INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ADVOCACY BY, AND FOR, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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News from the Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Volume XIX, Number 5 MAY 2008 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!"
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Caregivers = Community Heroes By Diane Patton, PAS Mesa Program Manager
On March 4th I attended the “Conference on Direct Care Recruitment and Retention.” Wow! The conference was awesome. I have to be honest, on my way to the conference I was thinking to myself, “I have so much to do. Will I gain any new information? After all, I am passionate about caregivers and the role they play.” I was so mistaken. The conference opened my eyes to see caregivers as our Community Heroes! It is the caregivers that support our community by providing care to either their loved one or to be the caregiver that takes on the “calling” to assist others.
At the conference a panel of caregivers were asked if they looked at their work as a job or a career… After some thought by the panel one woman made the statement, “I look at my work as a calling.” The rest of the panel agreed. Let’s face it, how many caregivers get into this line of work for the money and benefits? I am truly blessed and privileged to be in this line of work with so many heroes. When I went back to the office I shared my experience with the staff and we all wanted to get a message to everyone who walks into our office to let them know Caregivers are our Community Heroes! Caregivers ROCK! Hence comes the thought of our “Community Heroes Tree.”
Pat Trouts was the catalyst in making visible the heart felt appreciation we have for our caregivers in the form of a tree. The tree is ‘planted’ on the wall facing the office door and branches reach far over the receptionist desk. Every leaf on the tree holds a caregiver’s first name and the year they started to work at ABIL’s Mesa Office. Each apple represents each “Employee of the Month” and “Employee of the Year.” As you can see by the photo above we have a very healthy tree! A healthy tree means a healthy community. Thank You Caregivers!
Read below for more as ABIL Celebrates our Caregivers and Volunteers.
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Board Hosts Sixth “Spirit of ABIL” Awards By Phil Pangrazio, ABIL Executive Director
On March 15th, the ABIL Board of Director’s hosted the Sixth Annual Spirit of ABIL Awards. The luncheon, held at the Airport Marriott Hotel was injected with humor and fun by co-emcee, “Sister” Patti Hannon of Late Night Catechism.
The “Spirit of ABIL” award honors a consumer or advocate for actions that exemplify the Independent Living philosophy of consumer control, self-advocacy, and peer support.
I was most pleased to present Ezward “Ez” Bachand with the sixth ever Spirit of ABIL award. Mr. Bachand, having quadriplegia for more than 45 years, was one of the original founders of ABIL. He also served many years as an ABIL Board member and once as its President. As a long-time disability rights advocate, Ez and others, advocated in the late 1960’s for Arizona’s first State law regarding the accessibility needs for ramps, parking, elevators and curb cuts. Mr. Bachand has truly been a great peer mentor and role model for many people with disabilities. Congratulations and thank you Ez!
Others receiving honorary recognition and presented awards were Personal Assistant Services employees Suzanne Ned and Cedric Braxton Allen. “Suzanne makes such a difference with the great care she provides for Joseph, her consumer, and she also gives the family peace of mind knowing dad’s needs are being met,” said Bonnie Zanardi, ABIL field representative. “Cedric is a true blessing and is always “Johnny on the spot” when we need him. He truly knows his role and his knowledge of IL is truly wonderful,” said Pam Burdette, PAS Program Manager.
ABIL also recognized 114 personal assistance employees with five-year service awards and 6 with ten-year service awards. See page 4 and 5 for a listing of ABIL service awards.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and myself, I congratulate all of this year’s awardees and offer my sincerest thanks for their dedication to ABIL and the Independent Living movement. ABIL would not be successful without people like you! …………………………………………………..
