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SUMMARY:Justice League - Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/the-disability-justice-league-youth-workshop/2020-06-24/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T120000
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SUMMARY:Self-care\, Well-being\, and Resilience - Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/self-care-well-being-and-resilience/2020-06-24/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T160000
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join adaptive yoga via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 4-5 pm. Designed for people w/ chronic illnesses\, recovering from injuries\, & mobility impairments. Adaptive yoga puts the focus on subtle body movements to create awareness and manage stress. All experience levels welcome! \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO2sqzooHNZrYEpX8v7Mlfnk3ad6ALO5. You will receive a confirmation link and Zoom information after registering. \nQuestions? Contact BCIL Community Organizer Shaya at sfrench@bostoncil.org.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/adaptive-yoga/2020-06-23/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T110000
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SUMMARY:Project Impact/MRC – Parents program for student benefits
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/project-impact-mrc-parents-program-for-student-benefits/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T150000
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CREATED:20200527T150556Z
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SUMMARY:Job and Volunteer Search Club - Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/job-and-volunteer-search-club-youth-workshop/2020-06-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T144858Z
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SUMMARY:Cook-A-Long Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/cook-a-long/2020-06-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T133000
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CREATED:20200527T144302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T144323Z
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SUMMARY:Adulting 101 - Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTo register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/adultiing-101-youth-workshop/2020-06-19/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T130000
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SUMMARY:What? Why? Work! - Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 \nTo register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/what-why-work-youth-workshop/2020-06-18/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T140000
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SUMMARY:Justice League - Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/the-disability-justice-league-youth-workshop/2020-06-17/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T144943Z
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SUMMARY:Self-care\, Well-being\, and Resilience - Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/self-care-well-being-and-resilience/2020-06-17/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T100000
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom \nJoin 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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Jackie at jmcglinchey@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nJackie that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Jackie know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-2/2020-06-17/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T160000
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join adaptive yoga via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 4-5 pm. Designed for people w/ chronic illnesses\, recovering from injuries\, & mobility impairments. Adaptive yoga puts the focus on subtle body movements to create awareness and manage stress. All experience levels welcome! \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO2sqzooHNZrYEpX8v7Mlfnk3ad6ALO5. You will receive a confirmation link and Zoom information after registering. \nQuestions? Contact BCIL Community Organizer Shaya at sfrench@bostoncil.org.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/adaptive-yoga/2020-06-16/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T150000
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SUMMARY:Meet Me Mondays - Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 \nTo register please email Mary-Kate Wells at mkwells@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/meet-me-mondays-youth-workshop/2020-06-15/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T120000
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SUMMARY:Cook-A-Long Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/cook-a-long/2020-06-15/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T133000
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CREATED:20200527T144302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T144323Z
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SUMMARY:Adulting 101 - Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTo register please email Dan Harris at dharris@bostoncil.org or Kaitlyn Coppola at KCoppola@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/adultiing-101-youth-workshop/2020-06-12/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join adaptive yoga via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 4-5 pm. Designed for people w/ chronic illnesses\, recovering from injuries\, & mobility impairments. Adaptive yoga puts the focus on subtle body movements to create awareness and manage stress. All experience levels welcome! \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO2sqzooHNZrYEpX8v7Mlfnk3ad6ALO5. You will receive a confirmation link and Zoom information after registering. \nQuestions? Contact BCIL Community Organizer Shaya at sfrench@bostoncil.org.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/adaptive-yoga/2020-06-09/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T135137Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Housing Workshop \nJoin 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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Kat at kvilson@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nKat that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Kat know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3/2020-06-03/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T160000
