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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop/2018-12-19/
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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SUMMARY:DAAHR Forum on One Care and ACOs
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \nDAAHR Forum on One Care and ACOs on December 13: What are your concerns? \nWe’re 61+ months into One Care and MassHealth plans to expand the program big time. We’re 8+ months plus into Accountable Care Organizations\, a gigantic overhaul of MassHealth.\n• What’s working for you with these plans? What isn’t?\n• Can you access your specialists? PCAs? Peer supports? Equipment? Medications? Supplies?\n• Does locking enrollees into One Care for a year concern you? \nWe need to hear from you! MassHealth needs to hear from you! Attend the forum! \nWhen: Thursday\, December 13\, 2018 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church meeting room\, 138 Tremont Street\, Boston\nWho’s being invited: ACO and One Care enrollees\, advocates\, MassHealth\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) \nFor accommodations or more information contact Shaya French at BCIL at  sfrench@bostoncil.org / 617-338-6665 or Lenny Somervell at the DPC at lsomervell@dpcma.org / 617-542-3822.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/daahr-forum-on-one-care-and-acos/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Cathedral\, 138 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181121T100000
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop/2018-11-21/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
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SUMMARY:College 101 Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:College 101 Workshop Series \nConsidering going to college? Let’s explore the basics.\nThis fall workshop series goal is to give participants ages\n16-22 a basic understanding of the college process.\nWorkshops will include interactive activities along with a presentation.  Topics to be explored include: why someone would go to college\, how to apply\, financial aid\, exploration\nof different college programs in the area and more.\nWe hope you will join us for the entire series! \nWorkshop 1: College 101   \nSaturday\, October 20 from 11 AM – 1 PM\nat BCIL (60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston).\nPlease bring a bag lunch. \nWorkshop 2: Meet & Greet with Disability Services at Bunker Hill Community College\n(250 New Rutherford Avenue\,  Boston) ** please note location change**\nThursday\, October 25 at 3:30 PM \nWorkshop 3:  Study Skills  \nSaturday\, November 17 from\n11 AM – 1 PM at BCIL. Please bring a bag lunch. \nTo register or request accommodations: email Dan Harris\nat dharris@bostoncil.org or call 617-338-6665
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/college-101-workshop-series/2018-11-17/
LOCATION:The Boston Center for Independent Living\, 60 Temple Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T200000
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SUMMARY:2018 BCIL Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We wish to invite you to BCIL’s Annual Meeting\, which will be held on Thursday\, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the State Transportation Building\, 10 Park Plaza in Boston. \nIn the past year we’ve advocated for more affordable and accessible housing\, a stronger consumer voice in how MassHealth runs its programs\, and for improved Ride service and more accessible buses and subways. And our staff has provided quality IL services to thousands of people across the region. \nPlease join us as we look back on important successes and look ahead to another year of service and advocacy for independent living and disability rights! \nOn the meeting agenda\, after a light meal\, will be brief business reports\, a review of 2018\, board elections\, and conference of awards. Representative Marjorie Decker\, a key leader in the legislature of our successful efforts to increase funding for the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP)\, will be our keynote speaker. \nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Susan Smith at BCIL for planning and food purposes: ssmith@bostoncil.org or 617-338-6665\, x210. Also\, please let us know by November 8 if you’ll need an accommodation. \nShould you wish to obtain a proxy ballot for board elections if you are unable to attend the meeting\, please contact Shawn Kelley by phone at 617-338-6665 x 201 or at skelley@bostoncil.org. \nYour support in the past and for the coming year is much appreciated! \nWe hope to see you on the 15th for a fun and spirited evening. \nSincerely\, \nBill Henning\, Director
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2018-bcil-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:State Transportation Building\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T180000
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SUMMARY:2018 BCIL Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BCIL holds its Annual Meeting every November to provide a summary of our year’s activities to our members as well as present a financial report and elect new members of our Board of Directors. All dues-paying members are encouraged to attend. \n2018 Annual Meeting \nThursday\, November 15\, 2018   6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nState Transportation Building – 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA  02116 \nOn the meeting agenda\, after a light meal\, will be brief business reports\, a review of the past year\, board elections and awards. The keynote speaker will be announced soon. \nTo RSVP your attendance email Susan at ssmith@bostoncil.org or call 617-338-6665. \nWe hope to see you!