PAS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS 2007 PAS Employees of the Month
Cedric Braxton Allen Maria N. Garcia Edna La Paglia Jane Phipps William Boyers Ronald Griffin Manuel Maldonado Maria Rosales Juan Camargo Amalia Guerrero Suzanne Ned Anita Ruiz
10 Year Service Awards Russell Bradshaw Rosa Bernal Loraine Gruver Bac Thi LeAna Rebozo Rose Sanchez
5 Year Service Awards CENTRAL OFFICE Cecilia Aguilar Anica Amanovic Darlene Anaya Verónica Baca Rafael Balderas Susan Barnfield David Bejar Qunlian Bi Shanika Brown Tamara Cornetto Victor Cortez Carmen Espinoza Rosa Felix Hanifa Havie Latoya Jackson Joslyn Jenkins Cuong Lam Slavisa Markovic Barbara McQuinn Santa Millan Mile Mocevic Cindy Lynn Montes Raisa Musayeva Jennifer Pace Juanita Ramos Darlene Rodgers Branko Rusic Azhar Sharmookh Pauline Tejada Rosemary Tellez
MESA OFFICE Zoila Alvarado Angela Arevalo Tuonglish Bui Luz Camargo James Caton Patricia Cox-Wyatt Maria Cruz Randy Dashefsky Marzia Dawlatzie Barbara De Elena Mustafa Dzabic Lourdes Escobedo Galina Fokerman Charlene Gilbert Margaret Gmelich Sharyn Gordon Cynthia Granillo Dawn Hampton Jeffrey Jeannette Margaret Jerrell Maria Juarez Daniel La Fave Milosava Lalic Dwight Lawson Anthony Lelli Daniel Jason Marleen Mariano Bertha Munoz Dense Nicholas Maria Pastrano Gregory Petzold Tatyana Pomirchy Olga Reyes Norma Rodriguez Selina Rodriquez Ronda Rogers Remedios Roxas Solomon Russom Ray Shown John Sodermark Mary Sodermark Lydon Etta Tweedy Debra Waclawik Jasmin Yusuf Arlene Zanders David Zart
WEST VALLEY OFFICE Mohammed Abdalla Rosa Aispuro Trinidad Avila Ami Bojic Loretta Branston Juliana Bridge Eugenia Castro Nagat Gibriel Jessie Givens Nada Gligorevic Charlotte Gonzales Pari Hasanzada Sally A. Hernandez Woody Irvin Achi Kual Mary Lemon Rita Lisco Lauri Lopez Erlinda Maldonado Vlandimir Manojlovic Halime Marmullaku Laurel McCay Linda Mejia Martha Melendez Maria Ortiz Iva Marie Peters-Badonie Sehad Pinjagic Gloria Ramirez Olga Ramirez Thomas Romash Anita Ruiz Stella Samora Yolanda Sanchez Charlotte South Jennifer Stewart Maria Torres Branko Vujanovic Milas Yosif ……………………………………………………… “MYTH BUSTERS” May 14th - 16th Governor’s Conference on Aging Phoenix Marriott Hotel & Mesa Convention Center Mesa, AZ Conference website: www.azagingconf.com Phone: 602-542-4710 Email: aging@az.gov ………………………………………………………..
Caregivers Gather at the Capitol
- 570,000 unpaid caregivers provide services in Arizona
- Estimated value of unpaid care giving in Arizona = $5.6 BILLION!
- Approximately 3/4ths of all in-home care is done FREE!
- CAREGIVERS DESERVE SUPPORT and NEED RESOURCES!
Source: Adapted from the Arizona Caregiver Coalition website: www.azcaregiver.org
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Thank You Volunteers! ABIL thanks the following people for their service to our programs and all the Arizonan’s with disabilities they have assisted over the years.
PEER MENTOR VOLUNTEERS - An ABIL Peer Mentor is someone who has a disability, or is close to someone who does, has successfully achieved independence on your own and is willing to assist others to achieve their own independent living goals.
10 Year Certificate and Pin John Brewer Sal Nieto
5 Year Certificate and Pin Jim Bihn Jane Holden Eric Joslyn Don Pierson Dottie Sanderson Gail Schabow Jack Schabow
1 Year Certificate and Pin Ret Ahimsa Elizabeth Barnes Susan Fuhrer Jack Fuhrer Katie Griffith Kale Gruetzmacher Dave Johnson Kerry Johnson Karin Kellas Jennifer Longdon Robert Malone Mike Mulroy Marnel Plutchok Eva Proa Grace Radoycich Tony Trujillo Varline Zinn
GENERAL VOLUNTEERS - General Volunteer Opportunities at ABIL include clerical tasks such as copying, collating, stuffing envelopes, labeling, etc.; Filing for various departments; Data entry - updating ABIL files and databases; Calling - consumers and other volunteers; Reading - for individuals and taped materials; ADA consulting; Presentations to schools, information booths, etc.; Board of Directors; Internships.
10 Year Certificate and Pin Ed Reichenberger Ray French
5 Year Certificate and Pin Louise Pattison Benjamin Figueroa Lynn Martinka
1 Year Certificate and Pin Charles Galindo April Walker Maria Ramirez Paul Mullins Christine Mattson Joe Alvis Suzi Riley
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AZ Freedom to Work, Work Incentives Planning & Assistance Q&A By Erik Jensen
Q: I am legally blind and receive SSI. I recently got a job, but I have to pay for a uniform. How will I afford this given my income?
