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The Bridge News from the Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Volume XVI, Number 3 March 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!" (Please
Note: ABIL & Staff contact numbers can be found at the end of the
document) State of the Union: What President Bush Said and Didn’t
Say About His Plans for Americans with Disabilities in 2005 Taken from
the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Weekly Advocacy Monitor
(WhAM) Vol. 3, No 5, Feb
8, 2005 Adapted by
Donna Kruck Bush’s Social Security Proposal - Last
week President Bush spoke to the nation outlining his plans and proposals for
his second term. He outlined additional details about his Social Security plan
to create private or “personal ” accounts, asserted that the judges he had
nominated in his first term were qualified, fair, and impartial, and expressed
a commitment to budget discipline. Yet,
every bit as important as what he did say was what he did not say.
Though President Bush reassured senior citizens over 55 years of age
that they would not have their benefits cut by his Social Security plan,
President Bush did not offer such reassurance for the 8 million Americans with
disabilities who receive Social Security benefits. In fact, President Bush did
not include one sentence, phrase or word that spoke to those 8 million current
beneficiaries with disabilities, or to young adults who have a 3 in 10 chance
of becoming disabled before they reach retirement age. There was no indication
in his speech of how his policy would impact this sizable constituency.
Similarly, he failed to address the concerns about the future of survivors’
and adult childrens’ benefits under his proposal. Ø
For the full text of the President’s State of the
Union speech, see http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/02/20050202-11.html
The Bush Administration’s Fiscal Year 06 budget proposal is
available online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2006/budget.html.
Please note that some detailed line items are not included in the posted
budget materials. Ø
Take Action: Though
there have been some informative newspaper articles about the disability
implications of Bush’s approach to Social Security, NCIL was disappointed to
learn that the press failed to ask a single question about the future of the
Social Security disability and survivors programs during the White House press
briefing on Social Security that preceded the State of the Union. Write
letters to the editor at local and major newspapers stressing that the media
needs to pay more attention to the potential impact of President Bush’s plan
on the 8 million Americans with disabilities receiving Social Security
benefits. --------------------------------------- HUD
Issues Helpful Notice to Housing Authorities on “Community-Based
Alternatives for Individuals with Disabilities” and the Housing Choice
Voucher Program For a change, there is good news to report in terms of
housing policy for persons with disabilities. On February 1, 2005, HUD issued
a notice to public housing authorities, PIH-2005-5 (HA), that should prove
helpful to advocates as well as to Section 8 voucher holders with disabilities
looking for accessible, affordable housing. The subject of PIH 2005-5 is New
Freedom Initiative, Executive Order 13217: “Community-Based Alternatives for
Individuals with Disabilities” and the Housing Choice Voucher program. The
notice explains President Bush’s New Freedom Initiative, as well as the
Olmstead decision, and provides guidance to public housing authorities (PHAs)
as well as HUD field staff on initiatives that can be implemented to assist
the families that include people with disabilities in their search for
suitable housing options within the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
It also clarifies issues relating to the issuance and preservation of special
purpose vouchers for the families that include people with disabilities. Some
of the suggestions offered are quite constructive: 1)
Urging PHAs to be generous in establishing reasonable initial search terms and
in offering extensions for people with disabilities in light of the greater
difficulty they have in securing suitable housing. 2)
Encouraging
PHAs to refer consumers with disabilities to Centers for Independent Living,
P&As, State Medicaid agencies and others who can provide housing search
assistance, help with moving expenses and security deposits, etc. 3)
Encouraging
PHAs to provide set asides or preferences for all persons with disabilities,
and to collaborate with other governmental agencies such as state Medicaid
agencies to leverage resources under Home and Community-Based Services waiver
programs. 4)
Explaining
the latitude that housing authorities have to offer higher exception payments
for persons with disabilities as a reasonable accommodation. 5) Classifying an aide for a person with a disability as
a family member for the purpose of the Housing Choice voucher program HUD is also putting housing authorities on notice that they
are expected to utilize vouchers that Congress designated for the exclusive
use of persons with disabilities for that purpose and warning them that if
they fail to utilize the vouchers accordingly, they may be compelled to
forfeit the vouchers.