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2018-bcil-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:State Transportation Building\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180910T155919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T160126Z
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SUMMARY:College 101 Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:College 101 Workshop Series \nConsidering going to college? Let’s explore the basics.\nThis fall workshop series goal is to give participants ages\n16-22 a basic understanding of the college process.\nWorkshops will include interactive activities along with a presentation.  Topics to be explored include: why someone would go to college\, how to apply\, financial aid\, exploration\nof different college programs in the area and more.\nWe hope you will join us for the entire series! \nWorkshop 1: College 101   \nSaturday\, October 20 from 11 AM – 1 PM\nat BCIL (60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston).\nPlease bring a bag lunch. \nWorkshop 2: Meet & Greet with Disability Services at Bunker Hill Community College\n(250 New Rutherford Avenue\,  Boston) ** please note location change**\nThursday\, October 25 at 3:30 PM \nWorkshop 3:  Study Skills  \nSaturday\, November 17 from\n11 AM – 1 PM at BCIL. Please bring a bag lunch. \nTo register or request accommodations: email Dan Harris\nat dharris@bostoncil.org or call 617-338-6665
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/college-101-workshop-series/2018-10-25/
LOCATION:The Boston Center for Independent Living\, 60 Temple Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20181015T201838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T201838Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Independent Living Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:We want to hear from you!\nMassachusetts Independent Living Listening Sessions \nBoston Center for Independent Living Listening Session\nOctober 23\, 2018\n1:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\nBoston\, MA 02111 \nYou are invited to share your ideas on Independent Living in Massachusetts. We need your help as we develop our new Three-Year State Plan for Independent Living. We encourage you to share both your stories and your creative ideas.\n• What is working well?\n• What is not working?\n• What could be improved?\n• What else should Massachusetts be doing? \nCosponsored by the Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council and the Massachusetts Independent Living Centers \nTo confirm communication access or other reasonable accommodations please contact: sadie@masilc.org or call 508-620-7452
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/massachusetts-independent-living-listening-sessions/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T150000
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SUMMARY:2018 BCIL Trek\, Trot & Treat - a Costumed Run\, Walk and Roll for Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, October 21\, 2018 for our 2nd Annual BCIL Trek\, Trot & Treat – a Costumed Run\, Walk\, and Roll for Independence.  This family friendly event will be held indoors from 1-3 pm at the UMass Boston Clark Athletic Center – located at 100 William Morrissey Blvd.\, Boston. \nAll proceeds will help BCIL and their mission to eliminate discrimination\, isolation and segregation by providing advocacy\, information and referral\, peer support\, skills training\, PCA services\, and transitional services in order to enhance the independence of people with disabilities. \nHow it will work:  You can walk\, run\, or roll (10 laps = 1 mile) and get family and friends to sponsor you for any amount (per lap or a flat amount) OR BCIL will have a designated runner that you can ask friends and family to contribute to on your behalf. \nAll runners will receive their own bib number and finisher ribbon! \nClick here to print your sponsor page.  Donations can be made via the form below or can be mailed directly to BCIL (60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02152  Attn: Susan Smith)  All contributions are tax-deductible. \n2018 Trek\, Trot & Treat event flyer \n2018 Trek\, Trot & Treat Pledge Form \n2018 Release of Liability – All participants must sign a waiver of liability \nSponsor a Runner \nCostumes:  We encourage you to wear your Halloween costume and be entered into the costume contest.  Special prizes will be awarded. To be eligible to win in the costume contest\, you (or a designated runner on your behalf) must complete at least 1 lap. \nStop by and join in the fun!  All ages and abilities welcome!  Healthy refreshments will be available.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2018-bcil-trek-trot-treat-a-costumed-run-walk-and-roll-for-independence/
LOCATION:MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180910T155919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T160126Z
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SUMMARY:College 101 Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:College 101 Workshop Series \nConsidering going to college? Let’s explore the basics.\nThis fall workshop series goal is to give participants ages\n16-22 a basic understanding of the college process.\nWorkshops will include interactive activities along with a presentation.  Topics to be explored include: why someone would go to college\, how to apply\, financial aid\, exploration\nof different college programs in the area and more.\nWe hope you will join us for the entire series! \nWorkshop 1: College 101   \nSaturday\, October 20 from 11 AM – 1 PM\nat BCIL (60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston).\nPlease bring a bag lunch. \nWorkshop 2: Meet & Greet with Disability Services at Bunker Hill Community College\n(250 New Rutherford Avenue\,  Boston) ** please note location change**\nThursday\, October 25 at 3:30 PM \nWorkshop 3:  Study Skills  \nSaturday\, November 17 from\n11 AM – 1 PM at BCIL. Please bring a bag lunch. \nTo register or request accommodations: email Dan Harris\nat dharris@bostoncil.org or call 617-338-6665