A: There’s good news for you! Since your primary disability is blindness, SSI will allow you to deduct the cost of any work-related expenses from your gross income, even if they are not related to your disability! This incentive is called a Blind Work Expense, and can help you to afford those necessary work expenses.
For more information on Blind Work Expenses, contact a Community Work Incentives Coordinator at 1-800-304-WORK. ……………………………………………………
Employer Best Practices: Recruitment and Hiring of People with Disabilities May 20th 11:00pm-12:30pm ABIL Main/Kitchen
This session will highlight the best practices learned by the Walgreen Company and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in regards to the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities. Participants will learn what it took within these organizations to mobilize administration, management as well as all employees in support of this effort and the benefits that they have realized as a result. Strategies and common sense approaches will be discussed. Both Walgreen’s and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have become models in the business community for embracing people with disabilities as part of their diverse workforce.
Speakers: Deb Russell, Walgreen Company; Erin Riehle, MSN, RN, Director, Project Search, Division of Disability Services, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
RSVP to Andrew Moody, 602-296-0536.
Teleconference presented by Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (PDBTAC) , http://www.pacdbtac.org
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Behavioral Health Lecture Series May 5th 6:30pm All Saints Episcopal Church’s Manning Hall 6300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
The Arizona Foundation for Behavioral Health launches its 2008 lecture with a lecture with Darby Penney, former Director of Historical Projects for the New York State Office of Mental Health. Co-author of “The Lives They Left: Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic,” Ms. Penney will explore the complex, multi-faceted lives of 10 inmates of Willard State Hospital in rural New York, and will discuss the implications for today’s mental health system.
Tickets: $30 person or $50 per couple. You may go to www.azfbh.org to purchase your ticket. Please contact us for rates for consumers.
Eddie L. Sissons, C.P.M. Executive Director Arizona Foundation for Behavioral Health 1406 N. 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-712-9200 ext. 204 E-mail: eddies@azabc.org
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Hitch your event to the ... ARIZONA DISABILITY POST For all the current disability events information throughout Arizona ………………………………….
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.
No fragrances please. To accommodate those with allergies, breathing conditions or multiple chemical sensitivities please do not smoke or wear scented products when attending ABIL events.
Arizona Freedom to Work Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA)
- On Social Security Benefits? - Do you want to work? - We can help you understand the Social Security rules, new work incentives and how to work your way out of poverty.
Workshops for Service Providers only -Learn about the WIPA program. Teleconference not availableTuesday, May 27 10:00am – 12:00pm Gilbert Career Center, 735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134 Erik Jensen - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Workshops for Consumers Learn how employment will affect your cash and medical benefits. Sign up for the workshop that matches the kind of Social Security you receive. If you receive both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), David will help you get an appointment with a Work Incentive Specialist. If you are unsure which kind of Social Security you receive, require alternate materials, and/or assistance with transportation, and to RSVP, call David at 602-443-0723. Family members and/or support persons are welcome.
Work Incentives/SSDI - Teleconference not availableTuesday, May 6 10:30am – 12:30pm City of Phoenix One-Stop, 9801 N. 7th St. Phx Rhonda Webb - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Friday, May 9 1:00pm – 3:00pm ABIL’s W Office, 4136 N. 75th Ave. Ste. 111, Phx Donna Lorti - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Tuesday, May 13 10:00am – 12:00pm Gilbert Career Center, 735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134 Erik Jensen - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Work Incentives/SSI - Teleconference not availableTuesday, May 13 1:30pm – 3:30pm Gilbert Career Center, 735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134 Erik Jensen - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Friday, May 16 1:00pm – 3:00pm ABIL’s W Office, 4136 N. 75th Ave. Ste. 111, Phx Donna Lorti - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Tuesday, May 20 10:30am – 12:30pm City of Phoenix One-Stop, 9801 N. 7th St., Phx Rhonda Webb - Community Work Incentives Coordinator …………………………………………….
To participate via teleconference in the presentations listed below, please contact David. (Local Calls Free) …………………………………………….
Home Modifications: Increasing Safety & Independence Learn what types of modifications are available to improve your home and increase accessibility. We will discuss available community resources to assist in getting the work done in a workmanlike manner. ABIL’s Home Modification programming is expanding so learn what new services we are offering.
Guest Speaker: Darrel Christenson, ABIL’s Director of Community Integration.
Tuesday, May 27 1:00pm – 3:00pm ABIL - 2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste., 310, Phx
Attend in person or via teleconference call. In order to attend via conference call, please call David no later than Monday, May 26, 2008.
Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Update on Transit Come and learn about the Maricopa Association of Governments planning work in the area of transit. Also get your questions answered by a Valley Metro representative concerning bus and para-transit services! We look forward to discussing MAG planning and transit issues!
Guest Speakers: Mary Hartle-Smith: MAG Liaison to disability community for transportation; Jason Stephens, Public Outreach Coordinator for MAG; and Valley Metro representative to be determined.
Thursday, May 29 1:00pm – 3:00pm ABIL - 2150 S. Country Club Dr., Suite #10, Mesa
Attend in person or via teleconference call. In order to attend via conference call, please call David no later than Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
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IMPROBABLE THEATRE COMPANY “Not in Polite Company” Herberger Lunchtime Theater Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix
Join the Improbable Theatre Company’s irreverent look at their lives in and out of the doctor’s office. Talk about white coat anxiety, this show will prove that sometimes laughter is the only medicine. Not for those who claim, “It only hurts when I laugh.” Written by Wendy Myers from life stories of ITC members.
Preview - June 16th, 7:00pm Tickets $3
Lunch Time Theater June 17th - 19th & June 24th - 26th Tickets - $6 Doors Open at 11:40am
ASL and Audio Description - June 24th
Bring your lunch or pre-order a box lunch to be delivered by Lunchtime Theater’s caterer. Enter at Third Street and Van Buren underneath the canopy. Tickets are available at the door. For information and group reservations for ten or more, call 602-254-7399 x106 or x104.
Lunches are catered by Coffea Cafe. Phone 602-373-6570 Fax 602-271-0484 http://www.coffeacafe.com/LTTMENU-onlineform.htm Submit lunch orders BEFORE 9:00am the day of the performance you are attending.
No fragrances please. To accommodate those with allergies, breathing conditions or Multiple Chemical Sensitivities please do not smoke or wear scented products when attending ITC events. Thank you.
ITC operates under the auspices of ABIL and is partially funded by the Phoenix Arts Commission & the Arizona Commission on the Arts
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Rays of Hope - TBI Conferences
Life After Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding the Family’s Journey Saturday, May 17th 8:00am - 4:15pm Tucson Marriott University Park 880 E. Second Street, Tucson
The first of a series of Regional Family Education Conferences, this is an opportunity for family members and caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury to:
• Learn more about brain injury and how it affects survivors and family members
• Get to know resources, service providers, and experts in your community
• Participate in drop-in support groups
• Share your story and learn from others who are on the same journey.
This conference is specially designed for family members and caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury. Additional regional conferences will take place at other locations in Arizona. Visit www.lifeaftertbi.com for more information.
This conference is sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Arizona and the Arizona Governor’s Council on Spinal and Head Injuries.
TBI Survivors and Family Conference - Glendale Tuesday, June 3rd 9:00am - 4:15pm (7:30am Registration) Glendale Civic Center 5750 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, AZ
The 6th Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and Family Conference will offer opportunities to learn about traumatic brain injury (TBI) through community, legal, and educational resources. Survivors, family members and community specialists will guide you through the stages of living with a brain injury. The conference will offer four perspectives: Survivor, Family, Rights, and Community Resources.
This conference is sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Arizona , Arizona Governor’s Council on Spinal and Head Injuries , and the Arizona Center for Disability Law
For more information, call the Brain Injury Association of Arizona 602-508-8024 or 888-500-9165 (toll free) ………………………..………………….
Youth Action Council of Arizona (YACAZ) Southwest Institute for Families and Children with Special Needs (SWI) 2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste. 290, Phx
Are you interested in meeting new people your age (14 to 30 years of age)? Do you believe young adults should have a voice in matters that affect them? Are you interested in politics? YAC-AZ is your group! You make the rules! You decide what to do! Join us to learn more about the group:
Highlights: · Learn how to speak in public about issues that affect you · Meet your legislators · Volunteer with organizations · Learn how to self-advocate · Organize and participate in social activities · Have fun!
Contact: David Carey @602-443-0723 ………………………………………….
“You and Your Doctor” brochure As part of a continued focus on knowledge and prevention of secondary conditions associated with spinal cord injury, the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Spinal Cord Injury has produced an educational brochure titled: “You and Your Doctor: A Short Guide to Your Rights and Responsibilities.” To access this publication online visit:
http://ilru.org/html/publications/SCI/library/You_and_Your_Doctor.pdf
Printed versions of these materials are available. To request a copy - either for your own use, or to duplicate and distribute please contact Matthew Kehn, 1-866-380-4344, or matthew.e.kehn@medstar.net
This publication was produced through the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Spinal Cord Injury (RRTC on SCI), the Craig Hospital, and the Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU). The RRTC on SCI is a five-year project federally funded/supported by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), a division of the United States Dept of Education.
