INDEPENDENT
LIVING
AND
ADVOCACY
BY,
AND FOR, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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The Bridge News from the Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Volume XVI, Number 9 September 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) Valley Metro Transit Improvements to begin in 2006 By Maricopa Association of Governments staff (Editor’s note: ABIL asked Maricopa Association of
Governments to let us know what improvements to public transportation we
can expect as a result of Proposition 400 passing.)
Starting in 2006, the continuation of the countywide
half-cent sales tax will provide funding for freeways, bus transit, rural
transit, Dial-a-Ride, and light rail improvements. Combined with projected
federal matching funds, the tax will provide $5 billion for transit
improvements over the next 20 years. It will support the following: l
Creation of an integrated “Supergrid” (fixed route) bus and
Dial-a-Ride network that will offer consistent levels of service across
the region. l
Expanded express bus and bus rapid transit (BRT) network that will address
both suburb to Central Phoenix and suburb-to-suburb commute trips. l
Expansion of light rail transit using low floor rail cars and ADA
accessible LRT stations. l
Associated capital investments including new low-floor ADA accessible
buses, ADA accessible passenger facilities, including transit centers and
bus stops. l
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements such as audio
passenger announcements on transit buses and real time route information
at major passenger facilities to allow riders to more easily navigate the
transit system. The service upgrades and expansions described in Proposition
400 will be implemented in four, five-year phases over the 20-year life of
the program. ADA Dial-a-Ride service will expand at the same time as new
routes or route extensions are put in place. An exception will be
rural connector service, which does not require a separate ADA Dial-a-Ride
component since the buses will go as much as three-quarters of a mile off
of a fixed route to accommodate ADA trip needs. Valley Metro will also
provide weekend Dial-a-Ride service in Supergrid (fixed route) corridors
that don’t currently have weekend service beginning in 2007.
The reason why Valley Metro doesn’t instantly expand the
system in January of 2006, is because tax revenues collected on January 1,
2006, will not be available until March.
Also it takes 18 months from the time Valley Metro orders a bus, to
the time it can begin service in a corridor. The following expansions are
for the first five years of the new Regional Transportation Plan.
Phase I (2006-2010) Service expansions/improvements: *(Includes weekend service along the entire
route) 2006: Scottsdale/Rural Supergrid*
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From Princess Drive in Scottsdale to Chandler Fashion Mall. Wickenburg Rural Connector -From Wickenburg to
Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale. Gila Bend Rural Connector - From Gila Bend
to Desert Sky Transit Center in Phoenix. 2007: Chandler Boulevard Supergrid*
- From Desert Foothills Parkway in Phoenix to Williams Gateway Airport in
Mesa. North Loop 101 Connector - Freeway
BRT service from Surprise Towne Center at Litchfield Road to Scottsdale
Airpark. North Glendale Express - From Arrowhead Towne
Center to Central Station in Phoenix. 2008: Main Street (Mesa) Supergrid*
- From College Avenue Transit Center in Tempe to Power Road in Mesa. Glendale Avenue Supergrid* - From
Litchfield Road to 24th Avenue in Phoenix. West Loop 101 Connector - From Arrowhead Towne
Center in Glendale to Desert Sky Transit Ctr in Phoenix. East Loop 101 Connector - From Scottsdale Airpark to
Chandler Fashion Mall with stops at Scottsdale Community College, Apache
Avenue LRT station. Papago Freeway Connector -
From
Verrado Way Traffic Interchange to Arizona Statehouse and Central Station
in Phoenix. Red Mountain Express - From Power Road in Mesa to
Central Station in Phoenix via Loop 202. Main Street Dedicated BRT - From
the Sycamore Street LRT station east to Power Road. Initial Operating Segment of Light Rail Transit System Opens
- Service between Spectrum Mall in Phoenix and Sycamore Street
in Mesa. 2009: Arizona Avenue/Country Club Supergrid* - From
Ocotillo Rd. in Chandler to McKellips Rd. in Mesa. Gilbert Road Supergrid* - From Riggs Rd. in Chandler
to McKellips Rd. in Mesa. Desert Sky Express -
Freeway
BRT service from Desert Sky Transit Center to Arizona Statehouse complex
and Central Station in Phoenix. 2010: Baseline/Southern Road Supergrid* - From
59th Avenue in Phoenix to Power Rd/ in Mesa. Dobson Road Supergrid* - From Apache Boulevard LRT
station to Chandler Regional Hospital. Apache Junction Express - From Signal Butte Rd. in
Mesa to Central Station in Phx via US 60 and I-10. Arizona Avenue Dedicated BRT
- From Ocotillo Rd. in Chandler to Main St. BRT station in Mesa. Buckeye Express - From the Miller Rd. Traffic
Interchange in Buckeye to Desert Sky Transit Center in Phoenix via I-10. For more information visit
www.ValleyMetro.org , or phone 602-262-7433 (TDD
602-495-0936). You can also download the entire Regional Transportation
Plan, and/or sections of the plan, at either www.letskeepmoving.com or www.mag.maricopa.gov.
