.The Coalition for Barrier Free Living
6201 BONHOMME ROAD, SUITE 150-S, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036
HCIL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2012 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS' DAY. Call HCIL up to 3 days before the event at 713.974.4621 VOICE/TTY To schedule ASL interpreters and/or Real Time Captioning.
SPECIAL EVENTS
EMPLOYMENT EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP
A workshop geared towards the empowerment of people with disabilities who want to join or rejoin today's workforce.
From basic tools to detailed discussion and role play, this workshop will equip participants with information and skills needed to face the competitive field of employment in a society not yet fully able to embrace the unique differences of employees with disabilities. Join us for this "hands on" employment workshop series through which we will address the issues that matter to YOU.
Tuesday, February 21ST, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
HOW TO GET A STAP VOUCHER (HEARING IMPAIRED)
Come join Kunle Adegboye, Morayo Communications CEO vendor for Specialized Telecommunication Assistive Program (STAP) in Houston. He will explain to you how to obtain a STAP voucher for an assistive device such as a pager, IPAD, amplified phone, etc.
Wednesday, February 22nd, from 1:00 P.M. to 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 left behind on the information technology superhighway.
Classes are Monday to Thursday: 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
CATP FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Pre-registration required.
Classes are Mondays & Wednesdays: 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
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 Thursday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
MONTHLY EVENTS
HCIL GULF COAST WIPA EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP
Career and Employment Resources
Let's Get to Work! Learn how Social Security rules and other resources can assist 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, February 14th, from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M.
HCIL HOUSING COUNCIL MEETING
Representative from Catholic Charities will come to discuss how Maintaining rent and utilities can be a challenge on a fixed income, but there are agencies and resources available. Join us on February 8th to learn more about how to access emergency assistance to stay afloat.
Wednesday, February 8th, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SUPPORT GROUP- ASL ONLY
For Men and Women of all ages who are either Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing.
Thursday, February 9th, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
M.A.N. U.P. SUPPORT GROUP (MEN ABILITY NETWORK UNITED FOR PURPOSE)
Come join HCIL's Support Group for Men with Disabilities. Together we can solve any outstanding barriers.
Our Problems, Our Solutions! Start a New Chapter In Your Life!
Thursday, February 16th, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
HCIL SUPPORT TEAM FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
Women on the Move brings you a session of empowerment while we focus on Women's Health and the various layers involved in taking care of ourselves as women with disabilities.
Fun –Sharing-Woman Power! See you then!
Thursday, February 23rd, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
CALL HCIL FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 713.974.4621 VOICE/TTY