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/college-101-workshop-series/2018-10-20/
LOCATION:The Boston Center for Independent Living\, 60 Temple Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180910T153458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T153632Z
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SUMMARY:Vision Board Workshop - An Art Workshop for Adults with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Vision Board Workshop – An Art Workshop for Adults with Disabilities \nNo artistic experience required! Join us for an evening\nof creating art\, collaborative work and collage. We will\nfocus on the themes of community\, connection\, hope\,\nand envisioning a bright future. \nFriday\, October 19\, 2018   4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nBoston Center for Independent Living\n60 Temple Place\, 5th floor Boston MA 02111 \nTo register\, or to request accomodations\, contact: abernard@bostoncil.org 617-338-6665
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/vision-board-workshop-an-art-workshop-for-adults-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:The Boston Center for Independent Living\, 60 Temple Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T182154Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop/2018-10-17/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T120000
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop/2018-09-19/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180713T021945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180713T022321Z
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SUMMARY:Art and Connection - An Art Workshop for Youth with Disabilities Ages 14-22
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of art-making\, centered around the theme of connection\, self-care\, and relaxation. Youth are invited to explore\, experiment\, and solve problems as they create and interact with art. No artistic experience is required\, youth ages 14-22 are invited to come ready to learn something new. We will create using drawing materials and collage. Please bring a bagged lunch. Water and snacks will be available. \nEvent will be held at BCIL offices located at 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston \nQuestions\, to register and to request accommodations:\nEmail: kcoppola@bostoncil.org or call 617-338-6665
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/art-and-connection-an-art-workshop-for-youth-with-disabilities-ages-14-22/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T120000
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop/2018-08-15/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180724T140000
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CREATED:20180702T153114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T160108Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration Day
DESCRIPTION:Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration Day\nMayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities would like to invite you to the 28th annual celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. \nTuesday\, July 24\, 2018\n12:00pm – 2:00pm\nBoston City Hall Plaza \nThe theme for the 28th annual ADA DAY is Accessibility Works! Local organizations which serve the disability community and city departments will be on hand to answer your questions at the ADA Celebration Day resource fair. There will be music\, entertainment\, t-shirts for attendees\, and lunch will be provided. Be there!  This is a free event for children\, families\, and people of all abilities. Come to celebrate. \nTo pre-register and request accommodations\, please click here: Pre-Register and Request Accommodations\n* Pre-registration is not required to attend. \nThis event is wheelchair accessible and scent free. ASL and CART have been requested. To request additional accommodations\, contact the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities at 617-635-3682 or disability@boston.gov
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/boston-ada-celebration/
LOCATION:Boston City Hall Plaza\, 1 City Hall Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02201\, United States
GEO:42.360331;-71.057996
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180702T152357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T152526Z
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SUMMARY:BCIL Expanded Services Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) has been awarded a contract from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to provide expanded independent living services in the Boston neighborhoods of Dorchester\, Hyde Park\, Jamaica Plain\, Mattapan\, Roslindale\, Roxbury\, and West Roxbury and the towns of Dedham and Milton. We are very excited about this opportunity and want you to know that you can learn more about our services by attending a meeting on our services to be held on Thursday\, July 19 at 1:00 pm at Central Boston Elder Services at Dudley Square in Roxbury (2315 Washington Street\, Boston 02119). \nWe have been providing services across Boston and in 34 surrounding communities for decades and are especially excited about the chance to further deepen our connections and services. \n BCIL Mission Statement: \nThe Boston Center for Independent Living is a frontline civil rights organization led by people with disabilities that advocates to eliminate discrimination\, isolation and segregation by providing advocacy\, information and referral\, peer support\, skills training\, PCA services\, and transitional services in order to enhance the independence of people with disabilities.  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-expanded-services-meeting/