----------------------------- ABIL Staff and Board Attend NCIL Conference By
Phil Pangrazio, ABIL Executive Director During the week of July 10th through the 15th, ABIL sent ten
representatives of its Staff and Board of Directors to the Annual
Conference of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). On Thursday, July 14, this contingent of advocates for
independent living and disability rights, along with other representatives
from Arizona’s disability community, descended upon capital hill to
visit House and Senate members of Arizona’s congressional delegation. During the visits, the following House and Senate bills were discussed with our representatives. Legislation that NCIL Supports: ·
S 401/ HR 910 Medicaid
Community-Based Attendant Services and Supports Act of 2005 (MiCASSA). ·
S 528 Money Follows
the Person Act. ·
HR 1441 Inclusive Home Design Act. ·
S 1217/ HR 2869 Ending the Medicare Waiting Period Act of 2005. ·
S 1021 A bill to Reauthorize the Workforce Investment Act (Senate
Version). ·
HR 376 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize
the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prices for
Medicare prescription drugs on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. ·
House New Freedom Transportation Initiatives in HR 3
(Transportation Equity Act). · HR 1461
Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005
(due to Affordable Housing Fund provisions). Legislation that NCIL Opposes: · S 771/ HR 1999
State and Local Housing Flexibility Act of 2005. · S 489/ HR 1229
Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act. · HR 2804 ADA
Notification Act. · All bills that
have been introduced to date that contain benefit cuts and/or private
accounts in Social Security. · Nomination of
Judge Terrence Boyle to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals [Senate]. If you have any questions about these advocacy efforts,
please contact NCIL Advocacy staff at 703-525-3406(V), 703-525-4153 TTY)
or gwen@ncil.org or daniel@ncil.org. Arizona’s
IL Summit a Huge Success! On August 4th and 5th, ABIL, Arizona’s other four CIL’s,
and the Arizona SILC hosted the 2005 Arizona Independent Living Summit at
the Embassy Suite Hotel in Phoenix. The summit’s focus included stem cell research,
aid-in-dying, get-out-the-vote, youth leadership, and assistive
technology. In addition, the
summit featured Andrew Imparato from the AAPD, Kelley Anthony from NCIL,
and comedian Michael Beers. The
Summit was a huge success! We
had over 250 attendees. ABIL
would like to thank everyone who participated and contributed to making
the 2005 summit such a resounding success. -------------------------------------- Summer
Doldrums? Not for Advocacy! July
11th -14th (NCIL) National Council on
Independent Living Conference, Washington D.C. By
Nick Perry, ABIL Board Member July 11-14 a number of ABIL staff and Board Members had the
honor of attending the National Council on Independent Living Conference
in Washington, DC. Each day was filled with workshops and \ luncheons. On
day 4, we all organized and marched on Capital Hill. As far as the eye
could see the Hill was filled with people in wheelchairs in the rain. The
ABIL delegates met with Senators McCain, Senator Kyl, Representatives
Renzi, Pastor, Hayworth, and Franks. It was very exciting, meeting with
these leaders of our nation and the opportunity to represent ABIL in
Washington DC. NCIL
- Since 1982 The National Council on Independent Living, as a membership
organization, advances independent living and the rights of people with
disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. NCIL envisions a world in
which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.
