Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Job Talk

Wed, 10/19/2016 - 11:41am by monkk

Join the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living on Tuesday, October 25 from 10 am to 12 pm for Job Talk, part of their Career Workshop Series. Job Talk is an opportunity to meet your peers to learn from each other, provide support, and share your experiences. The focus of these sessions is positive strategies and peer support to create a community where people help each other with job leads, kind words, and sincere interest. For more information, or for accommodation requests, please e-mail careerservices@aacil.org.

Pain Medication Take-Back Day

Tue, 10/04/2016 - 10:42am by Sunny29

Please join the Division of Pain Research, Anesthesiology and the Ann Arbor Police Department to battle the very frightening but real trend of prescription drug abuse in teens. They are hosting their 4th free take-back event in hopes of bringing awareness to the community while also making homes safer.

WHEN: October 8, 2016 from 10:00-2:00 PM
WHERE: Pioneer High School Parking lot
WHY: In Washtenaw County alone, unintentional or undetermined opioid pain reliever overdoses more than doubled from 2014 to 2015 for residents 21 or younger. Behind marijuana, prescription drugs are the second most abused substance among teens today. Many teens mistakenly view prescriptions as a medically safe way to get high. Prescription pain relievers, such as OxyContin and Vicodin, are most commonly abused and teens can get these easily from our homes.

Acceptable items include: pills, capsules or patches for pain management, sedatives and sleeping aids, ADHD medication and veterinary medicines. Please do not bring syringes, needles, lancets or liquids.

Help us keep teens and children safe by disposing unwanted, expired or unused medications at this free event!

If you have questions, please contact Kristin Bennett at: 734-998-0455 or krisben@med.umich.edu

Networking for Success

Tue, 10/04/2016 - 9:27am by monkk

Have you ever felt a little reluctant when it comes to networking? Join the Arbor Center for Independent Living as they welcome Greg Peters, founder of The Reluctant Networker, as part of their Career Services Workshop Series on November 16 from 10am to 12pm. Greg coaches individuals, trains staff, and presents to associations and other groups on how to get past their reluctance and start building better connections and stronger networks. He is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and the author of the radio program "Calm, Cool, and Connected at the Networking Event." Come out and learn how to get connected through networking! For more information, or for accommodation requests, email careerservices@aacil.org.

WCSO Community Education Series

Mon, 09/26/2016 - 12:39pm by Sunny29

In a continued effort to build stronger relationships and trust with the community they serve, the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a three-part educational series consisting of six different topic areas. Each session will be facilitated/instructed by Sheriff Clayton and will consist of a 40 minute class room discussion of each topic area followed by a question and answer period. If you are interested in learning the specifics behind these topics please join us. Here is information about the upcoming Parts Two and Three:

- Session Two -
Topic area 3 - Evolution of Subject Control/Use of Force
Topic area 4 - Accountability Practices (processing service complaints/internal investigations)

Wednesday, September 28th, 6-8 p.m.
Ypsilanti Township Hall
7200 S. Huron River Dr.,Ypsilanti, MI
Register here for Session Two.

- Session Three -
Topic area 5 - Veteran Employee Training and our new training series (Managing Interpersonal Interactions)
Topic area 6 - Corrections Operations

Wednesday, October 12th, 6-8 p.m.
Dexter Middle School (Mill Creek)
7305 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd, Dexter, MI
Register here for Session Three.

Launching a Business No Matter What: Starting a Business With a Disability

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 9:30am by monkk

Join Cheranissa Roach, Business Consultant with the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, as she discuss how to launch a business with a disability. She has worked with over 350 people to help them start small businesses! This free workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 20 from 1 to 3pm at the Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College. The workshop will cover what it takes to launch a small business, what types of supports are there to help people with a disability in business, developing the mindset to win at business given your disability, and a few other tips to help you understand what is necessary to be successful in launching a business. Register here.

Parenting on Your Own?

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 12:04pm by Beth Manuel

Join The MSU Extension at The Hope Center for a weekly parenting session for single parents.
Sessions are every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and are at no cost. Pre-register by calling 734-222-3943. AADL has a large collection of parenting books and there's plenty to peruse on the Parenting Shelf in the Youth Department, too. It never hurts to brush up on your parenting skills!

My Turn- Sensory Friendly Sundays

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 4:49pm by Sunny29

My Turn is a non-profit organization created by families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and is managed by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Project Partners include the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan Museum of Art, Leslie Science and Nature Center, and Therapeutic Riding Inc., all of whom host Sensory Friendly Sunday sessions.

Each program will last for two hours and will allow My Turn visitors to have the opportunity to explore at their own pace and in their own way, in a less sensory stimulating and crowd-free environment. Families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder are invited to attend each free program and participate in hands-on activities designed specifically for ASD audiences.

The next event will be held Sunday, September 11th from 10:00 a.m. - noon at the Leslie Science and Nature Center. Be sure to check out the events calendar to find a My Turn event through March 2017

Peer Support and Networking Lunch

Wed, 08/24/2016 - 4:34pm by monkk

The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, "a place for individuals with disabilities to come and get help from someone who’s been there, who’s lived it, and who’s been through it," will be holding a Peer Support and Networking Lunch on the third Wednesday of every month. The next lunch will be held September 21, 2016 from 12 pm to 1 pm in the Gathering Space at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living. Join the group for good food and good conversation!

Don't Flush Your Medications!

Fri, 08/19/2016 - 3:31pm by monkk

Medications and personal care products are being detected in rivers, waterways, and groundwater. Wastewater treatment facilities are not equipped to filter out these chemicals, so they are showing up in drinking water. Please don't flush expired or unnecessary medications! In order to protect our families and the environment, we must ensure that medications and personal care products are properly handled, stored and disposed. The Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program allows Washtenaw County residents to take back their old, unwanted medications to a pharmacy to be properly disposed. In compliance with the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), enforced by the Drug Enforcement Administration, this program DOES NOT ACCEPT any controlled/scheduled drugs. The "Big Red Barrel" program is a partnership with local law enforcement agencies. You can dispose of prescription or over-the-counter pills, INCLUDING controlled substances like OxyContin, Vicodin and Percocet. You can find the list of Pharmaceutical Take-Back and Big Red Barrel sites here.

U of M LGBTQ Welcome Carnival

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 2:22pm by Sunny29

For many, August is a time of transition when education takes precedence over leisure activities. But, that doesn't mean that back to school can't be fun!

On Thursday, September 8th, the U of M's Spectrum Center will host an annual LGBTQ Welcome Carnival. This free event is a great chance for new, and returning, students to meet with their LGBTQ peers and allies. This event is geared toward University students but all are welcome!

If you'd like to learn more about LGBTQ topics and authors, be sure to check out some of our public lists, or create your own!