Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Spring Job Fair

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:57am by monkk

The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is hosting a Spring Job Fair on Wednesday April 19, 2017 from 10am-2pm. Several companies will be present and looking to fill a variety of positions. Come meet, apply and interview! For more information, or for accommodation requests, please e-mail careerservices@aacil.org or call (734) 971-0277.

Need a Picture ID?

Fri, 03/24/2017 - 10:26am by Beth Manuel

If you've been asked for a picture ID and have been unable to produce it, you may likely be able to get a Washtenaw County ID Card. Applicants must appear in person at the Washtenaw County Vital Records Division. There are point values attributed to a broad range of documents that can serve as proof for applicants to get a picture ID card when they may have been unable to get ID in the past. The cost of the card is $25.00 and is for all ages. Check out the Washtenaw County ID Project on Facebook to find out about events to promote the ID card. Community members are encouraged to get a card in an effort to de-stigmatize it for those who have no other identification card options.

Audio Description Track on DVD!

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 12:33pm by Beth Manuel

AADL continues to grow its collection of films that have a Descriptive Video Service or DVS feature. More films are being produced for children and adults that are Described Video Recordings for L Card users to borrow. When you look at this list, sort the items to show the newest DVDs first! Some DVDs are even available by mail to our WLBPD patrons as Free Matter for the Blind. If your vision isn't what it used to be, you may want to try watching a film with described narration. That way you don't have to ask other folks what's happening on the screen and can concentrate on the film.

Crisis Text Line

Fri, 03/03/2017 - 1:21pm by monkk

Need someplace to turn during a crisis? Looking for some support during a difficult time? Now you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting 741741. You'll be greeted by an automated message and then connected with a crisis counselor who will help you sort through the situation. The service is free but messaging rates apply if you do not have service though Verizon, Sprint, AT&T or T-Mobile. Interested in learning more about how the Crisis Text Line works? Take a look at the TED talk by Founder and CEO Nancy Lublin.

Youth in Transition to Adulthood Support Group

Fri, 01/20/2017 - 10:26am by monkk

Children’s Special Health Care Services and The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living will be co-sponsoring a Youth in Transition to Adulthood Support Group for youth with disabilities and chronic illnesses and their parents. This fun and informative group will be meeting during the first week of the month in January, February, June, and August and later in the months of April and September. The meetings will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 at The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living in Conference Room A. The next meeting is on February 2nd and will feature a presentation on financial literacy. If you would like to attend, please RSVP with the number of attendees by noon on Tuesday, January 31st to barcomec@ewashtenaw.org or 734-544-6874.

Smell and Tell: Ordinary Extraordinary: Precious Essences Used in Perfumery

Wednesday May 17, 2017: 6:30pm to 8:45pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room

Safe and Effective Management of Pain & Addiction

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 1:56pm by Beth Manuel

The Institute of Medicine estimates that around a 100 million Americans suffer with chronic pain, & it’s estimated that about 10% of our population has or has had a substance use disorder. People with pain deserve relief and there are many strategies for both acute and chronic pain management that are safe and effective for people at risk of or in recovery from substance use disorders.

You’re invited to learn about Safe and Effective Management of Pain and Addiction on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the SJMH Education Center. Learn from local addictionologists and pain management specialists Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D., FACOG, FASAM, ABAM; and Dr. Mark A. Weiner, MD, about various methods of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management; their relative risks and benefits, and describe creative approaches to effective pain relief for people in recovery from substance use disorders. To learn more about the Dawn Farm Education Series, click here.

Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Open Gym

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 10:41am by monkk

Winter is here! Do you have a fitness plan? Start today by attending an orientation at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Open Gym and setting a fitness goal before the New Year is here. To attend open hours at the gym you must go through orientation with a staff member. Each orientation session runs for an hour. Orientations will be held at the following times:

December 14, 2016 at 1pm
December 15, 2016 at 6pm
December 19, 2016 at 3pm
December 20, 2016 at 6pm

Open gym hours are on Tuesday from 10am to 4pm and Thursday from 10am to 6:30pm. For more information, to RSVP and/or request accommodations, email info@aacil.org.

Youth in Transition to Adulthood Support Group

Fri, 12/09/2016 - 2:17pm by monkk

Children’s Special Health Care Services and The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living will be co-sponsoring a Youth in Transition to Adulthood Support Group for youth with disabilities and chronic illnesses and their parents. This fun and informative group will be meeting during the first week of the month in January, February, June, and August and later in the months of April and September. The meetings will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 at The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living in Conference Room A. The first meeting is on January 5th and will feature a presentation on the new MiAble savings program for youth with disabilities. If you would like to attend, please RSVP with the number of attendees by noon on Tuesday, January 4th to barcomec@ewashtenaw.org or 734-544-6874.

R U OK?

Thu, 12/01/2016 - 4:12pm by Beth Manuel

Here's a disturbing statistic: One out of seven Washtenaw County middle and high school students have contemplated suicide. What can we do about it?

Through the collaboration of ONE Washtenaw, agencies, organizations and the faith community are working together to coordinate their efforts to prevent suicide, especially of our young citizens. One of their joint ventures is the 'R U OK?' Suicide Prevention Campaign. Community Mental Health, Ozone House and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline have created this awareness campaign. Additionally, training is available for anyone who would like to be a 'lifeguard'. By following the training components of R U OK community members & students can learn how to detect signs of depression & hopelessness, what to say and resources to share. Sometimes just ONE positive interaction can make all the difference for someone contemplating ending their life.

If you feel like you're not O.K. and need someone to talk to here are some important phone numbers: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, Washtenaw Community Mental Health Access: 734-544-3050 or 800-440-7548 and Ozone House: 734-662-2222.

Spread the word & find out: R U OK?