This is an impressive document, which marks a substantive
step forward in HUD’s policies regarding persons with disabilities. Although
it does not remedy the trend towards an erosion in the amount of rental
vouchers that HUD is supporting, it offers advocates a major opportunity to
press their local housing authorities to allocate available resources in a
manner consistent with the full implementation of the Olmstead decision. NCIL
welcomes Secretary Jackson’s and HUD’s constructive response to major
concerns brought forward by NCIL and other disability advocates. Ø
Go to the Source: Read
HUD’s PIH 2005-5 (HA) for yourself at http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/05/pih2005-5.pdf
Ø
Advice on Advocacy to effectively
use PIH 2005-5(HA) from Steve Gold: http://www.stevegoldada.com/stevegoldada/archive.php?mode=A&id=114;&sort=D
CMS
Issues New Guidance on Power Wheelchairs On February 3, 2005, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS) issued a draft National Coverage Determination for “mobility
assistance equipment,” which includes wheelchairs, power wheelchairs and
scooters. This CMS action followed closely after the completion of a request
for public comments to the recommendations of the Interagency Wheelchair Work
Group (IWWG) and reflected many of the IWWG’s recommendations. Positive news
in the National Coverage Determination includes the replacement of the “bed
or chair confined” requirement with a functional assessment. Under the new
standards, beneficiaries could obtain coverage if it allows them to complete
one or more “mobility-related activity of daily living,” such as eating,
grooming or toileting. However, the CMS draft National Coverage Determination
does not substantively address the objections of the ITEM* Coalition and the
Medicare Rights Center to the “in-home restriction.”
*Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid In a statement issued in response to the preliminary coverage
determination, the Medicare Rights Center gave voice to these grievances.
“CMS remains in the Dark Ages by proposing to retain an inhumane coverage
policy that leaves people with disabilities isolated in their homes and walled
off from their communities…. The President has a special moral obligation to
lead Americans to independence, and his federal agencies should not be
permitted to continue policies that breed isolation and dependence.” NCIL is
a member of the ITEM Coalition and submitted comments consistent with its
recommendations during the recent public comment period. Be assured that NCIL
will continue to monitor this issue and update advocates as developments
warrant. Ways and Means [Jurisdiction Includes Social Security and
Some Health Care Issues] http://waysandmeans.house.gov/members.asp?cong=17
For more information on any article
in WhAM contact: Gwen Gillenwater, NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public
Policy at gwen@ncil.org or 703-525-3406 (V) Ext. 25 or 703-525-4153
(TTY) or Daniel Davis at the same number, extension 26, and at daniel@ncil.org. WhAM
is a weekly publication of the National Council on Independent Living for the
benefit of it’s membership. Your feedback and input is welcome. We
appreciate your advocacy and commitment to the Independent Living Movement.
It cost $35 to become a member of NCIL - the National
Council on Independent Living. NCIL provides a strong advocacy voice in D.C.
supporting our IL Movement values and issues!
National Council on Independent Living ---------------------------------------- Become a member of the Arizona Coalition to Defend Social
Security
By Donna Kruck ABIL is a member of this coalition. The concept of private or
personal accounts offers nothing to “save” or “strengthen” the Social
Security insurance program for our children and grandchildren. In fact it puts
us more in debt costing trillions of dollars to implement! There is no crisis.
The fund is solvent for another 40 years according to the Congressional
Budget Office. Adjustments
will need to be made because worker numbers will eventually become less than
those using benefits. What about
taking the earnings cap off and have individuals earning over $90,000
continuing to pay SSA taxes on their earnings?
There are other solutions. Personally, I am outraged by this deceptive
attempt to dismantle Social Security. The
private account proposal would be disastrous for persons with disabilities –
what if you become permanently disabled at age 26?
You wouldn’t have had time to for your “investment” to have
matured enough. What if the year
you go to withdraw your retirement fund the market is down?
