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Unless specified, all programs are presented free of charge.

All CIL meetings are conducted in wheelchair accessible locations. Please do not wear scented products to this meeting.

If you need accommodations such as Sign Language Interpretation, asssitive listening devices, or printed materials in alternative format, please call (510) 841-4776 or (510) 356-2662 (video phone) or TTY (510)848-3101.  We will try to accommodate all requests, but need at least 3 business days notice.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 1:00 - 3:00 PM Housing Workshop 101

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Housing Subsidy Information, Updated Housing Leads, Senior Resources, Peer Mentoring, Housing Search Skills, Roommate Registry, Project-Based Section 8 Listings, Educational Materials

Friday, July 12, 2013 10AM-1PM Disability Benefits Workshop (10-noon English; 12-1 Spanish)

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Have you ever wanted to learn about Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI, SSDI), Medi-Cal or Medicare? Do you think you'd qualify for one or more of these programs but don't know how to apply?

This workshop covers eligibility requirements, application procedures and other important features of SSI, SSDI, Medi_cal and Medicare.  Also information on Food Stamps, GA, State Disability Insurance (SDI), and the cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).  Please RSVP to Andy Bradshaw (510)536-2271, abradshaw@cilberkeley.org  by July 10.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 1-2:30PM Workshop - How to Manage Attendants

Center for Independent Living, Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Workshop will provide an overview and basic tips for managing attendants, including: telephone screening, interviews, hiring, record-keeping, evaluations, payroll, boundaries, self-care, wages, contracts, health and safety.

RSVP to Rebeca Servin:  (510) 841-4776 x 3125, rservin@cilberkeley.org

Tuesday, August 6, 2013   2-4 PM  Legal Protections of the Olmstead Decision with Deborah Doctor

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Understanding the legal protections that are provided through the Olmstead decision.

Presented by The Center for Independent Living and the World Insitute on Disability.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013  2-3:15PM Disabled Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Monthly CIL Peer Support Group

Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703  Koret Boardroom (2nd Floor)

A free monthly drop-in peer support group - a space to connect with other lesbians and bisexual woman with disabilities, share stories and support and discuss issues and topics that concern us.

For more info:  contact Robin Earth, Center for Independent Living (510) 841-4776 x 3153

Friday, August 9, 2013, 10AM-1PM Disability Benefits Workshop (10-noon English; 12-1 Spanish)

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Have you ever wanted to learn about Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI, SSDI), Medi-Cal or Medicare? Do you think you'd qualify for one or more of these programs but don't know how to apply?

This workshop covers eligibility requirements, application procedures and other important features of SSI, SSDI, Medi_cal and Medicare.  Also information on Food Stamps, GA, State Disability Insurance (SDI), and the cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).  Please RSVP to Andy Bradshaw (510)536-2271, abradshaw@cilberkeley.org.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 2-4 PM  Olmstead Implementation at the County Level with Cathy Senderling

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Government perspective and specific issues and strategies that come into play when implementing Olmstead on a county by county level (as opposed to Statewide or National)

A series of workshops designed to educate and train stakeholders on how to effectively advocate for implementation of the Olmstead decision, which upholds the right of individuals with disabilities to access support services needed to live in the community. Presented by The Center for Independent Living and the World Insitute on Disability.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2-3:15PM Disabled Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Monthly CIL Peer Support Group

Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703  Koret Boardroom (2nd Floor)

A free monthly drop-in peer support group - a space to connect with other lesbians and bisexual woman with disabilities, share stories and support and discuss issues and topics that concern us.

For more info:  contact Robin Earth, Center for Independent Living (510) 841-4776 x 3153

Friday, September 13, 2013 10AM-1PM Disability Benefits Workshop (10-noon English; 12-1 Spanish)

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Have you ever wanted to learn about Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI, SSDI), Medi-Cal or Medicare? Do you think you'd qualify for one or more of these programs but don't know how to apply?

This workshop covers eligibility requirements, application procedures and other important features of SSI, SSDI, Medi_cal and Medicare.  Also information on Food Stamps, GA, State Disability Insurance (SDI), and the cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).  Please RSVP to Andy Bradshaw (510)536-2271, abradshaw@cilberkeley.org  by September 10.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013 2-4 PM Keep Your Benefits, Keep Your Job: Employment and Medi-Cal's Working Disabled Program with Leslie Bensen

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Leslie Bensen (DHCS) – importance of employment, CA Medi-Cal working disabled program 

A series of workshops designed to educate and train stakeholders on how to effectively advocate for implementation of the Olmstead decision, which upholds the right of individuals with disabilities to access support services needed to live in the community. Presented by The Center for Independent Living and the World Insitute on Disability.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 2-3:15PM Disabled Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Monthly CIL Peer Support Group

Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703  Koret Boardroom (2nd Floor)

A free monthly drop-in peer support group - a space to connect with other lesbians and bisexual woman with disabilities, share stories and support and discuss issues and topics that concern us.

For more info:  contact Robin Earth, Center for Independent Living (510) 841-4776 x 3153

Friday, October 11, 2013 10AM-1PM Disability Benefits Workshop (10-noon English; 12-1 Spanish)

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Have you ever wanted to learn about Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI, SSDI), Medi-Cal or Medicare? Do you think you'd qualify for one or more of these programs but don't know how to apply?

This workshop covers eligibility requirements, application procedures and other important features of SSI, SSDI, Medi_cal and Medicare.  Also information on Food Stamps, GA, State Disability Insurance (SDI), and the cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).  Please RSVP to Andy Bradshaw (510)536-2271, abradshaw@cilberkeley.org  by October 9.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 2-4PM  Gadgets and Independence: Why Assistive Technology Should Be Covered by Olmstead-Based Funding

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

How technology assists Independent Living and why it should be part of Olmstead funding.

