HCIL
6201 BONHOMME ROAD, SUITE 150 SOUTH, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR:
JULY 2010
HCIL office will be closed Monday, July 5th, 2010 in observance of Independence Day Holiday
Call HCIL up to 3 days before the event at 713.974.4621 VOICE/TTY OR 832.431.3786 VP
To schedule ASL interpreters and/or Real Time Captioning.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
HCIL 20TH ADA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Honoring Our Past as We Prepare for Our Future
Come join HCIL at the Hilton Houston S.W. Hotel, Grand Ballroom, to celebrate this Great Historical Day in the lives of all Americans with Disabilities. Meet and see those who were there in Washington, D. C., 20 years ago. Celebrate our past victories and our determined future victories to ensure equal access and opportunity for all. Let Freedom Ring for all Americans with Disabilities!! Enjoy Music, Speeches, Poetry, Food, Being Together and Much More!
Hilton Houston Southwest Hotel 6780 Southwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77074
Monday, July 26, 2010, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES MEETING
Hurricane Ike taught us the value of preparation before an emergency. Join us as we discuss what you can do to be ready for the next Hurricane! Representatives from City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, National Weather Service,Center Point Energy, Red Cross, MetroLift and Lex Frieden, ILRU Director, Disability Leader, Emergency Preparedness for PWD Expert.
At PlazAmericas (Formerly Sharpstown Mall) Community Room, First Floor Thursday, July 8th, from 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
DAILY AND WEEKLY EVENTS
ADA/RIGHTS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
When disaster strikes, how is your right to effective communication and equal protection covered by the ADA?? Come to HCIL to learn what the law says about communication with Deaf/Hard of Hearing when there are emergencies.
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
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 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.
Classes are Monday to Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
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, July 13th, 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, July 15th, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
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