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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171227T133000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T180000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T114500
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20170908T193602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170908T193602Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20170717T164218Z
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SUMMARY:Boston ADA 27th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Boston ADA Celebration Day  \nTuesday\, July 25\, 2017\, Noon – 2:00 P.M. Boston City Hall Plaza. Boston City Hall  \nA free event for children\, families\, and individuals of all abilities! ADA Celebration Day is a yearly celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is held in Boston around the last week of July near the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act signing. Each year\, we honor a local organization that has made an impact on accessibility or inclusion in Boston. ADA Celebration Day is an event for people of all ages and all abilities to come together and celebrate a milestone in the disability community.  \nThe public is invited for: • food • music • a resource fair • friends\, and • fun  \nASL and CART provided. This is a scent free event.  \nFor additional accommodation requests\, call 617-635-3682 or e-mail disability@boston.gov.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/boston-ada-27th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Boston City Hall Plaza\, 1 City Hall Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T150000
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SUMMARY:MassHealth Representative at BCIL
DESCRIPTION:Did you know BCIL regularly hosts representatives from MassHealth who are able to meet with consumers about which MassHealth program they might be eligible for and can also assist in the application process? The representative will be at BCIL next on June 28\, 2017. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment to meet with a representative\, call BCIL’s I & R Department at 617-338-6665. (Note: They are not able to deal with matters related to specific services or denials.)
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/masshealth-representative-at-bcil-2/
LOCATION:The Boston Center for Independent Living\, 60 Temple Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T192036Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you have attended the general housing workshop & need more help\, our next housing search drop-in hours are Monday\, June 26 from 2-4 pm @ BCIL \nBCIL Housing Search Drop-In Hours\n       Fourth Monday of each month\, 2-4 pm\nBCIL’s conference room\n60 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\nprocess 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/2nd-housing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Boston Center for Independent Living\, 60 Temple Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20170517T152853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T152853Z
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SUMMARY:MassHealth Representative at BCIL
DESCRIPTION:Did you know BCIL regularly hosts representatives from MassHealth who are able to meet with consumers about which MassHealth program they might be eligible for and can also assist in the application process? The representative will be at BCIL next on June 14\, 2017. \nIf you are interested in scheduling an appointment to meet with a representative\, call BCIL’s I & R Department at 617-338-6665. (Note: They are not able to deal with matters related to specific services or denials.)
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/masshealth-representative-at-bcil/
LOCATION:The Boston Center for Independent Living\, 60 Temple Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T191148Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you have attended the general housing workshop & need more help\, our next housing search drop-in hours are Tuesday\, May 30 2-4 pm @ BCIL  (due to the holiday this month’s workshop will be on a Tuesday) \nBCIL Housing Search Drop-In Hours\nFourth Monday of each month\, 2-4 pm\nBCIL’s conference room\n60 Temple Place 5th Floor \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\nprocess 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/2nd-housing-workshop/
LOCATION:The Boston Center for Independent Living\, 60 Temple Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20170109T194309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T144657Z
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SUMMARY:2017 BCIL Marie Feltin Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This 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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2017-bcil-marie-feltin-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel\, 138 St James Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marie Feltin,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T150000
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SUMMARY:Annual ILC Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 22nd for the annual ILC Education Day at the State House. Share with your elected officials some of the top priorities for people with disabilities and meet disabled people from across the state! \nWhen: March 22nd\, 2017 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nWhere: Grand Staircase\, State House \n11:00 – 1:00 Speakers and lunch at the Grand Staircase\n1:00 – 3:00 Individual Meetings with legislators\nLunch will be provided \n2017 Legislative Priorities \n\nAlign MA AAB regulations with the ADA – Senate Bill 1379\nSupport Independent Living Centers – Line Item 4120-4000\nIncrease funding for Alternative Housing Voucher Program – Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Line Item 7004-9030).\nAccess to Health Care (Download the PDF flyer on the Affordable Care Act)\n\nMore information and updates at the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/795775407236836/ \nRSVP Here: Please invite your friends! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXahXji3UKIrd1O61XfHDeMZu8xfNoua08e4Sg6dTuDsjlMQ/viewform?usp=sf_link \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Shaya French\, BCIL community organizer (sfrench@bostoncil.org617-338-665 ext. 254) with your name and where you live.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/annual-ilc-education-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T150000
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SUMMARY:Fighting to Save the ACA!
