Project Impact/MRC – Parents program for student benefits
2020-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Project Impact/MRC – Parents program for student benefits – Kathy Kelly, Benefits Specialist from MRC, will join for a presentation and Q&A about work and benefits for students. She works with Project IMPACT and Student Benefits Counselors are able to help you understand the impact that work will have on your public benefits, including housing and healthcare.
To register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org

Self-care, Well-being, and Resilience - Youth Workshop
2020-07-08 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-07-15 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-07-22 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-07-29 12:00 - 13:30
Self-care, Well-being, and Resilience- A group for youth with disabilities ages 14-24. Join us to chat about relationships, self-care, boundaries, among other topics that relate to our sense of being well.
To register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org

Justice League - Youth Workshop
2020-07-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-29 14:00 - 15:00
The Justice League- Join us for a 9-week Zoom based workshop exploring how how people with disabilities have changed the world for the better, and how you can help to change things in the future! This workshop is free to participate and is open to folks under 25 who identify as having a disability.
To register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org

What? Why? Work! - Youth Workshop
2020-07-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
What? Why? Work! – Join us on Zoom for a 4-week introduction to employment workshop series exploring the world of work and the themes of “What is work?” “Why we work?” and the choices and responsibilities inherent in work. Thursdays 1-2 pm June 18th- July 16th
To register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org

Adulting 101 - Youth Workshop
2020-07-10 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-07-17 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-07-24 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-07-31 12:00 - 13:30
Adulting 101– This 9-week Zoom-based workshop will explore a range of topics related to independent living and building ‘adulting’ skills. Topics will include travel training, time management, personal finance, community safety, and more!
To register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org

Travel Training Summer Workshop Series for Youth Ages 16 - 22
2020-07-13 10:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-27 10:00 - 13:00 | The Boston Center for Independent Living, 60 Temple Place, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Join us this summer as we work together to:

Build and strengthen community safety skills
Practice using the MBTA in and around Boston
Socialize with peers
and HAVE FUN along the way!

This group is appropriate for: Youth ages 16-22. Participants must be interested in learning to increase their skills and confidence traveling safely on the MBTA.
The series is free for all participants. Registration is required and space is limited. Ideally participants are available to attend all 4 sessions. Please register by June 15, 2020
For more information, to register, or to request accommodations, please contact:
Dan Harris dharris@bostoncil.org or 617-338-6665 x 236

Cook-A-Long Youth Workshop
2020-07-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-07-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-07-27 12:00 - 13:30
Cook-A-Long- In this 9-week Zoom-based workshop we will be cooking along together, starting with basic food preparation skills, and building up to simple recipes.
To register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org

Meet Me Mondays - Youth Workshop
2020-07-13 15:00 - 16:15, 2020-07-27 15:00 - 16:15
Meet me Mondays– In this Zoom-based workshop, we will meet people from different careers and engage in virtual job shadow opportunities. Careers we will explore are law enforcement, human services, STEM, retail, and skilled trades. Monday’s Bi-Weekly 3-4:15 pm 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10
To register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org

Preparing for College - Youth Workshop
2020-07-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-07-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-07-28 15:00 - 16:00
Preparing for College– In this 5 week Zoom-based workshop we will explore how to request college accommodations, services on campus, preparing for online classes, and managing social life and time management. Tuesdays 3-4 pm July 14th- August 11th
To register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org

Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
2020-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | BCIL Offices, 60 Temple Place, 5th Floor, Boston Center for Independent Living, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom
Join us on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in your area. Our knowledgeable staff will answer all your questions and put you on the path to finding the housing that is right for you.
This workshop will teach you about:
• Types of housing available in the Boston area
• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing
• Conducting a housing search
• Communicating with housing authorities, agencies, and landlords
• Completing applications for state voucher programs
• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability
Each workshop will include a period when you can ask questions.
To register: email Jackie at jmcglinchey@bostoncil.org with your full
name and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from
Jackie that will include the Zoom webinar link and password.
To request reasonable accommodations, please let Jackie know when
you register.

Job and Volunteer Search Club - Youth Workshop
2020-07-20 14:00 - 15:00
Job and Volunteer Search Club– Join us on Zoom to explore summer job and volunteer opportunities. Topics will include risks and benefits of “essential jobs,” completing job applications, managing stress in your job search, and exploring volunteer experiences. Monday’s Bi-weekly 2-3pm 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3.
To register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org

ADA 30: a call for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
2020-07-22 13:00 - 14:30
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act. While the ADA has provided the disability community with increased access we recognize that much work still needs to be done to ensure equitable access for all.
Join the City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the Boston Center for Independent Living on July 22nd for a virtual event to discuss how far we have come and what the future of disability rights looks like with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event will run from 1-2:30. We will hear from leaders in disability rights, consumers, and elected officials.
More details to come but in the meantime please fill out this form to receive a free ADA 30 T-shirt to commemorate the event. Once you receive the shirt, post a picture of you wearing the shirt and join our virtual ADA 30 community!
Shirt link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ADA30BostonTshirts
If you have any questions regarding the t-shirts, please e-mail disability@boston.gov or contact Jessica Doonan at 617-635-3682 or Jessica Podesva at 617-338-6665.

Work Readiness Series - Youth Workshop
2020-07-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-30 13:00 - 14:00
Work Readiness Series– Join us for a 4 week Zoom based workshop series focusing on the skills you need to help you find and keep a job. Topics include resume building, preparing for interviews, workplace etiquette, and communication skills. Thursdays 1-2 pm July 23rd- August 13th
To register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org
