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Second Tuesday of Each Month

HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL MEETINGS
Human Services Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Meeting begins at 12:00 noon
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Charles.

Third Monday of Each Month

CROSS DISABILITY SUPPORT GROUP
The Cross Disability Support Group meets the 3rd Monday of each month.
Meetings are scheduled 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Charles.

Monday, March 15

CROSS DISABILITITES SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Charles.

Friday, March 19

CIRCUIT BREAKER WORKSHOP
From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Charles.

Thursday, March 18

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Gail.

Tuesday, March 23

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Gail.

Thursday, March 25

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Gail.

Wednesday, March 31

ACCESS ALLIES OF BLOOMINGTON NORMAL
Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Access Allies

Tuesday, April 6

TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Jill.

Wednesday, April 7

LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CLASS
Class begins at 2:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Jill.

Friday, April 9

CIRCUIT BREAKER WORKSHOP
From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Charles.

Tuesday, April 13

HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL MEETING
From 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Charles .

Wednesday, April 14

LEGISLATIVE INTERSHIP PROGRAM CLASS
Class begins at 2:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Jill.

Thursday, April 15

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Gail.

Monday, April 19

CROSS DISABILITIES SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Charles .

Tuesday, April 20

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Gail.

Wednesday, April 21

LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CLASS
Class begins at 2:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Jill.

Thursday, April 22

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Gail.

Saturday, April 24

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL GAME
Game begins at 11:00 a.m.
Kingsley Junior High School, 303 Kingsley, Normal
The University of Illinios Wheelchair Basketball Teams are returning again this year to play an exhibition wheelchair basketball game with the "Farm Boys", a team from State Farm Activities Association (SFEA) for LIFE Center for Independent Living's annuaul fundraiser. Tickets are on sale at LIFE Center for $5 per person, children 5 and under are free. There will be concessions and silent auction as well as informational tables and a chance to win a door prize. All proceeds benefit LIFE Center for Independent Living. For more information contact Brianne.

Wednesday, April 28

LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CLASS
Class begins at 2:00 p.m.
LIFE Center - Bloomington Office - Conference Room
For more information contact Jill.

Scheduled Events

Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois Access Allies of Bloomington-Normal (AABN)

Access Allies of Bloomington-Normal is an advocacy group dedicated to making Bloomington-Normal a model accessible community through community education and awareness. The group holds many of its meeting at the Bloomington Office. For more information, visit their website.

Access Allies of Livingston County Access Allies of Livingston County is an advocacy group dedicated to removing physical and attitudinal barriers in Livingston County through education and advocacy. The group holds its meetings at the Pontiac office on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Bill Cooper or .

Deaf Club
The Bloomington-Normal deaf club is an independent club open to all area residents who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and their families and friends. For more information about the Deaf Club visit their website.

Legislative Intern Project
Participants learn how government works, how laws are made, and how to have a voice in public policy. The class travels to Springfield to observe the legislative process and speak to their legislators, and also attends the annual Disability Rights Conference. Participants learn self-advocacy and leadership skills. There are two groups of Legislative Interns, one for adults with disabilities and one for youth with disabilities age 14 to 21. The classes begin in early spring each year and are limited in size, so we encourage you to sign up early! If you are a minority and/or live in DeWitt, Ford, Livingston, or rural McLean County, you will have priority to enroll in this program. All travel expenses for the trips to Springfield are paid, and we can also provide assistance for travel to classes if you live outside Bloomington-Normal. This program is funded by the Department of Human Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services. For more information call Jill Doran or

Livingston County Ramp Project The Livingston County Ramp Project is a group of volunteers who make homes more accessible to people with disabilities in the Livingston County area by building ramps to their homes' entrances. All materials are donated or supported through donations. The volunteers meet at the Pontiac office on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 12:00 p.m. For more information, contact Bill Cooper or .

McLean County Advocacy Club (MCAC) This is an advocacy group for people with or without disabilities who have an interest in breaking down environmental and attitudinal barrier to people with disabilities. Meetings are on the first Monday of each month and the Bloomington office. Social hour begins at 5:30; participants may bring a snack to share. Action hour begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Chuck Smith or email him.