DESCRIPTION:What do people with disabilities stand to lose if the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) is repealed?  If Congress uses block grants that reduce Medicaid (MassHealth) funding\, how will people with disabilities be affected? \nDisability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) will bring you up to speed on changes being considered which could drastically affect MassHealth\, Long Term Supports and Services (LTSS)\, and Community Based Services in Massachusetts. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 1\, 2017\, 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. \nWhere: Non-Profit Center\, 89 South Street\, Boston\, MA 02111 \nTo register please email Maggie Sheets at msheets@dpcma.org or call her at 617 542-3822 \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/fighting-to-save-the-aca/
LOCATION:NonProfit Center\, 89 South St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T203939Z
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SUMMARY:Consumer-Employer & PCA Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Consumer- Employer & PCA Meet & Greet\n\nDate: Wednesday\, November 30\n\nTime: 1:30 -3:30 pm\n\nPlace: 1199SEIU Union Hall – 108 Myrtle Street\, Quincy MLK Jr Room – 1st Floor\n\nRSVP: Vaughn at 617-229-6229
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/consumer-employer-pca-meet-greet/
LOCATION:1199SEIU Union Hall\, 108 Myrtle Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T203000
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SUMMARY:BCIL Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Your invited to BCIL’s Annual Meeting\, which will be held on Thursday\, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the state Transportation Building\, 10 Park Plaza in Boston. \nIn the past year we have advocated to protect Ride services and the PCA program\, for a consumer voice in health reform\, and for affordable and accessible housing. We’ve also again provided vital services to people with disabilities across Greater Boston. \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\, and the presentation of an award to a member who has been a strong advocate on health care issues. Our keynote speaker will be Dan Tsai\, Director of MassHealth\, who will address MassHealth topics. \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 9 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 17th for a fun and spirited evening. \np.s. Can’t make it on November 17 but would still like a copy of the annual report? Email Susan at ssmith@bostoncil.org with your email address and the annual report will be emailed to you.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:10 Park Plaza\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20161017T175459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T175459Z
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SUMMARY:Accessible Transportation & Uber Forum
DESCRIPTION:As a person with a disability\, your transportation options are changing. UBER is a leader in providing a fast\, effective and affordable option. Your input and expertise about what is needed to provide this service and access to driving opportunities to all people with disabilities – including those that use wheelchairs and other mobility devices and seniors— is requested. \nWhen:\nThursday\nOctober 27\, 2016\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nWhere:\nState Transportation Building\n10 Park Plaza\nBoston\, MA 02116 \nParking is available at the Transportation Building.  Public Transportation is encouraged \nCome share your experience and expertise with us and representatives of UBER over a light dinner. \n** RSVP Required **\nThis Event Is Free & Open To The Public – Space Is Limited \nRSVP and Request Accommodations by 5 pm on October 20th to Amanda Gasparonis at mail@dlc-ma.org or 617-723-8455 x 123 \nPlease let us know right away if there is an accommodation you need. \nSponsored by:\nUBER\, Disability Law Center\, Disability Policy Consortium\,\nBoston Center for Independent Living
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/accessible-transportation-uber-forum/
LOCATION:10 Park Plaza\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20160822T150352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160914T185330Z
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SUMMARY:PCA Program Rally!
DESCRIPTION:Rally for the PCA Program \nOvertime\, not nursing homes!  \nTuesday\, September 20\, 11:00 a.m.\, State House\, Boston  \nPCA work hours will be restricted. The authorization process for consumer PCA hours may change. Rally for the PCA program! Visits with legislators directly after the Rally. \nOne story about the overtime cap: \nAn elderly veteran\, with a range of disabilities\, including cancer\, gets over 60 total PCA hours per week. In response to the mailing he received from the state\, telling him he can’t have his one PCA work more than 40 hours/week\, he said\, “I might as well pack up my house and move into a nursing home.”  \nPartial listing of Rally sponsors include:  DPC\, BCIL\, MWCIL\, Stavros\, Mass Home Care\, 1199SEIU\, IA\, NE Arc\, OCES\, CLW\, UCP of Metro Boston\, CP MA\, GSES\, Enable\, Inc.\, Easter Seals\, NILP\, and more sponsors wanted! \n  \nInformation:    \nCharlie Carr    CharlesCarr@dpcma.org \nBill Henning   bhenning@bostoncil.org \nAl Norman     anorman@lifepathma.org \nJennifer Lee   Jlee@stavros.org \nDavid Correia   dcorreia@mwcil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/pca-program-rally/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170110
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T210338Z
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SUMMARY:PCA Overtime Changes!
