PCA Public Listening Sessions: General Updates and Details on Gradual EVV Implementation
2020-10-02 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
PCA Public Listening Sessions: General Updates and Details on Gradual EVV Implementation
MassHealth would like to inform you of three upcoming Public Listening Sessions that are being held to discuss general updates related to the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program, including an update on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation, and gather stakeholder input related to the advancement of program enhancements.
All sessions will be held virtually via WebEx. Sessions will be held at the dates and times listed below.

Friday, October 2
1:00PM – 3:30PM

This session will be available with Spanish captioning.
https://statema.webex.com/statema/j.php?MTID=m70a45aa36ce71313d5178b407b521cf7
+1-203-607-0564 US Toll
+1-866-692-3580 US Toll Free
Access code: 171 211 0996

MassHealth would like to invite all PCA program stakeholders to attend a Public Listening Session. We encourage you to share information about these sessions with your stakeholder community. Information about the sessions is also available at www.mass.gov.

Living Marie Feltin's Legacy During COVID-19
2020-10-01 19:00 - 20:00
Because of COVID-19, we have twice postponed the award ceremony, in March and then its rescheduled date in June. We have now booked the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel with the hope of resuming the in-person event on Friday, March 19, 2021. In the interim, we will be hosting a one-hour Zoom gathering for our supporters on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7:00 pm that will include acknowledgement of our award winners and a lively discussion on disability rights featuring national activist Bob Kafka. We would expect to more formally honor award winners Zary Amirhosseini, Mala Rafik, Shirley Simmons, and Darryl K. Williams (posthumous) during the 2021 ceremony.
We hope you will join us on October 1. You do need to register on Zoom, which you can do on our website (www.bostoncil.org) and or by typing in this site: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nTk8xjOqRmC5MvMYjP6DiA

Life After Highschool
2020-10-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-17 15:00 - 16:00
LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Thursdays, starting September 17 from 3-4 pm on Zoom

Join us on Zoom to learn about education, work, and training after finishing high school.
We will explore:
*education and training options after high school
*differences between high school and college
*the college application process *financial aid options

This group is available to youth with disabilities ages 14-22 with a documented disability as part of the Pre-Employment Transition Services program.

To register or request accommodations contact Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org or 617-992-5413.

Job Skills Group
2020-09-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-15 15:00 - 16:00
Do you want to learn skills to help you find and keep a job?

JOB SKILLS GROUP
Tuesday, starting September 15 from 3-4 pm on Zoom

Join our Job Skills group. You will:
*learn effective communication skills.
*gain interview skills.
*learn problem solving skills for work.
*learn to build a support network.
*build a resume.

This group is available to youth with disabilities ages 14-22 with a documented disability as part of the PreEmployment Transition Services program.

To register or request accommodations contact Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org or 617-992-5413.

Independent Living 101
2020-09-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-09-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-09-08 12:00 - 13:00
INDEPENDENT LIVING 101
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29
12 PM- 1 PM VIA ZOOM – EMAIL FOR LINK

A group for teens and young adults with disabilities ages 14-24.
In this 4-week group, we will discuss whether to tell an employer about your disability, how to manage money, self-advocacy, and the history of the disability rights movement.

Content of the group will be tailored to those who sign up.

To register or request accommodations contact Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or 978-893-8106. Please reach out if you have questions.

DAAHR Forum
2020-09-23 13:00 - 15:00
What: DAAHR Forum
When: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom. Register here to receive the link and call-in number
Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) wants to hear from enrollees in MassHealth/ACO/One Care about:

COVID-19 and what’s been your access to care
Any challenges to getting care and services you need from your plan’s network – are you having trouble seeing specialists?
Medical transportation concerns including with PT-1?
Problems getting needed prescription medications (plan will not authorize a medication or will not pay for the medication)
Any difficulties with behavioral health services
Challenges around durable medical equipment: wheelchair repairs, denial of bed mattresses, etc.
Trouble getting medical supplies (leg bags, diapers, Chux etc.)
And if things are going good for you, we want to hear that, too! What best practices can you share?

Register here to receive the Zoom link and call-in number. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For more information or to request reasonable accommodations, contact Jessica Podesva, BCIL Community Organizer at jpodesva@bostoncil.org

PCA Public Listening Sessions: General Updates and Details on Gradual EVV Implementation
2020-09-23 12:00 - 14:30
PCA Public Listening Sessions: General Updates and Details on Gradual EVV Implementation
MassHealth would like to inform you of three upcoming Public Listening Sessions that are being held to discuss general updates related to the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program, including an update on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation, and gather stakeholder input related to the advancement of program enhancements.
All sessions will be held virtually via WebEx. Sessions will be held at the dates and times listed below.

Session Date/Time
WebEx Link and Call In Information

Wednesday, September 23
12:00PM – 2:30PM
https://statema.webex.com/statema/j.php?MTID=m71b6cfc22ebc8d8c4d3c0037366842e7
+1-203-607-0564 US Toll
+1-866-692-3580 US Toll Free
Access code: 171 918 2721

Friday, October 2
1:00PM – 3:30PM

This session will be available with Spanish captioning.
https://statema.webex.com/statema/j.php?MTID=m70a45aa36ce71313d5178b407b521cf7
+1-203-607-0564 US Toll
+1-866-692-3580 US Toll Free
Access code: 171 211 0996

MassHealth would like to invite all PCA program stakeholders to attend a Public Listening Session. We encourage you to share information about these sessions with your stakeholder community. Information about the sessions is also available at www.mass.gov.

Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
2020-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-08-19 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.

Virtual Housing Workshop
2020-09-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | BCIL Offices, 60 Temple Place, 5th Floor, Boston Center for Independent Living, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Virtual Housing Workshop
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 Kat at kvilson@bostoncil.org with your full
name and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from
Kat that will include the Zoom webinar link and password.
To request reasonable accommodations, please let Kat know when
you register.

Adulting 101 - Youth Workshop
2020-08-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-08-07 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

Work Readiness Series - Youth Workshop
2020-08-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-08-06 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

Justice League - Youth Workshop
2020-08-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-08-05 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

Self-care, Well-being, and Resilience - Youth Workshop
2020-08-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-08-05 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

Preparing for College - Youth Workshop
2020-08-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-04 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

Cook-A-Long Youth Workshop
2020-08-10 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

Job and Volunteer Search Club - Youth Workshop
2020-08-03 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
