.The Coalition for Barrier Free Living
6201 BONHOMME ROAD, SUITE 150 SOUTH, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036
Call HCIL up to 3 days before the event at 713.974.4621 VOICE/TTY To schedule ASL interpreters and/or Real Time Captioning.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
HCIL's DEAF AWARENESS WEEK CELEBRATION
Join HCIL in honoring the Deaf Community. We will have videos on Deaf history, Deaf rights, community resources, and more! HCIL's Deaf Services Specialist, Darla Connor will discuss how HCIL can work with you to reach your goals! Did we mention refreshments? Join us! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 - 10:00 – 12:00 NOON
CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES REVIEW BOARD – Wednesday, September 8, 2010
HCIL CONSUMER HOUSING COUNCIL
Join us as we find out the current state of housing choice in Houston. Learn how the city plans to meet our need for affordable, accessible housing. We will also feature legislature updates on housing initiatives in Washington.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WOMEN ON THE MOVE – EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES WORKSHOP SERIES
Maria Palacios, a recognized grassroots disability advocate and poet will share her talents and inspire us all to become strong, powerful women through, "Empowering Women with Disabilities". Be prepared for fun activities and delightful treats!
Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
DAILY AND WEEKLY EVENTS
COMPUTER ACCESS TRAINING PROGRAM (CATP)
Pre-registration required. Learn about computers and software so you're not leftbehind on the information technology superhighway. Classes are Monday to Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER DEMONSTRATION TOUR AT HCIL
Do you have computer limitations in vision, speech, movement, hearing or learning?
If so, come to HCIL and try this new technology out for yourself. See demonstrations, try-out, learn and practice on some of today's most "user friendly" computer access equipment.
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
CONSUMER ORIENTATION TO HCIL SERVICES (CO-HCIL)
Learn how to advocate to turn your life around by becoming more independent in thought, word, and action! No appointment necessary. Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:30 A.M. Call HCIL to find out more.
MONTHLY EVENTS
HCIL GULF COAST WIPA EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP
Let's Get to Work! Learn how Social Security rules and other resources can help you go to work! This presentation will feature members of the HCIL Gulf Coast WIPA Team describing your options and opportunities for employment. If you're tired of sitting, join us!
Tuesday, September 14, from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M.
LONE STAR LEGAL AID AT HCIL
Lone Star Legal Aid provides legal services at no cost to people with little or no income. They are here to assist you with civil legal problems such as divorce, landlord/tenant problems, contracts etc.
By Appointment Only
Thursday, September 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
CALL HCIL AT 713.974.4621 VOICE/TTY FOR MORE INFORMATION