Center for Independent Living, Inc.

CALL FOR DISABLED CREATIVES AND MAKERS! Join UC Berkeley's Disability Cultural Community Center (DCC Center) and the Center for Independent Living for a Maker's Market that centers disabled artists, makers, craftspeople, and wordsmiths on Thursday, February 6th from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at UC Berkeley's incredible Multicultural Community Center. Reserve your spot TODAY by scanning the QR code or visiting bit.ly/DisabledMakers, or see our link in bio. We're accepting submissions for our Disability Maker's Market until Friday, December 6th. If you have any questions about vending at this Disability Maker's Market, please contact [email protected] [Image Description] A flyer with a green background and splashes of yellow-green paint at the top corners reads, "Disability Community Creatives: Opportunities to Sell and/or Display Your Work." Below this, there are two framed sections: 1. **Maker’s Market** on the left with a "Sellers Interest Form" QR code. Event details: "UC Berkeley Multicultural Community Center, Thurs, 2/6/25, 12-6 pm." 2. **Community Art Gallery** on the right with an "Art Proposal Form" QR code. Event details: "UCB Disability Cultural Community Center (Hearst Field Annex D25), Wed, 2/26/25, [Time not specified]." At the bottom, text reads, "All participation submissions due: Friday, 12/6 | 5 pm." Contact for questions and access needs: [email protected].

Free Minor Home Improvements Available! If you are a lower-income Berkeley resident with a disability (or an older adult in Berkeley), we may be able to help with safety and accessibility concerns in your home. Examples of minor home modification projects could include grab bars, transfer poles, threshold ramps, changes to doors to make them more accessible, shower benches, and more. If you are interested or have any questions, reach out to our Residential Access Coordinator, John Benson, for more information: [email protected] or (510) 422 - 5034. [Image Description] All three slides are teal with a faint pattern of tools in the background, with white text and a photo in a hexagon-shaped frame. Slide 1 has a photo of John Benson installing a transfer pole; Slide 2 has miscellaneous aluminum ramps, and Slide 3 has a close up of a grab bar. The text relays information also included in the caption.

Join CIL and community artist, activist, and Disability Justice organizer?Maya?Scott-Chung in creating a Disability Justice Community Story Quilt that will be co-created as part of a monthly drop-in social/art space at the Ed Roberts Campus on Wednesday, November 6th, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., as well as virtually.? ? This month’s quiltmaking space?will feature… * prompts for reflection and processing * acupuncture, ear massage, and herbal kits from our Healing Justice practitioners (thank you, and thank you APTP!) * a low-stim space for comfort and decompression * emotional support from our Mental Health 1st?(MH1) partners * a past, present, and future ancestor altar * and, of course, the opportunity to write and make art that could contribute to our Disability Justice Community Story Quilt, or that could be just for you. ? The session is happening this Wednesday, November 6th from 5:00 – 8:00?p.m.at?the Ed Roberts Campus. Please drop in for any of that chunk of time that works for you! Please let us know if you’re interested in coming by going to bit.ly/DJQuilt. [ID] Multicolored graphic reading “Disability Justice Community Story Quilt,” info about the project, and a quilt-like pattern across the bottom.

Join the Fruitvale Program for an Employment Exploration Workshop. We will be talking about how and where to search for employment. The event will be offered in person at the Spanish Speaking Citizen’s Foundation: 1470 Fruitvale Ave Oakland, CA 94601 and virtually as well. October 29th 2024 from 11:30am-2pm Google Meet joining info: Video call link: https://lnkd.in/gPQKis9q Or dial: ?(US) +1 719-800-2681? PIN: ?121 292 896?# More phone numbers: https://lnkd.in/gFXZUXSy [ID] Yellow, purple, and teal office supplies on a cream background, with text describing an Employment Exploration Workshop. –– Reunese al Programa de Fruitvale para un taller de exploración de empleo. Estaremos hablando de cómo y dónde uno puede aplicar para empleo. El evento será ofrecido en persona adentro del Spanish Speaking Citizen’s Foundation: 1470 Fruitvale Ave Oakland, CA 94601 y de forma virtual. 29 de octubre de 11:30am-2pm Puede hacer clic al enlace para reunirse al taller de forma virtual: https://lnkd.in/gPQKis9q Por telefono, marque ?(US) +1 719-800-2681 y ingrese este? PIN: ?121 292 896?# Para ver más números de teléfonos, puede hacer clic a este enlace: https://lnkd.in/gFXZUXSy [ID] Suministros de oficina en amarillo, morado y turquesa sobre un fondo crema, con texto que describe un Taller de Exploración de Empleo.