For more information on NCIL and the issues that concern YOU, visit their
website www.ncil.org. NCIL & ABIL urge you to call Senators McCain and Kyl to
tell them that you want them to protect our civil rights through the ADA
and to oppose any legislation that would weaken it!!! ---------------------------------- 15th Anniversary of the ADA Andrea
Reynoso-Punch, CLO Coordinator July 26th marked the 15th Anniversary of the landmark
legislation called the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The celebration honored the achievements made and the viewpoint on
the future of the ADA. The media reported that more than 129 people attended the
event at the AZ State Capitol including consumers, ABIL staff and
prominent people from the disability community.
First up to speak was Attorney General Terry Goddard. His
office enforces the ADA and partners with the AZ office of the ADA.
He encouraged people to call “Virginia” at his office with any
questions or complaints at 602-542-5025. Next was Justice Michael Ryan, Committee Vice-Chairman
for the state bar. He served
in the military and was wounded in the Vietnam War in 1969.
He recalls after the war being turned away from a restaurant in
Chicago because pre ADA liability laws would not allow service to people
in wheelchairs. Subsequently,
he ended up at another restaurant, where he was treated like royalty
(ironically, it was run by the Mob). He has done a lot of work on
accessibility issues for lawyers, law students and other people making
sure they are able to have adequate accessibility in the court systems.
He is part of the 1st job fair for lawyers with disabilities in
Washington D.C. called IMPACT to be held Friday September 16th. He also worked along side James Reed on a survey covering 39
courts making sure that they had the necessary and reasonable
accommodations for people with disabilities.
You can go to www.azbar.org to view the results of
the surveys reports. Sherri Collins, Executive Director for the AZ Commission for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing spoke about the FDC standards as
to new regulations for the TTY, the photo phone and the increased
standards for the closed captioning for TV.
These changes are to take place by January of 2007.
Bill Pasco, Executive Director of Sun Sounds,
a reading service for the visually impaired, spoke on how the ADA is not
an entitlement Act but an anti-discrimination act.
“It levels the playing field.”
He told a story of how he struggled through college not being taken
seriously by professors and having to pay someone to help him with
testing. He feels that
complying with the ADA is not a cost but an investment, because people
with disabilities have so much to contribute to society. He is currently
working on the ADA forcing online accessibility.
Fernando Cruz, our 1st Reintegration Program
Coordinator at ABIL, said he is a product of the ADA.
A former nursing home resident, he is now giving back to the
disabled community by assisting nursing home residents in moving out and
on their own. He began
working at ABIL in 1999 after finishing his BSW and went back to school to
get his MSW. He is a strong
voice in the Native American Community.
He said that someone asked him what was his biggest accomplishment?
He replied, “ I don’t know, I’m not done yet, the road is
endless ... The only limitations you face are the ones you set for
yourself.” He also just became a first time homeowner.
Susan Webb, ABIL’s Director of Employment Services, was
at the signing ceremony of the ADA and is currently attending law school.
She concluded the program by encouraging attendees to get involved and
break down the community barriers by contacting elected officials to voice
their views on how the ADA impacts lives everyday.
Go to www.senate.gov to find contact information for
Sen. McCain and Jon Kyl, so we can continue to support ensuring civil
rights for 53 million Americans with disabilities! Big thanks to all who attended and to Donna Kruck for helping
put the event together. ------------------------------------------- Peer Mentor Training ABIL/Thomas 290 October
4th
October 6th 10:00AM-4:30PM
Noon-4:30PM Are
you someone who: l
Has a disability, or are close to someone who does l
Has successfully achieved independent living l
Is willing to assist others to achieve their own independent living goals If
so: we have peer mentor opportunities for you! l
One-to-one contact with people with disabilities l
Outreach to people at rehab centers & nursing homes l
Advocacy for individuals and community issues l
Participation in disability awareness through presentations Peer
Mentor Training includes: l
Adjustment to Disability l
Communication, Goal Planning & Crisis Intervention l
Legislation, Advocacy & Independent Living Philosophy l
The Mentor/Mentee Relationship and much more! Call Marilon Cox at 602-443-0725 to receive an
application and to request transportation if needed. Applications must be
received by September 16th. ---------------------------------------- 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, September 13
1:00 - 3:00 PM
2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste.
