INDEPENDENT
LIVING
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ADVOCACY
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AND FOR, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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The Bridge News from the Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Volume XVI, Number 10 October 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!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(ABIL & Staff contact numbers can be found at the end of the
document) National Disability Employment Awareness Month “Workers with Disabilities: Ready for Tomorrow’s Jobs Today” “AHCCCS
FREEDOM TO WORK” Still
Gaining Momentum By Rhonda Webb The AHCCCS Freedom to Work continues to gain momentum after
nearly three years with an increased enrollment of 44% in the past 12
months. Arizona passed the
AHCCCS Freedom To Work legislation in 2001 as part of the Federal
“Ticket To Work & Work Incentives Improvement Act” of 1999. Two years later in January 2003 Arizona implemented this
program. AHCCCS Freedom to
Work allows individuals with disabilities between the age of 16-65 who
work and earn under the “countable” income to qualify for health care
through AHCCCS and pay a monthly premium based on their “countable
monthly earned income.” To date the AHCCCS Freedom to Work program is providing
healthcare to 782 individuals
with disabilities who are employed and paying taxes. The AHCCCS Freedom To
Work program removes a major barrier for many individuals with
disabilities who once had to choose between working toward greater
self-sufficiency/quality of life and keeping adequate/affordable
healthcare coverage. One such individual to benefit from the AHCCCS Freedom To
Work program is ABIL’s very own Reintegration Program Coordinator,
Fernando Cruz. After graduating from ASU with a
Master’s degree in Social Work, Fernando began working at ABIL in the
Community Integration unit. However,
he had to keep his earned income below the AHCCCS income threshold or he
would loose necessary health
care coverage, which included his prescription coverage, durable medical
equipment and Personal Assistance Services (PAS).
When the AHCCCS Freedom To Work program started in January
2003, Fernando jumped at the chance to get on board so he could earn the
full salary he deserved while still keeping his AHCCCS healthcare coverage
for a very reasonable monthly premium.
Being able to earn more money each month has allowed him to expand
his independence and freedom. As
a result, Fernando has recently become a first time homeowner, with the
assistance of the Phoenix Home Choice Program, which is part of the
Community Housing Resources of Arizona, the local Fanny Mae Program and
Access Fine Homes. In his own words, Fernando says, “Now, I have a reason to
get up bright and early every morning.
The AHCCCS Freedom to Work Program has given me more independence
and freedom, and I think this is what it is meant to do.” For more
information or to apply for the AHCCCS Freedom To Work, contact AHCCCS at
602-417-6677 or
1-800-654-8713 option 6 or a BPAO Work Incentives Specialist at:
1-866-304-WORK (9675) ---------------------------------------- OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH By Phil Pangrazio, ABIL Executive Director In 2002, President Bush proclaimed October as National
Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The President called on “all government leaders, labor leaders,
and employers to collaborate to ensure the full inclusion of our
Nation’s persons with disabilities in the 21st century workforce.” Mr. Bush continued, “all of our citizens should have the
opportunity to live and work with dignity and freedom.
For many people with disabilities, however, work as a means to
achieve independent living must seem like an unobtainable dream.
Fifteen years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities
Act we still witness an appalling seventy percent unemployment rate among
people with disabilities. Still
evidence that working and having a disability is the exception not the
rule. For me, however, returning to work was the only thought on my
mind after I was injured in 1979. By
the age of 19, I had become accustomed to working. I had been working at least part-time since I was 12.
I enjoyed the independence it gave me.
Once disabled, however, employment seemed impossible.
What could I do? What
skills did I have? What
skills could I acquire? Who
would hire a quadriplegic? These
were the questions running through my mind. Twenty-six years later, however, I find myself having been
employed in at least six different positions with various employers.
That’s right, over fifteen years in the workforce, employed
fulltime. Who could have
imagined? Well initially, not
even me! But, employment for
people with significant disabilities is achievable, but it takes time and
persistence. Like many of my peers who work, we all have traveled down a
similar road. Many of us
received assistance from a state vocational rehabilitation program and
completed college. We got
bachelors and masters degrees. We
worked summer internships. We
got hired as a temporary and eventually became fulltime.
