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HCIL office will be closed Friday, July 4th, 2008 in observance of Independence Day Holiday

Call HCIL up to 3 days before the event at 713.974.4621 VOICE/TTY To schedule ASL interpreters and/or Real Time Captioning.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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ADA/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) PROTECTION FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Do you want a job? Do you know what your rights are under ADA? Did you know that the employer has to pay for an interpreter during an interview?? How quickly must a complaint be made with EEOC?? Detra Stewart and Brian Determan, Regional Specialists with the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services(DARS)
will help us to know our rights and answer YOUR questions!
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008, from 10:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M.

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES
Learn the three steps we need to take so that we are prepared for emergencies! We'll have speakers from the City of Houston, Red Cross, Centerpoint Energy, Metrolift, and the National Weather Service. We will also feature preparedness packs filled with information you can use to be better prepared!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

ADA DAY AT HCIL
We'll celebrate the successes of the ADA Restoration Act, and talk about changes coming
that will make our country more accessible!
Friday, July 25, 2008, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

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DAILY AND WEEKLY EVENTS

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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.

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MONTHLY EVENTS

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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, July 8th, from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M.

HCIL HOUSING COUNCIL MEETING "EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS & RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES"
We will talk about the latest news on housing and how we can work to build a stronger community by working and organizing together!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 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, July 18th, 2008 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, July 31, 2008 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.