290, Phoenix Rhonda Webb - 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 & SSDI
Friday, September 16
1:00 – 3:00 PM 2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste.
290, Phoenix, AZ Peter Clute - Work Incentives Specialist Work
Incentives & SSI
Wednesday, September 14
1:00 – 3:00 PM ABIL Metro Center, 10000 N. 31st Ave. D-405, Phx Donna Lorti - Work Incentives Specialist Monday, September 19
1:00 – 3:00 PM 2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste.
290, Phoenix, AZ Erik Jensen - Work Incentives Specialist Tuesday, September 27
10:00AM – 12:00 PM 735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert, AZ Erik Jensen - Work Incentives Specialist
-------------------------------------- Job-Seeking
Resources with AT and One-Stop Centers - More and more people of all description are seeking jobs in a
competitive market. Assistive
technology (AT) is coming into the One-Stop Centers to help staff and
clients handle office tasks that are critically important to their
success. This discussion focuses on new AT and services, the role of
Navigators, and the training programs available to staff.
The AT Arizona website supports the programs and you will get a
tour of site features that really make a difference in access for all.
Questions are welcome! Guest Speaker: BJ Bolender, A.T. Trainer
Monday, September 12
1:00 - 3:00 PM 2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste.
290, Phoenix, AZ Medicare
Part D Prescription Drug Program: Starting January 1, 2006 If you are not on SSI or AHCCCS but have Medicare Part A or B
and are interested in prescription drug coverage and have limited income
and resources, come find out about the extra help you may qualify for to
pay for your prescription drug coverage. Representatives from Social
Security will be available to take your application for this extra help
and answer any questions you may have. Thursday, September 29
10:00 - 11:00 AM 2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste.
290, Phoenix, AZ ---------------------------------------------------- PDBTAC Teleconference Sept. 20th 11:00AM-12:30PM
ABIL/Phx “Readily Achievable Barrier Removal: What does it mean 15 years later?”
---------------------------------------- New Domestic Violence Protection By
Donna Kruck When Governor Janet Napolitano signed a new sexual assault
law on April 25, Arizona moved from the state with the least protection
against marital rape to one of the eight states having the strongest
protections. The new Arizona law eliminates marital status as a defense in
a rape case. All sexual assaults will now be treated equally under the
law, with the same penalties imposed whether or not the victim is the
spouse of the accused. To prevent abuse of this law, however, anyone who
falsely reports sexual assault of a spouse will be prosecuted. (Taken from
DIRECT Independent Living Center’s Spring 2005 newsletter.) A bipartisan Senate group has introduced the Violence Against
Women Act (VAWA) of 2005 - S.1197. This bill would reauthorize VAWA, which
first became law in 1994 and was previously reauthorized in 2000. Good
news! This version of VAWA includes for the first time a housing title
intended to address the housing needs of victims of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The housing title includes grants to develop long-term
housing for homeless or at-risk victims of domestic violence; grants to
combat violence against women in public and assisted housing; and grants
to expand transitional housing for victims of domestic violence. It
also would amend Section 8 and Public Housing rules so that lease
violations that are the direct results of incidents of domestic violence
do not result in eviction for the victims. This version of VAWA also
includes changes to the way that information about victims of domestic
violence can be reported to HMIS systems. --------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- Independent Living Skills Workshops Learn skills to help you become independent in your life.
ABIL’s Independent Living Skills instructors will be presenting monthly
workshops to consumer assisting them to achieve their goals of becoming
independent. Come learn such skills as budgeting, shopping, cooking,
self-esteem, motivation and goal setting/organization When: September 13th What: Shopping/Cooking Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Where: Phx Kitchen Come have a light lunch here at ABIL. First we will go to the
grocery store to learn how to price items while on a budget. Bring what
you learned last month in the budgeting workshop and learn to save cost
while shopping. Afterwards we will bring back the shopping ingredients to
cook a light lunch. Please bring $5.00 to purchase food at the grocery
store. To reserve your space call Leanne Jones 602-296-0535 Future
Monthly Workshops: October 27th
Self-Esteem
Judy Benshoof 602-296-0532 November
Motivational
Jon DeWinter 602-296-0537 January
Goal Setting/Organizational
Jay Murrillo, 602-296-0531 Please call the above numbers to reserve your space in the
individual workshops. Please see future Bridge newsletters for more
details on specific dates, times and locations. Laughter Therapy! Thursday, September 15th 11:30 - 1:30 pm.
