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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-3-3/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Living Well in the Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living is excited to announce our upcoming Living Well in The Community Workshop! \nLWIC will be conducted in a hybrid model (In person and over zoom)  every Tuesday starting May 14 through July 2nd \nEach session incorporates facilitated discussions\, fun activities\, access to informative videos and resources\, and the opportunity to meet others with similar experiences! \nThis 8-week workshop is an initiative led by the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Community Living Advocacy Program (CLA)\, aimed at supporting the health and wellness of individuals living with disabilities. \nParticipants interested in attending must be ages 18 and older\, identify as living with a disability and be a member of BCIL \nLWIC is a Free\, 10-session workshop aimed at empowering the health and wellness of people living with disabilities. \nTopics include: \n\nGoal setting\nEating well\nAdvocacy\nHealthy communication\nBuilding support\n\nWhy should you enroll? \n\nLearn and practice skills that support a healthy and independent lifestyle\nMeet others with similar experiences\nUp to $100 in gift cards!\n\nTo register\, please contact Julie Tamayo at 617-821-4398 or jtamayo@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/living-well-in-the-community-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000
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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-3-2-2/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:BCIL 50 Years In: Wins\, Lessons and What’s Next for Independent Living
DESCRIPTION:2024 marks a major milestone for BCIL: we’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary. As one of the first Independent Living Centers in the country\, BCIL plays a transformative role in creating and advocating for equal access to health care\, affordable housing\, accessible transportation\, job and educational opportunities\, and ADA compliance for residents of Greater Boston and beyond. As we look ahead\, this work remains as critical as ever and demands that we imbue every effort with a commitment to disability rights as a social justice issue. \nKeynote\, Moderator and Panelist Bios \nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-50-years-in-wins-lessons-and-whats-next-for-independent-living/
CATEGORIES:BCIL 50th
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SUMMARY:MassHealth PCA Program EVV Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join MassHealth for another PCA EVV Public Information Session. We will discuss EVV Implementation in the PCA Program.  This meeting will occur on 5/20 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. \nPlease find the information to join below \nYou are invited to a Zoom webinar. \nWhen: May 20\, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nTopic: PCA EVV Information Session 5/20 \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94858866190?pwd=UDJYQ1ZyZXB3UDVGUERVbVc3Yk5WZz09 \nPasscode: 292425 \nOr One tap mobile : \n+13092053325\,\,94858866190#\,\,\,\,*292425# US \n+13126266799\,\,94858866190#\,\,\,\,*292425# US (Chicago) \nOr Telephone: \nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location): \n+1 309 205 3325 US \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York) \n+1 646 931 3860 US \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 305 224 1968 US \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 360 209 5623 US \n+1 386 347 5053 US \n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) \n+1 507 473 4847 US \n+1 564 217 2000 US \n+1 669 444 9171 US \n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \n+1 689 278 1000 US \n+1 719 359 4580 US \n+1 253 205 0468 US \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \nWebinar ID: 948 5886 6190 \nPasscode: 292425 \nInternational numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acILiy1rwh
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/masshealth-pca-program-evv-information-session-3/
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SUMMARY:Living Well in the Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living is excited to announce our upcoming Living Well in The Community Workshop! \nLWIC will be conducted in a hybrid model (In person and over zoom)  every Tuesday starting May 14 through July 2nd \nEach session incorporates facilitated discussions\, fun activities\, access to informative videos and resources\, and the opportunity to meet others with similar experiences! \nThis 8-week workshop is an initiative led by the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Community Living Advocacy Program (CLA)\, aimed at supporting the health and wellness of individuals living with disabilities. \nParticipants interested in attending must be ages 18 and older\, identify as living with a disability and be a member of BCIL \nLWIC is a Free\, 10-session workshop aimed at empowering the health and wellness of people living with disabilities. \nTopics include: \n\nGoal setting\nEating well\nAdvocacy\nHealthy communication\nBuilding support\n\nWhy should you enroll? \n\nLearn and practice skills that support a healthy and independent lifestyle\nMeet others with similar experiences\nUp to $100 in gift cards!\n\nTo register\, please contact Julie Tamayo at 617-821-4398 or jtamayo@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/living-well-in-the-community-workshop-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. \nDate: Thursday\, May 23rd\, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. \nLocation: Zoom \nRegister here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvd-CspjItGNULujkr3Yj5LG7Cg8W5pYh0 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing Zoom access information about joining the meeting. \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. \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-5/
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SUMMARY:Living Well in the Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living is excited to announce our upcoming Living Well in The Community Workshop! \nLWIC will be conducted in a hybrid model (In person and over zoom)  every Tuesday starting May 14 through July 2nd \nEach session incorporates facilitated discussions\, fun activities\, access to informative videos and resources\, and the opportunity to meet others with similar experiences! \nThis 8-week workshop is an initiative led by the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Community Living Advocacy Program (CLA)\, aimed at supporting the health and wellness of individuals living with disabilities. \nParticipants interested in attending must be ages 18 and older\, identify as living with a disability and be a member of BCIL \nLWIC is a Free\, 10-session workshop aimed at empowering the health and wellness of people living with disabilities. \nTopics include: \n\nGoal setting\nEating well\nAdvocacy\nHealthy communication\nBuilding support\n\nWhy should you enroll? \n\nLearn and practice skills that support a healthy and independent lifestyle\nMeet others with similar experiences\nUp to $100 in gift cards!\n\nTo register\, please contact Julie Tamayo at 617-821-4398 or jtamayo@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/living-well-in-the-community-workshop-3/
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