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to the Overtime Policy \nFirst\, it is important for you to understand that the total amount of PCA hours that you are authorized to receive WILL NOT CHANGE. \nThe change is that you as the consumer/employer will need approval from MassHealth before scheduling your PCA to work overtime\, and your Skills Trainer can assist you in requesting this approval. \nIf your PCA works more than 40 hours a week for you\, or for both you and another MassHealth member\, you will either need overtime approval from MassHealth or you will need to adjust your PCA(s) schedule(s) or\, hire an additional PCA (or PCAs). \nMassHealth will issue Overtime Approval in one of the following cases: \n\nYou are authorized to schedule between 40 and 60 hours per week of PCA Service and you live with your PCA who provides all your care.\n You will need to apply for overtime approval once a year at the same time you receive prior authorization for services.\nYou need additional time to hire another PCA to ensure continuity of care\, so that your care is not interrupted while you look for and hire additional PCAs.\n You will need to apply for a Continuity of Care exception\, which is a short-term approval for an eight (8) week period.\nSubsequently\, all approved Continuity of Care exceptions will be authorized for 12 weeks.\nIf you need more time\, you can re-submit for another Continuity of Care\, which you must submit to your PCM at least 15 days prior to the end of your existing Continuity of Care overtime approval.\n\nAs your PCM Agency\, we will: \n\nExplain the new regulations to you and help you understand if the regulations affect you\nAssist you in filling out the overtime request form\, should you need it\nSubmit the completed overtime authorization form to MassHealth for review\nNotify you of MassHealth’s decision of your overtime request\nProvide Skills Training to you to help you understand the new regulations\nProvide Skills Training to you to help you recruit and hire additional PCAs\nNotify you when your overtime authorization is going to expire\n\nOVERTIME REQUEST FORM AND PROCESS \nYou have the following options for obtaining the Overtime Request Form and Instructions: \n\nThe form is available online on the MassHealth website:\n\nhttp://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/masshealth/provider-services/forms/pca-oaf.pdf \n\nThe form is available in person at PCM Agencies or we can mail or email the form to you\, or we can schedule a time for your FST to come to you\nThe form can is also available on your Fiscal Intermediaries website.\n\nFilling out the overtime request form: \n\nYou can fill out the form yourself; instructions are included on the form\nIf the instructions do not answer your question(s) or if you require assistance completing the form\, contact your Skills trainer here at your PCM Agency\nYour Skills Trainer can meet with you to assist you in completing the form\nYour Skills Trainer can assist you in filling out the form over the phone\, but you will still need to sign it in order to submit it to MassHealth\n\nOnce the overtime request form is completed: \n\nMail the form and related documents (if any) to your PCM agency\nOr\, Fax the form and related documents (if any) to your PCM agency\nOr\, Bring the form and related documents (if any) to your PCM agency\nOr\, you can schedule a time for your PCM agency to come to you to pick up the form and related documents (if any)\nOr you can scan and email the completed form and related documents (if any) to your PCM agency\n\nYour PCM Agency will: \n\nReview and submit the completed form to MassHealth within 1 business day of receiving your completed form.\nMassHealth will receive your form and make a determination on your request within 2 business days of receiving your completed form.\nYour PCM agency will contact you via phone within 1 business day of MassHealth’s decision. MassHealth will also mail a letter informing you of MassHealth’s decision to your home.\n\nApprovals: \n\nIf you received a one to one living situation overtime authorization\, you must:\nRequest approval to schedule overtime on an annual basis at the same time you receive prior authorization for services\nNotify your Fiscal Intermediary if you hire additional PCAs\, or your living situation changes.\n\n\nIf you receive a short term Continuity of Care authorization\, you must:\nRecruit and hire additional PCAs during the period of the Continuity of Care authorization\nIf you have either kind of approval to schedule your PCA to work overtime\, you must ensure that you do not schedule your PCA for more than the number of MassHealth authorized PCA hours.\nFor example\, if your PCA authorization is for 35 day and evening hours and 15 night hours\, you must make certain your PCA does not work more than 50 hours per week.\n\nDenials: \n\nIf you are denied for your PCA to work overtime you must:\nRecruit and hire additional PCAs.  Organize your schedule so that no one PCA is working more than 40 hours a week for you.\nShould you wish to appeal\, work with your PCM Agency to understand your appeal rights\, which are heard by the Board of Hearings.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/pca-overtime-changes/
