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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
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. \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-3-3/2024-02-07/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:1199SEIU PCA consumer/employer focus group
DESCRIPTION:The 1199SEIU Homecare Training Benefit invites you to a focus group for PCA consumers/employers. The topic will be new skills enhancement classes we are developing for PCAs. 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.) \nThere will be 2 separate virtual groups via Zoom; one on Tuesday\, February 20. 10:00 – 11:30 or Thursday\, February 22\, 2:00 – 3:30 am. Each participant will receive a $30 Stop and Shop gift card. All PCA consumers are eligible. \nPlease RSVP as soon as possible. To RSVP\, or if you have any questions\, please contact Linnea Rego at Linnea.Rego@1199funds.org or 617-519-3846.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/1199seiu-pca-consumer-employer-focus-group/
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom \nJoin3 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-3-2-2/2024-02-21/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learner's Permit manual pick-up
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Transition to Adulthood Program is once again hosting our Learner’s Permit Prep Workshop series. This series will be 8 weeks of weekly study sessions\, where students can go through the MA Driver’s Manual with a facilitator\, as well as play review games and ask any driving-related questions they may have. \nEligibility: \n\nHigh school students\, ages 14-22 with a documented disability (i.e. Individualized Education Plan\, 504 plan\, other disability documentation). You are not required to submit your disability documentation to participate in this group.\n\nStudents and families have the option to pick up physical MA Driver’s Manuals from the BCIL Downtown Crossing office at 60 Temple Place\, Boston. The time window for manual pickup is 3-5 PM on 2/21\, 2/22\, and 2/23. The manual is also available online at mass.gov/doc/english-drivers-manual/download. The physical manual is not necessary to participate in the group\, but students may prefer having the book to read along\, highlight\, and annotate. 50 books are available and an email will be sent out if all of the books are claimed. \nIf you have any questions or need assistance completing this form please contact Elizabeth Walters at ewalters@bostoncil.org. \nPara la forma de inscripción en español\, haga clic aquí: forms.microsoft.com/r/jUFZVYu4P2
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/learners-permit-manual-pick-up/
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SUMMARY:1199SEIU PCA consumer/employer focus group
DESCRIPTION:The 1199SEIU Homecare Training Benefit invites you to a focus group for PCA consumers/employers. The topic will be new skills enhancement classes we are developing for PCAs. 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.) \nThere will be 2 separate virtual groups via Zoom; one on Tuesday\, February 20. 10:00 – 11:30 or Thursday\, February 22\, 2:00 – 3:30 am. Each participant will receive a $30 Stop and Shop gift card. All PCA consumers are eligible. \nPlease RSVP as soon as possible. To RSVP\, or if you have any questions\, please contact Linnea Rego at Linnea.Rego@1199funds.org or 617-519-3846.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/1199seiu-pca-consumer-employer-focus-group-2/
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SUMMARY:RTAG General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a forum where riders can provide input and feedback regarding accessible transportation. The group meet with the MBTA\, Department of System-Wide Accessibility and The RIDE.\n\nDate: Thursday\, February 22nd\, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.\n\nLocation: Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvd-CspjItGNULujkr3Yj5LG7Cg8W5pYh0\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing Zoom access information about joining the meeting.\n\nRTAG meetings are accessible to people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. American Sign Language (ASL) will be provided for this meeting. Other accessibility accommodations and language services will be provided free of charge\, upon request\, as available.\n\nIf you have any questions or to request a reasonable accommodation or language services\, please contact Kat at rtagboston@bostoncil.org or by phone at 978-893-8100.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/rtag-general-meeting-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Kat Torres Radisic":MAILTO:ktorresradisic@bostoncil.org
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SUMMARY:Learner's Permit Prep Group
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Transition to Adulthood Program is once again hosting our Learner’s Permit Prep Workshop series. This series will be 8 weeks of weekly study sessions\, where students can go through the MA Driver’s Manual with a facilitator\, as well as play review games and ask any driving-related questions they may have. \nEligibility: \n\nHigh school students\, ages 14-22 with a documented disability (i.e. Individualized Education Plan\, 504 plan\, other disability documentation). You are not required to submit your disability documentation to participate in this group.\n\nTo register\, click here. Students under 18 must have a parent signature in order to participate. \nGroup A: February 27 – April 16 from 4-5 PM. \nGroup B: February 29 – April 18 from 4-5 PM. \nThere will be a mandatory Information Session on 2/20 at 5 PM on Zoom. The purpose of this session is to inform both parents and students of the Learner’s Permit process\, and set ground rules for the group. \nClick here for the Zoom link. \nIf you are unable to make it to this session\, please reach out to ewalters@bostoncil.org. \nStudents and families have the option to pick up physical MA Driver’s Manuals from the BCIL Downtown Crossing office at 60 Temple Place\, Boston. The time window for manual pickup is 3-5 PM on 2/21\, 2/22\, and 2/23. The manual is also available online at mass.gov/doc/english-drivers-manual/download. The physical manual is not necessary to participate in the group\, but students may prefer having the book to read along\, highlight\, and annotate. 50 books are available and an email will be sent out if all of the books are claimed. \nIf you have any questions or need assistance completing this form please contact Elizabeth Walters at ewalters@bostoncil.org. \nPara la forma de inscripción en español\, haga clic aquí: forms.microsoft.com/r/jUFZVYu4P2
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/learners-permit-prep-groups/
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SUMMARY:Learner's Permit Prep Group
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Transition to Adulthood Program is once again hosting our Learner’s Permit Prep Workshop series. This series will be 8 weeks of weekly study sessions\, where students can go through the MA Driver’s Manual with a facilitator\, as well as play review games and ask any driving-related questions they may have. \nEligibility: \n\nHigh school students\, ages 14-22 with a documented disability (i.e. Individualized Education Plan\, 504 plan\, other disability documentation). You are not required to submit your disability documentation to participate in this group.\n\nTo register\, click here. Students under 18 must have a parent signature in order to participate. \nGroup A: February 27 – April 16 from 4-5 PM. \nGroup B: February 29-April 18 from 4-5 PM. \nThere will be a mandatory Information Session on 2/20 at 5 PM on Zoom. The purpose of this session is to inform both parents and students of the Learner’s Permit process\, and set ground rules for the group. Click here for the Zoom link. \nIf you are unable to make it to this session\, please reach out to ewalters@bostoncil.org. \nStudents and families have the option to pick up physical MA Driver’s Manuals from the BCIL Downtown Crossing office at 60 Temple Place\, Boston. The time window for manual pickup is 3-5 PM on 2/21\, 2/22\, and 2/23. The manual is also available online at mass.gov/doc/english-drivers-manual/download. The physical manual is not necessary to participate in the group\, but students may prefer having the book to read along\, highlight\, and annotate. 50 books are available and an email will be sent out if all of the books are claimed. \nIf you have any questions or need assistance completing this form please contact Elizabeth Walters at ewalters@bostoncil.org. \nPara la forma de inscripción en español\, haga clic aquí: forms.microsoft.com/r/jUFZVYu4P2
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