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Liberty Resources, Inc. offers Consumers a variety of programs and events each month. All events take place at LRI, 714 Market St., Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19106. To submit an item for the calendar, please call Fran at 215-634-2000, Ext. 225, bythe 18th of the month.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Nicole’s Place is open for Consumer shopping from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Every Wednesday: Legal Advocacy – Temple University’s Law School provides free advice and representation for Consumers on general legal problems. To schedule an appointment, call 215-204-1800.
ReTreads: Formerly a “loaner” program, ReTreads now will give away clean, inspected, recycled wheelchairs and other devices to Consumers. Open 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday, by appointment only. Call Ext. 272.
Visitability Committee meets monthly, Bacal Room, First Floor, 3:00-5:00 PM. To learn more about this effort to make all new constructed homes “visitable” for disabled people, call Nancy, Ext. 116.
"Policy Posse" meets twice a month, 1:00-3:00 PM. Learn about the issues facing the disability community; become an advocate for your civil rights! For meeting dates, call Cassie, Ext. 309.
Adult Literacy Classes: Consumers with physical, hearing or visual disabilities can improve their reading skills and even prepare for the GED (General Education Diploma). For more information, call Lynn, Ext. 114.
Meetings of Liberty Resources’ Board of Directors are open to the public and are held every other month at 4pm on the appointed date.
714 Market Street
5th Floor
Wade Blank Room A
May 1 – Consumer Advisory Committee meeting, 12:00 – 12:30PM, Wade Blank Room (A), 5th floor. Lunch provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions, call Linda at 215-634-2000 ext. 227
May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 – Stepping Stones Recovery Group for disabled people in drug and / or alcohol recovery, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Skills Training Room, 1st floor. For more information, call David at 215-634-2000 ext. 161
May 7 & May 21 – Young Adults Club, 12:00 – 2:00pm, Bacal Room, 1st floor. Any consumer between the ages of 18 and 29 is welcome to attend. For questions, call David at 215-634-2000 ext. 161
May 8 – ADAPT Fundraiser Lunch, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Skills Training Room, 1st floor. Prepared by LRI’s own Shawn Tucker, the meal will feature Hot Turkey sandwiches, chips & beverage for only $6. To pre-pay an order, see Nancy, in Room 304.
May 10 – Support Group for Women (see May 15)
May 14 – “Thirty Something,” 1:00 – 3:30 pm, Bacal Room 1st Floor, Peer Support for Consumers ages 30-39. Come and tell us what topics you would like to discuss, speakers you would like to hear and events you may like to attend. For questions, call Bianca at 215-634-2000 ext. 391
May 15 – “Domestic Violence: Getting Help and How to Help Others” presented by Women Against Abuse, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Wade Blank Room (A), 5th floor. Registration encouraged. For questions or to register, call Bianca at 215-634-2000 ext. 391
May 15 – Support Group for Consumers with Psychiatric Disabilities, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Skills Training Room, 1st Floor. For questions, call Conor at 215-634-2000 ext. 337 or David at 215-634-2000 ext. 161
May 16 – LRI Board of Directors Meeting, 4:00 pm, Wade Blank Room (A), 5th Floor. ALL ARE WELCOME
May 17 - LRI Movie Night, “The Legend of Mountain Man,” presented by the LRI Deaf Outreach Group, 6:30 pm, Wade Blank Room (A) 5th floor. Please join us for LRI’s first movie night! The story tells the tale of three siblings who discover a fantastical creature, one that has never been seen before nor recorded in history books. The actors use American Sign Language and the film is also presented in closed caption. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door or in advance. Doors open at 6pm. For questions or to purchase tickets in advance, call Igor at VP 267-507-1178
May 27 – Memorial Day Observance. Office Closed
Transportation Passes for June 2013 - ONLY Consumers who have approved transportaion service in the Individual Service Plan may pick up transportation passes. YOU MUST CALL LRI at 215-634-2000 ext. 607 PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL TO MAKE SURE PASSES ARE AVAILABLE. Transportation Passes are available for pick up from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM on the following days: May 22, May 23, May 24, May 28, May 29, and May 30
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On Friday, May 17th, Liberty Resources is proud to present American Sign Language Film, “The Legend of Mountain Man.” Set in picturesque Montana, the film follows the story of three childen who discover a fantastical creature, one that has never been … Continue reading