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20160729T184225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T193815Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing on Managed Care Lock-In
DESCRIPTION:Call to Action! We need your voice!  \nPublic Hearing: Managed Care Lock-in  \nWhen: Wednesday\, August 10\, 2016\, 10:00 A.M.  \nWhere: Conference Room on the 21st Floor of the McCormack Building\, One Ashburton Place\, Boston\, MA  \nIn January\, EOHHS announced plans to implement a Managed Care lock-in policy effective October 1\, 2016. This will restrict the ability of MassHealth members to freely change managed care plans to a 12 month cycle. This means a person will have a 90 day trial period\, but after that time will be stuck in a plan for an entire year unless they meet exemption criteria! We have learned from One Care that a very high percentage of people who are “passively” enrolled in a plan don’t even know that they are enrolled until 90 after days or more.  \nThe public notice\, proposed rules\, current rules\, & a link to sign up to testify are all posted athttp://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/laws-regs/masshealth/masshealth-proposed-regs.html
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/public-hearing-on-managed-care-lock-in/
LOCATION:One Ashburton Place\, 21st Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20160620T154433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T154658Z
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SUMMARY:Americans with Disabilities Act 26th Anniversary Celebration Day
DESCRIPTION:Americans with Disabilities Act 26th Anniversary Celebration Day\nDate: Wednesday\, July 13\, 2016\, 12:00pm – 3:00pm\nAddress: Boston City Hall Plaza\, One City Hall Sq\, Boston\, MA 02201\nContact: Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities\, 617-635-3682\, disability@boston.gov
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/americans-with-disabilities-act-26th-anniversary-celebration-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20160620T151223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T151223Z
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SUMMARY:MBTA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Second Floor\, Transportation Library\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA \nOn Tuesday June 28th\, Judge Patrick King will host his semi-annual public meeting regarding the status of the MBTA/BCIL Settlement agreement on compliance with the ADA.  This particular meeting will be unique as the 10th anniversary of the settlement will be noted\, with individuals sharing personal reflections on the past ten years. \nLaura Brelsford\, MBTA Assistant General Manager for System Wide Accessibility\, invites people to “join us to mark the occasion\, share feedback and help shape future plans.” \nFor more information go to: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/public_meetings/?id=6442455745 \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/mbta-open-meeting/
LOCATION:10 Park Plaza\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20160620T150613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160622T125815Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Session Scheduled - PCA Overtime Restrictions
DESCRIPTION:MassHealth plans to restrict use of overtime by PCAs starting September 1. At the request of advocates\, a new public listening session on the changes has been scheduled by MassHealth for:\n            Monday\, June 27 from 11 am – 1 pm\,  21st floor\, One Ashburton Place\, Boston.\n We are concerned the new rules could diminish the pool of PCAs and result in less services\, even if there technically are no cuts to service for consumers and an exception policy is planned.  Please let us know if:\n·        You use one PCA for more than 40 hours a week and would be negatively impacted by the proposed changes.\n·         You use a PCA (or PCAs) who work over 40 hours a week who would be negatively impacted by restricted hours and might cause you to lose PCA coverage.\nWe are compiling stories to share with MassHealth– so please send yours to us at bhenning@bostoncil.org. You can also share your story at the June 27 session or send formal comments on the proposed regulations to the Assistant Secretary for MassHealth\, EOHHS\, One Ashburton Place\, Room 1109\, Boston\, Massachusetts 02108\, or e-mail them to masshealthpublicnotice@state.ma.us.  E-mailed comments should contain the sender’s name\, mailing address\, and organization or affiliation\, if any. Comments will be accepted by MassHealth through 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, July 8\, 2016.\nThe hearing set earlier on the MassHealth PCA OT proposal is still slated for Friday\, June 24 10:00 a.m. in Worcester at                                                           **note location change**\nBlais Pavilion in the Aaron Lazare Research Building\nUMass Medical School – University Campus\n55 Lake Avenue North\, Worcester 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/boston-session-scheduled-pca-overtime-restrictions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160624T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20160620T154011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T154011Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Sessions for State's Plan for ACOs
