Arizona Bridge to Independent Living, Image Map, shows ABIL Logo in the left corner, with various persons with disabilities through it, including hands reading Braille, a woman signing, a young man in a wheelchair smiling, a young woman in a wheelchair talking on the phone, and a couple of students with disabilities.At the bottom of this image map is the list of web site links starting from the top left: About ABIL, Newsletter, Survival Manual, Job Opportunities, Photo Gallery, Opinion Survey. Next line of links from left: Programs, Press Room, Events Calendar, Infomation & Referrals, Contact Us, and Links.

 

 

 

 




INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ADVOCACY BY, AND FOR, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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The Bridge

News from the Arizona Bridge to Independent Living

Volume XVI, Number 6

June 2005

ABIL offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community. ABIL is a member of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). "Not just responding to change, but leading it!"

 

 

Save the Dates: July 26 & July 28

 

Tuesday, July 26th marks the 15th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for an anniversary celebration held at the Arizona state Capitol on that Tuesday from 11:30 - 1:00. There will be information, speakers, refreshments and more. Plan to join us!  If you want to help us with our celebration activities contact Denise Thompson. See information below.

 

Thursday July 28th, the AZ Office for American’s with Disabilities and the Pacific Disability Business Technical Assistance Center will host an ADA conference: ADA In Action: 15 Years of Access, which will be held at ASU West (47th Ave & ThunderBird Rd.) The conference will feature speakers from both the U.S. Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The charge is $25 for the day. (scholarships available) 

 

Stay tuned for more information, but in the meantime, put both events on your calendar.

 

Denise Thompson

Executive Director

Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities

602-542-6276

Denise.Thompson@AZDOA.GOV

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The Life and Death Lessons of Terri Schiavo

By Phil Pangrazio, ABIL Executive Director

 

In April, I wrote an editorial about the life and death of Terri Schiavo.  The editorial was published in the Arizona Republic.  The following is a reproduction of that editorial and some concluding remarks.

 

The life and death of Terri Schiavo has been a divisive issue.  There are two lessons we should take from this tragedy.

 

First, life, no matter how fragile, is precious and must be protected by our laws and customs.  I know firsthand.  I have lived as a quadriplegic for over 25 years.

 

I learned to live with my disability.  Initially, it was very difficult, but with time, I adjusted and now I live like everyone else, I just do things a little differently.  I cringe when I hear people say, “if I were in that situation, I’d rather be dead.”  The fact is, when confronted with disability, it is human nature to cling to life.  Thank God for that!

 

Second, advances in medical technology will, in-fact, prolong life beyond what many of us would consider acceptable.  Therefore, it is imperative that we understand our rights and make our wishes known before tragedy strikes.

 

A living will and an advanced directive are the only means to ensure that our wishes are observed.  We should not desire politicians nor the courts to make these decisions for us.  This is a slippery slope that we do not want to find ourselves on.

 

Decisions about what life-sustaining supports we would desire is a personal choice and can be specified in advance, but it must be in writing!

 

Let us all learn from controversial life and death of Terri Schiavo.

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Since the publication of this editorial, several people have suggested I go a step further and provide additional clarification.  So, here goes!

 

When I stated that, “advances in medical technology will, in-fact, prolong life beyond what many of us would consider acceptable,” I was referring to Schiavo’s presumed “vegetative state.”  Most medical experts agreed that Schiavo’s cognitive abilities were non-existent.  Her life, as best we know, was sustained by artificial means.  It’s safe to say that everyone fears this type of existence.

 

However, many have these same fears about living with quadriplegia, such as those with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.  Many in the non-disabled world perceive life as not worth living under these circumstances.  Some even go so far as to suggest that assisted suicide be available as a viable alternative (i.e. Clint Eastwood and his movie Million Dollar Baby).

 

I strongly oppose this view, as do most independent living advocates.  Learning to live with a significant disability takes time and patience.  There are countless examples of people who live(d) wonderful and quality filled lives while being significantly disabled.  Christopher Reeves is probably the most recognizable.  The real lesson is to understand that peer-support, assistive technology and personal assistant services are the vital ingredients that make possible a positive adjustment to living with a significant disability.