ABIL Mesa Classroom ABIL is offering Laughter Therapy with Caroline White from
Theatre 168. Laughter therapy
is a healthy, non-ridiculing and connecting way to spend time with others.
Laughter provides physiological, psychological and spiritual benefits, you
probably never realized or imagined.
So, lets relearn to laugh and live all over again!
Cost for the event is $5.00 including lunch. Please RSVP by September 1st. Contact Andrea Reynoso-Punch @ 480-222-4211 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Sep
01 SR/Cooking Group, 10:30
AM - 1:30 PM. Phx Kitchen. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Sep 07 SR/Casino Arizona,
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. 524 N 92nd Street Scottsdale. Come and join us to
spend a little money, maybe win a little money.
Cost: $ up to you. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Sep 08 Healer Within,
1:00 -3:30 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Women’s Wellness group: Make an
appointment with yourself! Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722 Sep 08 V.O.I.C.E.,1:00
- 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. Sep 12 Job-Seeking Resources with AT
and One-Stop Centers, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Sep
13 IL Skills: Shopping/Cooking,
9:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Phx Kitchen. Details, page 8.
Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Sep 13 Work Incentives/Providers, 1:00
- 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7.
David Carey, 602-443-0723 Sep 14 SR/Arts & Crafts Group,
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM.Mesa Classroom. (Bring $3.00 for pizza or your own
lunch) 2150 S Country Club #10. Mesa.
Cost: $2.00. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Sep 14 Work Incentives/SSI, 1:00
PM- 3:00 PM. Metro Classroom. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Sep 15 Laughter Therapy, 11:30
AM- 1:30 PM. Mesa Classroom. Details, page 8. Andrea Reynoso-Punch,
480-222-4211 Sep 16 COMPASS,
2:00 PM- 4:30 PM. Providing direction and networking to persons with
disabilities. Scottsdale Senior Center, 7375 E. 2nd St., Bldg. 2, Rm. 5,
Scottsdale, Az. Coordinator:
Randy Werner, 602-439-0121 Sep
16 Work Incentives/SSDI,
1:00 - 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Sep 19 Work Incentives/SSI,
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Sep 20 PDBTAC Teleconference, 11:00
- 12:30. Phx Kitchen. Details, page 7.
Darrel Christenson, 602-296-0530 Sep 20 Glendale Commission on
Persons with Disabilities, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Open to the public. 5959 W. Brown
St., 2nd floor Conference Room. Barbara George, 623-930-2284 Sep 22 Healer Within,
1:00 -3:30 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Women’s Wellness group: Make an
appointment with yourself! Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722 Sep 26 SR/Newsletter,
9:00 AM- ??? Phx Kitchen. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Sep 27 Work Incentives/SSI
10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Sep 29 Medicare Part D/Prescription
Drug Program., 10:00 -11:00AM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David
Carey, 602-443-0723 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classified Ads – Deadline For issue October – September 14th
To place a disability related ad call 602-443-0724 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. The fee for a business ad is $25. ABIL is not
responsible for the quality of advertised items or services. Please call to renew ads. FOR SALE: ‘97 Dodge conversion van, low miles, new brakes &
radiator. $4000 OBO. Call Grace 480-251-8352 ‘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. Two extra windows
installed. $5000. Call Warren 602-942-9454 ‘98 Dodge Caravan IMS, Ramp van. Lots of extras. 67K
miles Asking $19,000. Call 623-972-3701 ‘85 Cadillac Sedan, perfect
for rear wheelchair carrier. 41K original miles, always garaged and
pampered. Spaciuos back seats. Beautiful. Only $5,500 Call 623-334-8060 Pride power chair, heavy duty,
extra wide, for larger person. Brand new, never used. Asking $6000 OBO.