DESCRIPTION:The state submitted its proposal to establish Accountable Care Organizations for those on MassHealth\, doing this through a request to amend its 1115 waiver. Below is the official notice from the state with links to the proposal. \nDAAHR will be developing comments on the state’s submission. We welcome your comments\, and also encourage you to attend the two public listening sessions: \nListening session #1\, in conjunction with a meeting of the MassHealth Medical Care Advisory Committee and the MassHealth Payment Policy Advisory Board:  \n Date:  Friday\, June 24\, 2016\n Time:  2:30 pm – 4:00 pm\n Location:  1 Ashburton Place\, 21st Floor\, Boston MA\n Conference Line: 1-866-565-6580\, Passcode: 9593452\n  \n Listening session #2: \n Date:  Monday\, June 27\, 2016\n Time:  2:00 – 3:30 pm\n Location:  Auditorium\, Fitchburg Public Library\, 610 Main Street\, Fitchburg\, MA \nThanks for your advocacy! \nBill Henning\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, DAAHR co-chair\nDennis Heaphy\, Disability Policy Consortium\, DAAHR co-chair\n______________________________________________________________________\n\nNotice of Agency Action \nSubject:  MassHealth:  Notice of Submission of a Request to extend the MassHealth Section 1115 Demonstration \nAgency:  Executive Office of Health and Human Services \nThe Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) announces its intent to submit a request to amend and extend the MassHealth Section 1115 Demonstration (“Request”) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. \nThe MassHealth 1115 Demonstration provides federal authority for Massachusetts to expand eligibility to individuals who are not otherwise Medicaid or CHIP eligible\, offer services that are not typically covered by Medicaid\, and use innovative service delivery systems that improve care\, increase efficiency\, and reduce costs as a part of MassHealth restructuring.  Financing for the current 1115 Demonstration is only authorized through June 30\, 2017. \nMassHealth plans to advance alternative payment methodologies and delivery system reform through accountable care organizations and community partners for behavioral health and long term services and supports. A significant focus will be placed on improving integration and delivery of care for members with behavioral health needs and those with dual diagnoses of substance abuse disorder; as well as integration of long term services and supports and health-related social services. In addition\, MassHealth plans to expand treatment for individuals affected by opioid addiction. \nThe Request does not affect eligibility for MassHealth.  A more detailed public notice can be found at MassHealth’s home page:  http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/\, and the Request documents can be found at the MassHealth 1115 demonstration web site: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/masshealth-and-health-care-reform.html. \nPublic Comment Period:  \nEOHHS program staff will host two public listening sessions in order to hear public comments on the Request. Stakeholders are invited to review the Request in advance and share with program staff at the listening sessions any input and feedback\, or questions for future clarification. The listening sessions are scheduled as follows: \nListening session #1\, in conjunction with a meeting of the MassHealth Medical Care Advisory Committee and the MassHealth Payment Policy Advisory Board:  \nDate:  Friday\, June 24\, 2016\nTime:  2:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation:  1 Ashburton Place\, 21st Floor\, Boston MA\nConference Line: 1-866-565-6580\, Passcode: 9593452 \nListening session #2: \nDate:  Monday\, June 27\, 2016\nTime:  2:00 – 3:30 pm\nLocation:  Auditorium\, Fitchburg Public Library\, 610 Main Street\, Fitchburg\, MA \nCommunication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available at both meetings.  Please contact Donna Kymalainen at Donna.Kymalainen@state.ma.us or 617-886-8247 to request additional accommodations. \nEOHHS will accept comments on the proposed Request through July 15\, 2016.  Written comments may be delivered by email or mail.  By email\, please send comments to   MassHealth.Innovations@state.ma.us and include “Comments on Demonstration Extension Request” in the subject line.  By mail\, please send comments to: EOHHS Office of Medicaid\, Attn: 1115 Demonstration Comments\, One Ashburton Place\, 11th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02108.  Comments must be received by 5 pm on July 15\, 2016 in order to be considered.  Paper copies of submitted comments may be obtained in person by request from 9 am-5 pm at EOHHS\, One Ashburton Place\, 11th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02108.  Comments will be posted on the MassHealth 1115 Demonstration website:  http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/masshealth-and-health-care-reform.html.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/listening-sessions-for-states-plan-for-acos/
LOCATION:One Ashburton Place\, 21st Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
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SUMMARY:Hearings on Restricting Hours PCA Can Work