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join adaptive yoga via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 4-5 pm. Designed for people w/ chronic illnesses\, recovering from injuries\, & mobility impairments. Adaptive yoga puts the focus on subtle body movements to create awareness and manage stress. All experience levels welcome! \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO2sqzooHNZrYEpX8v7Mlfnk3ad6ALO5. You will receive a confirmation link and Zoom information after registering. \nQuestions? Contact BCIL Community Organizer Shaya at sfrench@bostoncil.org.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/adaptive-yoga/2020-06-02/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
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SUMMARY:Youth Workshop - Self Care Group
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Team at BCIL is excited to offer daily workshops on different topics throughout the month of May. Topics cover a range of independent living skills and skills needed to think about different kinds of employment\, and how to get and keep a job. These daily workshops are for youth with disabilities ages 14-22. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org \nThe workshops include: \nInformational Interviews: Meet people who are working in different careers. In these informational interviews\, students will have time to develop questions they want to ask the person in the specific career. The Interviewee will then join for Q &A. Bring some questions! \n\n5/4- Ask a Small business owner- Learn about owning a business.\n5/18- Ask a restaurant manager and waitress – Learn about working in a restaurant from a manager and waitress.\n\n5/4- Time Management: Managing our time is an important skill as we think about leaving high school. Join us as we review different strategies to help us manage time. Students will leave with some ideas to try. \n5/5- Leaving High School with a certificate: Are you leaving High School with a certificate of completion? In this workshop\, student will be given the opportunity to explore what leaving high school with a certificate of completion means and different post-secondary options. \n5/6- Exploring a Gap Year: Gap years\, often a year taken between high school and college\, can be a great opportunity for personal growth. In this workshop we’ll explore some gap year programs\, as well as discuss different options for structuring one’s time and learning during a gap year. \n5/6- Personal Finance: Credit: What is credit and why should I care? In this workshop we will provide a basic overview of credit\, why it is important\, and identify resources for future learning and exploration. If you’ve hoped to rent an apartment\, or take out a car loan\, this is a good place to start! \n5/8- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \n5/11- Meal Planning: In this workshop we will discuss meal planning- how to eat well on a budget by planning ahead. Youth will leave with some tips and techniques\, as well as a worksheet to plan lunches for a week. \n5/12- Disability Disclosure and Accommodations at work: Have you ever wondered if you should disclose your disability at work? Do you need accommodations to support you at work? During this workshop\, we will talk about disability at work and your rights and responsibilities. \n5/13- Exploring the College Application Process: Interested in attending college? In this workshop we will explore the college application process. Students will leave with an idea of key dates. \n5/15- Staying Connected while Social Distancing: In this workshop we will explore how we stay connected to friends\, family\, and our larger communities while we are staying at home. \n5/18- Decision Making: In this workshop we will discuss some ways to make responsible decisions for ourselves. \n5/19- Trades Pathways- Are you interested in learning about Trades such as carpentry\, plumbing\, electricity\, cosmetology? In this workshop\, we will explore different trades and trade programs. \n5/20- Student Life\, or Making Friends After High School: In this workshop we’ll explore ways to make friends in college and making friends outside of high school. \n5/20- Personal Finance: Reading a Paystub: Why does money get taken out of my paycheck? What are taxes and why do they matter? Join us as we deepen our knowledge of personal finance. \n5/22- Discussion on online dating and safety: In recent years\, online dating has become more and more common. In this workshop we will explore safety tips for online dating. \n5/26- Setting goals- What are your future goals? Students will have an opportunity to identify a short-term and long-term goal using the SMART goal method. \nJob Skills Series (Thursdays)- In this interactive job skills series\, each week students will have the opportunity to learn and practice job skills such as communication\, answering interview questions\, problem solving\, and conducting a job search. We will use videos\, interactive games and activities.\n• 5/7- Communication\n• 5/14- Answering Interview questions\n• 5/21- Problems Solving: Dealing with difficult situations\n• 5/28- Conducting a Job Search \n5/27- Disability Disclosure at School or Work: In order to request accommodations at work or in college\, we need to disclose some aspects of our disabilities. In this workshop we will explore the complexities of disclosure- the when\, how\, how much\, and why. We will also explore potential benefits of disclosure. \n5/29- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/youth-workshop-2-2020-05-29/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T160000