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ABIL Community Calendar – RSVP for All EventsFunding 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. Reasonable Accommodations, including Sign Language Interpreters and Personal Assistants, will be provided at ABIL events upon request.
Please do not smoke or wear scented products when attending events. JUST A WHIFF of perfume, pesticide, or tobacco smoke could make a person with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities sick for hours, days, or longer.
May 06 Work Incentives & SSDI, 10:30am-12:30pm. Details page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723
May 08 SR/Bowling, 11:00am-2:00pm. Bowling ramps will be provided. 4407 S Rural Rd. Tempe. Cost: $1.75. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535
May 08 Lively Limbs, 4:30pm-6:30pm. Support Group for people with amputations. Greenbaum Surgery Center, 2nd floor training room, 3535 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Lise R. Lindsay, C.P. 480-620-7125
May 08 VOICE, 1:00pm-4:00pm. A monthly support and information group for individuals with disabilities, their families & rehab providers. Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave. Janene Werner, 602-435-0202
May 13 Healer Within, 1:00pm-3:30pm. Thomas Ste 290. Women’s Wellness Group - Make an appointment with yourself - Body, Mind and Spirit. Amina Kruck, 602-443-0722
May 13 Work Incentives Twofer; SSDI, 10:00am-12:00pm. SSI, 1:30pm-3:30pm. Details page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723
May 14 SR/Cooking Group, 10:30am-1:30pm. Phx Kitchen. Learn new recipes, skills, and just socialize with others. Cost: Consumers assist by bringing ingredients. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535
May 16 Work Incentives & SSI, 1:00pm-3:00pm. 75th Ave Classroom. Details page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723
May 16 COMPASS, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Providing direction and networking to persons with disabilities. Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale. Pauline Staples, 602-241-1006
May 20 Work Incentives & SSI, 10:30am-12:30pm. Details page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723
May 20 ADA Teleconference, 11:00am-12:30pm. Phx Kitchen. Details page 6. Andrew Moody, 602-296-0536
May 20 Glendale Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Open to the public. 2nd floor Conference Room, 5959 W. Brown St. Sylvia Charters, 623-930-2297
May 22 Men’s Disability Issues Group, 6:30pm-8:00pm. Explore the range of thoughts, feelings and beliefs regarding the impact disability has on your life and the perceptions of others. FOR ADULT MEN ONLY! Legacy at Piestewa Peak Clubhouse, 1411 E Orangewood Ave., Phx. Don Price, 602-980-3232
May 22 SR/Bingo, 10:30am-1:30pm. Phx Kitchen. (Bring your lunch or $3 for pizza.) Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535
May 27 ABIL’s Home Modification Program, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Thomas #290. Details page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723
May 27 Healer Within, 1:00pm-3:30pm. Thomas Ste 290, Women’s Wellness Group - Make an appointment with yourself - Body, Mind and Spirit. Amina Kruck, 602-443-0722
May 27 Work Incentives for Service Providers, 10:00am-12:00pm. Details page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723
May 29 SR/Art & Craft Group, 10:30am-1:30pm. Phx Kitchen. Come be creative with Arts and Crafts projects. (Bring your lunch or $3.00 for pizza.) Cost for materials: $2. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535
May 29 MAG - Update on Transit, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Mesa Classroom. Details page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723
Jun 03 Work Incentives & SSDI, 10:30am-12:30pm. For information contact David Carey, 602-443-0723
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Classified Ads – Deadline for the JUNE Issue - MAY 7th
To place an ad please send an email marked “Want Ad” to carolanq@abil.org or call 602-443-0724 and leave the information on voice mail. ABIL provides space free of charge for individuals placing personal disability related ads. The fee for a disability related business ad is $25. ABIL does not endorse listed services, nor is responsible for the quality of advertised items or services. Please call to renew ads. …………………………. PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE through AzTAP The Arizona Assistive Technology Exchange (ATEX) program is an online forum to donate, buy, sell, exchange or advertise a need for a piece of assistive technology (AT). To review posted listings or post your ad go to www.azATEXchange.org or contact Clayton Guffey at 602-776-4699 or 1-800-477-9921. …………………………………..
