Ryan McGraw. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/transporting-everything-we-need-a-town-hall-on-emergency-services-virtual/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Town Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/event-calendar-icons2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan McGraw":MAILTO:rmcgraw@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220523T180552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T151355Z UID:10000877-1654092000-1654095600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Disability Candidates Forum - Secretary of State (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Once again\, it’s an election year and disability community members are watching candidates closely for their commitment on disability policies and services. During the last several years\, Access Living has hosted multiple candidate forums that focus on key races that affect the lives of Illinoisans with disabilities. On June 1\, Access Living will host its latest Disability Candidates Forum from 2-3 pm. This time\, our focus is the statewide primary race for the Illinois Secretary of State.  \n\n\n\nThe Illinois Secretary of State is one of the most critical disability-related offices in Illinois. People with disabilities rely on the Secretary of State for driver education and licenses\, disability parking plates and placards. Driver services also include a mobile unit which travels around the state helping people with their driver’s licenses and state IDs\, as well as vehicle stickers. The Secretary also oversees the State Library\, which runs programs such as the Illinois Talking Book and Braille Service. Additionally\, the Secretary oversees the Court of Claims\, as well as Business Services which support companies and nonprofits in their annual reports and licenses. All of these programs affect the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities.  \n\n\n\nAs a nonpartisan disability services and advocacy organization\, Access Living invited all candidates from all parties who are running for Secretary of State\, according to the names listed with the State Board of Elections. For this event\, three candidates have confirmed to date: Dan Brady (R)\, Alderman David Moore (D)\, and Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia (D).  \n\n\n\nDuring the Forum\, each candidate will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their platforms. Our emcee\, John Herring\, will then ask candidates a series of disability-related questions\, as a panel on a round-robin basis. Candidates will then conclude with closing remarks. \n\n\n\nThe Disability Candidates Forum will be streamed live on Zoom\, with captioning and ASL interpreters. Spanish translators will be available by phone. For any additional reasonable accommodation requests\, please contact Jerome at jpalliser@accessliving.org\, or indicate your access needs when you register for the event. \n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us for this exciting and event. Please spread the word! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by: \n\n\n\nIllinois Network of Centers for Independent Living \n\n\n\nRAMP CIL \n\n\n\nStatewide Independent Living Council of Illinois URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/disability-candidates-forum-secretary-of-state-virtual/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Town Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SOS-Disability-Candidates-Forum-Event-Calendar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T143000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220429T190255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T190256Z UID:10000694-1652356800-1652365800@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\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-training-virtual/ 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:20220202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T100938 CREATED:20220205T145249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T145336Z UID:10000817-1643794200-1643803200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:PA Trainings: Feb. 2022 DESCRIPTION:Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities\n\n\n\nAccess Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a registered PA! \n\n\n\nSchedule training:\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be scheduled for a training\, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, there are a limited number of seats per training\, and session locations may vary. Contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator to reserve your spot and confirm your training session location. \n\n\n\nPlease bring the following items to your training session:\n\n\n\nPhoto ID (Driver’s License or State ID)Social Security CardResume and three professional referencesCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate (if applicable)Face mask that covers both your nose and mouth(Optional) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\nPAs are hired directly by a person with disabilities\, not by Access Living. This means you will be employed directly by the person you’re hired to support.In many cases\, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/IDRS) serves as the fiscal agent\, which means that they will pay you. Access Living is not responsible for payment or regulation of payment. \n\n\n\nOur program is for training only. We are not a personal assistant hiring agency. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Granzow \n Community Supports Coordinator \n tgranzow@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2193 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/pa-trainings-feb-2022/2022-02-02/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA-Training-Calendar-Icon-Teal.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR