The Bridge
News from the Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
Volume XIV, Number 5
May 2003
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!"
(Special Bridge insert at the end of
document on the Improbable Theatre Company’s upcoming performance at the
Herberger Theater Center’s Lunch Time Theater)
Advocates Rally Against Burns-Pearce Budget
On April 10th hundreds of advocates
joined Protecting Arizona’s Family Coalition (PAFCO) in a rally at the Capitol.
In an effort to put a face on the budget, during the rally people wrote letters
attached to family photos that would be delivered to their representatives.
According to PAFCO, the Burns-Pearce budget proposal “decimates the social and
health safety net for the most vulnerable people and families in the state of
Arizona.” Family and children’s services, Department of Economic
Security/Rehabilitation services, Mental Health services, Independent Living
funding and the AHCCCS Ticket to Work program are all in jeopardy under the
Burns-Pearce budget proposal.
If you haven’t already, IT’S TIME TO
GET INVOLVED!!! In the next few weeks the budget will be set for the fiscal year
2004. Program funding that is not renewed or is cut will run out JULY 1ST!
Photos: 1. Alan Stevens of the
Governor’s office addresses the crowd. 2. David Carey and Sheri Walton, Public
Policy Chair of the Mental Health Foundation explain the impact of proposed
cuts on Independent Living and Mental Health Funding. 3. Crowds of citizens
listen to the panel of speakers. 4. Jimmy and Rhonda Padilla (center with ABIL
poster) attended the rally along with many other ABIL advocates and volunteers.
5. ABIL Advocate Lynn Martinka listens as speakers call for action in support of DES/RSA/IL and AHCCCS
Ticket to work funding
The JLBC current 2004 budget
eliminates Services for 12,361 Individuals Who Are Disabled and/or Blind – over
half of whom are seniors over 65. ‘03 Independent Living (IL) funding
already falls critically short to meet the need. Urge your legislator to vote
to fully fund DES/RSA/IL services in ’04.
Need more
information?
s See the fact sheet insert from
last months issue of the Bridge for information you can use when you talk to
your legislator about Independent Living Services funding or the AHCCCS Freedom
to Work healthcare plan for people with disabilities who are employed.
s If you have internet service:
w Learn how to use the www.azleg.state.az.us
Tip:
To find your legislator click the “Who is my Legislator” link under the
heading “Recent News” If you know who your legislator is simply go down and click on “Member”
w Join our email alert group by
contacting
donnak@abil.org
s Refer to our list of
legislators in the February Bridge.
s To speak to your public policy
makers call the numbers below (be nice to their secretaries – they are your
link):
w House: 602-542-542-4221
w Senate: 602-542-3559
w Governor: 602-542-4331
- Gain the Freedom
to Work!
- Gain the ability
to become TAX PAYERS
instead of just tax takers.
- Gain the opportunity to be productive
citizens
- Gain self-esteem
and employment skills
AZ gains
tax revenue from those returning to work
AZ gains $2
for $1 matching federal funds
AZ citizens
with significant disabilities stay stuck in poverty and dependence in order to
get necessary health care services
Conservative
Legislators
Not
Convinced of Public Need
Phil
Pangrazio, ABIL Executive Director
On April 10th, the Protecting Arizona’s Family
Coalition (PAFCo) (of which ABIL is a member) sponsored a rally to advocate for
sensible and responsible state budgeting for fiscal year 2003/04. Hundreds of consumers and advocates packed
the east lawn of the state capital to encourage state legislators to stop cutting
vital funding for social service programs, education, and healthcare.
The message
was loud and clear…no more funding cuts and budget balancing on the backs of
our most vulnerable citizens. But is
this message being heard? I’m not so
sure! In a recent Arizona Republic
article discussing the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS),
Arizona’s version of Medicaid, one legislator described the program as, “an
enormous vacuum that is sucking up dollars.”
Of course,
AHCCCS is the same program that, since the passage of proposition 204 in 2000,
allows a family of 4 that earns $18,000 per year (or 100 percent of the federal
poverty level) to be eligible for AHCCCS health coverage. To me, that seems like a reasonable
threshold for public healthcare assistance.
The last I checked, $18,000 per year for a family of four is not exactly
what I’d call, “living high off the hog!”
Unfortunately, many conservative legislators feel this type of public
assistance is too generous. That is why
we need to let them know they are wrong and out of touch with what is right for
a civilized society.
Another conservative legislator, Rep. Russell Pearce, a Mesa
Republican had this to say about the AHCCCS program. “There is so much fraud
and abuse in this program. “This whole
thing is out of control.” “We all know
that.” Well, I’m not sure who he is
referring to when he say’s, “we all,” but maybe it’s the thousands of low
income, economically disadvantaged, and often single women that deliver their
babies each year at Maricopa Medical Center or other area hospitals
participating in the AHCCCS program.
Or, maybe it’s the thousands of children from low-income families that
receive primary care and other preventive medical services through the AHCCCS
kids care program. Or, maybe it’s the
thousands of low-income elderly and other people with disabilities that receive
life sustaining prescription drugs, primary and long-term care from AHCCCS and
the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS).
This does not sound like fraud to me. It sounds like a state taking care of its
most vulnerable people. AHCCCS
enrollment is nearing 1 million Arizona citizens. Essentially, 1 out of every 5 people in Arizona is eligible for
AHCCCS. Is it preposterous that we
would ask 4/5ths of the state’s population to
support the health and social service needs of an economically disadvantaged
one-fifth? I do not think so, but unfortunately many conservative legislators
feel it is an unreasonable burden on Arizona tax payers. In fact, Rep. Pearce continued by saying
that, “some could get off the program, but why should they” when their care is
paid for? He obviously believes that
people choose to be poor, unhealthy, aged, and disabled.
Rep. Pearce is not alone in his ideology toward publicly
financed health and social services programs.
Many of his conservative colleagues feel the same way. It is for this exact reason that we must
continue voicing our message…no more cuts to health and social services. Let your voice be heard!
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(602) 667-0277
ABIL Metro Center office
10000 E 31st Ave,
Ste # D-405
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-4100
FAX 602-424-4118
(480) 655-9750
1-800-280-ABIL
(outside the 602, 623,480 calling areas)
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Staff email: First name, initial of last name
@abil.org
Questions about the ADA?
The Pacific Disability
and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) can answer questions about 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
Joseph Mikitish, President
Tom Ringhofer, Vice President
Lynn Houston, Treasurer
Jim Brahaney, Secretary
Marjann Fletcher, Past President
Pamela Allan, Member
Sharon Atwood, Member
William Harper, Member
Ken Heard, Member
Edith Kilany, Member
Edward L.
Myers, III, Member
Nicholas L.