Shower/bath chair, $25. Shower/bath chair w/commode,
still in wrapper, asking $500. Call Grace 480-251-8352 Jazzy Power chair, 4yrs old, kept up to date, gray
fabric. Asking $2500. Call 623-875-1554 ‘02 Jazzy 1122 power chair,
flat free tires, width 20”, lapbelt, adjustable armrests, power
elevating seat, 12volt Gel battery. Original cost $6364. Must sell.
$1000. Call 520-326-5904 Pride Jazzy Flash, 4 wheel power chair, joy stick
controls, w/oxygen tank holder, color maroon/gray, exlnt condition, used 8
months. In N Scottsdale area. Call 480-563-8830 Power chair Jazzy 1113. Never used. Original cost $5,516, will sell for $2,000.
Contact Ken 623-214-5149 Jazzy 1122 pwr chair, hardly used, exclnt cond.$1200. 2
Lift Chairs, fully reclining, 3 position w/remote. Larger chair, Camel
color, $400. Smaller chair, cranberry/wine color, $250.
Amigo Scooter, lots of extras, $500. Call 623-972-3701 Pride Legend 3 wheel, seldom used. For larger person. New
batteries. Paid $2900, asking $650. Call 623-584-0957 Soft Tub Spa/whirlpool w/cover.
Large size, good for person w/arthritis. Exlnt cond. $1000 OBO. Call
480-671-0314 Hoyer Traveler Lift: Can be broken-down into 2 pieces
for easy storage in car trunk. Great for vacations! 250 lb. Lift
capability. Exclnt cond! $600 OBO. Call Dan. 480-786-5029 Motorized I-TEC, Bed to Wheelchair or Toilet Sack Transfer
Lift: w/three, 4” I-beam straight rails: 14ft, 13ft and 3ft. Can
be ceiling mounted or placed on 2 T-Bars for free standing ability. Motor
has 400lb. lift capability. Heavy duty lifting strap and sturdy transfer
straps. Loads of safety features. Lift motor stored in original shipping
crate. Rails are clean, wrapped in plastic. Exclnt cond! See for yourself.
Cost new $8500. Asking only $3000 OBO. Call Dan. 480-786-5029 Medical equipment for sale: Fully
electric hospital bed, 2 wheelchairs @ $50, 2 bedside commodes, 2 canes.
Call for info. Rooms for
Rent. Furnished or unfurnished, private entrance, utilities included.
Ask for Eileen, 480-991-2038 ACCESSIBLE HOME FOR SALE McClintock/Ray in Chandler. near I-10, Hwy. 101 and 202,
Chandler Mall. Walking distance to Kyrene schools. Corner lot w/desert
front, green area in back. Heated spa. Open floor plan/master bath -
wheelchair accessible. Vaulted ceilings, laminate floors. Large kitchen
w/lots of cabinets, formal dining room. 2-car garage wlots of storage. HOA
has two pools, tennis court & clubhouse wpool table & more for
$33/mo. Agent: Deanne 480-452-5567 SEEKING/WANTED Wanted: Caregiver for Quad. Day$9/12
per hr. 51st Ave/Bell Call, 602-938-5838 Dedicated Personal Assistant Needed
Full-Time - For an intelligent, energetic, 30 yr old adult male
w/disability. 115th Ave./Bell Road. Friday 5 am - 3pm. Sat/Sun 5 am - 9
pm. Occasional availability for other shifts is necessary for backup.
$12.43/hr paid bi-weekly. No benefits. Qualification process (paperwork)
required. Total support duties include: bathing, dressing, transferring,
(manual Hoyer lift), housekkeeping, meals, and driving. Experience a plus,
but not necessary. Will train. Must Love Dog. Serious Inquiries Only. Call
Tim 602-540-8554. Please leave message. Personal Assistant needed. Wheelchair
user seeks person to assist with household chores groceries etc. Must be
able to tolerate cats, Call
Gail, 480-946-8837 Seeking Personal Assistant for household chores.
Married woman w/disability looking for someone to house cleaning and
perhaps some yard work on either weekly or bi-weekly. Spouse works 16-18
hrs a day and does not have time to do it anymore. For more details call
Anne 602-504-2500. WANTED: 1 Litre plastic Saline bottles.
