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HCIL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUGUST 2008
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.


SPECIAL EVENTS
ADA/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) PROTECTION FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
ADA State and local government rules specifically addressing the City of Houston Police Department and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Facilitators: Detra Stewart and Brian Determan, Regional Specialists with the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Tuesday, August 12th, from 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M.

DAILY AND WEEKLY EVENTS
COMPUTER ACCESS TRAINING PROGRAM (CATP)
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 Pre-registration required.

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, August 12th, from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M.

HCIL HOUSING COUNCIL MEETING “HOW YOU CAN AFFORD TO BUY A HOME NOW!”
Find out how the City wants to help you buy a home! Eliezer Arce, Community Involvement Coordinator from the Department of Housing and Community Development will join us. As always, we’ll have updates on critical issues affecting us!
Wednesday, August 13th, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.

LONE STAR LEGAL AID AT HCIL Get help from an Attorney on Social Security Appeals, landlord/tenant problems, child custody issues, divorce fillings, Civil matters, wills and contracts, and other matters.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY call Darla, Anabel or Jeannine at HCIL to schedule an appointment for Friday, August 15th, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.

WOMEN ON THE MOVE! Breaking through the barriers as women with disabilities. Learn how we can turn barriers into opportunities. Don’t miss our next Women on the Move Meeting Thursday, August 28th, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

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© The Coalition for Barrier-Free Living, Inc. 1999 The contents of this website were developed, in part, under grants from the U.S. Department of Education and Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. The contents, however, do not necessarily represent the policies of the U.S. Department of Education or the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal or state government. Organizational Form 990 is available for review at www.guidestar.org.