Several years later we got promoted or went on to another position
within some other organization. Before
we new it, we had worked for ten, fifteen, or even twenty years or more,
all while managing our disabilities.
Little by little, we achieved small employment goals and began
building an inventory of skills that are in demand in today’s
marketplace. Importantly, to achieve employment we must first change our
attitudes about what is possible. We
must be realistic, but we must also dream.
Lastly, we must take responsibility for readying ourselves for
employment by acquiring skills that complement our abilities and
interests. That, of course,
takes time and may take many forms including self-help, higher education,
vocational training, volunteerism, or entrepreneurship. Whatever route taken, it is imperative that we accept
responsibility in this process. No
business will ever just hand us a job.
We must earn it by proving our worth.
We must be productive and be able to add value to an organization. I hope that October’s “National Disability Employment
Awareness Month” is just the motivation you need to pursue your
employment goals! ------------------------------------------- Getting Ready for Work
By Larry Wanger, ABIL Employment Services Program Manager One aspect of my work with ABIL is talking with potential
participants in our Ticket to Work program.
One issue that often comes up is that people aren’t sure how to
explain gaps in work history. You
may have worked all of your adult life and then might not have been able
to do so for months or even years because of your health or disability.
There are things you can do to address this concern long before you
are ready to go back to work. 1.
Consider
furthering your education. Traditionally,
getting additional training or a college degree meant that you had to go
to a physical location one or more times per week.
However, thanks to technology things are very different today.
There are degree and certificate programs available from accredited
colleges and universities on the Internet.
Locally, you can take classes from Rio Salado College, ASU and The
University of Phoenix among others. The
important thing is that you research to make sure the institution is
reputable and that they are accredited by the appropriate organizations.
If you have a computer and the will to succeed, you can get the
retraining you need. You can
pay for it with scholarships, student loans or other student aid. 2.
Consider
volunteering. While you may
not be ready for the rigors of a full-time job, spending a few hours each
week working on behalf of any non-profit or faith-based agency can be very
rewarding and beneficial to your future career.
When you volunteer you improve existing skills while learning new
ones. Later, you can list
your volunteer service on your resume in addition to highlighting your
newly learned skills. My
first “real job” grew out of my volunteer efforts with an organization
while attending college. 3.
Read
about and participate in functions focused on the field in which you want
to work. Be it face-to-face
networking opportunities or participating in Internet newsgroups, there
are countless opportunities available to you.
Participating in these forums and staying current by reading
articles and publications related to your field of work can greatly
increase your hiring potential. Being
able to tell a prospective employer that you’ve stayed current and how
you have done this can be very helpful in a job interview. 4.
I’ve
saved the toughest one for last. Many
people who have not worked in awhile often want to return to work part
time or work from home. You
severely limit your job options by making this part of your goal.
Most part-time jobs have no benefits and are low-paying.
Employers who need an important job done usually need it done full
time. They are not willing to
let you start part time and work your way up to full time. Why should
they? They need to get the
job done; your endurance worries rarely fit an employer’s goals.
Would you hire someone who interviews with those restrictions if
you were in business? The
same is true for work-at-home jobs. Some,
quite frankly, are just plain scams. However, if you take the advice in #2 above, you could not
only learn new job skills but also gradually build your endurance.
Then you could go to work full time after you have a chance to test
your energy levels and feel totally confident in doing so. If you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits and
want to leave poverty behind by getting a good job, please call Larry
Wanger at 602-443-0710 and ask about the Ticket to Work Program. ---------------------------------------------------- Bus/DAR Users Needed for Speaker’s Bureau Easter Seals Arizona is currently seeking people with
disabilities who use either Dial-a-Ride or the bus as their primary means
of transportation as speakers for our Disability Awareness Training
Program. Applicants need to be articulate and comfortable speaking in
front of groups comprised of ten to seventy-five people. Those with hidden
disabilities are encouraged to respond. Compensation averages $40 per each session. For more
information or an application, contact Donna Powers at 480-222-4134 or dpowers@azseals.org ----------------------------------------------------- Phone Survey: Disability Services The Institute for Human Development at Northern Arizona
University (IHD), the AZ Center for Disability Law (ACDL), and the
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) want to hear
from individuals with disabilities, their family members and disability
service providers about the issues facing individuals with disabilities in
Arizona. The goal is the development of new long range plans for the
disability services they provide. To help with the telephone survey, call Val at GCDD,
602-277-4986 or 1-866-771-9378 (toll free) by October 1, 2005. ------------------------------------------- Employment
Resources: Using Area One Stops and the Disability Program Navigator for
Finding and Keeping Employment, or in Upgrading Your Skills
By Ivy Medow, One Stop Navigator Could be you’ve been hearing in the media about places with
names like “Phoenix Workforce Connection” and “Maricopa Workforce
Connection.” The name
catches your attention, but it might be hard to figure out how the place
can help you. One Stops were
developed in order to leverage resources so a person really could access
an array of employment services in one or two visits.
These centers were created under the Workforce Investment Act of
1998. The idea was that
consumers could come to one place to engage a myriad of employment related
activities, and so the centers were nicknamed “One Stops,” as in
“One-Stop Shopping.” The
Navigator is there to help a person with a disability figure out and use
all the systems and services available at the One Stop. According to the Department of Labor, which funds the
Navigator project through AZ DES/Rehabilitation Services Administration,
we function as, “resources, facilitators, problem solvers, systems
change agents, and relationship builders.”
We see consumers in and out of the office, and we get involved with
projects that create a One Stop that is more welcoming to people with
disabilities. One Stops offer the following opportunities and resources
(with some variety occurring from location to location):
Ø
Access to computers, copiers, phones, and faxes for job search and
work related activities. Ø
Classes on a variety of topics related to job seeking and work
retention, (including interviewing, resume writing, assessing and
identifying skills and abilities, using the internet to assist in work
related activities, and networking.) Ø
Workforce Investment Act funded programs to assist clients in
training for re-entry into the job market. Ø
Access to representatives from Unemployment (by telephone)
Veterans, AARP, Vocational Rehabilitation, Trade Act, Community Colleges
and other programs. Ø
Accessible technology including JAWS, ZoomText, height adjustable
table, CCTV and TTY lines. Of course, the most important thing we offer is caring staff
that really want to see job seekers succeed! I am the Program Navigator at
the One Stop at Mountain View and Seventh Street in central Phoenix. If
you want a fresh perspective, someone to hash things over with, assistance
with something like interviewing or anything else employment related,
please call Ivy Medow, 602-861-0208 x 1041. To find other AZ One Stops,
check out www.ATArizona.com or call me.
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Ticket to Work Program By Larry Wanger If you want to work and are currently receiving Social
Security Disability benefits the Ticket to Work program at ABIL may
interest you. The program
helps you stop depending on cash benefits programs that only keep you in
poverty. Even though the thought of leaving cash benefits programs may
scare you, the fact is this program allows you to try working at a
self-supporting level so you don’t have to deal with that stuff ever
again. And if for some reason
you cannot sustain employment, you can go right back onto your benefits
without reapplying or requalifiying. The Ticket to Work Program also eliminates your fears of
losing your health care coverage. Even
though most of the jobs people get through our program have
employer-provided healthcare plans, your Medicare will continue for 8 ½
years after you start working. You
can even earn up to $45,000 a year and still be eligible for the State
AHCCCS program, which helps with personal assistance services and
prescription drug coverage. ABIL has helped many people successfully leave SSA cash
benefits behind and enjoy the freedom and self-esteem that comes from
having a good job. If you are
motivated and have a desire to work, we want to talk with you.