FOR SALE: ‘03 Town & Country limited mini-van w/Braun Lift, Captain seats, front/rear AC, CD changer, 61K miles. $14,000. Call 623-825-4481
Like-new Quantum 1121 Pwr chair w/advanced suspension technology, standard size gel seat, manual reclining backrest & elevating leg rests, adjustable headrest, foam-filled puncture-proof tires, candy apple red. Call 602-505-6170
Go-Go Ultra Scooter by Pride Mobility. Brand new, never used. Still in wrap w/attached tags. Easily disassembles into 4 super lightweight pieces for transport/storage. Convenient off-board dual voltage charger can charge battery pack on-board or off-board. Excellent indoors & outdoors. Paid $1295, will sacrifice for $600. New batteries. Photos available. Call 623-214-3728
Serta Twin Scape PP3 Wallhugger Adjustable Bed, Twin XL Serta Stillness Memory Mattress. Helps
w/breathing, back pain, circulation, hiatal hernia. Quiet. Orig. cost $2300,
Hardly used. Asking $1500. (101/Peoria Ave) Call 623-703-7171 Invacare Pronto Powerchair, flat free tires, new, never used. Cost $6920. Will take $3000. Call 602-278-5050 or (c) 602-570-6769
Power wheelchair, good cond., w/charger, adapted for foot control, can be easily reverted to hand operation. $500 OBO. Call 602-788-0750
Invacare Pwr Chair, xlnt cond, $800 firm. Call 602-410-0281
Hospital Bed, exclnt cond. $175. Call Joyce 602-354-7576
Power assist manual wheelchair, light titanium, w/20” Roho cushion, $2500 cash or trade. Invacare R Storm Series pwr chair, 2 1/2yrs old, new batteries. Cost new $18K, asking $1,800 OBO, cash/trade. Standing machine 5000A, new, $750. Padded shower chair/commode, still in wrap, $125. Turn Key mattress, prevents bed sores, cost new $3800, asking $750. Electric bed, w/mattress $350. 480-855-7667
Craftmatic bed, remote, head/foot raise, vibrates, $375 OBO, 602-286-9646
Chair lift for back of car. Best offer. 623-584-3431
Manual wheelchair w/foot rests & Walker, make offer. Call/leave message, 602-956-0226
‘01 Shoprider Electric Scooter - Red, like new, no-flat tires, Reduced from $1350 - asking $600. Call 623-847-1771
Jet 7 powerchair, 5-6 yrs old yet like new, red w/gray seat, needs batteries, so I’m asking $200. Call 623-931-7706
Invacare Linx3 scooter w/basket, 2yrs old, blue, excellent condition, Sold new $3400, asking $1100 OBO. Call (c) 623-206-5161
Invacare Pronto Power chair - flat free tires, brand new, never used. Cost $6920 will take $4000 OBO. Call 602-278-5050 or 602-570-6769 (c)
Accessible Home, Glendale- FSBO, 4BR/2BTH, 1686sqft, Blt. 2003, open floor-plan, carpet, tile floors, 2 car garage, across from greenbelt, quiet neighborhood, and much more! $235,000. Call Angelique 623-939-2318
Accessible Mobile Home, Mesa 55+ Park, 2BR/2BA, Main BA has roll in shower, ground level at carport door, kitchen remodeled - roll under cook top, in-wall oven, tiled kitchen, living & dining rooms, fully covered porch & carport. 24x60, Lot rent averages $565-$575. Asking $8000 negotiable. Call 480-325-0464
Accessible Home, 4BR/2BA, 2200sqft, fenced pool w/hoyer lift, large yard, dog run & RV gate, security system, New AC/Heat pack, fire place, sprinkler, track lighting, all appliances, desert landscaping in front. $235,000. Call 602-843-6559
Independent Housing Connections of Arizona, LLC Independent, shared, accessible residential housing w/amenities. Rent incl. all utilities, washer/dryer, cleaning service of common areas, lrg dining rm, phone, digital cable TV, private BR w/dead bolt lock. Kitchen equipped w/range, lrg frige, microwave, all dishware, cookware & more. Lrg living rm, 27” TV, stereo/VCR/DVD. Call 623-518-0703
SEEKING/WANTED Caregiver needed for male w/quadriplegia, Gold Canyon area. Need assist mornings, 2 hrs, w/bathing, dressing, etc. Ask for Steve or leave message, 480-983-1053
New Vision Ministries seeks people with disabilities interested in Christian ministries, volunteering in nursing homes etc. Call 623-692-6472 or tsburdick@msn.com
Seeking hydraulic lift for in-ground pool. Call 480-899-7886, Jim or Julie. Please leave message if no answer.