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SUMMARY:BCIL Virtual Social Group - Games Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Social Groups @ BCIL \nPlease join us for remote social groups in May 2020! Open to everyone with a disability. We will be meeting via Zoom for empowerment\, art\, games\, and more! \nSimply follow a url to be connected with others! \nGames Group: 5/7\, 5/19\, 5/28\nGame: “Drawful 2” \nDrawful 2 is a game that can be played using one PC and up to 8 separate devices (such as smart phones\, tablets\, or even PCs). Game play consists of drawing prompts anonymously using your smartphone\, which the group tries to guess the meaning of (sort of like Pictionary). Everyone votes on which description is best and points are given out based on which are the most popular. \nTo register\, contact Amanda at abernard@bostoncil.org or 978.893.8099
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-virtual-social-group-games-group/2020-05-28/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
CREATED:20200427T181342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T182752Z
UID:10000343-1590667200-1590670800@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Youth Workshop - Job Skills: Job Search
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Team at BCIL is excited to offer daily workshops on different topics throughout the month of May. Topics cover a range of independent living skills and skills needed to think about different kinds of employment\, and how to get and keep a job. These daily workshops are for youth with disabilities ages 14-22. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org \nThe workshops include: \nInformational Interviews: Meet people who are working in different careers. In these informational interviews\, students will have time to develop questions they want to ask the person in the specific career. The Interviewee will then join for Q &A. Bring some questions! \n\n5/4- Ask a Small business owner- Learn about owning a business.\n5/18- Ask a restaurant manager and waitress – Learn about working in a restaurant from a manager and waitress.\n\n5/4- Time Management: Managing our time is an important skill as we think about leaving high school. Join us as we review different strategies to help us manage time. Students will leave with some ideas to try. \n5/5- Leaving High School with a certificate: Are you leaving High School with a certificate of completion? In this workshop\, student will be given the opportunity to explore what leaving high school with a certificate of completion means and different post-secondary options. \n5/6- Exploring a Gap Year: Gap years\, often a year taken between high school and college\, can be a great opportunity for personal growth. In this workshop we’ll explore some gap year programs\, as well as discuss different options for structuring one’s time and learning during a gap year. \n5/6- Personal Finance: Credit: What is credit and why should I care? In this workshop we will provide a basic overview of credit\, why it is important\, and identify resources for future learning and exploration. If you’ve hoped to rent an apartment\, or take out a car loan\, this is a good place to start! \n5/8- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \n5/11- Meal Planning: In this workshop we will discuss meal planning- how to eat well on a budget by planning ahead. Youth will leave with some tips and techniques\, as well as a worksheet to plan lunches for a week. \n5/12- Disability Disclosure and Accommodations at work: Have you ever wondered if you should disclose your disability at work? Do you need accommodations to support you at work? During this workshop\, we will talk about disability at work and your rights and responsibilities. \n5/13- Exploring the College Application Process: Interested in attending college? In this workshop we will explore the college application process. Students will leave with an idea of key dates. \n5/15- Staying Connected while Social Distancing: In this workshop we will explore how we stay connected to friends\, family\, and our larger communities while we are staying at home. \n5/18- Decision Making: In this workshop we will discuss some ways to make responsible decisions for ourselves. \n5/19- Trades Pathways- Are you interested in learning about Trades such as carpentry\, plumbing\, electricity\, cosmetology? In this workshop\, we will explore different trades and trade programs. \n5/20- Student Life\, or Making Friends After High School: In this workshop we’ll explore ways to make friends in college and making friends outside of high school. \n5/20- Personal Finance: Reading a Paystub: Why does money get taken out of my paycheck? What are taxes and why do they matter? Join us as we deepen our knowledge of personal finance. \n5/22- Discussion on online dating and safety: In recent years\, online dating has become more and more common. In this workshop we will explore safety tips for online dating. \n5/26- Setting goals- What are your future goals? Students will have an opportunity to identify a short-term and long-term goal using the SMART goal method. \nJob Skills Series (Thursdays)- In this interactive job skills series\, each week students will have the opportunity to learn and practice job skills such as communication\, answering interview questions\, problem solving\, and conducting a job search. We will use videos\, interactive games and activities.\n• 5/7- Communication\n• 5/14- Answering Interview questions\n• 5/21- Problems Solving: Dealing with difficult situations\n• 5/28- Conducting a Job Search \n5/27- Disability Disclosure at School or Work: In order to request accommodations at work or in college\, we need to disclose some aspects of our disabilities. In this workshop we will explore the complexities of disclosure- the when\, how\, how much\, and why. We will also explore potential benefits of disclosure. \n5/29- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/youth-workshop-2-2020-05-28/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
CREATED:20200427T181342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T182721Z
UID:10000342-1590580800-1590584400@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Youth Workshop - Disability Disclosure at School or Work
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Team at BCIL is excited to offer daily workshops on different topics throughout the month of May. Topics cover a range of independent living skills and skills needed to think about different kinds of employment\, and how to get and keep a job. These daily workshops are for youth with disabilities ages 14-22. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org \nThe workshops include: \nInformational Interviews: Meet people who are working in different careers. In these informational interviews\, students will have time to develop questions they want to ask the person in the specific career. The Interviewee will then join for Q &A. Bring some questions! \n\n5/4- Ask a Small business owner- Learn about owning a business.\n5/18- Ask a restaurant manager and waitress – Learn about working in a restaurant from a manager and waitress.\n\n5/4- Time Management: Managing our time is an important skill as we think about leaving high school. Join us as we review different strategies to help us manage time. Students will leave with some ideas to try. \n5/5- Leaving High School with a certificate: Are you leaving High School with a certificate of completion? In this workshop\, student will be given the opportunity to explore what leaving high school with a certificate of completion means and different post-secondary options. \n5/6- Exploring a Gap Year: Gap years\, often a year taken between high school and college\, can be a great opportunity for personal growth. In this workshop we’ll explore some gap year programs\, as well as discuss different options for structuring one’s time and learning during a gap year. \n5/6- Personal Finance: Credit: What is credit and why should I care? In this workshop we will provide a basic overview of credit\, why it is important\, and identify resources for future learning and exploration. If you’ve hoped to rent an apartment\, or take out a car loan\, this is a good place to start! \n5/8- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \n5/11- Meal Planning: In this workshop we will discuss meal planning- how to eat well on a budget by planning ahead. Youth will leave with some tips and techniques\, as well as a worksheet to plan lunches for a week. \n5/12- Disability Disclosure and Accommodations at work: Have you ever wondered if you should disclose your disability at work? Do you need accommodations to support you at work? During this workshop\, we will talk about disability at work and your rights and responsibilities. \n5/13- Exploring the College Application Process: Interested in attending college? In this workshop we will explore the college application process. Students will leave with an idea of key dates. \n5/15- Staying Connected while Social Distancing: In this workshop we will explore how we stay connected to friends\, family\, and our larger communities while we are staying at home. \n5/18- Decision Making: In this workshop we will discuss some ways to make responsible decisions for ourselves. \n5/19- Trades Pathways- Are you interested in learning about Trades such as carpentry\, plumbing\, electricity\, cosmetology? In this workshop\, we will explore different trades and trade programs. \n5/20- Student Life\, or Making Friends After High School: In this workshop we’ll explore ways to make friends in college and making friends outside of high school. \n5/20- Personal Finance: Reading a Paystub: Why does money get taken out of my paycheck? What are taxes and why do they matter? Join us as we deepen our knowledge of personal finance. \n5/22- Discussion on online dating and safety: In recent years\, online dating has become more and more common. In this workshop we will explore safety tips for online dating. \n5/26- Setting goals- What are your future goals? Students will have an opportunity to identify a short-term and long-term goal using the SMART goal method. \nJob Skills Series (Thursdays)- In this interactive job skills series\, each week students will have the opportunity to learn and practice job skills such as communication\, answering interview questions\, problem solving\, and conducting a job search. We will use videos\, interactive games and activities.\n• 5/7- Communication\n• 5/14- Answering Interview questions\n• 5/21- Problems Solving: Dealing with difficult situations\n• 5/28- Conducting a Job Search \n5/27- Disability Disclosure at School or Work: In order to request accommodations at work or in college\, we need to disclose some aspects of our disabilities. In this workshop we will explore the complexities of disclosure- the when\, how\, how much\, and why. We will also explore potential benefits of disclosure. \n5/29- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/youth-workshop-2-2020-05-27/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
CREATED:20200505T211643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T160128Z
UID:10000350-1590508800-1590512400@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Adaptive Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join adaptive yoga via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 4-5 pm. Designed for people w/ chronic illnesses\, recovering from injuries\, & mobility impairments. Adaptive yoga puts the focus on subtle body movements to create awareness and manage stress. All experience levels welcome! \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO2sqzooHNZrYEpX8v7Mlfnk3ad6ALO5. You will receive a confirmation link and Zoom information after registering. \nQuestions? Contact BCIL Community Organizer Shaya at sfrench@bostoncil.org.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/adaptive-yoga/2020-05-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
CREATED:20200424T180212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T195827Z
UID:10000201-1590501600-1590508800@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:BCIL Virtual Social Group - Art Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Social Groups @ BCIL \nPlease join us for remote social groups in May 2020! Open to everyone with a disability. We will be meeting via Zoom for empowerment\, art\, games\, and more! \nSimply follow a url to be connected with others! \nTuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm-4 pm\nArt Group: 5/5\, 5/14\, 5/26\nTheme: Growth – “Planting the Seeds”\nUsing either sketch.io combined with screen share\, or materials from home\, consumers are invited to make art surrounding this theme. \nTo register\, contact Amanda at abernard@bostoncil.org or 978.893.8099
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-virtual-social-group-art-group/2020-05-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
CREATED:20200427T181342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T182635Z
UID:10000322-1590494400-1590498000@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Youth Workshop - Setting Goals
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Team at BCIL is excited to offer daily workshops on different topics throughout the month of May. Topics cover a range of independent living skills and skills needed to think about different kinds of employment\, and how to get and keep a job. These daily workshops are for youth with disabilities ages 14-22. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org \nThe workshops include: \nInformational Interviews: Meet people who are working in different careers. In these informational interviews\, students will have time to develop questions they want to ask the person in the specific career. The Interviewee will then join for Q &A. Bring some questions! \n\n5/4- Ask a Small business owner- Learn about owning a business.\n5/18- Ask a restaurant manager and waitress – Learn about working in a restaurant from a manager and waitress.\n\n5/4- Time Management: Managing our time is an important skill as we think about leaving high school. Join us as we review different strategies to help us manage time. Students will leave with some ideas to try. \n5/5- Leaving High School with a certificate: Are you leaving High School with a certificate of completion? In this workshop\, student will be given the opportunity to explore what leaving high school with a certificate of completion means and different post-secondary options. \n5/6- Exploring a Gap Year: Gap years\, often a year taken between high school and college\, can be a great opportunity for personal growth. In this workshop we’ll explore some gap year programs\, as well as discuss different options for structuring one’s time and learning during a gap year. \n5/6- Personal Finance: Credit: What is credit and why should I care? In this workshop we will provide a basic overview of credit\, why it is important\, and identify resources for future learning and exploration. If you’ve hoped to rent an apartment\, or take out a car loan\, this is a good place to start! \n5/8- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \n5/11- Meal Planning: In this workshop we will discuss meal planning- how to eat well on a budget by planning ahead. Youth will leave with some tips and techniques\, as well as a worksheet to plan lunches for a week. \n5/12- Disability Disclosure and Accommodations at work: Have you ever wondered if you should disclose your disability at work? Do you need accommodations to support you at work? During this workshop\, we will talk about disability at work and your rights and responsibilities. \n5/13- Exploring the College Application Process: Interested in attending college? In this workshop we will explore the college application process. Students will leave with an idea of key dates. \n5/15- Staying Connected while Social Distancing: In this workshop we will explore how we stay connected to friends\, family\, and our larger communities while we are staying at home. \n5/18- Decision Making: In this workshop we will discuss some ways to make responsible decisions for ourselves. \n5/19- Trades Pathways- Are you interested in learning about Trades such as carpentry\, plumbing\, electricity\, cosmetology? In this workshop\, we will explore different trades and trade programs. \n5/20- Student Life\, or Making Friends After High School: In this workshop we’ll explore ways to make friends in college and making friends outside of high school. \n5/20- Personal Finance: Reading a Paystub: Why does money get taken out of my paycheck? What are taxes and why do they matter? Join us as we deepen our knowledge of personal finance. \n5/22- Discussion on online dating and safety: In recent years\, online dating has become more and more common. In this workshop we will explore safety tips for online dating. \n5/26- Setting goals- What are your future goals? Students will have an opportunity to identify a short-term and long-term goal using the SMART goal method. \nJob Skills Series (Thursdays)- In this interactive job skills series\, each week students will have the opportunity to learn and practice job skills such as communication\, answering interview questions\, problem solving\, and conducting a job search. We will use videos\, interactive games and activities.\n• 5/7- Communication\n• 5/14- Answering Interview questions\n• 5/21- Problems Solving: Dealing with difficult situations\n• 5/28- Conducting a Job Search \n5/27- Disability Disclosure at School or Work: In order to request accommodations at work or in college\, we need to disclose some aspects of our disabilities. In this workshop we will explore the complexities of disclosure- the when\, how\, how much\, and why. We will also explore potential benefits of disclosure. \n5/29- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/youth-workshop-2-2020-05-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
CREATED:20200427T181342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T182605Z
UID:10000329-1590148800-1590152400@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Youth Workshop - Discussion: Online Dating and Safety
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Team at BCIL is excited to offer daily workshops on different topics throughout the month of May. Topics cover a range of independent living skills and skills needed to think about different kinds of employment\, and how to get and keep a job. These daily workshops are for youth with disabilities ages 14-22. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org \nThe workshops include: \nInformational Interviews: Meet people who are working in different careers. In these informational interviews\, students will have time to develop questions they want to ask the person in the specific career. The Interviewee will then join for Q &A. Bring some questions! \n\n5/4- Ask a Small business owner- Learn about owning a business.\n5/18- Ask a restaurant manager and waitress – Learn about working in a restaurant from a manager and waitress.\n\n5/4- Time Management: Managing our time is an important skill as we think about leaving high school. Join us as we review different strategies to help us manage time. Students will leave with some ideas to try. \n5/5- Leaving High School with a certificate: Are you leaving High School with a certificate of completion? In this workshop\, student will be given the opportunity to explore what leaving high school with a certificate of completion means and different post-secondary options. \n5/6- Exploring a Gap Year: Gap years\, often a year taken between high school and college\, can be a great opportunity for personal growth. In this workshop we’ll explore some gap year programs\, as well as discuss different options for structuring one’s time and learning during a gap year. \n5/6- Personal Finance: Credit: What is credit and why should I care? In this workshop we will provide a basic overview of credit\, why it is important\, and identify resources for future learning and exploration. If you’ve hoped to rent an apartment\, or take out a car loan\, this is a good place to start! \n5/8- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \n5/11- Meal Planning: In this workshop we will discuss meal planning- how to eat well on a budget by planning ahead. Youth will leave with some tips and techniques\, as well as a worksheet to plan lunches for a week. \n5/12- Disability Disclosure and Accommodations at work: Have you ever wondered if you should disclose your disability at work? Do you need accommodations to support you at work? During this workshop\, we will talk about disability at work and your rights and responsibilities. \n5/13- Exploring the College Application Process: Interested in attending college? In this workshop we will explore the college application process. Students will leave with an idea of key dates. \n5/15- Staying Connected while Social Distancing: In this workshop we will explore how we stay connected to friends\, family\, and our larger communities while we are staying at home. \n5/18- Decision Making: In this workshop we will discuss some ways to make responsible decisions for ourselves. \n5/19- Trades Pathways- Are you interested in learning about Trades such as carpentry\, plumbing\, electricity\, cosmetology? In this workshop\, we will explore different trades and trade programs. \n5/20- Student Life\, or Making Friends After High School: In this workshop we’ll explore ways to make friends in college and making friends outside of high school. \n5/20- Personal Finance: Reading a Paystub: Why does money get taken out of my paycheck? What are taxes and why do they matter? Join us as we deepen our knowledge of personal finance. \n5/22- Discussion on online dating and safety: In recent years\, online dating has become more and more common. In this workshop we will explore safety tips for online dating. \n5/26- Setting goals- What are your future goals? Students will have an opportunity to identify a short-term and long-term goal using the SMART goal method. \nJob Skills Series (Thursdays)- In this interactive job skills series\, each week students will have the opportunity to learn and practice job skills such as communication\, answering interview questions\, problem solving\, and conducting a job search. We will use videos\, interactive games and activities.\n• 5/7- Communication\n• 5/14- Answering Interview questions\n• 5/21- Problems Solving: Dealing with difficult situations\n• 5/28- Conducting a Job Search \n5/27- Disability Disclosure at School or Work: In order to request accommodations at work or in college\, we need to disclose some aspects of our disabilities. In this workshop we will explore the complexities of disclosure- the when\, how\, how much\, and why. We will also explore potential benefits of disclosure. \n5/29- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/youth-workshop-2-2020-05-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
CREATED:20200424T180953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T181123Z
UID:10000210-1590069600-1590076800@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:BCIL Virtual Social Group - Pets
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Social Groups @ BCIL \nPlease join us for remote social groups in May 2020! Open to everyone with a disability. We will be meeting via Zoom for empowerment\, art\, games\, and more! \nSimply follow a url to be connected with others! \nPets Group: 5/12\, 5/21\nConsumers are invited to share pictures of their pets\, as well as feature their pets on camera. \nTo register\, contact Amanda at abernard@bostoncil.org or 978.893.8099
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-virtual-social-group-pets/2020-05-21/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
CREATED:20200427T181342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T182515Z
UID:10000337-1590062400-1590066000@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Youth Workshop - Job Skills: Problem Solving - Dealing with Difficult Situations
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Team at BCIL is excited to offer daily workshops on different topics throughout the month of May. Topics cover a range of independent living skills and skills needed to think about different kinds of employment\, and how to get and keep a job. These daily workshops are for youth with disabilities ages 14-22. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org \nThe workshops include: \nInformational Interviews: Meet people who are working in different careers. In these informational interviews\, students will have time to develop questions they want to ask the person in the specific career. The Interviewee will then join for Q &A. Bring some questions! \n\n5/4- Ask a Small business owner- Learn about owning a business.\n5/18- Ask a restaurant manager and waitress – Learn about working in a restaurant from a manager and waitress.\n\n5/4- Time Management: Managing our time is an important skill as we think about leaving high school. Join us as we review different strategies to help us manage time. Students will leave with some ideas to try. \n5/5- Leaving High School with a certificate: Are you leaving High School with a certificate of completion? In this workshop\, student will be given the opportunity to explore what leaving high school with a certificate of completion means and different post-secondary options. \n5/6- Exploring a Gap Year: Gap years\, often a year taken between high school and college\, can be a great opportunity for personal growth. In this workshop we’ll explore some gap year programs\, as well as discuss different options for structuring one’s time and learning during a gap year. \n5/6- Personal Finance: Credit: What is credit and why should I care? In this workshop we will provide a basic overview of credit\, why it is important\, and identify resources for future learning and exploration. If you’ve hoped to rent an apartment\, or take out a car loan\, this is a good place to start! \n5/8- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \n5/11- Meal Planning: In this workshop we will discuss meal planning- how to eat well on a budget by planning ahead. Youth will leave with some tips and techniques\, as well as a worksheet to plan lunches for a week. \n5/12- Disability Disclosure and Accommodations at work: Have you ever wondered if you should disclose your disability at work? Do you need accommodations to support you at work? During this workshop\, we will talk about disability at work and your rights and responsibilities. \n5/13- Exploring the College Application Process: Interested in attending college? In this workshop we will explore the college application process. Students will leave with an idea of key dates. \n5/15- Staying Connected while Social Distancing: In this workshop we will explore how we stay connected to friends\, family\, and our larger communities while we are staying at home. \n5/18- Decision Making: In this workshop we will discuss some ways to make responsible decisions for ourselves. \n5/19- Trades Pathways- Are you interested in learning about Trades such as carpentry\, plumbing\, electricity\, cosmetology? In this workshop\, we will explore different trades and trade programs. \n5/20- Student Life\, or Making Friends After High School: In this workshop we’ll explore ways to make friends in college and making friends outside of high school. \n5/20- Personal Finance: Reading a Paystub: Why does money get taken out of my paycheck? What are taxes and why do they matter? Join us as we deepen our knowledge of personal finance. \n5/22- Discussion on online dating and safety: In recent years\, online dating has become more and more common. In this workshop we will explore safety tips for online dating. \n5/26- Setting goals- What are your future goals? Students will have an opportunity to identify a short-term and long-term goal using the SMART goal method. \nJob Skills Series (Thursdays)- In this interactive job skills series\, each week students will have the opportunity to learn and practice job skills such as communication\, answering interview questions\, problem solving\, and conducting a job search. We will use videos\, interactive games and activities.\n• 5/7- Communication\n• 5/14- Answering Interview questions\n• 5/21- Problems Solving: Dealing with difficult situations\n• 5/28- Conducting a Job Search \n5/27- Disability Disclosure at School or Work: In order to request accommodations at work or in college\, we need to disclose some aspects of our disabilities. In this workshop we will explore the complexities of disclosure- the when\, how\, how much\, and why. We will also explore potential benefits of disclosure. \n5/29- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/youth-workshop-2-2020-05-21/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123729
CREATED:20200427T183812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T183914Z
UID:10000344-1589983200-1589986800@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Youth Workshop - Personal Finance: Reading a Paystub
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Team at BCIL is excited to offer daily workshops on different topics throughout the month of May. Topics cover a range of independent living skills and skills needed to think about different kinds of employment\, and how to get and keep a job. These daily workshops are for youth with disabilities ages 14-22. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org \nThe workshops include: \nInformational Interviews: Meet people who are working in different careers. In these informational interviews\, students will have time to develop questions they want to ask the person in the specific career. The Interviewee will then join for Q &A. Bring some questions! \n\n5/4- Ask a Small business owner- Learn about owning a business.\n5/18- Ask a restaurant manager and waitress – Learn about working in a restaurant from a manager and waitress.\n\n5/4- Time Management: Managing our time is an important skill as we think about leaving high school. Join us as we review different strategies to help us manage time. Students will leave with some ideas to try. \n5/5- Leaving High School with a certificate: Are you leaving High School with a certificate of completion? In this workshop\, student will be given the opportunity to explore what leaving high school with a certificate of completion means and different post-secondary options. \n5/6- Exploring a Gap Year: Gap years\, often a year taken between high school and college\, can be a great opportunity for personal growth. In this workshop we’ll explore some gap year programs\, as well as discuss different options for structuring one’s time and learning during a gap year. \n5/6- Personal Finance: Credit: What is credit and why should I care? In this workshop we will provide a basic overview of credit\, why it is important\, and identify resources for future learning and exploration. If you’ve hoped to rent an apartment\, or take out a car loan\, this is a good place to start! \n5/8- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \n5/11- Meal Planning: In this workshop we will discuss meal planning- how to eat well on a budget by planning ahead. Youth will leave with some tips and techniques\, as well as a worksheet to plan lunches for a week. \n5/12- Disability Disclosure and Accommodations at work: Have you ever wondered if you should disclose your disability at work? Do you need accommodations to support you at work? During this workshop\, we will talk about disability at work and your rights and responsibilities. \n5/13- Exploring the College Application Process: Interested in attending college? In this workshop we will explore the college application process. Students will leave with an idea of key dates. \n5/15- Staying Connected while Social Distancing: In this workshop we will explore how we stay connected to friends\, family\, and our larger communities while we are staying at home. \n5/18- Decision Making: In this workshop we will discuss some ways to make responsible decisions for ourselves. \n5/19- Trades Pathways- Are you interested in learning about Trades such as carpentry\, plumbing\, electricity\, cosmetology? In this workshop\, we will explore different trades and trade programs. \n5/20- Student Life\, or Making Friends After High School: In this workshop we’ll explore ways to make friends in college and making friends outside of high school. \n5/20- Personal Finance: Reading a Paystub: Why does money get taken out of my paycheck? What are taxes and why do they matter? Join us as we deepen our knowledge of personal finance. \n5/22- Discussion on online dating and safety: In recent years\, online dating has become more and more common. In this workshop we will explore safety tips for online dating. \n5/26- Setting goals- What are your future goals? Students will have an opportunity to identify a short-term and long-term goal using the SMART goal method. \nJob Skills Series (Thursdays)- In this interactive job skills series\, each week students will have the opportunity to learn and practice job skills such as communication\, answering interview questions\, problem solving\, and conducting a job search. We will use videos\, interactive games and activities.\n• 5/7- Communication\n• 5/14- Answering Interview questions\n• 5/21- Problems Solving: Dealing with difficult situations\n• 5/28- Conducting a Job Search \n5/27- Disability Disclosure at School or Work: In order to request accommodations at work or in college\, we need to disclose some aspects of our disabilities. In this workshop we will explore the complexities of disclosure- the when\, how\, how much\, and why. We will also explore potential benefits of disclosure. \n5/29- Self-care group: Join us to connect\, share ideas about how to take care of ourselves during stress and difficulty. \nPlease email to register\, and then we will provide the link and password for the Zoom meeting: Mary-Kate Wells at bcilyouthservices@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/youth-workshop-personal-finance-credit-2020-05-20/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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SUMMARY:Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) Forum
DESCRIPTION:What: DAAHR Forum\nWhen: Wednesday\, May 20\, 2020 at 1:00 pm\nWhere: Virtual meeting via Zoom. Register here to receive the link and call-in number \nDisability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) wants to hear from enrollees in MassHealth/ACO/One Care about: \n• Challenges around durable medical equipment: wheelchair repairs\, denial of bed mattresses\, etc.\n• Trouble getting medical supplies (leg bags\, diapers\, Chux etc.)\n• Medical transportation concerns\n• PT-1?\n• Though One Care?\n• Problems getting needed prescription medications (plan will not authorize a medication or will not pay for the medication)\n• Any difficulties with behavioral health services\n• Challenges to getting care and services you need from your plan’s network – are you having trouble seeing specialists?\nAnd if things are going good for you\, we want to hear that\, too! \nRegister here to receive the Zoom link and call-in number \nFor more information or to request reasonable accommodations\, contact Jessica Podesva\, BCIL Community Organizer at jpodesva@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/disability-advocates-advancing-our-healthcare-rights-daahr-forum/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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