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 24\, 2016\, at 10:00 a.m.\nASC Auditorium AS2.2102 in the Albert Sherman Center \nUMass Medical School\nUniversity Campus\, 55 Lake Avenue North\, Worcester\nMassHealth has just proposed restricting overtime hours that PCAs can work.  Here are some of the basic points around this: \n\nA cap on overtime usage is proposed to start September 1\, with PCAs being limited to 40 hours/week work\, though the state doesn’t anticipate full compliance will be feasible by then.\nAn exemption policy will be established.\nPCA overtime is costing the state in the range of $1 million/week.\n7\,300 consumers used PCAs who work over 40 hours/week.\nApproximately 6\,000 PCAs are collecting overtime pay.\nThe budget for the PCA program is now  $704 million\, of which half is reimbursed by the federal government.\n\nThe state has pledged to ensure continuity of care\, with MassHealth director Dan Tsai emphasizing that “All of us believe deeply in the PCA program.” There are no planned cuts in services.  But PCA consumers have expressed concern. \nCharlie Carr of the Disability Policy Consortium:\nI’ve been using PCAs to live independently for 41 years. The program was what I used to get out of a chronic care hospital that I had been living in for seven years so you can imagine how precious it is to me. The proposed MassHealth changes are dangerous and will result in people like me who need PCAs to live independently having to settle for less support and ultimately returning back to life in an institution. We cannot allow this to happen to us; please fight back! \nDan Greaney\, who’s used PCAs for decades:\nThe DRAFT regulations are outrageous\, unreal and capricious to the realities of the number of available “skilled” PCA workforce (members) required by a proportion of PCA consumers that have a higher level of care.  To think someone like me could just pick-up the phone to call any PCA to come (to my home) that has the necessary skills or ability to meet all my personal care needs isn’t a reality in the world I live in… \nIf you have comments or concerns on the proposed changes—and especially if you can provide detail on how it might specifically impact you—please share with us for our advocacy efforts. You also can submit formal comments on the proposed regulations to the Assistant Secretary for MassHealth\, EOHHS\, One Ashburton Place\, Room 1109\, Boston\, Massachusetts 02108\, or e-mail them to masshealthpublicnotice@state.ma.us. E-mailed comments should contain the sender’s name\, mailing address\, and organization or affiliation\, if any. Comments will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, July 8\, 2016. The proposed regulations (130 CMR 422.000: Personal Care Services) are available at  http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/laws-regs/masshealth/masshealth-proposed-regs.html. \nFor more information or to share comments contact Bill Henning\, BCIL\, bhenning@bostoncil.org\, 617-338-6665.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/hearings-on-restricting-hours-pca-can-work/
LOCATION:ASC Auditorium AS2.2102 in the Albert Sherman Center  UMass Medical School\, University Campus\, 55 Lake Avenue North\, Worcester\, 01605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
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SUMMARY:Rev Up! Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs you know\, 2016 is a national election year. BCIL\, the Disability Law Center\, and many other disability organizations statewide and across the country are working together to get more people with disabilities registered to vote\, educated on the candidates and issues\, and to the polls on Election Day\, November 8\, 2016. Voting is crucial for increasing our political power in 2016 and the years to come. \nPlease join us on April 27 for an Election Assistance Commission Public Meeting followed by lunch and a REV UP Strategy Meeting. The Election Assistance Commission will listen to testimony about barriers that people with disabilities and others have faced in voting. The goal of the strategy meeting is to develop our plans to register more people with disabilities to vote. \nLearn more about the campaign at www.revupma.org. \nWhat: REV UP! Forum on Disability Voting\nWhen: 10:00-3:30\, Wednesday\, April 27\, 2016\nWhere: Suffolk Law School\, Sargeant Hall Function Room\, First Floor\, 120 Tremont St.\, Boston\nRSVP: Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend\, but you must RSVP. Please register online at http://www.dlc-ma.org/_conf/register.asp\, or RSVP to Amanda Gasparonis at agasparonis@dlc-ma.org or (617) 723-8455 X 123. Let Amanda know if you need any accommodations. \nFacebook event at this link. \nAgenda:\n10:00-12:00: Election Assistance Commission will hold their commission meeting in Boston and focus on disability voting issues.\n12:00-1:00: Lunch provided\n1:00-3:30: REV-UP MA Strategy \n** Please Note: Out of consideration for people with environmental illness and/or multiple chemical sensitivity\, please refrain from using perfume or other scented products.** \nHosted by Disability Law Center and the Disability Voting Task Force.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/rev-up-forum/
LOCATION:Suffolk Law School\, Sargeant Hall Function Room\, First Floor\, 120 Tremont St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Event