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The “Bridge” newsletter is a free monthly publication of  Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL). To add or remove your name from our mailing list, or to place a disability related personal or business classified ad, call 602-256-2245, write the ABIL-Main office marked “Attention Newsletter” or email azbridge@abil.org. The “Bridge” is available in alternate formats uopn request.

 

Receive “The Bridge” by e-mail Snail mail too slow? You can get the Bridge by email automatically each month. Simply send your request including phone number, to: pennyf@abil.org or Penny c/o ABIL, 1229 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ  85034-1101, or call 602-296-0518.  Please also indicate if you would like to discontinue receiving the hard copy by mail.

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ABIL Board of Directors

Tom Ringhofer ........................….                        President

Edward L. Myers, III ............……                        Vice President

F. Lee Jacquette, ...........................                        Treasurer

Susan Scott  .............……...………                        Secretary

Joseph Mikitish .............................                        Past President

Pamela Allan ...............................                        Member

Nola Baker-Jones .........................                        Member

Marjann Fletcher ...........................                        Member

William Harper ....................…....                        Member

Lynn C. Houston .....................…                        Member

Nikki Jeffords ........................……                        Member

Max McQueen  .........................…                        Member

Bob Payne ............................…….                        Member

Nicholas L. Perry......................…                        Member

 

ABIL Board of Directors email: boardofdirectors@abil.org

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Website: www.abil.org

E-mail: azbridge@abil.org

 

ABIL- Main office

1229 E. Washington,

Phoenix,  AZ  85034-1101

602-256-2245                    TTY 602-296-0591 

1-800-280-2245 (outside local calling areas)

FAX:  602-254-6407    

 

ABIL-Thomas offices (behind the flower shop)

2345 E. Thomas, Phoenix, AZ   85016 

 

Suite 290 - Advocacy, Early Intervention, Benefits Planning Assistance & Outreach, Reintegration

602-443-0720   TTY 602-433-0737 

FAX 602-443-0721

 

Suite 310A - ABIL Employment Services/TANF

602-667-0277     FAX 602-667-0318

 

ABIL - Metro Center office

Suite D-405

10000 N. 31st Avenue, Phoenix,  AZ  85051

Personal Assistant Services, Benefits Planning Assistance & Outreach

602-424-4100  FAX 602-424-4118

 

ABIL-East office

(Located in the Fiesta Tech Office Complex)

2150 S. Country Club,

Ste. 10 

Mesa, AZ 85210

480-655-9750  

FAX 480-655-9751  

Voice/TDD 602-256-2245

 

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     Celebrate the ADA!!!

Fifteen years later, and what it really means to us.

Third in a five-part series by Joanna Savidan with thanks to Denise Thompson and Robert Lynch for the use of their synopsis’

 

Title III – Public Accommodations

 

A public accommodation is any private entity that owns, operates, leases, or leases to, a place of public accommodation, effective 1/26/92 (restaurants, hotels, theaters, doctors’ offices, pharmacies, retail stores, museums, libraries, parks, private schools, and day care centers)

 

Auxiliary aids and services must be provided to individuals with vision or hearing impairments or other individuals with disabilities so that they can have an equal opportunity to participate or benefit, unless an undue financial burden would result.

 

Physical barriers in existing facilities must be removed if removal is readily achievable (easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense). If not, alternative methods of providing the services must be offered, if those methods are readily achievable.

 

All new construction in public accommodations as well as in commercial facilities such as office buildings, must be accessible. If such facilities are located in multistory buildings, accessible elevators are generally required to serve all floors.  Exemptions may be granted under certain conditions outlined in ADA Access Design Standards and/or the Texas Accessibility Standards.

 

Alterations must be accessible. When alterations to primary function areas are made, an accessible path of travel to the altered areas (and the restrooms, telephones and drinking fountains serving those areas) must be provided to the extent that added accessibility costs are not disproportionate to the overall cost of the alterations. Elevators are required as described above.

 

Entities such as hotels that also offer transportation generally must provide equivalent transportation service to individuals with disabilities. New fixed-route vehicles ordered on or after 8/26/90, and capable of carrying more than 16 passengers, must be accessible. 