LOCATION:Central Boston Elder Services\, 2315 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
GEO:42.3301628;-71.0845968
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Boston Elder Services 2315 Washington Street Boston MA 02119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2315 Washington Street:geo:-71.0845968,42.3301628
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180702T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T182154Z
UID:10000033-1531908000-1531915200@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop/2018-07-18/
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
GEO:42.3550591;-71.0613147
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180702T151120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T151618Z
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SUMMARY:South Shore REV-UP Disability Voter Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join BCIL and ACCESS: Advancing Community inClusion and Equality on the South Shore.  for this forum on voter rights and voting access for people with disabilities. South Shore REV-UP will include voter information & registration\, community  discussion\,  & a voter engagement fair. \nThe forum will be held on July 16\, 2018 from 6 – 8 PM at the Braintree Town Hall Auditorium ( 1 John F Kennedy Memorial Drive Braintree\, MA 02184). \nSOUTH SHORE REV-UP IS FOR EVERYONE! \nPeople with disabilities: This event is by and for PWD. Come share voting experiences\, questions\, challenges\, and solutions. Register to vote\, take the REV-UP Voter Pledge\, & network at our Voter Engagement Fair! \nAllies  &  advocates\,  election  officials  &  poll  workers\,  campaign workers: Come & learn what’s needed for better access\, discuss accessible practices to keep voters with disabilities informed and engaged. \nRSVP & get more info at  \nFor questions\, to request a table at the fair\, or to request reasonable accommodations\, please contact SouthShoreAccess@gmail.com \nOrganized by BCIL: The Boston Center for Independent Living  and ACCESS: Advancing Community inClusion and Equality on the South Shore.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/south-shore-rev-up-disability-voter-forum/
LOCATION:Braintree Town Hall\, 1 John F Kennedy Memorial Drive\, Braintreet\, MA\, 02184\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180703T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20151111T010036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T190732Z
UID:10000012-1530612000-1530619200@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNote: Due to the July 4th holiday\, this workshop is scheduled for Tues. July 3. \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-2018-07-06/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
GEO:42.3550591;-71.0613147
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180501T182206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T182206Z
UID:10000029-1527771600-1527778800@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:ACO Forum
DESCRIPTION:How’s it working for you? MassHealth has enrolled close to 100\,000 people with disabilities in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Is this working for you? Concerns? What’s going great? Attend the ACO Forum on Thursday\, May 31 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Non Profit Center\, 89 South Street\, Boston.  Sponsored by Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR). \nFor accommodations for any event please contact Shaya French by email or at 617-338-6665.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/aco-forum/
LOCATION:NonProfit Center\, 89 South St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
GEO:42.3518482;-71.0574276
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=NonProfit Center 89 South St. Boston MA 02111 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=89 South St.:geo:-71.0574276,42.3518482
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180112T160807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T144649Z
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SUMMARY:2018 BCIL Marie Feltin Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:BCIL MARIE FELTIN AWARD CEREMONY \nThis event honors individuals and institutions who exemplify the pioneering spirit of the late DR. MARIE FELTIN\, a tireless advocate for disabled and chronically ill patients. Marie was a founder of Boston’s Community Medical Group\, East Boston Health Center’s Home Care Program and the Urban Medical Group\, neighborhood healthcare services that focused on encouraging patients to become actively involved in their care as a critical means to bettering their health. Marie was always available for her patients and was a modern day pioneer in providing medical care to society’s most neglected and vulnerable populations. \nThe ceremony is held in support of BCIL\, and as a tribute to Marie’s legacy\, which epitomizes BCIL’s mission of empowering individuals with disabilities to take control of their lives and live independently. BCIL promotes the CIVIL RIGHTS of all people with disabilities and our ENERGIZED ADVOCACY and SERVICES support and help create EQUAL ACCESS to healthcare\, affordable housing\, accessible transportation\, and ADA compliance for thousands of Greater Boston residents each year\, leading many to jobs\, an education\, and SELF-SUFFICIENCY for themselves and their families. \n2018 BCIL Marie Feltin Award Ceremony
