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SUMMARY:Save the AAB! Action
DESCRIPTION:What: Save the AAB! Action 11-01 3-6 pm \nWhen: 3-6 pm. We will gather at the 4th floor café at 2:45 pm \nWhere: Governor’s Office\, State House \nEvent Info/About Section: Last week we showed up at Governor Baker’s office to demand the AAB keep its independence to ensure architectural accessibility in MA. We told him we’d be back if he wasn’t willing to meet with us. Please join us! \nThe AAB is an independent authority ensuring access to housing\, businesses\, schools and stores for people with disabilities. For 50 years\, the AAB’s executive director was chosen by the board; however\, the Baker administration has given the hiring power to the Department of Professional Licensure (DPL). This undercuts the independence\, integrity and efficacy of the board to uphold the civil rights of people with disabilities. The DPL has unilaterally changed the job description of the director to require that it report only to their department. This undermines the AAB’s ability to enforce our civil rights. \nWe have two demands for the governor:\n1.) That the AAB be allowed to hire their new director\n2.) That the job description require the AAB director to report to the board of the AAB and NOT to DPL \nIf you are able to come:\n• We will gather at the 4th floor café of the State House at 2:45 p.m.\nIf you can’t attend the whole rally:\n• Come for the beginning or the end. We are coordinating a second group of protesters to arrive at 4:30 p.m. \nIf you are unable to come:\n• Please call or email the constituent services office of Governor Baker’s office and demand that he save the AAB!!\n• Phone: 617-725-4005\n• Email Form: https://www.mass.gov/forms/email-the-governors-office \nFor questions contact BCIL Community Organizers Shaya French at 617-338-6665 x 209 / sfrench@bostoncil.org or Eviva Kahne at 617-338-6665 x 303 / ekahne@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/save-the-aab-action/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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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-3/2019-11-06/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art for All at BCIL
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly social art group!\nThis month’s theme will be gratitude.  Open to anyone with a disability. No experience needed. Materials provided.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/art-for-all-at-bcil-2/
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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SUMMARY:A Tribute to Sergio Goncalves
DESCRIPTION:BCIL will host “A Tribute to Sergio Goncalves\,” the longtime BCIL leader and board chairperson who passed on October 8 following a brief illness\, on Thursday\, November 7 at 1:00 pm in the meeting hall of SEIU 32BJ\, 26 West Street\, Boston. All friends of Sergio and BCIL are most welcome. \nPlease contact Susan Smith at ssmith@bostoncil.org for accommodations. Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/a-tribute-to-sergio-goncalves/
LOCATION:SEIU 32BJ\, 26 West Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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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-3-2/2019-11-20/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:2019 BCIL Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to BCIL’s Annual Meeting\, which will be held on Thursday\, November 21 from 6:00 – 8:00 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 continued to provide 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 2019\, board elections\, and conference of an award. The keynote speaker will be Steve Poftak\, MBTA general manager. \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 14 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 21st for a fun and spirited evening. \nSincerely\, \nBill Henning\nDirector \np.s. Can’t make it on November 21 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/2019-bcil-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:10 Park Plaza\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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SUMMARY:Travel Training Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Travel Training Workshop Series \nWorkshops for Youth with Disabilities Ages 14-22\nWant to learn how to use public transportation?\nWant to have an easier time getting around in your community?\nCome to our travel training workshop series! \nBoston Public Library- Codman Square Branch\n690 Washington St\, Boston\, MA 02124\nDate/Time: November 25 and December 2\n3:30 PM- 5:30 PM \nPlease RSVP by November 18 \nQuestions\, to register and to request accommodations:\nEmail: Dan at dharris@bostoncil.org or call 617-338-6665 x 202
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/travel-training-workshop-series/2019-11-25/
LOCATION:Codman Square Branch – Boston Public Library\, 690 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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