Community Events
…a community calendar by and for Consumers of Liberty Resources, Inc. Liberty Lite is a monthly calendar of community events in Philadelphia. To list an event in the calendar, please submit the information by the 18th of the month by calling our main number, 215-634-2000, ext. 269. Unless otherwise noted, activities will take place at Liberty Resources, 714 Market Street, Philadelphia.
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By Appointment:
Benefits counseling for Consumers with disabilities interested in working but concerned about losing benefits. Please schedule your individual appointment. Call Carlos at Ext. 324.
Housing Assistance, call Information and Referral at Ext. 325.
Visitability Committee: Visitability is a move to make all new constructed homes “visitable,” for disabled people. This would include one no step entrance and a half bathroom big enough for a wheelchair. For the date of the next meeting, call Damon, Ext 383.
NOTE: City Council is in summer recess until September 16, 2010
NOTE: There will not be a SEPTA Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting or Support Group for Disabled Women Over 50, in August.
Consumer Opportunity! Liberty Resources, Inc., and its family of entities are looking for consumers to serve on the various Boards of Directors. Help mold the future of the CIL; develop strategies and guideline LRI and its entities to be the best they can be! For an application, call Nick, Ext 211.
Today is
August 4:
Consumer Advisory Committee meeting,
Wade Blank Room (A), 5th Floor, 12:00-2:00 PM. All consumers are invited to tell LRI how you think the CIL is doing in providing services and programs. Share your ideas about advocacy and attendant care issues. Lunch provided. Please register in advance. Call Linda, Ext. 227
August 4:
Disabled in Action (DIA/Philly ADAPT) meeting,
Suite 205, 4:00-6:00 PM. DIA is the local advocacy group fighting for the rights of people with disabilities in Philadelphia. Call Denerale, Ext. 295.
August 11:
ADAPT Fundraiser Lunch prepared by Dorothy Ruffin.
Kielbasa, cabbage, over rice, cake and a bottle of soda - all for just $6. Proceeds help fund disability rights advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels. To pre-pay an order, call Denerale, Ext. 295.
August 12:
RESCHEDULED Health Mentors meeting.
Wade Blank Room (B), 5th Floor, 1:00-2:00 PM. Consumers are encouraged to participate in this partnership program with Thomas Jefferson University to mentor new students in the health care programs to better interact and understand the needs of people with disabilities. Register by calling Fran, Ext. 225.
August 13:
Friday Flicks! “Max and the Magic Pill”,
Wade Blank Room (A), 5th Floor, 1:00-2:30 PM. Friday Flicks is a monthly (2nd Friday) showing of an Independent Living & Disability Rights DVD/video followed by facilitated discussion. Free popcorn and beverages. Call Rodney, Ext. 299.
August 13 & 27:
ADAPT 50/50 Days.
See Theresa before 1 PM.
August 13, 20 & 27:
Taste of Technology Days,
Free sessions that provide an overview and tour of the Liberty Resources Academy as well as a career exploration to identify your transferable skills, if seeking employment. 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. Consumers eligible for services under CSPPPD also may take advantage of The Academy’s pre-vocational, basic computer skills, and other training classes. Registration is required. Call Louise, Ext. 203.
August 20:
Consumer Connection meeting,
Wade Blank Room (A), 5th Floor, 1:00-3:00 PM. All Consumers and attendants welcome. Monthly agenda covers issues of concern to the disability community. Call Damon, Ext. 383, Shawn, Ext. 245, or Jen, Ext. 242.
August 27:
Support Group for Men Over 40.
Bacal Room, First Floor, 1:00-3:00 PM. Call Damon, Ext. 383.
August 31:
Visitability Committee meeting,
Bacal Room, First Floor, 3:00-5:00 PM. Visitability is a move to make all new constructed homes “visitable,” for disabled people. This would include one no step entrance and a half bathroom big enough for a wheelchair. For location of the meeting, call Damon, Ext. 383.