GEO:42.3569472;-71.0612353
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160318T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
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SUMMARY:BCIL Marie Feltin Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate in honor of Dr. Marie Feltin\, as we honor individuals and institutions that embody her pioneering spirit and her focus on people with disabilities. \nThis year the event will be held at the Grand Ballroom in the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel \nThe order of events is as follows: \nHors d’Oeuvres/Cash Bar 6:00 – 6:45 pm\nBuffet Dinner 6:45 – 7:45 pm\nAward Ceremony 7:45 – 8:45 pm\nEntertainment \n2016 Honorees: \nKate Nordahl – Spirited Leader for Innovative Medicaid Policy & Programs in Massachusetts \nNeil Cronin – Tenacious Activist &Strategist for Disability\, HIV\, & Poverty Issues for Three Decades \nPeggy Johnson and Lauren Easton – Inspired Champions & Designers of Community-Based Mental Health Services at Commonwealth Care Alliance \n  \nFor Tickets and Sponsorship information\,  please contact Susan Smith at ssmith@bostoncil.org or 617.338.6665 x 232. \n2016 Marie Feltin Sponsor information
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/marie-feltin-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel\, 138 St James Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marie Feltin
GEO:42.3490507;-71.0761773
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002046
CREATED:20160223T190114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T190240Z
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SUMMARY:PCA Consumer Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:The 1199SEIU Homecare Training Benefit invites you to a focus group for PCA (Personal Care Attendant) consumers/employers. The topic will be a new training program we are developing for PCAs for disability awareness. The curriculum will be used as part of the Homecare Training Benefit to educate PCAs. Your input is vital to making sure PCAs get the most useful training possible! (These are optional trainings\, separate from the new orientation for all new PCAs.) \nThe focus group will be on Tuesday\, March 15\, 2016. 11:00 – 12:00\, at BCIL (60 Temple Place\, 5th floor\, Boston\, MA 02111). A pizza lunch will be provided\, and each participant will receive a $25 Stop and Shop gift card. All PCA consumers are eligible. RSVPs are required. \nPlease RSVP as soon as possible. To RSVP\, or if you have any questions\, please contact Linnea Rego at Linnea.Rego@1199funds.org or 617-284-1216.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/pca-consumer-focus-group/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160310T110000
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SUMMARY:Independent Living Education Day at the State House
DESCRIPTION:Independent Living Education Day at the State House \nHosted by: The Independent Living Centers of Massachusetts\, including BCIL \nWhen: Thursday\, March 10\, 2016\, 11am-2pm \nWhere: The Great Hall\, Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St.\, Boston\, MA \nDescription: Advocacy day for disability community priorities. For more information\, please contact BCIL at 617-338-6665\, or visit http://www.masilc.org.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/independent-living-education-day-at-the-state-house/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arc of Massachusetts/Mass Developmental Disabilities Council Legislative Reception
DESCRIPTION:BCIL is proud to co-sponsor this event. Please stop by our resource table to say hello! \n\nThe 38th Annual Legislative Reception \nPlease join The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council for our 38th Annual Legislative Reception. This is an opportunity for persons with disabilities\, family members\, advocates\, state agency heads and their staff\, and legislators to meet and catch up on legislative priorities and other important issues. \nClick here to register. Online registration will stay open until March 8\, 2016\, and there will be walk-in registration at event. Deadline is March 4 for a printed nametag. \nCelebrating the Strength of Individuals and Families \nWednesday\, March 9\, 2016 \n10:30am-12:00pm \nGreat Hall\, The State House \nWe will be honoring Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Ronald Mariano. \nSpeaking on the theme:  Isaiah Lombardo and Angela Lombardo\, self-advocate and mother \nSpecial Presenters:  Senate President Stanley Rosenberg and House Speaker Robert DeLeo \nRegister Now! \nBefore or after the event\, meet with your legislators to discuss legislative priorities and issues of importance to persons with disabilities.  Team leaders will be available to escort small groups requesting assistance. \nPlease set up an appointment ahead of time to meet with your legislators\, and encourage them to attend the Legislative Reception. To identify your legislators and for a link to their contact information\, go to this website: http://wheredoivotema.com/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/arc-of-massachusettsmass-developmental-disabilities-council-legislative-reception/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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