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2018-bcil-marie-feltin-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel\, 138 St James Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marie Feltin
GEO:42.3490507;-71.0761773
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel 138 St James Ave Boston MA 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=138 St James Ave:geo:-71.0761773,42.3490507
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180216T155132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T155132Z
UID:10000026-1521541800-1521558000@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Annual Independent Living Education Day
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Massachusetts Annual Independent Living Education Day at the State House \nFlyer – Massachusetts Annual Independent Living Education Day   \nWhere:     Grand Staircase\, State House Boston MA \nWhen:     Tuesday March 20\, 2018 \nRegistration:     10:30 AM \nSpeakers:     11:00 AM \nLunch:     12PM \nLegislative Visits: 1 PM to 3 PM  \nWhy: Funding for Independent Living benefits all citizens of the Commonwealth. \nWhat should you do: Call your legislators today and set a time to visit with them in their offices between 1:00 and 3:00 pm while you are at the State House.  Invite them to join us for lunch and the presentations. \n2018 Priorities: \n\nAlign MA AAB regulations with the ADA\nSupport Independent Living Centers\nServices and supports for Youth\nIncrease funding for AHVP Vouchers\nAccess to Health Care\n\nFor more information\, please email info@masilc.org. A bagged lunch will be provided to all participants. This event is supported by the SILC Public Education and Information Committee\, the Commonwealth’s 11 Independent Living Centers\, MRC State Rehab Council and Disability Policy Consortium.  \nPlease contact MASILC at info@masilc.org to request or confirm communication access or other accommodations.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/massachusetts-annual-independent-living-education-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
GEO:42.3581549;-71.0637714
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street Boston MA 02111 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Beacon Street:geo:-71.0637714,42.3581549
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20180202T165848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T165848Z
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SUMMARY:BCIL Member and Advocates Meeting - Building our Power!
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date:\nMarch 1\, 2018 1:00 – 3:30 PM \nBCIL Member and Advocates Meeting: Building our Power! \nAs 2018 unfolds\, a host of issues are before us:\n• Protecting Medicaid/MassHealth from harm in Washington.\n• Ensuring consumer control for the PCA program.\n• Having a consumer voice with ACOs and One Care.\n• Being sure the MBTA and Ride meet our needs.\n• Supporting affordable and accessible housing.\n• Improving Medicaid (PT-1) transportation \nCome to plan\, volunteer\, organize\, mobilize! \nMarch 1\, 2018 1-3:30 pm\nSt. Paul’s Cathedral\n138 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA 02111 \nPlease contact Shaya French at sfrench@bostoncil.org for any questions or reasonable accommodations. The space is wheelchair accessible and we will provide both large print and electronic documents. Please let us know if you need CART or ASL. Light refreshments served.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-member-and-advocates-meeting-building-our-power/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Cathedral\, 138 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
GEO:42.3558183;-71.0623838
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20171218T183817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T214044Z
UID:10000176-1516800600-1516807800@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Housing Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:BCIL Housing Application Workshop \nBCIL’s conference room\,  60 Temple Place 5th Floor\n\nThis workshop is designed for people who have attended BCIL’s General Housing Search Workshop\, but want support in completing applications and organizing their housing search. \nDuring this workshop you can:\n•complete applications you have obtained\, and ask questions of an advocate  (BCIL may have some applications available\, but not guaranteed)\n•learn techniques to make the application process easier\n• obtain information about current open lotteries and wait lists\n• call local housing authorities and management companies to request applications \nThis workshop is designed to provide you with the time and a place to ask questions complete applications\, and organize your housing search
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-2/2018-01-24/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
GEO:42.3550591;-71.0613147
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20171218T184101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T214014Z
