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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000976-1723561200-1723568400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Michelle Garcia to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Michelle Garcia with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\nThird Tuesdays: 1-3pm\n\n\n\nFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Michelle Garcia \n Manager of Organizing and Community Development \n mgarcia@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2194 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-3/2024-08-13/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20230825T193407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193409Z UID:10000653-1722355200-1722360600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/advance-your-leadership-power/2024-07-30/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000975-1720537200-1720544400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Michelle Garcia to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Michelle Garcia with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\nThird Tuesdays: 1-3pm\n\n\n\nFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Michelle Garcia \n Manager of Organizing and Community Development \n mgarcia@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2194 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-3/2024-07-09/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000974-1718118000-1718125200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Michelle Garcia to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Michelle Garcia with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\nThird Tuesdays: 1-3pm\n\n\n\nFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Michelle Garcia \n Manager of Organizing and Community Development \n mgarcia@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2194 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-3/2024-06-11/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001446-1715702400-1715709600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-05-14/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000973-1715698800-1715706000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Michelle Garcia to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Michelle Garcia with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\nThird Tuesdays: 1-3pm\n\n\n\nFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Michelle Garcia \n Manager of Organizing and Community Development \n mgarcia@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2194 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-3/2024-05-14/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001459-1715270400-1715277600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-05-09/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001445-1715097600-1715104800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-05-07/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001458-1714665600-1714672800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-05-02/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001444-1714492800-1714500000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-04-30/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20230825T193407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193409Z UID:10000652-1714492800-1714498200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION:Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first\, third\, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities\, social justice advocates\, and allies. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/advance-your-leadership-power/2024-04-30/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001457-1714060800-1714068000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-04-25/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001443-1713888000-1713895200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-04-23/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240416T160846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T160847Z UID:10001470-1713884400-1713891600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:La Intersección Entre Inmigración y Derechos de Los Discapacitados DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas y Access Living te invita a un taller gratuito sobre: La Intersección entre inmigración y derechos de los discapacitados. El propósito de la presentación es informarle sobre los derechos legales y aprender sobre las necesidades legales que existen\, para poder ofrecer en el futuro una clínica legal en la comunidad. El taller no es considerado un consejo legal. Temas son Educación\, Tutela/Custodia\, Beneficios Médicos\, Criminal\, Ciudadanía. \n\n\n\n¿Dónde? Por Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83489360554 \n\n\n\n¿Cuándo? 23 de Abril de 3pm-5pm. \n\n\n\nContamos con la presencia de: Legal Action Chicago\, defensa legal y política. \n\n\n\nEste evento se presentará en español y tendrá Lengua de Señas Americana (ASL) disponible. \n\n\n\nEnvíe un correo electrónico a cramos@accessliving.org para obtener acomodaciones adicionales. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/la-interseccion-entre-inmigracion-y-derechos-de-los-discapacitados/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-16-110823.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240124T231008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T223923Z UID:10001415-1713805200-1713808800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group provides 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. The group is held virtually via Zoom on Mondays from 5-6pm CT\, with one Monday off each month. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR and art-therapists in-training B Randolph and Miriam Austin-Wright\, this group is meant for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Each month\, we will explore a different theme and its relevance in each of our lives. Sometimes\, we will explore the theme using art as a way to express ourselves. \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. \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nYou can email bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions or access needs. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details for Joining via Zoom: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 838 4227 5642 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2024 \n\n\n\n\n 2024 Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group dates: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 12\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 19\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 26\n\n\n\n\nMarch: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 25\n\n\n\n\nApril: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 8\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 15\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 22\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nAutomatic captioning is available in Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. Please contact bbeck@accessliving.org with requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information:\n\n\n\nThe Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL is 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 a collective care model in which disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/spring-peer-mental-health-support-group/2024-04-22/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001456-1713456000-1713463200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-04-18/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001442-1713283200-1713290400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-04-16/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240124T231008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T223923Z UID:10001391-1713200400-1713204000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group provides 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. The group is held virtually via Zoom on Mondays from 5-6pm CT\, with one Monday off each month. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR and art-therapists in-training B Randolph and Miriam Austin-Wright\, this group is meant for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Each month\, we will explore a different theme and its relevance in each of our lives. Sometimes\, we will explore the theme using art as a way to express ourselves. \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. \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nYou can email bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions or access needs. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details for Joining via Zoom: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 838 4227 5642 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2024 \n\n\n\n\n 2024 Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group dates: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 12\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 19\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 26\n\n\n\n\nMarch: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 25\n\n\n\n\nApril: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 8\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 15\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 22\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nAutomatic captioning is available in Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. Please contact bbeck@accessliving.org with requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information:\n\n\n\nThe Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL is 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 a collective care model in which disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/spring-peer-mental-health-support-group/2024-04-15/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001455-1712851200-1712858400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-04-11/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001441-1712678400-1712685600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-04-09/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000972-1712674800-1712682000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Cambiando Vidas DESCRIPTION:Cambiando Vidas meets on the second\, third\,and fourth Tuesdays of every month\, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together\, organize\, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Michelle Garcia to get the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nCambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Michelle Garcia with questions\, accommodation requests\, or to get more information. \n\n\n\nMonthly Meeting Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSecond Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\nThird Tuesdays: 1-3pm\n\n\n\nFourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Michelle Garcia \n Manager of Organizing and Community Development \n mgarcia@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2194 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/cambiando-vidas-3/2024-04-09/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cambiando-Vidas-Events-Calendar-Icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240124T231008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T223923Z UID:10001390-1712595600-1712599200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group provides 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. The group is held virtually via Zoom on Mondays from 5-6pm CT\, with one Monday off each month. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR and art-therapists in-training B Randolph and Miriam Austin-Wright\, this group is meant for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Each month\, we will explore a different theme and its relevance in each of our lives. Sometimes\, we will explore the theme using art as a way to express ourselves. \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. \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nYou can email bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions or access needs. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details for Joining via Zoom: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 838 4227 5642 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2024 \n\n\n\n\n 2024 Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group dates: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 12\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 19\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 26\n\n\n\n\nMarch: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 25\n\n\n\n\nApril: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 8\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 15\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 22\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nAutomatic captioning is available in Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. Please contact bbeck@accessliving.org with requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information:\n\n\n\nThe Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL is 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 a collective care model in which disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/spring-peer-mental-health-support-group/2024-04-08/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001454-1712246400-1712253600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-04-04/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001440-1712073600-1712080800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-04-02/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001453-1711641600-1711648800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-03-28/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001439-1711468800-1711476000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-03-26/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240124T231008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T223923Z UID:10001414-1711386000-1711389600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group provides 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. The group is held virtually via Zoom on Mondays from 5-6pm CT\, with one Monday off each month. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR and art-therapists in-training B Randolph and Miriam Austin-Wright\, this group is meant for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Each month\, we will explore a different theme and its relevance in each of our lives. Sometimes\, we will explore the theme using art as a way to express ourselves. \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. \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend as many or as few group meetings as needed. Group norms will be reviewed every week. \n\n\n\nYou can email bbeck@accessliving.org with any questions or access needs. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details for Joining via Zoom: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 838 4227 5642 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2024 \n\n\n\n\n 2024 Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group dates: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 12\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 19\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 26\n\n\n\n\nMarch: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 25\n\n\n\n\nApril: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 8\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 15\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 22\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information: \n\n\n\nAutomatic captioning is available in Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for live captioning (CART) and ASL interpretation services\, we are asking participants to submit access requests 2-3 weeks in advance. Please contact bbeck@accessliving.org with requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information:\n\n\n\nThe Spring Peer Mental Health Support Group is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \n\n\n\nDCAL is 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 a collective care model in which disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/spring-peer-mental-health-support-group/2024-03-25/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001452-1711036800-1711044000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-03-21/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T143000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240125T192338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T192359Z UID:10001410-1710936000-1710945000@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-14/ 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:20240319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T150832 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001438-1710864000-1710871200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project DESCRIPTION:Access Living is looking for models to pose for “Beyond the Scar”\, a portraiture project facilitated by disabled artist\, art therapy intern\, B Randolph (they/them). Models’ portraits & stories will be included in Access Living’s Disability Portraiture Project archive. If you are someone with apparent scars and have lived experiences of disability\, please join us! \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nAre you someone with apparent scars? Do you self-identify as someone with disabilities\, chronic illness or who are Deaf or neurodivergent? \n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you\, then you may be eligible to model for the Beyond the Scar: A Virtual Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. You can click the “Beyond the Scar Sign-Up Form” button below or email B at brandolph@accessliving.org to confirm your spot. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form\n\n\n\n\nWhat can models expect?\n\n\n\n\nModels are invited to share as many personal scar stories as they wish. \n\n\n\nModels will sit for a portrait and have full control of their portrait.\n\n\n\nModels will receive a portrait of themselves at the end of the project.\n\n\n\nFor models who can commit to 5 sessions\, a $300 stipend will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nB Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). B specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. Alongside their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, B is working to create disability culture and art at Access Living this year. \n\n\n\nPlease contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with questions and concerns. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project dates\n\n\n\n\nEach portraiture session lasts two hours. Sessions are available on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. In addition\, sessions are available on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Central Time. Only one person per slot. \n\n\n\nTuesdays: February 13\, February 20\, February 27\, March 5\, March 12\, March 19\, March 26\, April 2\, April 9\, April 16\, April 23\, April 30\, May 7\, May 14 \n\n\n\nThursdays: February 15\, February 22\, February 29\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, April 4\, April 11\, April 18\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, May 16 \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nAll Spring 2024 portraiture sessions will be occurring virtually via Zoom. AI captioning will be enabled. \n\n\n\nPlease request live (CART) captioning\, ASL interpretation\, and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. You can also contact B at brandolph@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2100 with access requests. \n\n\n\nDue to high demand for ASL interpretation and CART captioning\, please send your requests for these services at least 2-3 weeks before your session date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities; Shirley Ryan Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab; Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture; 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. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis program received generous funding from Healing IL: funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership with the Field Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \n\n\n\nThe contents of this project 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 project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar Sign-Up Form URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/beyond-the-scar-a-virtual-portraiture-project/2024-03-19/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beyond-the-Scar.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR