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The Bridge
News from the Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
Volume XIV, Number 9
September 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!"
ABIL's Reintegration Program
& The Olmstead Decision
By Darrel Christenson
Arizona Bridge to Independent Living's (ABIL) Reintegration Program is in its fifth year of success; assisting residents of Valley care facilities to move back into the community. While the program has assisted many individuals to reintegrate at nearly a 100% retention rate, there is still a great need to reach more Valley individuals who reside in these care facilities.
In 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Olmstead Decision. In the words of the Supreme Court, services to people with disabilities must be provided "in the most integrated setting possible." People with disabilities have the right to live "in the least restrictive environment possible." It is important that people with disabilities, their families and friends, have a broad understanding of the Olmstead Decision and the community-based services that are available as alternatives to institutionalization.
ABIL's Reintegration Program assists consumers learn to advocate for themselves, access community resources such as housing assistance, food stamps, food boxes and transportation (Dial-A-Ride, City Bus Services, private transport services, and public transportation) etc. in preparation for moving from nursing homes to a greater level of independence.
Consumers are often referred to other ABIL programs to assist and prepare them to transition out on their own. The Social/ Recreation Program allows consumers to network with their peers, see others thrive on their own, meet new friends and receive motivation to go beyond what they think is possible for them. A person in the process of transitioning from a nursing facility may request a Peer Mentor, a person with a similar disability who is successfully living independently. Mentors are valuable assets to the reintegration process as a means of easing the culture shock for those individuals who are not at ease with the idea of venturing out of facilities, but who want to so much. Consumers can learn how to manage a checkbook, cook a favorite meal, etc. through ABIL's Independent Living Skills Program. Reintegration Coordinators work closely with AHCCCS/ALTCS case managers as ABIL has a Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Program, which has contracted with the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) providers.
ABIL welcomes referrals to the Reintegration Program from people with disabilities, family, friends, advocates and professional service providers. Program staff works closely with AHCCCS/ALTCS case managers, medical professionals, social workers and others to assist consumers in getting ready for their transition in achieving greater independence for people with disabilities.
Leonard Smith serves consumers in the Central Valley (602) 296-0533, Paula Grodecki assists Reintegration Program consumers in the East Valley (480) 222-4212, while Fernando Cruz recently rejoined ABIL's staff after completing his M.S.W. degree from ASU and works in the West Valley (602) 296-0526. The Reintegration Program is under the direction of Darrel Christenson, Director of Community Integration (602) 296-0530. Consider the possibilities!!! Call ABIL for further information and to become a consumer of ABIL's Reintegration Program.
Comprehensive Olmstead information is available through ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization), a national center for information, training, research & technical assistance in independent living at: http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/ilru/olmstead/index.html
ABIL's Reintegration program is supported by the Valley of the Sun United Way.
Growing Stronger Together at Arizona's
1st Statewide Independent Living Summit
By Phil Pangrazio, ABIL Executive Director
On July 31st and August 1st, ABIL and SILC hosted the first Arizona Statewide Independent Living Summit in Tempe. The theme of this inaugural summit was, "Promoting Independence, Growing Stronger Together." The two-day summit included staff and board from all of Arizona's five Centers for Independent Living (i.e. ABIL, DIRECT, New Horizons, SMILE, and ASSIST), members of the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), and staff from the DES/RSA Independent Living Rehabilitation Services (ILRS) program. The purpose of the summit was to provide education on advocacy and systems change, as well as, to provide a local forum to promote collaboration and excellence in the delivery of IL programs and services.
The summit featured several speakers prominent for their national leadership in the disability rights movement including Gina McDonald, Judi Chamberlin, and Patricia Yeager. McDonald, the current Board President and CEO of the Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living shared her experiences on how Kansas grew their network of CIL's, how they effectively increased state funding for IL, and how they annually develop an effective advocacy agenda. McDonald also presented a workshop on starting an Association of CIL's and how to work collaboratively with your SILC.
Judi Chamberlin, a psychiatric survivor, consumer, ex-patient, and long-time activist is a co-founder of the Ruby Rogers Advocacy and Drop-In Center, a self-help center run by and for people who have received psychiatric services. Judi is also the author of "On Our Own: patient controlled alternatives to the mental health system." Ms. Chamberlin enlightened all in attendance with her discussion of consumer-controlled alternatives to mental health services and a collaborative approach with independent living services.
Patricia Yeager, Executive Director of the California Foundation of Independent Living Centers provided an overview on foundation, fees for service, and entrepreneurial funding streams for Independent Living Centers. Ms. Yeager discussed why diversification is important, how to develop a resource development plan that targets specific foundations, and what questions CIL's needs to answer to determine the types of fee-for-services that work best in their community.
Other presenters included Ronald Gallegos, Bob Michaels, Alan Schafer, and several CIL staff. Mr. Gallegos, an Assistant United States Attorney from the District of Arizona discussed the respective roles of the U.S. Attorney's Office and the community in enforcing the ADA, the types of ADA cases the office pursues, and how investigations are initiated under the ADA.
Bob Michaels, an ILRU Consultant, Trainer, and co-chair of National Council on Independent Living's Rehab Act Subcommittee, provided an overview of NCIL's position on the reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and discussed what is likely to change or be added to the Act as part of the upcoming federal reauthorization. A longtime expert and advocate for Independent living in Arizona, Michaels also provided a special keynote address on the history and accomplishments of Arizona's five CIL's and its SILC. Bob's insightful oration was clear evidence of how far we have come!
Finally, Alan Schafer, from AHCCCS/ALTCS Administration provided an overview of the ALTCS program and an update on Olmstead compliance in Arizona. I would like to thank everyone who helped make our 1st Arizona Statewide IL Summit a huge success. Through collaboration and teamwork, we are sure to make independent living programs more successful in Arizona, and we will most certainly "Grow Stronger Together."
The Bridge available by e-mail!
To receive The Bridge by email automatically each month, send your request to: azbridge@abil.org or by mail to Penny c/o ABIL, 1229 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034-1101, or call (602) 296-0518. Please indicate if you would like to be removed from the list of those receiving hard copy by mail. The Bridge newsletter is a monthly publication of Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL). The Bridge is a free publication. To add or remove your name from our mailing list, or to place a disability related personal or business classified ad, call or write to us at:
The Bridge c/o ABIL
Attention: Editor
1229 E. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034-1101
(602) 256-2245
1-800-280-2245 (outside the 602, 623, 480, calling areas)
FAX: (602) 254-6407
E-mail: azbridge@abil.org
Website: www.abil.org
ABIL-Thomas office
2345 E. Thomas Rd., Suite #310-A
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 667-0277
FAX 602-667-0318
ABIL Metro Center office
10000 E 31st Ave, Ste # D-405
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-4100
FAX 602-424-4118
ABIL-East office
225 E. First Street, Suite #206
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 655-9750
FAX (480) 655-9751
Voice/TDD (602) 256-2245
1-800-280-ABIL
(outside the 602, 623,480 calling areas)
FAX (602) 254-6407
e-mail: azbridge@abil.org
Website: www.abil.org
Staff email: First name, initial of last name @abil.org
ABIL Board of Directors
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
Louise Downey, 296-0519, Accounting Assistant
Nancy Fleming, 296-0512, Billing Clerk
Penny Fore, 296-0518, Executive Assistant
Sandy Guinn, 296-0514, Director of Operations
Tina Hedges, 296-0522, Billing Clerk
Donna Jones, 296-0510, Program Aide
Cathy Lacy, 296-0551, Payroll Clerk
Grace Landas, 296-0516, Billing Clerk
Jason Miller, 296-0539, Billing Assistant
Jay Murrillo, 296-0517, Van Driver, Facilities Maintenance
DeMarQues Thomas, 296-0538, Van Driver, Facilities Maintenance
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)
Fernando Cruz, Reintegration Coord., 296-0526
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.
Jerry Chee, 602-424-4107, Program Manager
Gerry Davis, 296-0546, Payroll Clerk
Maria Deleon, 480-222-4203, PAS Field Rep.
Lyndora Hall, 296-0546, PAS Field Rep.
Judy Ludlow, 296-0542, PAS Field Rep.
Teodoro Marquez, 424-4102, PAS Field Rep.
Kelli Martin, 296-0544, Program Aide
Sheri Mecca, 296-0547, Program Manager
Diane Patton, 480-222-4206, Program Manager
Christine Pinedo, 296-0506, Program Aide
Colleen Podmore, 296-0552, PAS Field Rep.
Pat Trouts, 296-0506, Payroll Clerk
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.
Peer Mentor Training
Phoenix Metro Center Office
10000 N. 31st Ave. Suite D-405
October 8 - October 9
10:00 - 4:30 Noon - 4:30
Are you someone who:
· Has a disability, or are close to someone who does
· Has successfully achieved independence on your own
· Is willing to assist others to achieve their own independent living goals
If so: we have peer mentor opportunities for you!
· One-to-one contact with people with disabilities
· Outreach to people at rehabilitation centers and nursing homes
· Advocacy for individuals and community issues
· Participation in disability awareness through presentations
Peer Mentor Training includes:
· Disability Awareness
· Adjustment to Disability
· The Independent Living Philosophy
· Communication
· Goal Planning
· Crisis Intervention
· Legislation
· The Mentor/Mentee Relationship
· and much more!
If you are interested in attending the October training, call Ann Pasco at 602-667-0277 ext. 14. Ask for a peer mentor application and let her know if you need transportation. Applications must be received in the ABIL office by September 30th.
Personalized Disability Q & A Website
There is a new website that may be an invaluable resource for professionals, families, advocates and students. AskABLE is a personalized disability question and answer service that allows users to ask questions regarding accommodations, assistive technology, the ADA, employment and specific disability concerns. It's simple. Users post a question which is then routed to an expert (all experts are teachers, doctoral and specialized professionals with decades of experience in working with individuals with disabilities). Visit this FREE on-line personal disability resource, Ask ABLE, at http://askable.askvrd.org.
Well Woman Health Check
You Can Do Without a Lot of Things...
Cancer Screening is NOT one of them.
If breast or cervical cancer is found early, your chances of surviving it greatly increase. The Well Woman Healthcheck Program was created to make it possible for women age 50 or older to recevive a clinical breast exam, mammogram, pelvic exam or Pap test to check for breast or cervical cancer.
Please call if you:
? Are age 50 or older
? Have a limited income
? Have no insurance, or insurance that won't cover a mammogram or Pap test
For more information, call 1-800-257-8502
Neuro Institute Offers Free Seminars
Saturday, September 27, 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
1221 W. Warner Rd., Ste. 102, Tempe*
Neuro Institute in Tempe will be offering monthly free seminars for people with spinal cord injures and those with traumatic brain injury. The first seminar will be held Saturday, September 27th. The topic presented by Dan Bonaroti, MPT, will be "Shoulder Management, learning to take control of those shoulder problems."
*Just east of Priest on Warner Road.
Call 480-735-0124 for more information.
Social Security Work Incentives Q&A
By Erik Jensen
Q: I receive Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. Will my Social Security benefits change when I turn age 65?
A: When you reach full retirement age, nothing will change, except for Social Security purposes, your benefits will be called retirement benefits instead of disability benefits. Starting with the month you reach full retirement age, you will get your benefits with no limit on your earnings.
If you have questions about how going back to work will effect your SSDI and SSI medical and cash benefits, RSVP to one of the workshops listed on page 7 or call one of ABIL's Work Incentive Specialists at (602) 256-2245.
Assistive Technology Corner
Product Solutions for Productive and Active Lifestyles
By Erika Feinberg, Chairman ILP
A team of very passionate people spent an entire year researching the health and medical products marketplace, interviewing patients, healthcare company directors, non-profits, case managers, occupational therapists, patients etc. They have also done a tremendous amount of product sourcing and negotiating with suppliers. ILP is here to make medical and health-related products accessible, affordable, and leave everyone with a big smile on their face.
ILP has been referred to as the "dream company for anyone having to buy medical, or health-related products out of their pocket, or out of a fixed budget."