UID:10000177-1515591000-1515598200@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Housing Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:BCIL Housing Application Workshop\nBCIL’s conference room\,  60 Temple Place 5th Floor\n\nThis workshop is designed for people who have attended BCIL’s General Housing Search Workshop\, but want support in completing applications and organizing their housing search. \nDuring this workshop you can:\n•complete applications you have obtained\, and ask questions of an advocate  (BCIL may have some applications available\, but not guaranteed)\n•learn techniques to make the application process easier\n• obtain information about current open lotteries and wait lists\n• call local housing authorities and management companies to request applications \nThis workshop is designed to provide you with the time and a place to ask questions complete applications\, and organize your housing search
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-2-2/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
GEO:42.3550591;-71.0613147
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171227T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20171218T183817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T214044Z
UID:10000175-1514381400-1514388600@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Housing Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:BCIL Housing Application Workshop \nBCIL’s conference room\,  60 Temple Place 5th Floor\n\nThis workshop is designed for people who have attended BCIL’s General Housing Search Workshop\, but want support in completing applications and organizing their housing search. \nDuring this workshop you can:\n•complete applications you have obtained\, and ask questions of an advocate  (BCIL may have some applications available\, but not guaranteed)\n•learn techniques to make the application process easier\n• obtain information about current open lotteries and wait lists\n• call local housing authorities and management companies to request applications \nThis workshop is designed to provide you with the time and a place to ask questions complete applications\, and organize your housing search
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-2/2017-12-27/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
GEO:42.3550591;-71.0613147
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20171020T175201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T175350Z
UID:10000174-1510855200-1510862400@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:2017 BCIL Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We wish to invite you to BCIL’s Annual Meeting\, which will be held on Thursday\, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the state Transportation Building\, 10 Park Plaza in Boston. \nIn the past year\, we have spoken out and rallied for accessible and affordable housing\, the PCA program\, and MBTA services.  Since last December\, members of BCIL\, MassADAPT\, and other local groups raised the call to protect Medicaid (MassHealth). We’ve traveled to Washington DC\, Portland\, ME (the office of Maine’s Senator Collins)\, and Providence\, RI (rally around visit of VP Pence). We joined news conferences\, rallies\, marches\, vigils\, and protests; made phone calls and sent letters and Tweets; and were arrested in acts of civil disobedience. \nPlease join us as we look back on important successes and look ahead to another year of service and advocacy for independent living. \nOn the meeting agenda\, after a light meal\, will be brief business reports\, a review of the past year\, board elections and awards including the presentation of a lifetime achievement award to a BCIL member\, honorary awards recognizing local disability rights activists who staked a claim to true leadership on health reform\, and a BCIL staff award. Toni Wolf\, the new Commissioner at the Mass Rehab Commission will provide a keynote address. \nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Susan Smith at BCIL for planning and food purposes: ssmith@bostoncil.org or 617-338-6665\, x232. Also\, please let us know by November 8 if you’ll need an accommodation.  \nShould you wish to obtain a proxy ballot for board elections if you are unable to attend the meeting\, please contact Shawn Kelley by phone at 617-338-6665\, x201 or at skelley@bostoncil.org. \nYour support in the past and for the coming year is much appreciated! \nWe hope to see you on the 16th for a fun and spirited evening. \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2017-bcil-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:State Transportation Building\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
GEO:42.3514859;-71.0668286
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20170825T184605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T184605Z
UID:10000181-1508677200-1508684400@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:2017 BCIL TREK\, TROT & TREAT
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about 2017 BCIL TREK\, TROT & TREAT here
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2017-bcil-trek-trot-treat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T114500
DTSTAMP:20260425T115545
CREATED:20170908T193602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170908T193602Z
UID:10000173-1505207700-1505216700@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:BCIL Staff In-Service
DESCRIPTION:BCIL will be closed for an all-staff meeting on Tuesday\, September 12 from 9:15 am to 11:45 am.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-staff-in-service/
LOCATION:The Boston Center for Independent Living\, 60 Temple Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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