 

Public accommodations must not discriminate against an individual or entity because of the known disability of an individual with whom the individual or entity is known to have a relationship or association.

 

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On 12/29/03, Phoenix, Arizona won the third annual Accessible America Contest by the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) Phoenix surpassed 63 other American cities. The state capital, which is also the largest city in Arizona was heralded as a model for its focus on disability issues and its successful design of programs, services and facilities that are accessible for citizens and visitors who have disabilities. Of particular significance were the designs built around the cultural context of the city’s life. Phoenix’s application showed a dedication to integration and creative ways to involve people with disabilities in their community.

 

 

ADA/PDBTAC Teleconference

June 21st    Noon-1:30  Phx/Kitchen
Getting on the Bus: Update on accessibility of public transportation systems

It has been 15 years since many of the transportation requirements under the ADA went into effect, yet people with disabilities find that they do not have equal access to the public transportation system in many communities. This session will provide an overview of the status of implementation of the transportation provisions under the ADA as well as highlight emerging issues. Best practices by transit agencies and resources for more information will be examined.    RSVP to Darrel Christenson, 602-296-0530.

 

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Viva La Volunteers!

 

Welcome Peer Mentor Volunteers

We are pleased to welcome new Peer Mentors Dave Johnson, Jim Wagner, Julie Ray, Georgene Sanchez, Rachel Black, Diane Olsen, Ed Reichenberger, and Kim Pfirrman, along with 3 staff members Lisa Barnes, Marisa Colon and Yvonne Cisneros upon completion of  ABIL’s Peer Mentor Volunteer training. 

 

The training included sessions on disability liberation and culture, adaptation to disability, communication, goal planning, crisis intervention, the independent living philosophy and much more. Congratulations and welcome to our team!

 

If you are interested in becoming a Peer Mentor Volunteer please contact Marilon Cox at 602-443-0725 or email marilonc@abil.org

 

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Dr. Max Dine

2005 Hon Kachina

Volunteer Award Winner

By Jami Snyder, Arizona Center for Disability Law

 

 

Since 1977, the Hon Kachina Council has annually honored a small handful of individuals for their outstanding work in improving the lives of others in our community. Max will officially receive the Hon Kachina Volunteer Award at an awards dinner to be held on September 24, 2005. Additionally, Max will be featured in a segment to be aired later this year on KNXV-TV, Channel 15.

 

For over 10 years, Max has been at the forefront of advocacy efforts for individuals with mental illness and has been effective in mobilizing literally hundreds of community members to become active on a wide range of issues, including ensuring that individuals with mental illness do not experience discrimination in the work place and training police officers to work successfully with individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities.

 

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor Max!!!!!

 

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Sun Sounds Salutes Volunteers

Sun Sounds celebrates its more than 500 volunteers each year by hosting a volunteer reception.  This year six people were honored for service above and beyond the call of duty. These people are awarded either a Gold Mic for outstanding service to Sun Sounds throughout the years or a Silver Mic for exemplary deeds during the past year.

   

Golden Mic awardees:     

Virginia Anders, Phoenix

Jerry Ervin, Tucson                         

Gina Harris, Flagstaff 

                                            

 Silver Mic awardees:

Bill Diekmann, Phoenix

Herb Johnson, Tucson.

Jodi Griffith, Flagstaff

 

People who volunteer are involved in an extraordinary array of service. They inform, protest, assist, teach, heal, build, advocate, comfort, testify, support, solicit, donate, canvass, demonstrate, guide, feed, monitor and in many other ways serve people, communities and causes.

 

Sun Sounds of Arizona is dedicated to providing audio access to information typically published in a printed format. Sun Sounds of Arizona enlightens, entertains and educates thousands of people in Arizona who cannot read because they have a visual, physical or learning disability. This service is provided free of charge.  For more information contact:

 

Sun Sounds of Arizona
2323 W. 14th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281
Phone 480-774-8300    FAX 480-774-8310

http://sunsounds.rio.maricopa.edu/

 

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How Did Your Legislator Vote?