Perry, Member
Scott Turner, Member
ABIL Administrative Staff
Phil Pangrazio, 296-0513, Executive Director
Feng Chiou, 296-0511, Director of Finance
Maribel Diaz, 296-0515, Receptionist
Maria Deleon, 480-222-4201, Mesa Receptionist/Program
Aide
Louise Downey, 296-0519, Accounting Assistant
Nancy Fleming, 296-0512, Accounting Clerk
Penny Fore, 296-0518, Executive Assistant
Sandy Guinn, 296-0514, Director of Operations
Tina Hedges, 296-0516, Billing Clerk
Donna Jones, 296-0510, Program Aide
Grace Landas, 296-0516, Billing Clerk
Jason Miller, 296-0522, Billing Assistant
Jay Murrillo, 296-0517, Van Driver
Advocacy Unit
Donna Redford Kruck, 296-0520, Unit Director
Lynn Bejnar, 667-0277, Ext 16, “This is My Life”
Program Manager
David Carey, 296-0523, Advocacy Specialist
Erik Jensen, 296-0527, Work Incentives Specialist
Donna Lorti, 424-4105, Work Incentives Specialist
Ann Pasco, 667-0277, Ext 14, Volunteer Coordinator
Carolan Quenneville, 296-0524, Graphic
Specialist/Newsletter
Rhonda Webb, 296-0509, Work Incentives Specialist
Employment Services
Susan Webb, 667-0277, Ext 11, Unit Director
Lynda Connors, 667-0277, Ext. 12, Employment
Coordinator
Buffy McDonald, 667-0277, Ext 18, Employment
Coordinator
Dan Siegler, 667-0277, Ext 10, Employment Technician
Jennifer Stetson 667-0277, Ext 17, Employment Program
Aide
Community Integration Unit
Darrel Christenson , 296-0530, Unit Director
Judy Benshoof, 296-0532, ILA/Home Mod. Coord
(Mesa/Tempe)
Jon DeWinter, 296-0537, Home Mod.Coord.(Glendale/Peoria)
Tony DiRienzi, 296-0534, Early Intervention Coord.
Paula Grodecki, 480-222-4212, Reintegration Coord.
Tyrone Harrington, 424-4103, Com. Liv. Options Coord.
Leanne Jones, 296-0535, Soc/Rec, Youth Outreach/ILA
Rosalie Manuel, 296-0536, Independent Living Skills
Advocate
Joanna Savidan, 296-0531, I&R, Home Mod. Coord.
(Phx)
Leonard Smith, 296-0533, ILA/Reintegration Prg.
Coord.
Personal Assistant Services
Gwen Dean, 296-0541, Unit Director
Mary Avila, 296-0528, PAS Field Rep.
Pam Burdette, 480-222-4204, PAS Field Rep.
Kathy Carlisle, 480-222-4203, PAS Field Rep.
Jerry Chee, 602-424-4107, PAS Field Rep.
Lyndora Hall, 296-0546, Payroll Clerk
Judy Ludlow, 296-0542, PAS Field Rep.
Teodoro Marquez, 424-4102, PAS Field Rep.
Kelli Martin, 296-0544, Program Aide
Sheri Mecca, 296-0547, PAS Field Rep.
Diane Patton, 480-222-4206, Program Manager
Christine Pinedo, 296-0506, Payroll Clerk
Colleen Podmore, 296-0552, Program Aide
Grace Walstad, 602-424-4106, PAS Field Rep.
Roxanna Williams, 424-4106, PAS Field Rep.
Melanie Woods, 480-222-4205, PAS Field Rep.
Christina Velasquez, 602-424-4104, PAS Field Rep.
Bonnie Zanardi, 480-222-4202, PAS Field Rep.
Social Security
Administration Seeks Comments on Rules For Evaluating Mental Disorders
The Social Security Administration
(SSA) is planning to update and revise the rules it uses to evaluate mental
disorders in both adults and children who apply for Social Security disability
benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments based on disability. However, before drafting any revisions, SSA
is asking interested people and organizations to send them comments and
suggestions for revising the rules they use to evaluate mental disorders.
In addition to your comments about
its rules, SSA is also interested in any ideas you have about how to improve
their programs for people who have mental disorders, especially those who would
like to work full-time or part-time with supports.
The Social Security Administration
will accept your comments no later than June 16, 2003. For more information,
log on to this Social Security Online link:
http://policy.ssa.gov/erm/rules.nsf/
Or write:
Commissioner of Social Security
PO Box 17703
Baltimore, MD 21235-7703
Email: regulations@ssa.gov
FAX: 410-966-2830
DeafBuy Exhibition
Saturday,
May 3, 2003
9:00 AM -
6:00 PM
Phoenix Civic Plaza - Hall E
111 North Third Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
• FREE ADMISSION!!!
• Exhibitions
• OneDayTV Film & Video Festival
• Commercial/Special Guest Speakers:
Missy Keast: The
Enlightenment of Deaf People
• Town Hall Meetings:
Arizona Association
of the Deaf
Phoenix Association
of the Deaf
• and Many More!
For
more information log on to:
http://www.deafbuy.com/shows/phoenix.asp
EVERY
Month is Fair Housing Month
Although April
was Fair Housing month, the city of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department
continually assists residents by providing fair housing education services and
by investigating housing discrimination complaints throughout the year.
Phoenix has
an ordinance that prohibits housing discrimination within the city. Under this
ordinance it is illegal, with very few exceptions, for a housing provider or
landlord to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability or family status. “Housing
providers” include landlords, leasing agents, property managers, realtors, loan
providers and other individuals who provide housing and who assist with the
many transactions associated with housing, such as renting an apartment,
applying for a mortgage or buying mortgage insurance.
All levels
of government take housing discrimination seriously and most have laws to
prohibit it. If a housing provider
within the city of Phoenix commits a fair housing violation, both the Federal
Fair Housing Act and the city of Phoenix ordinance have been broken.
The city
ordinance is so similar to the federal law in the rights and protections
afforded to individuals to obtain housing free from discrimination that it has
been certified by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
as “substantially equivalent” to the federal law. This equivalency has allowed the city to enter into work-sharing
agreements with the federal government to investigate fair housing complaints
on behalf of HUD.
Fair
housing is everyone’s right. Don’t
allow yourself to be a victim of housing discrimination. If you are a landlord or housing provider,
diligently practice fair housing in your business affairs.
For more
information, contact the city of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department at
602-262-7486/voice or 602-534-1557/TTY.
Q: What do you do if you have questions regarding Social
Security Work Incentives?
A: See page 7 (Advocacy Presentations) for workshops or
call (602) 256-2245 to speak to one of ABIL’s Work Incentive Specialists!
You’re
Invited to Day on the Lake
Friday,
May 30th-Saturday,May 31st
Bartlet
Lake Marina
Join in on
the fun of water skiing, jet skiing and kayaking or just take a boat ride. Day
on the Lake is free to participants who qualify and register in advance
(space is limited). Participants must be at least eight years old and have
a qualifying condition, and must register for one of four time slots.
Participants should bring their own food, beverages and a towel. They are also
advised to wear sunblock, sunglasses, a hat and swimwear.
To
register, obtain more information about the event, or make a donation to the
program, please call Barrow’s Recreation Therapy Department at 602-406-3606.
Sponsored
by Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
DDD
Trust Fund $’s Available
The DDD
Client Services Trust Fund can provide up to $3500 for a single item purchase
for family or individual such as housing, diapers, computer, AC, and van.
Applicants must be eligible for Developmental Disability services (person with
Cerbral Palsey, Mental Retardation, Epilepsy, Autism) and the item must not be
available through alternative programs. Applicants must do in-kind or partial
expense of item. Awards are determined
on: financial need, health and safety
needs, maintenance etc. The deadline for application is Sept 1. For more
information, contact the Client Services Trust Fund Coordinator at 602-542-0419
or your Support Coordinator.
Descriptive Video Service
(DVS) TV Site
To find a list of the
monthly television schedules of shows with the DVS feature log on to: http://www.tv-now.com/dvs/index.html
PEER
MENTOR VOLUNTEERS
Trained
and Ready to Go!
Photos: Front row,
left to right: Rick Velasquez, Bobbi Christensen, Don Pierson. Back row: Olivia
Fierros, Jane Holden, Mary Ann Whitaker, Diana Cappello, Tyrone Dingle and Ann
Pasco, ABIL Volunteer Coordinator.
We are
pleased to announce the eight graduates who completed our Peer Mentor Volunteer
training on April 2nd and 3rd. Their training included sessions
on disability awareness, adaptation to disability, communication, goal
planning, crisis intervention, the independent living philosophy and much more.
Congratulations graduates and welcome to our team!
If you
would like information about becoming a Peer Mentor volunteer, call Ann Pasco
at 602-667-0277 ext. 14.
ADA
Teleconference:
May 20th 11:00 am- 12:30 pm ABIL/Phx
Ask the Department
of Justice (DOJ)
Do you have
a tough programmatic or policy question that nobody seems to be able to answer?
Have you longed for an opportunity to ask the Department of Justice a question
about the ADA regulations? Do you have questions regarding the application of
the ADA to your business? Are there tough policy issues that you have not been
able to find an answer to? Here is your chance to dialogue with a
representative from the Department of Justice on any issues related to
implementation and compliance with the Title II and Title III provisions of the
ADA and learn from the questions posed by others. No question is a “dumb”
question! RSVP to Darrel, 602-296-0530.
Sponsored
by Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) http://www.pacdbtac.org
Questions about the ADA? The Pacific Disability and
Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) 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
All Advocacy
presentations are free - Participants must RSVP with David Carey,
602-296-0523. 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 own legal guardian.
Social
Security Work Incentives
Speakers: Erik Jensen, Rhonda Webb, & Donna Lorti
- Work Incentives Specialists. RSVP to 602-296-0510
Workshops
for Service Providers
Learn how ABIL’s
Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach program, granted through the Social
Security administration, can help people on SSI and/or SSDI understand how
employment affects their cash and medical benefits. Over the last few years,
several new work incentives have been created through Social Security and other
public programs. Our trained and certified Work Incentive Specialists are also
happy to provide presentations at your agency location.
Friday,
May 23rd 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
ABIL
Metro Center Office
10000 N.
31st Ave, Ste. D-405, Phoenix
Workshops
for People on SSI or SSDI
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 to RSVP.
Because Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) have different rules and different work incentives, we
will be having separate workshops for each.
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 & SSDI
Location: ABIL East - 225 East 1st Street. Mesa
Wednesday,
May 21 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Location: Metro Center Office
10000 N.
31st Avenue, Ste. D-405, Phoenix
Thursday,
May 29 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1229 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Work
Incentives &
SSI
Thursday,
May 8 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1229 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Getting the Health and Mental Health Care Services You Need
-
Arizona Center For Disability Law
Dina
Lesperance, Staff Attorney for the Arizona Center for Disability Law, will be
discussing how you can effectively advocate to get the health and mental health
care services that you need. If you have been denied a service that you need,
such as a wheelchair, attendant care or other mental health services including
discharge planning, come to this workshop and find out what you can do!!
Guest
Speaker: Dina Lesperance
Friday,
May 16 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
“Whose Life Is This Anyway?
Charting your health
care destiny...”
Less than
25 percent of Americans have expressed their thoughts in writing about how they
wish to be cared for at the end of life.
Learn how to initiate this sensitive discussion with family members and
to make your own treatment choices in advance at the free forum. “Whose Life Is This Anyway? Charting your
health care destiny...” will be presented by Health Care Decisions, a program
of Hospice of the Valley. The project is funded by the BHHS Legacy Foundation,
St. Luke’s Health Initiatives, local health care institutions and private
donors. Free living will forms and
other documents will be provided at the presentation. For more information about Health Care Decisions, consult the Web
site: www.hcdecisions.org.
Guest
Speaker: Beverly Medlyn
Wednesday,
May 28 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1229 E. Washington St., Phoenix
ARTability Benefit Day
Saturday, May 10th
ARTability, a state-wide organization that advocates and promotes
accessible services in the arts and Borders Bookstores will be hosting its
first ARTability Benefit Day. All Borders Bookstores in the Valley and in
Tucson will be accepting ARTability Vouchers so when you make a purchase any
time on May 10th, 15% of your total purchase will be contributed to ARTability.