You may not agree with me -
that’s OK. However – speak
now or forever hold your peace! Congress works for you – contact them now! What you can do: l Contact
your Congressmen and tell them you are a voter and let them know your opinion
of “personal/private” Social
Security accounts. l Ask
them if they will support or oppose “personal/private”
Social Security accounts. l Make
them go on record. We can stop this. They all
have to be re-elected, President Bush does not. Go to
www.house.gov and www.senate.gov . l Join
the AZ Coalition to Defend Social Security by contacting Dana Kennedy dkennedy@retiredamericans.org
or 602-277-2272 Senior
Action Day Tuesday, March 15th 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Arizona State Capitol 17th Ave. & Jefferson St., Phoenix w
Meet Your Legislators
w State
Capitol Tours w
Free Informational Seminars,
Exhibits and Entertainment For more information call 602-542-4710 or visit www.azdes.gov/gaca Sponsored by the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging. A
variety of low cost food vendors will be available --------------------------------- Legislative
Awareness Day - March 9, 2005 Legislative
Training and Update Workshop 8:30
– 11 AM
Grand Canyon Room, Capitol
Tower Basement, 1800 W.
Washington Workshop seating is limited! Must RSVP to Yvonne by March 7.th
To register or to request reasonable accommodations,
alternate formats or sign language interpreters - 602-443-0705 (V) or yvonnec@abil.org ¨
Get updates on proposed disability
related legislation ¨
Learn how the Arizona Legislature
works ¨
Learn how YOU can
make a difference! Invite
Your Legislator to Lunch! - 11:00AM-2:00PM
- Wesley Bolin Plaza Come and join the Governor’s Council on Developmental
Disabilities as they host the annual Legislative Awareness Day across from the
Capitol at Wesley Bolin Plaza. The event will include a luncheon and
presentations by a number of individuals with disabilities and family members
on public policy issues of particular importance to Arizonans with
disabilities. AZ Disability Advocacy Coalition (AzDAC) will conduct a workshop
on upcoming legislative issues and how the legislature works. Spend the whole
day and attend legislative committee meetings later in the afternoon. For updates on state legislation go to AzDAC web site
www.azdisabilityadvocacy.org or call the Governor’s Council on Developmental
Disabilities at 602-277-4986 Medicare
Beneficiaries - Get Ready!
By Donna Kruck On December 8, 2003, President George W. Bush signed into law
the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. It provides a prescription drug (Rx)
benefit for Medicare eligible seniors and beneficiaries with disabilities. It
represents the biggest change in Medicare since 1965, the year that Medicare
began. This Act will have a very large impact on AHCCCS.
Medicare recipients who are also eligible for Medicaid (called dual eligibles)
will no longer be able to receive Medicaid prescription drug benefits.
Instead, all prescriptions will need to be obtained through the recipient’s
new Part D Prescription Drug plan. If you have AHCCCS and Medicare now, you will have to enroll
in the new Medicare Part D program in November! Low income beneficiaries: There is still time to enroll in
the temporary Medicare Rx Discount Card program. The first provision of the law was implemented on June 1st,
2004, when Medicare eligible individuals with low incomes were able to enroll
in a temporary Medicare Rx Drug Discount Card program, which will end on
December 31, 2005. If you
enroll by March 31, you will get a $600 Rx benefit. If you enroll between
April 1 and June 30th 2005 you will get a $450 Rx benefit.
If you enroll between July 1 and September 30th you will get a $300
benefit. Medicare Part D, the new Medicare Prescription Drug
Coverage program, will be implemented on January 1, 2006. Medicare Part
D recipients will enroll with Prescription Drug Plans or Medicare Advantage
plans offering prescription coverage. Part D will provide Medicare payment for
some prescription costs. Some program recipients will be required to pay
premiums, deductibles and co-payments. Medicare
recipients will have to enroll in the new Part D program in November 2005.
For every year a beneficiary does not enroll, their premium goes up, so
it will cost less to enroll this year. Part D Subsidy Programs As
with Medicare A and B, there will be subsidy programs for low-income
individuals under Medicare Part D.
Depending on income, individuals will pay either no premium or a reduced
premium, reduced or zero co-payments. The subsidy programs are very similar in
concept to QMB, SLMB and QI-1 and have a top income limit of 150% of the FPL. Social Security is planning a big public information outreach
program. You should get several letters
explaining the new program and inviting you to enroll in Medicare Part D, so
be sure to open all mail from Social Security! Important Medicare Dates: Enrollment deadlines for Medicare
Rx Discount Card program for low-income individuals: 1/1/05 – 3/31/05 - $600 benefit 4/1/05 – 6/30/05 - $450 benefit 7/1/05 – 9/30/05 - $300 benefit 12/31/05 Medicare
Rx Discount Card benefit ends! Medicare Part D – New Rx benefit for all Medicare
recipients: 11/1/05 and 1/1/06
– Enrollment dates. ------------------------------------------- Youth
Action Council of Arizona Southwest Institute
for Families and Children with Special Needs (SWI) Are you interested in meeting new people your 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 our initial brainstorming session/pizza party to learn
more about the group: Initial
Meeting/Pizza Party Saturday,
March 19th, 12:30 p.m. Please
RSVP by March 16th! Highlights: l Learn how to speak in public about issues that affect you. l Meet
your legislators. l Volunteer
with organizations. l Learn
how to self-advocate. l Organize
and participate in social activities. l Have
fun! Location: 5111 N. Scottsdale Rd. #105
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: 480-222-8800
Fax: 480-222-1080
E-mail: info@swifamilies.org Contact:
David Carey @602-443-0723, or
Nora Stiles @480-222-8800 ext. 30 --------------------------------------- Research Center seeks
participants for a study of Depression among Women with Disabilities The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is
seeking women with physical disabilities who would like to participate in a
study of depression. This research project is part of a national study
conducted by Dr. Rosemary Hughes and her researcher team at Baylor College of
Medicine in Houston, Texas. “Women with disabilities often struggle to
overcome depression. Their
disability may have a significant impact on the way they view themselves. This
study will explore the physical and attitudinal barriers that women with
disabilities face everyday,” said Dr. Rosemary B. Hughes. “This project
will also help us to better understand the effect that depression, stress, and
lack of social support can have on women with disabilities.” Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) is
one of ten U.S. Centers for Independent Living participating in the research
study. Women with physical disabilities who are interested may call Judy
Benshoof at 602-296-0532 for more information. Qualified participants will
receive a small payment. -------------------------------------- Do
You Qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can put money back in
your pocket if you meet any of these criteria: Ø
Workers earning less than $11,230
($12,230 for married workers filing jointly) with no qualifying
children. Ø
Families earning less than $29,666
($30,666 for married workers filing jointly) with one qualifying child.
Ø Families earning less than $33,692 ($34,692 for married workers filing jointly) with two or more qualifying children. Criteria
for Free Income Tax Assistance Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) stand ready to help you with your income taxes for free
if you fall into one of the following categories: Ø Individuals
with disabilities Ø Individuals
with low or limited income Ø Non-English
speaking persons Ø Senior
citizens Home Based Tax
Assistance To
find a site near you Go to http://www.cir.org/seasonal-tax.html or
call Arizona’s statewide Community Information & Referral 24-hour Income
Tax Assistance Sites Hotline at 800-352-3792 or 602-263-8856.
If you have further questions regarding this information call David for
assistance at 602-443-0723. This
year’s income tax filing deadline is Midnight Friday, April 15!
--------------------------- 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 ProvidersTuesday,
March 29
10:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
735 N. Gilbert
Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert
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 the number at the top of this page 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 & SSDITuesday, March 8
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste.
290, Phoenix Work Incentives
& SSI
Friday, March 18, 2005 - 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: 2345
E. Thomas Rd. Ste. 290, Phx Tuesday, March 22, 2005 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: 735 N.
Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert Friday, March 25, 2005 - 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ABIL Metro Center, 10000 N. 31st Ave. #D405, Phx -------------------------------------- Arizona Center for Disability Law - How to Represent Yourself
at an Administrative Hearing to obtain AHCCCS Have you or someone you know been denied a healthcare service
by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)?