ILP offers a choice of over 10,000 products that address almost every possible physical and clinical need. They continuously research product sources, and innovate new products, in an effort to always offer the best pricing and quality product selection for their consumers and corporate accounts paying out of pocket.
? Aids for Daily Living for Kitchen, Bath, Grooming
? Durable Medical Equipment
? Specialty Garments
? Urological and Ostomy Accessories
? Ergonomic and Medical Products for the Workplace
? Splints and Braces
? Mobility Equipment and Accessories
? Rehab and Exercise Equipment
? Aqua Therapy Tubs and Decorative Plumbing
? Home Automation/Modification
? Innovative Product Solutions and Gift Ideas
If you don't see what you need in our Catalog, Web Site or Discovery Center, please ask us!! Please email us if you'd like to recieve monthly specials. For more information call, 480-767-6800 or 1-800-377-8033
Email: CustomerService@ILP-ONLINE.COM
Website: www.ActiveForever.com
or visit!
Discovery Center
10799 North 90th St.,
Scottsdale, AZ 85260-6726
ErikaFeinberg, Chairman ILP, Ext.103
Erika@ILP-Online.com
Advocacy Presentations/Workshops
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.
Tuesday, September 26, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location: Metro Center Office (10000 N. 31st Avenue, Ste. D-405), Phoenix, AZ 85016
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 to RSVP at the number above. From now on, we will be having 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 & SSDI
Thursday, September 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location: ABIL East - 225 East 1st St., Ste. 206 Mesa
Friday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Location: Metro Center Office , 10000 N. 31st Ave, Ste. D-405, Phoenix
Monday, September 29, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1229 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Work Incentives & SSI
Thursday, September 25, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1229 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Medicare Focus Group
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD -
Attention persons with disabilities under 65 on Medicare. Participate in a focus group (8-10 people) sponsored by the Benefits Assistance Program at the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). AAA trains volunteer benefits counselors to help people on Medicare understand the program and make choices that fit for them. Focus group participants will have the opportunity to tell an AAA counselor what barriers you experience trying to find the information you need regarding Medicare services. AAA needs this information to identify and remove those barriers so that they can better help people with disabilities under 65 needing Medicare services. The focus group will explore issues including how clients receive Medicare information and difficulties they may encounter in the process. You're the expert, so please, let your voice be heard! Transportation is available, so reserve your spot ASAP.
Guest Speaker: Paulette Fraenkel
Friday, September 12, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1229 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities need to be included in emergency planning. This 1 1/2 hour workshop will focus on how to advocate for emergency plans that include people with disabilities, as well as tips, tools and techniques for consumers to help themselves during an emergency.
Guest Speaker: Cindy Brown, Training and Program Coordinator - Arizona Office For Americans With Disabilities
Wednesday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Metro Center Office (10000 N. 31st Avenue, Ste. D-405), Phoenix, AZ 85016
ADA Teleconference:
Accessible Electronic & Information Technology Policy
September 16th
11:00 am- 12:30 pm ABIL/Phx
Does your agency have a policy regarding the acquisition and utilization of accessible electronic and information technology? Have you avoided it because it seems too complicated? Do you consider accessibility in your purchasing decisions? What are the advantages? How hard is it to do? How do you enforce the policy once you have it? What are other organizations doing? Join our speakers as they discuss the advantages of developing and implementing policies. Take this opportunity to get your questions answered and tap into the expertise of those that have had success doing it! RSVP to Darrel, 602-296-0530.
Sponsored by Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (PDBTAC) http://www.pacdbtac.org
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
Your Groceries = 'Bread' for ABIL
Every time you use your Bashas' Thank You Card to buy groceries from September 1 - January 31, 2004 you can help earn money for ABIL. When you purchase your groceries simply ask the cashier to enter ABIL's group identification number: 28185
The link to your card remains for the duration of the program. If you don't have a Thank You Card, you can apply for one and have the group number linked the first time you use it. ABIL will receive a check for one percent of the total dollars attributed to the group identification number - up to $2,500. Thank You!!!
MAG Covers Proposed Transportation Plan
The TRIP/East Valley Disability Advocacy Coalition will hold it's next meeting on September 8 from 1-3:00 p.m. in the Mesa office. A representative from the Maricopa Association of Governments will speak about the proposed 20-year transportation plan for Maricopa County. Call Bob Payne at 480-642-8445 or Mary Hartle-Smith at: 480-733-5266 with any questions.
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Empowering Youth Independent Living Skills Workshops
The Empowering Youth with Disabilities into Adulthood/Youth Transition Program brings in community resources to teach independent living skills to young adults ages 14-22. If you or your high school group would like to attend or schedule any of these, please call Leanne Jones at 602-296-0535 to RSVP. For accommodations or alternative format please call Leanne in advance.
Improbable Theatre Company Gears Up for New Season
You are invited to join the Improbable Theatre Company (ITC) as they reconvene to work on existing pieces, create new ones, and conduct another "Actual Lives" workshop that will culminate in their third performance for the Herberger Theater Center's Lunch Time Theater Series. Come join us! ITC will meet from 6-8:00 PM, every Tuesday beginning September 9th, at Trinity Church of God In Christ, 1702 E. Jefferson, Phx. For more info leave a message for Kathy Tweet, 602-296-0503.
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.
Sep 03 SR/Arizona Science Center, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Explore the wonders of science. 600 E. Washington, Phx. Cost: $9.00 adults, $7:00 seniors. Leanne Jones 602-296-0535
Sep 08 TRIP/EVDAG Meeting, 1:00-3:00 PM. Mesa/Classroom. Transportation and community Advocacy meeting. Contact Bob Payne at 480-642-8445 or MaryHartle-Smith, 480-733-5266
Sep 09 SR/Arts & Crafts Group, 10:00-2:00 PM. Scrapbooking. Bring $3.00 for pizza or your own lunch. Phx/Kitchen. Be creative with Arts and Crafts projects. Cost: $10.00. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535
Sep 09* Improbable Theatre Company, 6-8:00 PM. *Every Tuesday beginning September 9th. Trinity Church of God In Christ, 1702 E. Jefferson, Phx. Kathy Tweet, 602-296-0503
Sep 11 SSDI/Social Security Work Incentives, 10:00 12:00 Mesa Classroom. Consumers come and learn how employment will affect your SSDI cash and medical benefits. David Carey, 602-296-0523
Sep 11 V.O.I.C.E., 1:00-4:00 PM. A monthly support group for persons with disabilities, their families and rehabilitation providers., 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale. Clayton Guffey, 602-789-9129.
Sep 12 Medicare Focus Group, 1:00-3:00 PM. Phx/Kitchen. Explore issues including how clients receive Medicare information and difficulties they may encounter in the process. David Carey, 602-296-0523
Sep 16 PDBTAC Teleconference, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. Phx/Kitchen. Accessible Electronic & Information Technology Policy. See details on page 8.Darrel Christenson, 602-296-0530
Sep 17 Emergency Planning for Persons with Disabilities, 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon. Metro/Classroom.Tips, tools and techniques for consumers to help themselves during an emergency. See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-296-0523
Sep 17 Healer Within, 1-3:30 PM. Thomas/Conf Room. Womens Wellness Group - Using Mind, Body & Spirit to have a satisfying life. Relaxation exercises and confidential sharing. Donna Kruck, 602-296-0520
Sep 19 SR/Casino Arizona, 11:00 2:00 PM. 524 N 92nd St. Scottsdale. Cost: Bring money to spend. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535
Sep 19 SSDI/Social Security Work Incentives, 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon. Metro/Classroom. Consumers come and learn how employment will affect your SSDI cash and medical benefits. David Carey, 602-296-0523
Sep 19 COMPASS, 2:00-4:30 PM. Providing direction and networking to persons with disabilities. 7375 E. 2nd St., Bldg. 2, Rm. 5, Scottsdale. Susan DeNova, 602-470-1802
Sep 22 SR/Newsletter Assembly Party, 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Phx/Kitchen. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535
Sep 25 SSI/Social Security Work Incentives, 1:00-3:00 PM. Phx/Kitchen. Come and learn how employment will affect your SSI cash and medical benefits. David Carey, 602-296-0523
Sep 26 Social Security Work Incentives for Service Providers, 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon. Metro/Classroom. Learn how ABIL's Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach program (BPAO) can help people on SSI and/or SSDI understand how employment affects their cash and medical benefits. David Carey, 602-296-0523
Sep 29 SSDI/Social Security Work Incentives, 1:00-3:00 PM. Phx/Kitchen. Come and learn how employment will affect your SSDI cash and medical benefits. David Carey, 602296-0523
ABIL Soc/Rec Events, September - October 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, October 7, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Chandler Center for the Arts: The Artwork of Suzanne Klotz: Checkpoints and Revisions. 250 N Arizona Ave. Chandler. Cost: free.
Tuesday, October 14, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Arizona State Fair - 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phx.
Wednesday, October 22, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Cooking Group. Learn new recipes, skills and just socialize with others. Each month we have a luncheon theme. 1229 E Washington. Phx. Cost: Consumers assist by bringing ingredients for lunch.
Monday, October 27, 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.
Thursday, November 6, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Mesa Southwest Museum. "Dawn to Dawn: Past, Present and Possible Futures." Images from the past, current landscapes and scenes of possible futures. 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa.
Wednesday, November 12, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Salt of the Earth: The Salt River Project History Center. Water develop-ment in the Greater Phoenix area dating from its earliest canal builders, the Hohokam. 1521 Project Dr. Phoenix. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 19, 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. 10000 N 31st Ave. Ste. D405. Phoenix. Cost: $2.00
Monday, November 24, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Newsletter Party (lunch provided) - Join the fun! Meet new people, share experiences and work towards a goal of sharing the Bridge with others. 1229 E Washington, Phx. Cost: None.
Classified Ads Next ad deadline: September 10th
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.
For Sale:
'88 Ford 302 wheelchair van. Raised top and door. Brand new AC, alternator, & tires. Fairly new engine w/40k miles. Good for C5-C6 quad or para. Dual sun roof, security alarm system, custom leather int. Runs great. $8500 OBO. Call, John, 602-861-1139.
'89 Ford Econoline Van 150, w/Ricon Lift, and hand controls. 69k miles. Good condition. $5000 OBO. Oxy-lite portable oxygen machine, model 301, w/ 4oxygen tanks. Asking $300. Hoyer Lift, 400 lb capacity. $150. Call 602-522-2581.
'90 Cad Fleetwood, RWD, 5.7 350 motor. Runs great. Gold package. Scooter lift & scooter. $4000 OBO. Nick, 480-225-4567.
'92 Dodge Caravan. Side door automatic ramp. Raised roof & lowered floor. White w/ blue interior. Needs work. Best offer. Call Lynn, 602-997- 6357
'99 Dodge Caravan w/ automatic ramp, and automatic tie downs. Runs like new. Needs some body work but not much. $25,000 OBO. Call Ken, 602-266-6770.
Hoverround Technique FWD, motorized wheelchair. One year indoor use only. $3000. Jim, 602-938-0544
Invacare Tracer wheelchair, blue chrome. Like New. $150. Call Shirley, 480-345-0246 OR 480-345-5239.
Racing Wheelchair, "New Hall's Wheels". Light, solid, fast as you make it! New tires, freshly coated pushrings, cycle computer. New $2000, asking $900 OBO. Paul, 480-752-0632.
Action "A-4" manual, rigid frame wheelchair with Jay 2 gel cushion (20" x 18) with extra cushion cover. Like new w/color change paint. $600 OBO. Roho Quadtro Low Profile air cushions, one is 17" x 17" and the second is 16" x 18". Both new in box and originally $400. Asking $250 each. Call 480-921-0094.
Victory Pride, 3 wheel scooter. Red, like new, w/2 year warranty, oxygen tank holder, basket, all the bells n' whistles. Asking $1500. Call 623-544-2543.
3-wheel scooter w/charger, $300. Call Melissa, 480-731-9933, (C) 480-332-2316.
Jazzy 1103 power chair w/turning radius. Asking $1000 OBO. Caryl, 480-732-7134.
Pride Dynamo, 3 wheel scooter. Good condition, new batteries. $500. Call Dixie, 602-381-7283.
Invacare Ranger X power wheelchair, tilt. Comes w/battery charger & roho cushion. Like new, used only 2 months. Original cost $13,400. Asking $2,700 OBO. Call 480-890-0878, Mon - Fri, 9-5, ask for Paul.
Pride Sidekick 3-whl scooter, on board charger, new batteries, approx 3yrs old, exlnt cond. $500. Denise 480-917-9592.
Tempest by E&J power chair, lite weight, teal color, needs batteries. $200 OBO. Call Pam or Denise, 623-848-1456.
Gently used '95 Action 9000 pwr chair, gel cushion, elevated foot rests, contour back. 20" wide, for smaller person. Good cond. $3,000. Leave message w/Suzanne 602-336-0372.
Basic walker, best offer. Call Kate, 480-998-1877
Wheelchair accessible home, open floor plan, roll-in shower, wide hallways, lots of tile. 4BR/2BA, approx 1600 sqft, covered patio, ramps in front & back, 2 car garage. Low maintenance desert landscape. $154,900. Call Linda or Tim, 480-985-7243.
Wheelchair accessible home, single level ranch w/laminate wood flooring, dome ceiling in kitchen, roll-in shower, wide doors, 2BD/2BA. Carport fits vehicle w/ramp or lift. Large rooms & lot. Maryvale. $114,900. Pam/Denise, 623-848-1456.
Wheelchair accessible home at The Point, S. Mt., main floor, master BR/BA modified for whlcr. 3BR/BA, great room w/fireplace, eat in kitchen & formal dining room, low SRP energy use, 2 car garage, 2,446 sqft., lrg backyard, covered patio, Mtn views. $309,900. Joyce, (c) 480-223-3076 or 480-759-4801.
Accessible Patio home. E. 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, was a non smoking home. $99,900 OBO. Email: jenniferpfromkc@comcast.net
Accessible Home. Beautiful, custom built, 2545sqft, North Phoenix, 3BR + den/2BA, lots of upgrades, lowered counters, roll-in-shower, security system & intercom at front door, 3 car garage, spa. $289,000. For more details call 602-468-1153 or 480-941-2933.
Wheelchair Accessible Rentals - Fully accessible 2BR/1BA units, redesigned ADA standards. Roll-in & hand held showers, ramps, 36" int. doors, open cabinetry under sinks in kitchen/bathroom, lowered switches, raised outlets. New cabinets, refrigerator, stove, gas furnace and fixtures. High efficiency A/C, new elec. wiring/copper plumbing. Laundry rm, soft water R/O loop, private storage. Morris,480-329-7821
Wanted/Seeking:
Live-in/Caregiver. Mature, 49 yr old man w/disability is seeking a person who can provide him with his personal care.
I have a beautiful home. I am financially stable and have a professional career. Person must be a non-smoker, non-drinker and have a driver's license. Ocotillo area of south Chandler. Call Dan, 480-786-5029
Roommate: 29 yr old female w/disability seeking a non-smoking, non-drinking female to assist with care in exchange for room. Location: North Phx. Call Pam, 602-330-4606 or email wheelz002000@yahoo.com.
Services:
Experienced personal caregiver. Mature female w/ 20 yrs exp., certified in NY, references available. Call Rosalee, 602-862-9793
Donation:
Portable accessible stairs ($1,700 new) that fit play pools. Kerri, 480-558-0244.
Meeting Space - Independent Living Products of Scottsdale has space available for disability/health/support group related gatherings, trainings, Board meetings, etc. Teleconference capability. Contact Erika, erika@ilp-online.com.
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Top Ten Reasons to Appreciate California
By Carolan Quenneville
10. Disneyland - Fantasy land
9. HOLLYWOOD - Fantasy land
8. Sacramento - Fantasy land
7. L.A. - The team we love to hate
6. San Francisco - The other team we love to hate
5. Death Valley - Sounds like AZ in August
4. San Diego - IS AZ in August ('Zonies' head for the cool)
3. Sequoia National Park, Redwoods - TREES!!!
2. In general - Makes the rest of us look relatively 'normal'.
1. Berkeley - Birthplace of the Independent Living Movement
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