HCIL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 2010
6201 BONHOMME ROAD, SUITE 150 SOUTH, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036
SPECIAL EVENTS
FREE TAX HOUSTON AT HCIL
HCIL is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site, and if you need assistance with filing your 2009 income tax return, please call HCIL to schedule an appointment to meet with a Free Tax Houston VITA specialist to complete your income tax. Every Tuesday and Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
By appointment only at 713.974.4621 Voice/TTY.
IKE RECOVERY FAIR FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
FREE ADMISSION!!!
Woodhaven Baptist Deaf Church/Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center, Houston
9920 Long Point, Houston, Texas 77055
*** HCIL WILL HAVE A BOOTH ***
Friday, March 19th from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and Saturday, March 20th from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
DAILY & WEEKLY EVENTS
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 P.M.
CONSUMER ORIENTATION TO HCIL SERVICES (CO-HCIL)
Learn how to advocate turning 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, March 9th, from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M.
HCIL CONSUMER HOUSING COUNCIL
“HOW WE CAN GET MORE OF WHAT WE NEED IN HOUSTON”
We will talk about the Consolidated Plan and why it’s important that we are involved from the beginning of the plan process to the end when Houston gets their money! We will also provide updates on our latest housing initiatives! Wednesday, March 10th, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
CITIZENS WITH DISABILITY REVIEW BOARD
A Consumer Problem Solving, Trouble Shooting Advocacy Group at HCIL. Join other disability advocates as we fight to make Houston more accessible!! Wednesday, March 10th, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
LET’S LEARN BRAILLE AT HCIL
Increase your skills and independence! Learn Basic-Grade 1 Braille-through peer support and tutoring. The current class sessions are filled. Call HCIL to find out about next class session.
Wednesday, March 24th and 31st, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
WOMEN ON THE MOVE!
Women with disabilities breaking through the barriers! Coco Cortes, Outreach Coordinator with Books on Wheels will tell us how we can benefit from their innovative programs.
Thursday, March 25 th, from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M.
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