If you are planning on making
purchases in the near future (such as Mothers Day), why not squeeze in a good
deed for the day! Make mom proud and help make the Arts accessible! For
information on obtaining an ARTability Benefit Day Voucher, contact Laura
Alverado at 602-757-8118 or 520-631-6253.
Empowering
Youth
Independent Living Skills
Workshop - Topic: Recreation
May 6th, 9-11:00
ABIL/Phx
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 any of these, please call Leanne
Jones at 602-296-0535 to RSVP. For
accommodations or alternative format please call Leanne in advance.
Free
Guide Dogs
The Guide
Dog Foundation provides guide dogs free of charge to people who are blind or
visually impaired and desire the increased mobility and independence that a
guide dog provides. The Foundation breeds and trains Labradors and Golden
Retrievers for this very important job.
It provides transportation to its New York campus, the guide dog, a
comprehensive training program, and a lifetime of aftercare services all free
of charge to the consumer.
Benefits to
training with the Guide Dog Foundation:
* Small class sizes for personalized
attention
* Long history of excellence in dog
breeding
* Highly skilled, professional
training staff
* Comfortable, family-like
environment
* Diverse training areas, from
country walks to city subways
* Newly renovated and expanded
student residence hall and student union
For an application and cassette tape
describing the Guide Dog Foundation, call toll-free (866) 282-8047.
Saturday,
May 10th
Noon -
4:00 pm
St
Paul’s Catholic Church, O’Carroll Hall
330 W.
Coral Gables, Phx.
The 1st
annual Disability Awareness Spring Mixer and Educational Gathering is open to
all adults with disabilities and their companion living in the valley. Join us
for food, entertainment, speakers, door prizes and other activities. All for
FREE!
Coral
Gables is located approx. ½ mile South of Greenway Parkway between 7th Ave and
7th St. If you want more information regarding this event or are interested in
helping plan it, please contact Bill Falls, 602-866-1095 or e-mail:
wfalls@qwest.net
Supported and organized by Arizona
Bridge to Independent Living, Arizona Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America, Polio Echo, Disability Network of
AZ, Joni and Friends and VOICE.
I&R Information & Referral
Q&A Question of the Month
Q:
Where can I find phone numbers for local housing authorities for individuals
with disabilities?
A:
One place is the Qwest Dex business white pages under government pages. Under
the government pages look up the city you want, example Mesa, under “Housing
Services.” It could also be listed under “Housing.”
Another resource would be on-line under www.qwestdex.com,
click on government listings and type in “housing.” This will
pull up several listings from housing agencies for your review.
Listed below are the Housing Authorities phone numbers for
the Phoenix Metro Valley area:
Phoenix 602-534-2142
Maricopa
County 602-257-1113
Scottsdale 480-312-7717
Mesa 480-644-3535
Chandler 480-782-3200
Tempe 480-350-8950
Peoria 623-773-7140
Glendale 623-930-2180
State of
Arizona 602- 379-7240
If you have a question that you would
like to see addressed here, call Joanna Savidan at 602-296-0531
ABIL
Community Calendar – RSVP for All Events
Funding for Social and Recreational activities is provided
(in part) by the Area Agency on Aging, Region I, Inc. and 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.
May 01 COMPASS EAST, 4-6:00 PM. Providing direction and networking to persons with
disabilities, 202 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert. Susan Denova, 602-470-1802
May 06 Youth Transition/Recreation, 9:00 - 11:00AM. ABIL/Phx. Leanne, 602-296-0535
May 07 Peer Mentor Meeting, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Thomas Conf Room. Quarterly Mtg. Ann,
602-667-0277, Ex. 14
May 08 V.O.I.C.E. Picnic, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Encanto Park
Clubhouse. Clayton Guffey, 602-789-9129
May 08 Peer Mentor Mtg., 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Mesa Classroom.
