FBCIL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
for February & March 2010
12946 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 110
Sugar Land, TX 77478
CALL FBCIL FOR MORE INFORMATION
281.980.2219 Voice/TTY
FBCIL Office will be closed
Monday, February 15th in Observance of
President’s Day
Call FBCIL up to 3 days before the event at 281.980.2219 VOICE/TTY
To schedule ASL interpreters and/or
Real Time Captioning.
SPECIAL EVENTS
EXPERIENCE WORKS!
Wednesday, February 10th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Joyce Patton, Employment & Training Coordinator with Experience Works will discuss their mission in improving the lives of older people through employment, community service and training. Learn more at www.experienceworks.org Experience Works is a national, charitable, community-based organization that helps seniors get the training they need to find good jobs in their local communities that began in 1965 as Green Thumb.
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Friday, February 19th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, we are celebrating Black History Week. Join us to learn about the contributions by people of African descent in the Fort Bend catchment area and to share in some historical culinary samples. The first Black History celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. Each year, U. S. presidents proclaim February as National African-American History Month.
GULF COAST WIPA EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP
Thursday, March 11th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Let’s get to work. Learn how Social Security rules and other resource can help you go to work without jeopardizing your benefits. This presentation will feature members of the HCIL Work Incentives Planning Assistance team. They will inform you of your options and opportunities for employment. Join us for this informative session!
STAND UP AND BE HEARD
SELF ADVOCACY WORKSHOP SERIES
Wednesday, February 24th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
and
Wednesday, March 31st from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
No one knows what you need or want more than you. Self Advocacy is the ability to speak-up for yourself and the things that are important to you. Learn techniques on how to effectively self advocate during this round table, interactive session with the staff of FBCIL and other consumers. Join us for a lively, productive session where you can stand up and be heard! Every last Wednesday of the Month!
COMING EVENT!:
Mark your calendar for the new Chapter Start-up
T.o.p.s. open house
Tuesday, March 2nd from 10:30 to 12:00 noon
Take Off Pounds Sensibly was founded in 1948 with the philosophy that the best way to lose weight, achieve wellness and maintain a healthy lifestyle is by incorporating a balanced diet, regular exercise and continued support and encouragement.
MOVIE AND GAME DAY
Friday, February 26th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
and
Friday, March 26th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Would you like to interact with others? Come see old friends or meet new ones?
Join us for fun on the last Friday afternoon of the month. Refreshments will be served.
DAILY & WEEKLY EVENTS
CONSUMER INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Appointments are requested but not necessary
The Fort Bend Center for Independent Living services include but are not limited to: peer support, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral to available resources, independent living skills training to make it easier for people with disabilities to participate in the community and much more!
CONSUMER ORIENTATION TO FBCIL SERVICES
Thursdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am ~ No appointment necessary!
Learn more on how to advocate for yourself and turn your life around by becoming more independent in thought, word and action!
One-on-One Computer TrainingSession Scheduled through-out February and March
(see calendar for dates)
Pre-Registration Require: Please call at least three (3) days in advance to schedule your one-hour session. First Come First Served
You asked for it and we heard you! Do you get lost in group sessions or want to have an individualized one hour session? We may not have all the answers but we can help you explore the resources you have available to learn the computer. Please contact either David Hickman or MaryFrances Wasson at 281.980-2219 to schedule your session now.
CALL FBCIL FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 281.980.2219 VOICE/TTY 