ABIL and the Ticket to Work program offer: ·
Peer counseling and understanding from program staff who have
personal experience with disability, SSA benefits and employment. ·
Help with managing your transition from cash benefits so you
don’t get into trouble with SSA. ·
Help understanding your options for keeping healthcare coverage
after leaving cash benefits. ·
Long-term services and supports that can help you get and keep your
job. ·
Help getting back your benefits should you not be able to continue
working because of your disability. For more information about ABIL’s Ticket to Work program
please contact Larry Wanger at 602-443-0710. ---------------------------------------------------- Disability
Liberation Workshop: Eliminating
Attitudinal Barriers Disability oppression hurts everyone - with or without
disabilities! October 18th
10am - 4pm 2345 E. Thomas, Suite 290 SW corner of 24th St. & Thomas
(Bring a sack lunch or $3 for
Pizza) Who should come?
Persons with disabilities, friends, family members, allies,
service providers, Peer Mentor Volunteers, ABIL Staff & Board members. “The biggest barrier to full community participation
and employment for people with disabilities might surprise you.
It’s not, housing, transportation or medical care. It’s attitude - Ours and others!” - Paul Spooner, NCIL Board President 3/2/2000 Workshop goals: s
Learn to identify the disability oppression that’s behind; - Our
attitudes about ourselves as persons with disabilities- our self-esteem,
life goals and expectations - Discriminating, fearful, or unaware
attitudes of others s Identify sources that contribute toward disability
oppression s Learn how to create empowering attitudes that free one up
to take action s Learn effective training techniques to improve disability
awareness presentations “Come and empower yourself.
Break through defeating attitudes.” J.H. “I got answers to some hard questions.” J.S. “This information empowered me and helped me empower my
child.” D.R. No one likes to think of him or herself as “oppressed,” yet true empowerment comes from: 1) Identifying outside forces that have affected your life through
no fault of your own 2) Taking personal responsibility for your choices We all have stereotypes about disability. Many people without
disabilities live in fear of becoming disabled. Others are allies who want
to help eliminate oppression. First,
we must identify what oppression looks like, and then we can work to
eliminate it. Facilitated by Donna Kruck, ABIL Advocacy Director and
licensed Professional Counselor in AZ with over 20 years of peer
counseling experience. To
register for the workshop and to request accommodations call David at
602-443-0723. --- Remember:
Please do not wear any perfumes or strong scents
--- --------------------------------------------- Medicare
Part D: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear By Peter Clute, Certified Work Incentives Specialist I’m sure you’ve probably heard all about the new Medicare
Part D prescription drug coverage for all Medicare beneficiaries including
SSDI beneficiaries and seniors. Well, if you have heard all about
this new benefit for new or current Medicare enrollees, then “Houston,
err…Arizona, we have a problem!” There are many private companies out
there that are providing the public with a lot of misinformation about
Medicare Part D when it rolls out in January 2006. You can’t even enroll
until November. These companies are simply jumping the gun as they attempt
to corner the market on being at the forefront of such a dramatic systems
change. As an example, for a couple of months now, many companies
have been telling consumers about their available options for choosing a
Prescription Drug Plan or PDP. Point of fact, we will not know what the
PDPs specifically look like until sometime in October. The Center for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the government agency responsible
for the Medicare Part D program and will be distributing a “Medicare
& You 2006” handbook by mail in October to all Medicare
beneficiaries. This booklet will outline the benefit plans available in
Arizona. You can find more information on Medicare’s new coverage
for prescription drugs online at www.medicare.gov. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can call
1-800-633-4227 toll free. And for free counseling services by staff and
trained volunteers, related to health and long-term care insurance
information, contact The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
at 1-800-432-4040 or 602-542-4446. TTY users, call 602-542-6366. For more information about ABIL’s Ticket to Work program
please contact Larry Wanger at 602-443-0710 ------------------------------------------- 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 SocialSecurity rules, new work incentives, and
how to work your way off poverty. Workshops for Service
Providers
Learn about ABIL’s Benefits Planning, Assistance and
Outreach program. Tuesday, October 11, 2005 10:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134,
Gilbert, AZ Erik Jensen - Work Incentives Specialist
Workshops
for SSI/SSDI Consumers Consumers come and learn how employment will affect your cash
and medical benefits. Please
sign up for the workshop that matches the kind of Social Security you
receive. If you are unsure which kind you receive, David can help you
figure that out when you call 602-443-0723
to RSVP. We are
holding separate workshops for each type of benefit: Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because
each program has different rules and different work incentives.