By Donna Kruck

 

www.azdisabilityadvocacy.org                                   

www.azleg.state.az.us 

 

Well, the Arizona legislative session is finally over!  We won some and lost some.  Here is a brief update on bills affecting the Arizona disability community.  Check out the AZ Disability Advocacy Coalition (AzDAC) website to see how your legislator voted on disability related issues this past session – Then, send them an email reminding them that you vote in their district and expect them to support disability issues.  Thank them or spank them for how they voted on disability issues.

 

You have the power – use it! 

If you are not a registered voter – register by contacting Yvonne at 602-443-0705

 

Bills that passed the legislature and were signed by Governor Napolitano:

 

Þ   HB 2121 Jobs Program – Disabled Persons

Þ   HB 2229 School Pupils – Breathing Medication

Þ   HB 2534 Special Education - Dispute Resolution

Þ   SB 1250 Newborn Hearing Screening Standardization

Þ   SB 1352 AIMS – Special Education Exceptions

Þ   Budget

      General Assistance

      Preserving the 6 Division of Developmental Disability districts

      Preserving the 12 month AHCCCS redetermination

 

Bills that didn’t make it through the legislature this year that will come back next year:

Þ  Mental Health Parity Insurance

Þ  Voter Access for persons with limited guardianships

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Research Targeting the Immune System in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury

Dr. Campagnolo of Barrows Neurological Clinic is currently conducting research that examines a person’s ability to fight infections following spinal cord injury.

 

You can participate if:

· You are 21 years and older

· Have had a spinal cord injury 4 months ago or longer

 

The study is conducted at Barrows Neurological Clinic, Suite 300. You will be reimbursed for your time and travel.

If you wish to participate please leave your name, address, and phone number at  602-406-7711 or 602-406-6211.

 

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ABIL offers Transitional Housing Program

ABIL is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Robert Mast Transitional Housing Program.  Under this new program, ABIL will operate and manage an affordable, temporary short-term residence, known as the Mast House, for persons with a disability who are preparing to live in the community.  Priority will be given to applicants who require and can benefit from the many accessibility features of the home.

 

The Scottsdale estate was gifted to ABIL by the late Robert G. Mast.  Mr. Mast was a long-time friend of ABIL who believed deeply in the independent living philosophy.  Mast, an airline mechanic, lived with a significant disability his entire life.  Mr. Mast died July 7th, 2003. He was 61 years old.  ABIL greatly appreciates the generosity of Robert Mast.  His gift of transitional housing for people with disabilities will leave a lasting legacy to the disability community.

 

Some of the program rules include: 

l The maximum length of stay of any resident shall not exceed eight (8) weeks (mandated by the Rehab Act). 

 

l No more than two (2) households shall occupy the home at any one time. 

 

l Residents shall be U.S. citizens or legal immigrants. 

 

l The resident, family attendant, and/or general attendant shall be at least 18 years of age. 

 

l A consumer who is a minor is prohibited from residency at the Mast House. 

 

l Rent of $300 per-month single occupancy or $200 per-month double occupancy shall apply.

 

If you or someone you know has a disability and could benefit from short-term transitional housing at the Mast House, please call Darrel Christenson at 602-296-0530.

 

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Should I Tell My Employer About My Disability?

June 29th   5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

3839 N. Third Street, Suite 209, Phoenix

An Arizona Center for Disability Law staff attorney answers your questions about disclosure, confidentiality of medical information, medical exams, drug testing and accommodations in the workplace. Free Pizza provided. Contact: Anabel Reyes, 520-327-9547 or outside of Tucson, 1-800-922-1447 email: areyes@acdl.com

*This training is subject to cancellation unless a minimum of 5 people RSVP. Please call to confirm the business day before the training.

 

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Advocacy Presentations/Workshops

All Advocacy presentations are free –

Participants must RSVP with David Carey, 602-443-0723.

Presentations/Workshops without a minimum of 4 participants are subject to cancellation.  For accommodations or alternative format please call in advance. For ABIL van transportation please call as soon as possible. ABIL requests a $1+ donation (each way) for ABIL van transportation.  Consumers must be 18 years+ or their own legal guardian.

 

Social Security Work Incentives

l On Social Security Benefits?

 

l Do you want to work?

 

l We can help you understand the Social Security rules, new work incentives, and how to work your way off poverty.

