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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan McGraw":MAILTO:rmcgraw@accessliving.org
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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
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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\, 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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org
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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
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