An AHCCCS consumer who is denied a healthcare benefit has a right to a
fair hearing before an administrative law judge at the Arizona Office of
Administrative Hearings. The
Arizona Center for Disability Law is offering a free workshop on How to
Represent Yourself at a Administrative Hearing to obtain AHCCCS benefits such
as prescription drugs, referrals to specialist and assistive technology
devices. Family members, friends,
ABIL staff, and others who assist AHCCCS consumers in obtaining healthcare
benefits are welcome to attend. Guest Speaker: Robin
Murphy Thursday, March 10
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 2345 E. Thomas Road, Suite 290, Phoenix To register for this presentation only
contact Ginette at the AZ Center for Disability Law (602) 274-6287 Communicating
Effectively with the Healthcare Professional This program was designed to include the family caregiver
into the healthcare team as an advocate for the individual receiving care.
Each participant at the workshop receives a “Family Caregiver Guide: Tools
& Worksheets” manual. The skills taught are meant to help you be better
prepared for and raise the quality of your doctor and therapy appointments, as
well as situations of urgent care. Guest Speakers: Lois von Halle and Bob Rosenberg
have presented numerous advocacy and caregiver programs throughout Arizona and
work as volunteers for and are certified trainers with the National Family
Caregivers Association. Thursday, April 7
1:00 - 4:30 p.m. 2150 S. Country Club Dr., Suite #10, Mesa
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American Indian Disability & Vocational Rehabilitation Summit March 24th
8:00AM – 4:30PM Burton Barr Public Library Auditorium 1221 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix When faced with governmental and non-governmental systems
that appear to be disconnected, impenetrable, and at the very least confusing,
it is easy for those needing services to give up. This Summit will allow those voices to be heard and providers
to assist in increasing both knowledge of availability of providers and access
to care and services. Welcome voices: NACHCI, American Indians with disabilities,
consumers, service providers (i.e. Vocational Rehabilitation, Workforce
Investment, American Indian Service Programs), employers and the general
public. Registration will be on site starting at 7:30 am.
For additional information, contact Dennis Huff, at 602-279-5262, ext.
243 or by email at dhuff@nachci.com. Co-sponsored by The Native American Community Health Center,
Inc., American Indian Disability
Technical Assistance Center (AIDTAC), Arizona Bridge to Independent Living,
City of Phoenix Clear Path Tribal Outreach, Statewide Independent Living
Council and the Social Security Administration American Indian Public Affairs
Liaison NAMI*
ARIZONA WALKS
April
16, 2005
5 Kilometer - Rain or Shine Event!
Arizona State Capitol
Check-In: 7:30AM
Start Time: 9AM
No registration fee. Families, companies and
organizations are encouraged to organize teams! For information on how your
company or organization can sponsor the Walk contact Carol Cronlund or
Adrienne Pagel at NAMI Arizona Walks, 480-308-9700, or email walk@namiaz-events.org. The NAMIWalks for the Mind of America is a nationwide
fundraising and mental health awareness event. Proceeds from the Arizona Walk
will be used to fund programs here in Arizona. NAMI’s programs include
support, education, research and advocacy involving schizophrenia, bipolar
disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder
and severe anxiety disorders. *National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. -------------------------------------- Peer
Travel Training Program Seeks
Students and Trainers Riding the bus can be a bit intimidating for anybody, but for
people with disabilities, the prospect can be downright scary. Wouldn’t it
be easier if somebody could travel along? The Peer Travel Training Program
pairs older adults and people with disabilities who would like to learn how to
ride the bus with their peers who are already experienced transit users.
This program is seeking individuals who would like to learn how to ride
the bus. Students receive up to
15 hours of FREE training tailored to their schedules, needs and skill level.
The Peer Travel Training Program needs experienced bus
passengers with disabilities who can teach others with disabilities how to
ride the bus. Dependability and good communication skills are required.
People who are ambulatory and those who have hidden disabilities are
encouraged to apply. For information on how to get enrolled as a Student or to
apply as a Trainer, please contact Donna at Easter Seals Arizona: 480-222-4134
East
Valley Disability Awareness Program Seeks Panelists Do you have a disability and travel primarily on bus routes
in the Tempe area? Read On! The
East Valley Disability Awareness Program (EDAP) brings passengers with
disabilities and Tempe bus operators together to share experiences and
expectations of the transit system. We need people with a variety of
disabilities to serve as panelists sharing their lives, disabilities, bus use
and transit expectations with bus operators.
If you are interested and can speak articulately in front of a group of
25 people, please call Donna at Easter Seals Arizona: 480-222-4134. ADA
Teleconference Reasonable
Accommodation Special
3 Part Series: March - May 2005 Part I: March 15th Noon -1:30PM ABIL/Phx This series will focus on the issues surrounding reasonable
accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The sessions will
highlight best practices, share strategies for addressing reasonable
accommodation requests as well as discuss issues related to documentation,
assessment and reassessment and the critical nature of the interactive
process. Plan to participate in all three sessions! RSVP to Darrel Christenson,
602-296-0530. -------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------- GET
EMPOWERED! Join one of ABIL’s advocacy e-groups and keep informed on
what is going on in AZ and around the nation regarding issues of importance to
people with disabilities. Advocacy e-groups include Empower (general alerts)
and topical alert lists: transit, healthcare/Rx drugs, Independent Living,
Employment. Anyone who subscribes can post events and alerts on the list.
It’s yours. Use it! Just send a note asking to subscribe at listserv@abil.org
Please help us get the word out by including this notice in
your organization’s publication. ----------------------------------------- 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. Mar
08
Work Incentives/SSDI,
1- 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Mar
09
LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS DAY -
See details on page 5. Mar
10
SR/Art & Craft Group,
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM. (Bring $3.00 for pizza or your own lunch). Phx/Kitchen.
Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Mar 10
Arizona Center For Disability Law, 2- 4:00 PM. Thomas/Ste 290. Representing yourself at
an AHCCCS hearing. See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Mar 10
V.O.I.C.E, 1-4:00
PM. A monthly support and information group for individuals with disabilities,
their families & rehabilitation providers. 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale.
Clayton Guffy, 602-789-9129 Mar 15 ADA
Teleconference,
12:00 -1:30PM. Phx/Kitchen. Part I of a Special 3 Part ADA Series:
“Reasonable Accommodation.” See details on page 8. Darrel Christenson,
602-296-0530 Mar 15
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 Mar 17
Healer Within,
1:30-3:30PM. Thomas Ste 290. Women’s wellness group: Body, mind and spirit -
Make an appointment with yourself. Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722 Mar 18
COMPASS, 2-
4:30 PM. Providing direction and networking to persons with disabilities.
Scottsdale Senior Center, 7375 E. 2nd St., Bldg. 2, Rm. 5, Scottsdale. Susan
DeNova , 602-470-1802 x114 Mar
18
Work Incentives/SSI,
1- 3:00 PM. Thomas/Ste 290. See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Mar 22
Work Incentives/SSI,
10:00 AM-12:00 PM, See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Mar 23
SR/In-House Movie,
12:30-3:00 PM. Mesa/Classroom. Soda and popcorn provided. Call Leanne with
movie title ideas. Cost: None.
Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Mar 25
Work Incentives/SSI
1-3:00 PM. Metro/Classroom. See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Mar 28
SR/Newsletter, 9:00
AM - ???. Phx/Kitchen. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Mar 29
Work Incentives/Providers, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. See details on page 7. David
Carey, 602-443-0723 Mar 30
SR/Spring Training Baseball, 12:00 - 3:00 PM. Anaheim Angels vs. San Francisco Giants.
2200 W. Alameda, Tempe. Cost: $9.00 Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Mar 31
Healer Within,
1:30-3:30PM. Thomas Ste 290. Women’s wellness group: Body, mind and spirit -
Make an appointment with yourself. Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722 Apr
06
SR/Botanical Gardens, 10:00
AM-1:00 PM. 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phx. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Apr
07
Communicating Effectively with the Healthcare Professional, 1- 4:30 p.m. 2150 S. Country Club Dr., Suite #10, Mesa
See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Late entry – not listed in paper publication of the
Bridge) Soc/Rec – Comedy Improvisation Show Thursday April 7th 8pm-9:30pm Theater 168 / Jester'z Improv Comedy Troupe
Cost: $8.00 admission. There is a snack bar to purchase
snacks and drinks this is not included in the admission price.
This
event is a Comedy Improvisation show. It is family-sensitive with NO
intermission. Theater 168 is a smoke-free establishment and does not serve
alcohol. Contact person: Andrea Reynoso, 480-222-4211
Space is limited so RSVP by Monday March 21st!
ABIL transportation is limited.
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Ads – Deadline
For March issue – March 16th To place a disability related ad call 602-443-0724 or send by
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Please call to renew ads. FOR SALE: 01 Dodge Caravan w/scooter lift.
Remote sliding side door. 17K miles. Ranger Van Lift in back (can be sold
separately for $800). $13,800 for both - EXLNT COND. Call Jeannine or Roger at
480-545-6781 92 Ford E150 Hi-top van w/Braun lift. Excellent cond,
gently used. Two owner van, bought from grandparents. Power seats, new tires,
brakes, front & rear air. Serviced regularly, recent oil &
transmission service. Asking
$6,200 OBO. Call Burt 480-857-6673 ‘86 Dodge van w/lift. 88,000 miles. runs good.
Needs A/C work and paint. New tires,and new brakes. Recent front end has been
rebuilt.$2,500. Call Dennis or Robin, 623-979-3767 ‘99 Dodge Hi-top van w/Crowriver lift.
Pwr windows/locks, cruise, radio/CD/TV/VCR w/remote & head phones. Wood
grain int., int. lighting, elec trifold rear couch. Tinted windows. Blinds on
side windows. Front/rear A/C/heat. New heavy duty battery. Int. exclnt cond.
One owner. Serviced regularly. Dark green w/tan int. Captain chairs, locking
gas cap. Must see! Runs great! Asking $25,000. Dennis or Robin 623-979-3767 Twelve low floor Dodge Caravan wheelchair vehicles
available at Laidlaw Transit. High mileage, some need work, asking $2100. Call
Joe 602-723-8277 ‘01 Chevy Venture Minivan with lift for
Lark scooter. Good shape, low miles 30K. Asking $10,000. Call 623-977-8136 Hand Controls for van, complete set for braking and
accelerator, etc. Like new. $100 OBO. Shower Stool, fits into tub,
extends outside of tub, w/handles and back. $50 OBO. Commode chair
w/handles, adjustable. $50 OBO. Shower
stool & commode are new, never used.
E-mail : rw25@cognisurf.com or
call 480-778-5021, leave name and number. Silver Star scooter lift for truck, car, or van
w/receiver hitch. Swing away feature for a tailgate or hatch back. Very
good shape, works perfect. Secure key opperation. Fully automatic. Willing to
demo on your receiver hitch in Phx, Glendale, Scotts, or Tempe w/your scooter
for $5. Will wave this if you buy the lift. $700. 602-909-8672 FOR SALE: Golden brand power chair with heavy duty lift for car.
Bought & used 8 months. Paid $1700 for chair. Asking $1000 OBO for chair,
$500 for lift. Call Kathy 623-975-7050 Hoveround MPV 4 power wheelchair.
Purchased 8/04, like new, seldom used. Call 480-699-4428. Leave message. Quickie S-525 Integrated CG Tilt Wheelchair w/EZ-Lock
connector. Custom chair w/headrest, and all in very good Condition.
$1,000. Call 480-832-5671. Pride Jazzy 1143 power chair,
hardly used. $2500. Call 602-643-0030 x3 |