Come hear mayoral candidates share their agenda and commitment to disability rights and justice in Berkeley! When: Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 5PM Where: Hybrid, in person at Ed Roberts Campus and online via Zoom What: Berkeley Mayoral Candidate Forum on Disability Rights Mayoral Candidates: Kate Harrison Adena Ishii Sophie Hahn Make your voice heard! Candidates will be answering some pre-selected questions, but we also want to hear from you directly. Please submit any questions you may have for the candidates when you register for the event. Register via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/gw4_ZGNA If you have any questions or find that the Eventbrite registration page is inaccessible, please contact Shelby at [email protected]. [Image Description] All three slides are purple and white with yellow and brown graphics of two people at podiums in front of a crowd. Slide 1: “Berkeley Mayoral Candidate Forum on Disability Rights | Oct. 30, Ed Roberts Campus, 5pm” Slide 2: “Come hear mayoral candidates share their agenda and commitment to disability rights and justice in Berkeley! Make your voice heard!” Slide 3: “Key Topics: Affordable and accessible housing for Berkeley’s disabled community, with a focus on the BART housing project; Aging in place; Education access & family support; Decriminalization of people with disabilities/Increased safety of crisis response...and more!”

Did you know that it takes the average person 3 - 5 minutes to bleed out but the average time for first responders to arrive is 7 - 10 minutes? Learning how to STOP THE BLEED can save a life! Join us this Friday, Oct. 25 at 9 AM to receive training and a free kit! This training will be held at Ed Roberts Campus and is a joint production by many organizations, including CIL, ILRSCC, The Committee on Trauma, The Raytom Group, ALCOVOAD, Hartford Consensus Stop the Bleeding, and more. To register, scan the QR code, fill out the form linked below, or email [email protected]. Students need only attend one session. Sessions are limited to 30 students. Register: https://lnkd.in/gMs4rZUw [Image Description] Graphic with a stop sign in the top left corner, and white text on a red background. Event details also listed in the caption are included, and a QR code in the bottom right.

Wheelchats is our in-person wheelchair workshop series on Tuesday 10/29 @ the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley. Wheelchats is a space for people to learn about the basics of wheelchair maintenance with the guidance of our wheelchair maintenance expert. We hope that this workshop is not only for people to find answers, but also to build community and share their own experiences! Register Today! https://lnkd.in/gt83iM8V [ID] Black and white photo of a CIL staff member helping someone with their wheelchair, with white and yellow text overlayed. The event info, also in the caption, is detailed. #WheelchairWorkshop #BerkeleyEvents #DisabilityCommunity #WheelchairMaintenance #AssistiveTechnology #CIL #AccessForAll

It is with both sadness and love that we invite you to join us for a memorial gathering in honor of our beloved colleague and friend, Janet Brown, on Friday, October 18th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ed Roberts Campus, Berkeley. The event will be a peaceful gathering for us to reflect on her legacy, share memories, and celebrate her remarkable contributions to our community. We kindly ask that you RSVP by Tuesday, October 15th to help us plan accordingly: https://lnkd.in/gYut4Z3Z Should you wish to contribute a photo or video for the memorial, you will be prompted to do so after you submit your RSVP. There is also more information about the event at link provided. We hope you can join us as we honor Janet’s life and legacy. [ID] "Memorial Gathering for Janet Brown" graphic with florals and a headshot of Janet.

We're Hiring! Youth Outreach Coordinator ?????? Employment Type: Full Time Location: Oakland, CA Salary: $31.50 – $32.30 per hour As the Youth Outreach Coordinator, you will collaborate with the Youth Program Coordinator to develop strategies for expanding our programs and services. This position will focus on building and nurturing relationships with schools and community agencies, with a special focus on the Oakland area. You will lead workshops both in-person and virtually on topics such as self-advocacy, independent living, media literacy, Disability Rights and Justice, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to create new workshops and curriculums that reflect your expertise and the evolving needs of disabled youth in the community.? For more information or to apply, visit:?https://lnkd.in/g8myq3Ur [Image Description] Blurred photo of youth coloring in the background, “We’re Hiring | Youth Outreach Coordinator | Send your resume & cover letter to: [email protected]” in the foreground, with a decorative purple border.

You're invited to a fun-filled Halloween Movie Night on Monday, October 21st, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Ed Roberts Campus! We'll be screening Hocus Pocus and hosting a costume contest, so come dressed to impress. Snacks, candy, and drinks will be available. Masks are required, and we’ll have KN95s on hand if needed. For more details and to RSVP, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gcQxrXPh Bring your friends, family, and Halloween spirit! ???? [Image Description] Black, orange, and white "Halloween Movie Night"graphic with a jack-o-lantern, ghosts, popcorn, and other decorative figures. Event Info is also included in caption.