Do you use a CPAP (or have other uses for saline)? Don’t know what to do
with all the empty saline bottles? I can use them. I will pick up. Call
Lynn 602-997-5010 (after 10am) Wanted: Recliner Lift Chair
- need extra wide, heavy duty, 500lb capacity. Call Grace 480-251-8352 Wanted: Used wheelchair accessible van,
any condition, pay cash as is. Call David, 602-413-2304 Seeking parts for lift. Call Sam 480-460-2649 Seeking medical equipment & supplies.
The AZ chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America needs wheelchairs,
shower equipment, walkers, crutches and unused medical supplies. Items are
refurbished and distributed to low income people w/disabilities. Pick
up/drop off. Tax deductible. 602-244-9168 FREE: Medical equipment. “Wheels from Above,” Christian
ministry project through Camelback Bible Church has medical equipment for
those who have no other resources. Call 602-955-6370. SPANISH TBI SUPPORT GROUP
- Meeting September 10th. For info call 602-943-1012. Email diane.white@gentiva.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABIL Soc/Rec Events, October – November 2005
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. Thursday, October 13, 9:45 am – 12:00 pm Cerreta
Candy Co. The Cerreta Candy
Company is an old family owned business for making candy. 5345 W Glendale
Ave, Glendale. Wednesday, October 19, 10:3 0 am – 1:30 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, October 24, 9:00 am - ???? 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. Wednesday, October 26, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Az State Fair 1826 W. McDowell Rd. Phx.
Cost: $10.00 adults, $5.00 seniors 55+. Wednesday, November 2, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
(Bring own lunch for after tour).
In-house Movie. Soda and
popcorn will be provided. Call Leanne with movie title ideas.
1229 E. Washington. Phx. Cost:
None. Thursday, November 10, 10:30 am – 1:30 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. Wednesday, November 16, 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. 1229
E Washington Phx. Cost: $2.00 Monday, November 21 , 9:00 am - ???? 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. ------------------------------------- ~ JUST A WHIFF ~
of perfume,
pesticide, or tobacco smoke could make a person with Multiple Chemical
Sensitivities sick for hours, days, or longer. ----------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------- Thank You Friends!!!
DependABIL - James
& Eva Hamant
Extra LoveABIL - Laura Boyd
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Additional Contribution____________ Your contribution is tax deductible, and helps to support
ABIL’s many programs. Thank You! -------------------------------------- Top Ten characteristics of Arizona’s Monsoon Season By
Carolan Quenneville
10.
Your AC quits in protest 9.
It’s raining like h--- across the street, but your side is dry 8.
You feel like you’re carrying around a over stressed Sumo wrestler 7.
You find yourself racing a wall of dirt 6.
Following the wall of dirt is a wall of water 5.
The whole state seems combustible and soggy at the same time 4.
Chain lightening spells “Surrender Dorothy” across the sky 3.
At times your commute reminds you of the movie, “The Perfect
Storm” 2.
The TV weather people get to say something other than “Hot and sunny.” 1.
It’s generally OVER by September!!! Woo Hooo! [The
opinions expressed here are not those of ABIL Management, the board of
directors, staff, or anyone else for that matter. Well, maybe, but no one
will admit it.] ----------------------------------------------------------
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85016 Suite 290
– Advocacy, Early Intervention,
Benefits Planning Assistance & Outreach, Reintegration 602-443-0720
TTY 602-433-0737
FAX 602-443-0721 Suite 310A -
ABIL
Employment Services/TANF (Please call - AES/TANF by
appointment only) 602-667-0277
FAX 602-667-0318 ABIL - Metro Center office, Suite
D-405 10000 N. 31st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
85051 602-424-4100
FAX 602-424-4118 ABIL-East
office (Fiesta Tech Office Complex) 2150 S. Country Club, Ste. 10, Mesa,
AZ 85210 480-655-9750 Voice/TDD 602-256-2245 FAX 480-655-9751 ---------------------------------------- ABIL Board of Directors
Edward
L. Myers, III ............…….......……...........
President Lynn
C. Houston ..........................................
Vice President F.
Lee Jacquette, ............................................. Treasurer Nikki
Jeffords .............……...….............………...
Secretary Tom
Ringhofer .........................
Immediate Past President Pamela
Allan ...............................….................….