A series of workshops designed to educate and train stakeholders on how to effectively advocate for implementation of the Olmstead decision, which upholds the right of individuals with disabilities to access support services needed to live in the community. Presented by The Center for Independent Living and the World Insitute on Disability.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 2-3:15PM Disabled Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Monthly CIL Peer Support Group

Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703  Koret Boardroom (2nd Floor)

A free monthly drop-in peer support group - a space to connect with other lesbians and bisexual woman with disabilities, share stories and support and discuss issues and topics that concern us.

For more info:  contact Robin Earth, Center for Independent Living (510) 841-4776 x 3153

Thursday, November 7, 2013 6-9 PM CIL's 9th Annual Authors Night

Ed Roberts Campus Atrium, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

CIL's annual fundraiser gives the floor to 3 authors from a literary genre, this year: memoir.  Cheryl Cohen Greene, Belo Miguel Cipriani and Anne Finger join fellow writer and teacher Louise Nayer for a reception and panel discussion.  Tickets: $40.

For additional information contact Beatrice Burgess at (510) 841-4776 x3148 bburgess@cilberkeley.org

Friday, November 8, 2013 10AM-1PM Disability Benefits Workshop (10-noon English; 12-1 Spanish)

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Have you ever wanted to learn about Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI, SSDI), Medi-Cal or Medicare? Do you think you'd qualify for one or more of these programs but don't know how to apply?

This workshop covers eligibility requirements, application procedures and other important features of SSI, SSDI, Medi_cal and Medicare.  Also information on Food Stamps, GA, State Disability Insurance (SDI), and the cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).  Please RSVP to Andy Bradshaw (510)536-2271, abradshaw@cilberkeley.org 

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 2-4 PM Holiday Gathering

Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Wednesday, December 4, 2013 2-3:15PM Disabled Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Monthly CIL Peer Support Group

Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703  Koret Boardroom (2nd Floor)

A free monthly drop-in peer support group - a space to connect with other lesbians and bisexual woman with disabilities, share stories and support and discuss issues and topics that concern us.

For more info:  contact Robin Earth, Center for Independent Living (510) 841-4776 x 3153

Friday, December 13, 2013 10AM-1PM Disability Benefits Workshop (10-noon English; 12-1 Spanish)

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Have you ever wanted to learn about Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI, SSDI), Medi-Cal or Medicare? Do you think you'd qualify for one or more of these programs but don't know how to apply?

This workshop covers eligibility requirements, application procedures and other important features of SSI, SSDI, Medi_cal and Medicare.  Also information on Food Stamps, GA, State Disability Insurance (SDI), and the cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).  Please RSVP to Andy Bradshaw (510)536-2271, abradshaw@cilberkeley.org

Tuesday, January 7, 2013 2-4 PM  The Elevator Speech: Community Outreach Training

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Creating talking points, elevator speech, effective messaging for broader community and community outreach.

A series of workshops designed to educate and train stakeholders on how to effectively advocate for implementation of the Olmstead decision, which upholds the right of individuals with disabilities to access support services needed to live in the community. Presented by The Center for Independent Living and the World Insitute on Disability.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2-3:15PM Disabled Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Monthly CIL Peer Support Group

Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703  Koret Boardroom (2nd Floor)

A free monthly drop-in peer support group - a space to connect with other lesbians and bisexual woman with disabilities, share stories and support and discuss issues and topics that concern us.

For more info:  contact Robin Earth, Center for Independent Living (510) 841-4776 x 3153

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 2-4 PM Storytelling: A Tool for Effective Advocacy

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Integrating your personal story effectively and concisely to amplify a point. Learning to talk about a broader understanding of all disability needs (others' personal stories). 

A series of workshops designed to educate and train stakeholders on how to effectively advocate for implementation of the Olmstead decision, which upholds the right of individuals with disabilities to access support services needed to live in the community. Presented by The Center for Independent Living and the World Insitute on Disability.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 2-4 PM Skills-Based Practice Session

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Record 5 min video testimony as practice for future Olmstead hearing opportunities. Practice writing letters to legislative officials as a secondary activity while waiting for the other participants to finish their videos. 

A series of workshops designed to educate and train stakeholders on how to effectively advocate for implementation of the Olmstead decision, which upholds the right of individuals with disabilities to access support services needed to live in the community. Presented by The Center for Independent Living and the World Insitute on Disability.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 2-4 PM Skills-Based Practice Session, Follow-Up

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Watch all videos; complete a critique form. Individuals look at results from the forms and have a group discussion about areas of strength and areas that need improving.  

A series of workshops designed to educate and train stakeholders on how to effectively advocate for implementation of the Olmstead decision, which upholds the right of individuals with disabilities to access support services needed to live in the community. Presented by The Center for Independent Living and the World Insitute on Disability.

Tuesday May 6, 2014 2-4 PM Facilitating Small Group Meetings: A Skill Training

Ed Roberts Campus, Bernard Osher Room, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Training on how to effectively conduct small group visits and meetings. The small group settings that we look at will include legislative meetings, community outreach meetings, and casual gatherings between family and friends. This training will teach participants to tailor  their message so that it is just as effective in a meeting with legislative staff as it is over Sunday dinner with their family.

Activity: Create small group scenarios that put participants on the spot asking hard questions and/or cross disability questions.

A series of workshops designed to educate and train stakeholders on how to effectively advocate for implementation of the Olmstead decision, which upholds the right of individuals with disabilities to access support services needed to live in the community. Presented by The Center for Independent Living and the World Insitute on Disability.

May 2014 TBD - Capitol Action Day

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