SERVICE - BUSINESS ADS Accessible homes – Buy or Sell, New or pre-owned. 17 yrs experience servicing the disability community. I can help you buy or sell properties in AZ as well as anywhere in the continental U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico. Certified Cartus Relocation Specialist and USAA Certified Specialist. Patty Stelton, Disabilities Specialist, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 480-951-1010 (o); 480-540-6898 (c); E-mail: patty@pattystelton.com Website: www.pattystelton.com
DDR is hiring people to work as Direct Support Professionals in the East Valley for Respite, Habilitation & Attendant Care services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Benefits: earn up to $14.75/hour, flexible schedules, direct deposit, paid training, employee referral program. Contact DDR at www.ddresources.com or 480-529-6844 for an employment application.
Handicap Accessible Vans and WHEELCHAIRS for rent. Daily/Weekly/Longer term rentals. Chrysler Town & Country or Toyota Sienna with fully automatic door/ramp, lowered floor, “kneeling” function and hand controls. Excellent low mileage vans with guaranteed low rates. We also rent manual or power WHEELCHAIRS. Handi Vans AZ. Open 7 days/week 7am-8pm. 480-747-7510. Web: handivansaz.com ………………………………………………
ABIL Soc/Rec Events, JUNE – JULY ‘08 Contact Leanne, 602-296-0535 Transportation is limited. Please RSVP at your earliest possible convenience. Consumers must be 18 years+ or own legal guardian for transportation. ABIL requests a $1+ donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL van.
Wednesday, June 4, 11:00am – 2:00pm. Arizona Capitol Museum. Walk in the footsteps of Arizona’s past. 1700 W Washington St Phoenix. Cost: free.
Thursday, June 12, 10:30am – 1:30pm Cooking Group. Learn new recipes, skills, and just socialize with others. Each month we try to have a luncheon theme. 1229 E. Washington. Phx. Cost: Consumers assist by bringing ingredients for lunch.
Thursday, June 26, 10:00am – 2:00pm Movie at ABIL. Come watch a movie. Refreshments will be provided. 1229 E Washington, Phx. Cost: None.
Wednesday, July 2, 12:30am – 2:00pm Ice Cream Social. Come to enjoy some refreshing ice cream to beat the summer heat. Cost: None.
Thursday, July 10, 10:30am – 1:30pm Cooking Group. Picnic at Encanto Park. Come enjoy a barbeque and stroll by the ponds. 2605 N 15th Ave, Phx. Cost: Consumers assist by bringing ingredients for lunch.
Wednesday, July 16, 10:30am – 1:30pm (Bring your lunch or $3 for pizza.) Arts & Crafts Group. Come be creative with Arts and Crafts projects. 1229 E Washington, Phx. Cost: $2.
Wednesday, July 23, 10:30am – 1:30pm. (Bring your lunch or $3 for pizza.) Bingo– Come play bingo with a group of friends.1229 E Washington Phx. Cost: $4.
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Empowering Youth Independent Living Skills Workshops The Empowering Youth with Disabilities into Adulthood/Youth Transition Program brings in community resources to teach independent living skills to young adults ages 14-22. If you or your high school group would like to attend or schedule any of these, please call Leanne Jones at 602-296-0535 to RSVP. For accommodations or alternative format please call Leanne in advance.
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Top Ten Reasons to Thank a Caregiver By Carolan Quenneville
1. P - Practitioners of care
2. R - Rare-bird restorers of balance and respite
3. I - Immeasurable impact on an individual’s independence
4. C - Companions in the course of daily living
5. E - Earthbound angels
6. L - Life levelers
7. E - Egalitarian – (advocating the removal of inequalities among people)
8. S - Savers of $$$ in comparison to nursing home costs
9. S - Scarcely valued enough
10. ! - Exclaim appreciation and extol the value of Personal Assistant Caregivers!!!
[The opinions expressed here are not those of ABIL Management, the board of directors, staff, or anyone else for that matter. Well, maybe, but no one will admit it.]
