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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20240222T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204302 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001448-1708617600-1708624800@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/2024-02-22/ 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:20240220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204302 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001434-1708444800-1708452000@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/2024-02-20/ 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:20240219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20240124T231008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T223923Z UID:10001385-1708362000-1708365600@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/2024-02-19/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001447-1708012800-1708020000@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/2024-02-15/ 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:20240214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T153000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20240123T203751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T203753Z UID:10001377-1707915600-1707924600@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-13/ 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:20240213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20240313T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163447Z UID:10001433-1707840000-1707847200@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/2024-02-13/ 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:20240213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000970-1707836400-1707843600@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-3/2024-02-13/ 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:20240212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20240124T231008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T223923Z UID:10001384-1707757200-1707760800@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/2024-02-12/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230825T193407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193409Z UID:10000651-1706630400-1706635800@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/2024-01-30/ 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:20240109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000969-1704812400-1704819600@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-3/2024-01-09/ 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:20231220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T143000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231122T203633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T203635Z UID:10001352-1703073600-1703082600@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-12/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Independent Living,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PA-Training-Events-Calendar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Dawson%2C Personal Assistant Coordinator":MAILTO:ndawson@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230915T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175155Z UID:10001164-1702918800-1702922400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Also\, the group members will explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy. However\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. \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: 818 5920 1086 \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Passcode: AL2023 \n\n\n\n\nFall 2023 meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 25\n\n\n\n\nOctober: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 16 \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 23\n\n\n\n\nNovember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 6\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 20\n\n\n\n\nDecember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 4\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 18\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 Fall 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\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fall-peer-mental-health-support-group-2/2023-12-18/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Mental-Health-Peer-Support-Group-Final-500-x-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Beck":MAILTO:bbeck@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231208T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T035801Z UID:10001356-1702569600-1702573200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Low Spoon Activism Gathering DESCRIPTION:To honor the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3rd\, Art and Culture Project joins the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) and Art Therapy Collective in hosting four art workshops this December\, including the virtual Low Spoon Activism Gathering. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the last month of 2023\, let’s take a moment to pause\, breathe\, reflect and nurture ourselves as a community. Facilitators will provide prompts for attendees. The goal is for participants to create tangible actions as they reflect on disability justice issues through art making and dialogues.Low Spoon Activism Gathering: The art of doing nothing is also about doing everything (Virtual) \n\n\n\nDoes going to rallies and street protests with unmasked protesters feel unsafe\, too stimulating\, overwhelming or exhausting for your bodymind? Unable to make a public political stance due to precarious immigration statuses or other personal reasons? You are not alone! \n\n\n\nActivism comes in many forms. The Low Spoon Activism Gathering is an anti-capitalist and anti-ableist space for attendees to share creative ways to practice activism. Let’s meet up from your couch\, bed or on the floor in your own home. We encourage participants to join the Zoom with a pillow\, blanket\, and your favorite snack/beverage. The facilitators will make collage with magazine clippings or digital art. Feel free to join us with the art/craft materials of your choice. \n\n\n\nZoom link will be provided after signing up. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Form for the Low Spoon Activism Gathering\n\n\n\n\nLow Spoon Activism Gathering Access Information\n\n\n\nPlease contact Sandie Yi at syi@accessliving or 312-640-2187 if you have questions or access requests\, including requests for ASL interpretation. \n\n\n\nLow Spoon Activism Gathering Sponsor Information\n\n\n\nThis series of event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, Art Therapy Collective at School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, and the Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this series of workshops were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this series of workshops do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS. You should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. This program is also partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Form for the Low Spoon Activism Gathering URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/low-spoon-activism-gathering/2023-12-14/2/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Virtual Event,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231208T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T035801Z UID:10001355-1702558800-1702562400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Low Spoon Activism Gathering DESCRIPTION:To honor the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3rd\, Art and Culture Project joins the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) and Art Therapy Collective in hosting four art workshops this December\, including the virtual Low Spoon Activism Gathering. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the last month of 2023\, let’s take a moment to pause\, breathe\, reflect and nurture ourselves as a community. Facilitators will provide prompts for attendees. The goal is for participants to create tangible actions as they reflect on disability justice issues through art making and dialogues.Low Spoon Activism Gathering: The art of doing nothing is also about doing everything (Virtual) \n\n\n\nDoes going to rallies and street protests with unmasked protesters feel unsafe\, too stimulating\, overwhelming or exhausting for your bodymind? Unable to make a public political stance due to precarious immigration statuses or other personal reasons? You are not alone! \n\n\n\nActivism comes in many forms. The Low Spoon Activism Gathering is an anti-capitalist and anti-ableist space for attendees to share creative ways to practice activism. Let’s meet up from your couch\, bed or on the floor in your own home. We encourage participants to join the Zoom with a pillow\, blanket\, and your favorite snack/beverage. The facilitators will make collage with magazine clippings or digital art. Feel free to join us with the art/craft materials of your choice. \n\n\n\nZoom link will be provided after signing up. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Form for the Low Spoon Activism Gathering\n\n\n\n\nLow Spoon Activism Gathering Access Information\n\n\n\nPlease contact Sandie Yi at syi@accessliving or 312-640-2187 if you have questions or access requests\, including requests for ASL interpretation. \n\n\n\nLow Spoon Activism Gathering Sponsor Information\n\n\n\nThis series of event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, Art Therapy Collective at School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, and the Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The contents of this series of workshops were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this series of workshops do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS. You should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. This program is also partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Form for the Low Spoon Activism Gathering URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/low-spoon-activism-gathering/2023-12-14/1/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Virtual Event,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001341-1702398600-1702405800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A 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). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories 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? \n\n\n\nDo 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 Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \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\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\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\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, 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\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project 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\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies 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 and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The 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-portraiture-project/2023-12-12/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 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:20231212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000968-1702393200-1702400400@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-3/2023-12-12/ 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:20231211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230915T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175155Z UID:10001163-1702314000-1702317600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Also\, the group members will explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy. However\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. \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: 818 5920 1086 \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Passcode: AL2023 \n\n\n\n\nFall 2023 meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 25\n\n\n\n\nOctober: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 16 \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 23\n\n\n\n\nNovember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 6\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 20\n\n\n\n\nDecember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 4\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 18\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 Fall 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\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fall-peer-mental-health-support-group-2/2023-12-11/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Mental-Health-Peer-Support-Group-Final-500-x-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Beck":MAILTO:bbeck@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001340-1701966600-1701973800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A 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). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories 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? \n\n\n\nDo 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 Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \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\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\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\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, 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\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project 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\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies 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 and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The 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-portraiture-project/2023-12-07/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 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:20231205T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001339-1701793800-1701801000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A 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). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories 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? \n\n\n\nDo 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 Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \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\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\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\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, 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\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project 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\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies 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 and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The 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-portraiture-project/2023-12-05/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 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:20231204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230915T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175155Z UID:10001162-1701709200-1701712800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Also\, the group members will explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy. However\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. \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: 818 5920 1086 \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Passcode: AL2023 \n\n\n\n\nFall 2023 meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 25\n\n\n\n\nOctober: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 16 \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 23\n\n\n\n\nNovember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 6\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 20\n\n\n\n\nDecember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 4\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 18\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 Fall 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\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fall-peer-mental-health-support-group-2/2023-12-04/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Mental-Health-Peer-Support-Group-Final-500-x-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Beck":MAILTO:bbeck@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001338-1701361800-1701369000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A 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). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories 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? \n\n\n\nDo 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 Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \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\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\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\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, 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\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project 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\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies 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 and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The 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-portraiture-project/2023-11-30/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 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:20231128T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001337-1701189000-1701196200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A 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). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories 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? \n\n\n\nDo 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 Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \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\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\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\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, 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\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project 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\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies 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 and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The 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-portraiture-project/2023-11-28/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 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:20231120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230915T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175155Z UID:10001161-1700499600-1700503200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Also\, the group members will explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy. However\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. \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: 818 5920 1086 \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Passcode: AL2023 \n\n\n\n\nFall 2023 meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 25\n\n\n\n\nOctober: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 16 \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 23\n\n\n\n\nNovember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 6\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 20\n\n\n\n\nDecember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 4\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 18\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 Fall 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\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fall-peer-mental-health-support-group-2/2023-11-20/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Mental-Health-Peer-Support-Group-Final-500-x-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Beck":MAILTO:bbeck@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001336-1700152200-1700159400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A 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). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories 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? \n\n\n\nDo 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 Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \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\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\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\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, 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\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project 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\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies 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 and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The 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-portraiture-project/2023-11-16/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 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:20231114T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001335-1699979400-1699986600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A 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). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories 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? \n\n\n\nDo 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 Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \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\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\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\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, 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\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project 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\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies 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 and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The 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-portraiture-project/2023-11-14/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 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:20231114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230825T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193331Z UID:10000967-1699974000-1699981200@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-3/2023-11-14/ 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:20231113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20230915T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175155Z UID:10001160-1699894800-1699898400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group DESCRIPTION:The Fall Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by disabled art therapist Bri Beck\, LCPC\, ATR\, this group is meant to offer an opportunity for participants to share current concerns\, thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to others through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. Also\, the group members will explore art as an emotional outlet. \n\n\n\nThis group is not considered\, nor should it be a substitute for traditional group therapy. However\, topics of mental health\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, and healthy relationships will be addressed in a structured and confidential space. \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: 818 5920 1086 \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Passcode: AL2023 \n\n\n\n\nFall 2023 meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 18\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 25\n\n\n\n\nOctober: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 16 \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 23\n\n\n\n\nNovember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 6\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 20\n\n\n\n\nDecember: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 4\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 18\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 Fall 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\n\n\nJoin the group via Zoom URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fall-peer-mental-health-support-group-2/2023-11-13/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Peer Support,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Mental-Health-Peer-Support-Group-Final-500-x-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Beck":MAILTO:bbeck@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231108T230649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T230751Z UID:10001342-1699639200-1699646400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Not Art Therapy: A Conversation with Sandie Yi and Katie O'Neill DESCRIPTION:Join artists Sandie Yi and Katie O’Neill as they discuss their work in the exhibition “Not Art Therapy” currently on display at Press Here Studio. Moderated by Matt Bodett\, this conversation will address the ideas of therapy in relation to art making by disabled folx. It asks us to reconsider making and notions of collaboration. In all this discussion will expand how we see and talk about disability within artistic terms. You won’t want to miss this conversation! \n\n\n\nThis is will be a chance to hear the two artists discuss how disabled artists tend to be marginalized\, not only by disability\, but by the assumption that any artwork made is therapeutic. What does this assumption leave out? Is there more that disabled artists can offer? We will spend time talking through this\, and offer guests a chance to ask questions as well. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the virtual Not Art Therapy discussion\n\n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nASL interpretation and CART captioning will be provided for this virtual event. Please contact Matt Bodett at info@pressherestudio.com with other access requests or if you will be utilizing ASL interpretation for the Zoom conversation. This helps us to anticipate need and plan accordingly. \n\n\n\nAbout The Not Art Therapy Exhibition\n\n\n\nThe “Not Art Therapy” exhibition is on display at Press Here Studios from October 13 to December 9\, 2023. We are back at it! The exhibition is designed to grow and change during its life of the exhibition\, so stop by to see as it changes form. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own artistic works to hang on the walls as well! This can be poetry\, photography\, pocket lint\, or anything you find artistically relevant. \n\n\n\nAbout Press Here Studio\n\n\n\nPress Here is a mad culture space located on the fourth floor of the Historic Fine Art Building in the South Loop of Chicago. Press Here studio offers rotating exhibitions of work from Mad and disabled artists\, as well as events and workshops which cluster around the idea of culture making–art\, poetry\, performance\, etc. \n\n\n\nThe Center also offers a unique and growing mad library which is available to the public. This library centers around mad and disability studies\, and will be used to help place the conversations that occur in the space within a larger context. \n\n\n\nPress Here is a wheelchair accessible space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Information\n\n\n\nThis event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture\, the Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL)\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago \n\n\n\ns a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago. \n\n\n\nThe contents of this event were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this event do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR\, ACL\, or HHS\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. \n\n\n\nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the virtual Not Art Therapy discussion URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/not-art-therapy-a-conversation-with-sandie-yi-and-katie-oneill/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="B Randolph":MAILTO:brandolph@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001334-1699547400-1699554600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A 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). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories 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? \n\n\n\nDo 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 Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \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\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\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\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, 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\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project 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\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies 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 and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The 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-portraiture-project/2023-11-09/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 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:20231107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T204303 CREATED:20231004T003939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194308Z UID:10001333-1699374600-1699381800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Scar: A 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). We are seeking models who would like to include their portrait & stories 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? \n\n\n\nDo 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 Portraiture Project!  \n\n\n\nRSVP required. One person per time slot. \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\nModels will receive transportation stipend (PACE vouchers)\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\nBrian “B” Randolph (they/them) is an art therapy graduate student from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Brian specializes in portraiture\, drawing the human form\, and the writing/drawing of comics. B is working with their supervisor\, disabled artist and art therapist\, Sandie Yi\, 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\nAll times will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Oct. 10th\, Oct. 17th\, Oct. 24th\, Oct. 31st\, Nov. 7th\, Nov. 14th\, Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th \n\n\n\nThursdays\, Oct. 19th\, Oct. 26th\, Nov. 2nd\, Nov. 9th\, Nov. 16th\, Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th \n\n\n\nAccess Information\n\n\n\nPress Here is on the 4th floor in the Fine Arts Building. It is accessible by elevator. A wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request ASL interpretation and identify any access needs when signing up for a session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Beyond the Scar: Portraiture Project Sponsor information\n\n\n\nBeyond the Scar: Portraiture Project 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\, a teaching lab housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a platform for creative disability art and advocacy projects\, DCAL uses a peer support and collective care model in which disability community members from Access Living and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \n\n\n\nBodies 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 and Shirley Ryan Abilities Lab. The 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-portraiture-project/2023-11-07/ LOCATION:Press Here: Center for Mad Culture\, 410 South Michigan Ave\, Suite 419\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605 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