Quarterly Meeting. Ann, 602-667-0277, Ex. 14
May 08 SSI/Social Security Work Incentives,1-3:00 PM.. Phx/Kitchen. Come and
learn how employment will effect your SSI cash and medical benefits. David,
602-296-0523
May 08 Healer Within, 1:30-4:00 PM. Thomas Conf Rm.
Women’s wellness group: explore how body, mind and spirit work together towards
wellness. Relaxation practices and group discussion. Donna, 602-296-0520
May 09 SR/Dolly Steamboat,
8:30 AM-5:00 PM. All consumers need to meet at ABIL at 8:30
am. $14.00 per person. Bring your own lunch or money for lunch, no food
allowed on the boat. Leanne, 602-296-0535
May 12 EVDAG/TRIP Meeting, 2-4:00PM. Mesa/Classroom. Community
& Transportation Advocacy Meeting. Robert Payne, 480-642-8445 or Mary
Hartle-Smith, 480-733-5266
May 12 SSDI/Social Security Work Incentives, 10:00 AM-Noon. Mesa Classroom. Come
learn how employment will effect your SSDI cash and medical benefits. David,
602-296-0523
May 14 SR/Arts & Crafts Group, 10:30 AM- 1:30 PM. Phx Kitchen. (Bring
$3.00 for pizza or your own lunch) Come be creative with Arts and Crafts
projects. Cost: $2.00. Leanne, 602-296-0535
May 14 Brain Injury Survivor Support, 4-5:30 PM. Church of the Resurrection,
3201 Evergreen, Tempe. Support group for survivors of brain injury and their
family members. Annette Zaccari, 602-953-9570
May 16 Getting Health & Mental Health Services, 1-3:00 PM. Phx Kitchen. Details pg
7. David, 602-296-0523
May 16 COMPASS,
2:00-4:30pm. Providing direction and networking to persons with disabilities,
7375 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Susan Denova, 602-470-1802
May 19 SR/Newsletter Assembly Party, 9:00-3:00 PM. Phx Kitchen. Leanne,
602-296-0535
May
20 PDBTAC Teleconference, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. Phx Kitchen.
“Ask the Dept. of Justice (DOJ)” - Reps from DOJ Civil Rights Division. Darrel,
602-296-0530
May 21 SSDI/Social
Security Work Incentives, 10:00 AM-Noon. Metro Center Classroom. Come learn how employment will
effect your SSDI cash and medical benefits. David, 602-296-0523
May 22 Healer Within, 1:30 - 4:00 PM. Thomas Conf Room.
Women’s wellness group: explore how body, mind and spirit work together towards
wellness. Relaxation practices, group discussion. Donna, 602-296-0520
May 23 Social Security Work Incentives Workshop for Service Providers, 10:00-12:00 PM. Metro Classroom,
See details pg 7. David, 602-296-0523
May 28 Whose Life is it Anyway? 1-3:00 PM. Phx Kitchen. Advance
directives. Details pg 7. David, 602-296-0523
May 29 SSDI/Social Security Work Incentives, 1-3:00 PM. Phx/Kitchen. Come learn
how employment will effect your SSDI cash and medical benefits. David,
602-296-0523
May
30 Day on the Lake, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Details pg 6.
Barrow’s Recreation Therapy Dept,
602-406-3606.
ABIL Soc/Rec Events, June - July 2003 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.
Tuesday, June 3, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Phoenix Zoo.
Home to more than 1,300 animals. 455 N Galvin Parkway,
Phx.
Cost: $12.00 adults,
$9.00 seniors.
Thursday, June 12, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. 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.
Monday, June 23, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Newsletter
Party (lunch provided) - Join the fun of meeting new people, sharing
experiences and working towards a goal of sharing the Bridge with others
throughout the states. 1229 E Washington, Phx. Cost: None.
Tuesday, July 8, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Arizona
Science Center Come explore the natures/history of science. 600 E
Washington. Phx. Cost: $9.00 adults,
$7:00 seniors.