 

Workshops for Service Providers

Learn about ABIL’s Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach program.

Tuesday, June 28            1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.                           

2345 E. Thomas Rd.  Ste. 290, Phoenix

Speaker: Rhonda Webb, Work Incentives Specialist   

 

Workshops for SSI/SSDI Consumers

Consumers come and learn how employment will affect your cash and medical benefits.  Please sign up for the workshop that matches the kind of Social Security you receive. If you are unsure which kind you receive, David can help you figure that out when you call 602-443-0723  to RSVP.  We are holding separate workshops for each type of benefit: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because each program has different rules and different work incentives.  If you receive both, let David know and he will help you get an appointment with a Work Incentive Specialist. Family members and/or support person are welcome.

 

Work Incentives & SSI   

Tuesday, June 7            1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.               

2345 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 290 Phoenix

Speaker:  Erik Jensen, Work Incentives Specialist

 

Work Incentives & SSDI      

Friday, June 10        1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.                           

2345 E. Thomas Rd.  Ste. 290, Phoenix

Speaker:  Peter Clute, Work Incentives Specialist

  

Friday, June 17        10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.               

735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert

Speaker: Erik Jensen, Work Incentives Specialist

  

Friday, June 24, 2005                     1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.               

ABIL Metro Center, 10000 N. 31st Ave. #D405, Phx

Speaker:  Donna Lorti, Work Incentives Specialist    

 

 

Mental Health Advocates Coalition of AZ

Discover how you can help transform our mental health system by using recovery principals to be an effective advocate for yourself, for others, and for the entire system.

 

· Create a vision of individual and system wellness.

 

· Develop partnerships increasing your power & voice.

 

· Rise above circumstances to get the results you want.

 

· Packaging and communicating the message.

 

· Gain knowledge in how the behavioral health system works and how public policy at the legislative level is practiced and developed.

 

· Join with others to effect mental health systems and

  legislative change.  

 

Guest Speaker: Kathy Palmer   

Wednesday, June 8            1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

2345 E. Thomas Rd.  Ste. 290, Phoenix, AZ

 

 

SSI/SSDI Claims Assistance

If you have a disability and are unable to work, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits. Advocates for the Disabled is a not-for-profit, private agency that provides statewide assistance with the disability claims process. They are also a Social Security certified fiduciary, or payee.  An overview of the agency’s services and the Social Security process will be discussed. Questions regarding the payee program will also be answered.

 

Guest Speaker: L. Shawn Whiting, LBSW

Monday, June 20            1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste. 310, Phoenix, AZ

 

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For the Health of It

Do You Know What is in Your Personal Care Products?

 

Environmental Working Group (EWG) website

has links to a safety assesment of ingredients in personal care products. Just what kind of chemicals are in your shampoo? soaps? skin care lotion?

EWG’s Searchable Product Guide lets you see what’s known about the potential health risks from the personal care products you use every day.

 

Log on to http://www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep/

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NCD Launches New Disability Listserv

The National Council on Disability (NCD) launched a new disability listserv that will provide critical information on issues affecting people with disabilities, including a monthly newsletter known as the NCD Bulletin, containing news releases, legislative updates, and other newsworthy items.

To subscribe to the listserv, send the following command:

 

SUBSCRIBE NCD-NEWS-L (FIRSTNAME LASTNAME)

to

LISTSERV@LISTSERV.ACCESS.GPO.GOV

or go to

http://listserv.access.gpo.gov/

and click on “Online mailing list archives,”

then select “NCD-NEWS-L”

and complete the short subscription form.

NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their families. In 1986, NCD first proposed and then drafted the original ADA.

 

NCD’s overall purpose is to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; and to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society.

For more information, contact Mark Quigley at 202-272-2004 or 202-272-2074 TTY or visit NCD’s award-winning Web site at http://www.ncd.gov.

 

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Questions about the ADA?

The Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (PDBTAC) can answer questions on all aspects of the ADA and/or provide you with literature in print or alternative formats. Call 1-800-949-4232 or log on to: http://www.pacdbtac.org

 

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Share Your Stories

Practice the Art of Improv

June 08*

7:00 - 9:00 PM

ABIL/Thomas, Ste 290 

Join us as we work on script development through improv. Bring your creativity, thoughts and experiences focusing on disabilities and the medical community. Kathy Tweet, 602-296-0503 or email improbabletheatreco@cox.net (*Future meeting dates: June 10th, 15th, 17th from 7-9PM. Saturdays June 11th & 18th - 1:00, Phx Central Library)

 

 

Are You an Artist ?

Visual, Performing, Literary, Multimedia?

Do you have a disability?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

On October 1-2, at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and VSA arts of Arizona will be presenting a Forum for Artists with disabilities who are seeking to advance their careers in the arts.

 

The conference will be open to artists, arts managers, arts presenters, gallery owners and others with an interest in advancing inclusion in the arts for all people.  The format of the conference will be interactive plenary sessions and small group sessions.

 

A limited number of scholarships will be available and we are looking into pooled transportation to the conference from regional areas.

 

The conference planners want to hear from you.  What your interests are regarding advancement of your career?  What are the biggest obstacles? Call: 520-795-6502 in southern Arizona or 602-229-8220 in other areas.

 

Building Your Career is presented by the Arizona Commission on the Arts and VSA arts of Arizona. This Forum is sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts, VSA arts, and the National Arts and Disability Center at the University of California Los Angeles

 

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ABIL Community Calendar – RSVP for All Events

Funding for Social and Recreational activities is provided (in part) by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. ABIL requests a $1+ donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL van. Consumers must be 18 years+ or own legal guardian for ABIL van transportation.  Please do not wear scented products or smoke when attending events. Reasonable Accommodations, including Sign Language Interpreters and Personal Assistants, will be provided at ABIL events upon request.

 

 

Jun 07         Work Incentives/SSI,  1:00 - 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

              

Jun 08         Mental Health Advocates Coalition of AZ, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

              

Jun 08*         Improbable Theatre Company, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Improv/script development. Join us! Bring your creativity, thoughts and experiences focusing on disabilities and the medical community. Kathy Tweet, 602-296-0503 or email improbabletheatreco@cox.net (*Also June 10th, 15th, 17th from 7-9PM. Saturdays June 11th & 18th - 1:00, Phx Central Library)

              

Jun 10         Work Incentives/SSDI, 1:00- 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

              

Jun 14         Healer Within, 9:30 AM- 12:00PM, Thomas Ste 290. Women’s wellness group: Body, mind and spirit - Make an appointment with yourself. Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722

              

Jun 15         SR/AZ Capitol Museum, 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM. (Bring $3.00 for pizza or your own lunch) Arizona Capitol Museum & Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum. Walk in the footsteps of Arizona’s past.  1700 W Washington St. Phx. Cost:  $1.60. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535

              

Jun 17         Work Incentives/SSDI, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

              

Jun 17         COMPASS,  2:00 - 4:30 PM. Providing direction and networking to persons with  disabilities. Scottsdale Senior Center, 7375 E. 2nd St., Bldg. 2, Rm. 5, Scottsdale, Az.  Randy Werner, 602-439-0121

              

Jun 20         Advocates for the Disabled, 1:00 - 3:00 PM         Thomas Conf Room. Details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

              

Jun 21         ADA/PDBTAC Teleconference, 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM. Phx Kitchen. Details on page 7. Darrel Christenson, 602-296-0535

              

Jun 21         Glendale Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Open to the public. 2nd floor Conference Room, 5959 W. Brown St., Pamela Unternaehrer, 623-930-2287

              

Jun 22         SR/Cooking Group, 10:30 AM- 1:30 PM. Phx Kitchen. Learn new recipes, skills, and just socialize with others. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535

              

Jun 24         Work Incentives/SSDI, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Metro Classroom. Details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

              

Jun 27         SR/Newsletter Assembly Party, 9:00 AM-??? Phx Kitchen. (lunch provided) Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535

              

Jun 28         Healer Within, 9:30 AM- 12:00PM, Thomas Ste 290. Women’s wellness group: Body, mind and spirit - Make an appointment with yourself. Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722

              

Jun 28         Work Incentives/Providers, 1:00-3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

 

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