If you receive both, let David know and he will help you get an
appointment with a Work Incentive Specialist. Family members and/or
support persons are welcome. Work Incentives & SSI
Friday, October 7
1:00 – 3:00 PM 2345 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 290, Phoenix Erik Jensen - Work Incentives Specialist
Work Incentives & SSDI
Thursday, October 13
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste.
290, Phoenix Peter Clute - Work Incentives Specialist Tuesday, October 25
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert Erik Jensen - Work Incentives Specialist Thursday, October 27
1:30 – 3:00 PM ABIL Metro Center, 10000 N. 31st Ave. D-405, Phx Donna Lorti - Work Incentives Specialist -------------------------------------- Self-Advocacy Training If you are experiencing problems
dealing with service providers, businesses, friends and/or family members,
here is your opportunity to attend ABIL’s Self-advocacy training.
Learn about the history and philosophy of the Independent Living
movement, individual and small group communication skills, learn about your individual rights,
how to identify your personal goals and learn how to use community
resources. This is an all-day training, so wear comfortable clothing,
bring your lunch and leave with a new attitude. RSVP to Judy Benshoof at 602-296-0532 or send an e-mail to
judyb@abil.org Guest Speaker: Judy
Benshoof, Independent Living Skills & Mesa Home Modification
Coordinator Monday, October 10
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 2345 E. Thomas Rd., Ste.
290, Phx Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP) AzTAP operates two loan programs for persons with
disabilities: Arizona Loans for Assistive Technology (AzLAT) Arizona Loans for Assistive Technology -Telework. Learn about the requirements of both programs and how these
programs can be an alternative funding source for the purchase of
assistive technology for work, recreation or community living. Guest Speaker: Edward
L. Myers III. JD, Policy and Funding Specialist Monday, October 31
1:00 - 3:00 PM 2345 E. Thomas Rd., Ste.
290, Phoenix, AZ ------------------------------------------------------- Southern CILs in Need The Centers for Independent Living in Biloxi, Mississippi and
New Orleans have been gravely affected by the hurricane Katrina. Here are
some ways you can help: 1)
Send a donation to the Red Cross. Designate it for Hurricane Relief, or
for people with disabilities in the Biloxi/Hattiesburg or New Orleans. 2)
Send a donation to the effected CILs directly:
For the Biloxi Center, (check
payable to LIFE of Central MS, designated for the Biloxi Center) to: LIFE of Central Mississippi 754 North President Street, Suite 1 Jackson, MS 39202 For the centers in Louisiana (make
checks payable to Resources for Independent Living - designated for the
New Orleans center) and mail to: Resources for IL 11931 Industriplex Blvd. Suite 200 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Centers in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles are
assisting evacuees and could also use support. The address for the Baton
Rouge center is shown above, addresses for the other centers are below. Southwest LA Independence Center,
Inc. Mitch Granger 1202 Kirkman, Suite C Lake Charles, LA 70601 New Horizons, Inc. Jerry Kidwell 9300 Mansfield Road, Suite 204 Shreveport, LA 71118 Source: Email alerts, International Center for Disability
Resources on the Internet: http://www.icdri.org/News/NCD_Katrina.htm ------------------------------------------------ PDBTAC Teleconference October 26th
11:00AM-12:30PM
ABIL/Phx Overview of the ADA & Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973
Sesión que se conducirá en español Speakers: Dr. Hernando Caicedo,
President & CEO, Institute for Languages and Cultures of the Americas,
Washington, D.C. Francisco Alvarado, Manager of the Hispanic Services,
Division of the Illinois Department of Human Services
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sensitivities: Natural Choices (Home Safe Products, LLC)
AKA GREEN Your
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480-946-9611 fax Breathing just got a little easier.