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ABIL-Thomas offices (SW corner 24th/Thomas in the Green Gables Office complex) 2345 E. Thomas, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Suite 310A - ABIL Employment Services (Please call - AES by appointment only) V 602-443-0701 FAX 602-667-0318
ABIL - PAS Central Ave office 2400 N. Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 V 602-296-0551 FAX 602-256-0184
ABIL - West office 4136 N. 75th Ave. Ste. 111 Phoenix, AZ 85033 602-424-4100 FAX 602-424-4118
ABIL- Mesa office (Fiesta Tech Office Complex) 2150 S. Country Club, Ste. 10, Mesa, AZ 85210 V 480-655-9750 V/TTY 602-256-2245 FAX 480-655-9751
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ABIL Board of Directors Lynn C. Houston .......................................... President F. Lee Jacquette ............................................. Vice President Steven Tait ......................……..............…….. Treasurer Randall Howe .............................................. Secretary Edward L. Myers, III ............…….......……........... Immediate Past President Pamela Allan ...............................…............…….. Member Marjann Fletcher .................................................... Member Kale Gruetzmacher .................................................Member William Harper ....................……....……............... Member Surya-Patricia Lane Hood......................................Member Nola Baker-Jones ................................................ Member Lynn Larson ......................................……......... Member Max McQueen .........................……....…….. Member Bob Payne ............................……............…….. Member Nicholas L. Perry ......................……..............…… Member Susan Scott ……………………………………… Member
ABIL Board of Directors email: boardofdirectors@abil.org
Phil Pangrazio ………………………………………. Executive Director
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All Area Codes 602 unless noted otherwise Advocacy Amina Donna Kruck, 443-0722 ......... Unit Director Lynn Black, 443-0729 ............. “This is My Life” Program. Mgr. David Carey, 443-0723 ............…….... Advocacy Specialist Yvonne Cisneros, 443-0705 ..................... Program Aide/Receptionist /Spanish Speaker Erik Jensen, 443-0727 ...........…. Work Incentives Specialist Donna Lorti, 424-4105 ............... Work Incentives Specialist Carolan Quenneville, 443-0724 ….. Graphic Specialist/Newsletter April Reed, 296-0533 ...........…………… Volunteer Coordinator Rhonda Webb, 443-0728 .....……….. Work Incentives Coordinator
Employment Services Susan Webb, 443-0711.... AES & Business Development Director Larry Wanger, 443-0710 ................ AES Program Manager Lisa Purdy, 443-0701 ........................ AES Program Aide Marilon Cox , 443-0725 ................... Employment Coordinator Lisa Purdy, 443-0712 .............................. Employment Coordinator Maria Truax, 443-0709 ............... Employment Coordinator
Community Integration Darrel Christenson, 296-0530 ............. Unit Director Judy Benshoof, 296-0532.……… CyberCIL E.D./Home Mod Mesa/ILA Fernando Cruz, 443-0708 .............…… Reintegration Coord. Anthony Davis, 443-0715 ……… Community Living Options Coord. Paula Grodecki, 480-222-4212 .......…… Reintegration Coord. Leanne Jones, 296-0535...…………. Soc/Rec/Youth Outreach/ILA John Lamm, 296-0537 .. Home Mod. Coord. (Glendale/ Peoria)/ ILA Andrew Moody, 443-0736…………… Information & Referral Coord. Jay Murrillo, 296-0531................................. Home Mod. Coord. (Phx)/ ILA Rosalie Perry, 443-0707 ..…………….. Independent Living Coord. Don Price, 443-0726 .............………... Early Intervention Coord.
Personal Assistant Services (PAS) Gwen Dean, 296-0541.............……...... Unit Director Penny Fore, 296-0518 ………………… PAS Office Manager
Pam Burdette, 296-0547 .....….......…… Phx Program Manager Mary Avila, 296-0502 .............................. PAS Field Rep. Sondra Barfield 296-0529 ...........………........... PAS Field Rep. Cheryl Chambers, 296-0527 .................... PAS Field Rep. Judy Ludlow, 296-0542 ................……… PAS Field Rep. Vacant …………………………................ PAS Field Rep. Christina Velasquez, 296-0528 ........... PAS Field Rep. Melanie Woods, 602-296-0521 ................ PAS Field Rep.
Diane Patton, 480-222-4206 ......…… Mesa Program Manager Maria Deleon, 480-222-4203 ................... PAS Field Rep. Pamela Geans, 480-222-4205 ................ PAS Field Rep. Sheri Mecca, 480-222-4204........................... PAS Field Rep. Ricardo Munoz, 480-222-4216 ................ PAS Field Rep. Pat Trouts, 480-222-4209 ....................... PAS Field Rep. Bonnie Zanardi, 480-222-4202 ................ PAS Field Rep.
Jerry Chee, 424-4107 ..................... Metro Program Manager Nancy Carrizosa, 424-4106 .................. PAS Field Rep. Carmen Terrazas, 424-4104 ....……….... PAS Field Rep. Kelli Martin, 424-4117 ................... PAS Field Rep. Jamshid Mohamad-Rahim, 424-4102 ..... PAS Field Rep. La Joyce Robinson, 424-4108 .............. PAS Field Rep. Ophelia Voge, 424-4103 ........................... PAS Field Rep.
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