Thursday, July 17, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Bring
$3.00 for pizza or your own lunch) Arts & Crafts Group. Come be
creative with Arts and Crafts projects.
225 E 1st St. Ste 206. Mesa. Cost: $2.00
Thursday, July 24, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Ice Cream Social.
Come get some cool and refreshing ice cream to beat the summer heat. 1229 E Washington. Phx. Cost: None.
Monday, July 28, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Newsletter
Party (lunch provided) - Join the fun of meeting new people, sharing
experiences and working towards a goal of sharing the Bridge with others
throughout the states. 1229 E Washington, Phx. Cost: None.
Classified
Ads Next ad deadline: May 7th.
Call 602-296-0524 or
send by email marked “Want Ad” to carolanq@abil.org ABIL provides
space for individuals to place personal disability related ads free of charge
and is not responsible for the quality of advertised items or services. The fee
for a disability related business ad is $25. Please call to renew ads.
Estate
Sale: Accessible
Patio home. East Mesa, off Recker/McKellips. 2BD/2BA. Wide doors, raised toilet,
hand rails in master BA. Master BR/patio door. Great neighbors. Before/after
pix show improvements. Wallpaper, flooring,kitchen appliances -all fairly
new, 2 yr old carpet, this was a non
smoking home. $99,900 OBO. Email jenniferpfromkc@comcast.net
For Sale: ‘83 Fullsize Ford Econoline van w/
wc lift. Just had new engine put in. $2500. Call Melissa, 480-731-9933
For Sale:
‘90 VW Vanagon, 4CL,
115,000 miles, new engine 25,000 miles, Cruise, Tilt, A/C, am/fm/tape, Alloy
Wheels, Pwer Wnd/locks, Originator W/C Swing Lift, Hand Controls, Best Offer,
Please call 480-893-0444.
For
Sale: ’91 Chevy fullsize, hightop van (Mark
III conversion), white ext, maroon int, Braun lift (new motor), Ricon seat (3
yrs old), auto door openers and left mounted hand controls. Elec windows and door locks, cruise control,
tilt wheel, fold down bed. 115K miles
(mostly hwy), asking $5,000 OBO. Call
Lynn @ 602-997-5010
For Sale: ’99 Dodge Grand Caravan ES w/Ricon
Activan under carriage automatic ramp, lowered floor, EZ Lock wheelchair floor
locking system. Seats 4 ppl + wheelchair. Hunter green exterior, tan leather
int., sun roof, dual side doors, front & rear AC, remote entry, radio/CD
player, van door controls at both driver & side door. Exlnt cond. - 39K miles
- original owner $29,900.
For Sale: ‘00 Chevy S10 Extreme Ext Cab,
White, V6 4.3L Vortec, 34,000 miles, Cruise, Tilt, A/C, am/fm/cd, Alloy Wheels,
Pwer Wnd/locks, Braun Crane W/C Lift, Hand Controls, Best Offer, Please call
480-893-0444.
For Sale:
’00 Victory Pride 4
whl scooter. No-flat tires. Candy apple red w/basket. Original cost $2300, Best
offer. Brand new Silver star lift, never used. Needs 3rd class hitch. Original
cost $1500, Best offer. Call Lori, 623-825-0679 (phone/fax).
For Sale: Lrg, 7’ long 3way, elec/man hosp bed
w/head/footboard, rails, remote. Mattress/cover incl. Call Rose, 623-825-9845.
For Sale:
Jazzy 1143 electric
whlchr. Heavy duty, brand new, never used. Was $5699, asking $2999. Call Edna,
480-233-7974
For Sale:
Jazzy 1120 electric
wheelchair. Very good condition. $2000. Call Mary 602-265-0355.
For Sale: “Wall Hugger” Power & Recline Lift Chair by Best Chairs Inc. Excellent condition. $400. Wheeled walkers with baskets, collapsible w/seat. 1) Blue w/basket. 2) Maroon. $50 ea