Member Nola
Baker-Jones ................................................
Member Marjann
Fletcher ....................................................
Member William
Harper ....................……....……............... Member Randall
Howe ..............................................
Member Joseph
Mikitish ..............................................
Member Max
McQueen .........................……....……..
Member Bob
Payne ............................……............……..
Member Nicholas
L. Perry ......................……..............…….. Member Susan
Scott ...................................................
Member ABIL
Board of Directors email: boardofdirectors@abil.org -------------------------------------------------- All Area Codes 602 unless noted otherwise Advocacy Donna
Kruck, 443-0722 ............…................
Unit Director Lynn
Bejnar, 443-0729 ............. “This
is My Life” Prg. Mgr. David
Carey, 443-0723 ............……....
Advocacy Specialist Yvonne
Cisneros, 443-0705 .........
Program Aide/Receptionist Peter
Clute, 443-0703 ......
Work Incentives Specialist Marilon
Cox, 443-0725 ...............
Volunteer Coordinator Erik
Jensen, 443-0727 ...........….
Work Incentives Specialist Donna
Lorti, 424-4105 ...............
Work Incentives Specialist Carolan
Quenneville, 443-0724 ..
Graphic Specialist/Newsletter Rhonda
Webb, 443-0728 .........
Work Incentives Coordinator Employment
Services Susan
Webb, 443-0711.... AES & Business Development Director Larry
Wanger, 443-0710 ................
AES Program Manager Rachel
Barela 443-0713 ......................
TANF Program Aide Lisa
Barnes, 443-0701 ........................
AES Program Aide Marisa
Colon, 443-0714 ...
TANF Independent Living Specialist Lynda
Connors, 443-0712 ........... Employment
Coordinator Rosalie
Perry, 443-0707 ......
Family Resource Specialist Maria
Truax, 443-0709 ...............
Employment Coordinator Community
Integration Darrel
Christenson, 296-0530 ..................
Unit Director Judy
Benshoof, 296-0532...
CyberCIL E.D./Home Mod Mesa/ILA Fernando
Cruz 443-0708 ................... Reintegration Coord. Jon
DeWinter, 296-0537 ..
Home Mod.Coord.(Glndle/Peoria)/ ILA Paula
Grodecki, 480-222-4212 .......... Reintegration Coord. Leanne
Jones, 296-0535...….. Soc/Rec/Youth Outreach/ILA Don
Price, 443-0726 ................
Early Intervention Coord. Andrea
Reynoso-Punch, 480-222-4211............
CLO Coord. Lisa
Racz, 296-0536 ....................................
IL Skills Coordinator Jay
Murrillo, 296-0531.........................
Home Mod. Coord. (Phx)/ ILA April
Reed, 296-0533 ...............
Information & Referral Coord. Personal
Assistant Services (PAS) Gwen
Dean, 296-0541.............……..........……………...
Unit Director Pam
Burdette, 296-0547 .....….......…………
Phx Program Manager Lyndora
Hall, 296-0529............…............
PAS Field Rep. Judy
Ludlow, 296-0542 .......................... PAS Field Rep. Wasim
Moughaouiche, 296-0528 ...........
PAS Field Rep. Grace
Walstad, 296-0540
....................... PAS Field Rep. Melanie
Woods, 602-296-0521 ................ PAS Field Rep. Diane
Patton, 480-222-4206 ......…………..
Mesa Program Manager Maria
Deleon, 480-222-4203 ................... PAS Field Rep. Pamela
Geans, 480-222-4205 ................
PAS Field Rep. Sheri
Mecca, 480-222-4204...........................
PAS Field Rep. Pat
Trouts, 480-222-4209 ....................... PAS Field Rep. Bonnie
Zanardi, 480-222-4202 ................
PAS Feild Rep. Jerry
Chee, 424-4107 ...................……….
Metro Program Manager Mary
Avila, 424-4108 ...............................
PAS Field Rep. Nancy
Carrizosa, 424-4106 .................. PAS Field Rep. Teodoro
Marquez, 424-4102 ..................
PAS Field Rep. Kelli
Martin, 602-424-4117 ................... PAS Feild Rep. Christina
Velasquez, 424-4104 .............
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