a.k.a. Green opened its doors in mid-June, bringing an
extensive retail showroom of eco-friendly building supplies to the Valley
of the Sun. Whether it is for
a LEED project, a custom home, or for remodeling your kitchen, come by and
explore for all your environmental building supply needs.
a.k.a. Green is also planning educational seminars and
hands-on, how-to demonstrations so that you can become familiar with a
broad array of environmental options.
Sustainable, Healthy, Non-Toxic, Formaldehyde-free, Renewable,
Recycled, FSC Certified… a.k.a. Green. Located at Camelback &
Miller Roads in Scottsdale, right next to the Sunflower Market. Legal
Help for People Who are Chemically Sensitive By Donna Kruck www.MCSLegalHelp.com Check it out! “I had been specializing in disability law
prior to having to close my office (do to acquiring Multiple Chemical
Sensitivities) so I am now concentrating on helping people with MCS
get disability benefits. I
have successfully handled a number of cases from people all over the
country. “ Michael Walkup (ABIL cannot vouch for sited products or this person’s
services – just passing along information we were forwarded as a service
to our subscribers.) ---------------------------------------- Youth Action
Council of Arizona
Southwest
Institute for Families & 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 us to
learn more about the group. For information on September’s schedule of
activities contact: David Carey @602-443-0723, or Nora Stiles @480-222-8800 ext. 30 5111 N. Scottsdale Rd. #105, Scottsdale E-mail: info@swifamilies.org ----------------------------------------------------------- HELP - I’ve Broken Down & Can’t Get Repaired!!! By Lynn Martinka, ABIL Advocate If you have a disability and rely on any sort of mechanical
device such as a power wheelchair/scooter or are fortunate enough to own
your own adapted vehicle, I’m sure you have uttered these same words.
When something breaks down after 5:00PM or on the weekend, calls to AAA or
handicap service companies are a total waste of time because either no one
answers the phone or they have no idea how to fix the problem. How difficult would it be to have an emergency number with an
experienced mechanic on call for this situation? What a profitable
undertaking this would be if done properly. I am challenging all you
special mechanics to step up to the plate and provide this much needed
service. Do I hear any takers? ----------------------------------------------------------------- Arizona
Loans for Assistive Technology (AzLAT) is a federally and privately funded statewide program that
provides affordable financial loans to persons with disabilities for the
purchase of assistive technology devices such as hearing aids, portable FM
systems, sports wheelchairs, hand bikes, augmentative communication
systems or any other assistive devices. Eligibility for the loans require that you: 1) be a current Arizona resident 2) use the loan to buy assistive technology for a person with
a disability 3) demonstrate an ability, through sufficient income and
credit worthiness-to repay the loans 4) be able to repay the loan by utilizing a direct debit
account Loans are from $500 to $10,000. For more information contact
Pamela Alcala at 602-776-4670 (voice); 602-728-9536 (TTY); 800-477-9921
(Toll Free) or email pamela.Alcala@nau.edu. ---------------------------------------- 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
smoke or wear scented products when attending events. Reasonable
Accommodations, including Sign Language Interpreters and Personal
Assistants, will be provided at ABIL events upon request. Oct 03
Healer Within,
1:00 -3:30 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Women’s Wellness group: Make an
appointment with yourself! Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722 Oct 04 Peer Mentor
Training Part I, 10:00 AM- 4:30 AM, Thomas Ste 290. Marilon Cox. 602-443-0725 Oct 06 Peer Mentor
Training Part II, 12:00 - 4:30 AM, Thomas Ste 290. Marilon Cox. 602-443-0725 Oct 07
Work Incentives/SSI,
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM, Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Oct 10 Self-Advocacy
Presentation, 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Oct 11
Work Incentives/Providers, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Oct 13
V.O.I.C.E.,
1:00 PM- 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 Oct 13
SR/Cerreta Candy Co,
9:45 AM-12:00 PM. Phx Kitchen. An old family owned business for
making candy. 5345 W Glendale Ave, Glendale. Bring extra money for lunch
after the tour at Denny’s Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Oct 13
Work Incentives/SSDI, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290.
Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Oct 18
Disability Liberation Workshop, 10:00AM - 4:00PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 8.
Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722 Oct 18
Glendale Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM. Open to the
public. 2nd floor Conference Room, 5959 W. Brown St. Barbara George,
623-930-2284 Oct 19
SR/Cooking Group,
10:30 AM- 1:30 PM. Phx Kitchen. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Oct 21
COMPASS,
2:00 - 4:30 PM. Providing Direction and Networking to Persons with
Disabilities. Scottsdale Senior Center, 7375 E. 2nd St., Bldg. 2, Rm. 5,
Scottsdale. Randy Werner,
602-439-0121 Oct 24
SR/Newsletter Assembly Party, 9:00 AM-??? Phx Kitchen. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Oct 25
Work Incentives/SSDI, 10:00AM-12:00PM. Details, page 7. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Oct 26
PDBTAC Teleconference, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. Phx Kitchen.
Details, page 8. Darrel Christenson, 602-296-0530 Oct 26
SR/AZ State Fair, 12:00
- 3:00 PM. 1826 W McDowell Rd. Phx. Cost: $10.00 adults, $5.00 seniors
55+. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Oct 27
Work Incentives/SSDI, 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Metro Classroom.
Details, page 7. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Oct 31
Assitive Technology Access Program, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David
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responsible for the quality of advertised items or services. Please call to renew ads. FOR SALE: ‘96 Ford E150 van w/Ricon Lift & hand controls. “Eyebrow”
door openings, pwr seat, finished int. Reliable, great cond., 103K miles,
no problems. $4,900. Call Gary, 602-305-6462 ‘92 Ford E150 Hi-top van w/Braun lift.
Exlnt cond, gently used. 2 owner van, bought from grandparents. Pwr seats,
new tires, brakes, front & rear air. Serviced regularly, recent oil
& trans service. 150K miles. Asking
$5,800 OBO. Call Burt 480-857-6673 ‘’89 Ford E-150 Raised Topped Van.
89k mi., Runs Good, Needs A/C & Lift Work, Call for Details
602-953-3017, $3000 O.B.O. ‘98 Ford Club Wagon XLT Accessible Van,
53Kmi, lift, hand controls, power slide/turn/raise driver’s seat, 3 way
remote, Exlnt mechanical con’d, slight body dammage, tinted windows, AC/AMFMCass/PW/PL,
Int. looks brand new. $14,000 OBO. 480-516-1975 ‘99 Dodge Hi-top van w/crowriver lift.
Only 51K miles. Pwr windows/locks,cruise,stereo radio/CD/TV/VCR w/remote
& head phones. Wood grain int, interior lighting, electric trifold
rear couch. All windows tinted, blinds on back side windows. Front/rear
A/C & heat. New heavy duty battery. Interior in exclnt cond. One
owner. Serviced regularly. Dk green w/tan cloth int., driver &
passenger Captains chairs. Qstraint tie down system. Must see!, runs
great. Asking $19,000 OBO. Dennis or Robin, 623-979-3767 ’99 Dodge Grand Caravan. Braun lowered floor, manual
ramp. Wheelchair lock down in mid section, or remove passenger seat and
tie down there. Cold AC, rear air. AM/FM cassette. High miles, but well
maintained - runs good. New battery, new tires, just passed emissions.
$4,500. Call Warren 602-942-9454 ’89 Ford E150 Van. Ricon Lift. 61K miles. Runs &
looks good. Cold AC. AM/FM, CD player. Camper Conversion - captain swivel
seats, fold out rear bench seat, window mini blinds. 2 extra windows
installed. $5000. Call Warren 602-942-9454 ‘89 Dodge Caravan |