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FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Shannon Monyak
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Dear Community,
What a roller coaster ride of a summer it has been. Through all the up and downs of the COVID pandemic, SIL has been strong and steadfast, continuing to provide quality services to every person and every community we serve. We remain open and flexible to our clients needs and schedules, but most significantly, we have worked diligently to provide support to those experiencing anxiety and fear regarding the state of Ohio and the World.
As we continue to forge ahead, we have seen an overwhelming number of requests for our virtual cooking class, S.P.I.C.E., and we continue to “think outside the box” to provide our services in a healthy and safe environment. For anyone needing assistance with technology, please don’t hesitate to call us. We are here to provide the help needed to ensure you don’t miss out on any of our fantastic virtual events, webinars, and trainings.
I’d like to remind everyone that SIL is here to help when it comes to scheduling vaccination appointments, setting reminders for upcoming appointments, and getting to/from those appointments. If you need any assistance with these things – GIVE US A CALL!
And finally, thank you to all who supported SIL with our first online raffle fundraiser. It was a success and lots of fun! Congratulations to all the winners and to all the individuals and businesses who donated the raffle items, we appreciate you! We wouldn’t have been successful without everyone involved.
As we see the leaves change colors, earlier sunsets and feel cooler weather, please continue to keep SIL is the front of your mind when it comes to disability related issues and events. Summer may have left us, but SIL is here for the long haul!
And remember, we are in it with you!
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| October |
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| 2021 Ohio Aging and Disability Transportation Equity Forum Series Dates Announced |
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Services for Independent Living (SIL) is accepting applications for its Virtual Fall/Winter 2021 Leadership Academy. The Fall/Winter 2021 session will begin on Tuesday October 19, 2021 and end on Tuesday December 14, 2021. Classes will be held weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 4 pm. (except for Tuesday November 23rd).
Want to learn more about the Leadership Academy?
Laura Gold, SIL’s Community Services Specialist, will host a presentation about the Leadership Academy on Monday, October 4th from 2 pm – 2:30 pm via the Zoom platform. You will also hear from a leadership academy graduate, as well as the Executive Director of Art Possible Ohio about their respective experiences as a board member and as an Executive Director.
Please contact Laura Gold via email (lgold@sil-oh.org) or via phone at 216.815.0015 (leave a detailed message) for the Zoom link.
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| National Disability Employment Awareness Month: October 2021 |
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“Our national recovery from the pandemic cannot be completed without the inclusion of all Americans, in particular people with disabilities,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. “Their contributions have historically been vital to our nation’s success, and are more important today than ever. We must build an economy that fully includes the talent and drive of those with disabilities.”
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The Business Case for Disability Inclusion
Wednesday, October 6th - 10:00am - 11:00am
Join
SIL along with Jared Daly, Regional Coordinator of Workforce
Development, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, for an
in depth discussion on why having a diversified workforce is key to
inclusion, profitability and success. Employers are recognizing that
individuals with disabilities can be productive and integral employees,
and seeing this success first hand. Some of the top businesses in the
U.S. have seen their efforts to hire people with disabilities lead to
higher revenue and better profit margins. The business case for hiring
people with disabilities is clear and shows disability inclusion is a
smart business decision. Attend this session to hear about the top
reasons employees with disabilities positively add to local and national
work forces. Also, attend to learn best practices on how to recruit,
train and retain candidates with disabilities so that your business or
organization too can benefit from this untapped workforce.
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| Northeast Ohio Direct Care Crisis Workforce Virtual Force |
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It
is no surprise to people who utilize home care services either through a
Medicaid Waiver, a Developmental Disabilities Waiver, MyCare Ohio, the
PCA Program, or another funding source that there is a crisis
surrounding the providers. There are many problems including provider
shortages, poor retention rate, difficulty in becoming a provider, and
additional requirements of providers that make the profession
unattractive. However, there are numerous of us with significant
disabilities that rely on providers of direct care for vital, life
sustaining activities such as getting in and out of bed, bathing,
eating, and assistance with toileting.
In conjunction with the Ohio Olmstead Taskforce, SIL is hosting a Northeast Ohio Direct Care Workforce Crisis Virtual Forum on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 from 3:00-4:00.
We are inviting State Representatives and the media to join to learn
about the issues we are facing as recipients of direct care as well as
the provider’s point of view. There will be a panel of consumers and a
provider who will share their stories.
Please mark your calendars and watch for details about
the forum. For more information, please contact Lisa Marn by phone at 216.389.0379 or by Email at lmarn@sil-oh.org.
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Welcome to the first edition of SIL’s Kitchen Korner. In honor of Football Season, this first edition will feature 2 very quick and easy recipes that will satisfy the most discerning of football foodies. Our first recipe is a twist on a classic French Dip and of course you cannot have a football party without a great dip, so we are featuring an easy, homemade Queso Blanco dip. Both recipes can be doubled, tripled, etc…based on your party size.
We really hope you enjoy the recipes. We would love to hear comments, reviews or if you have any questions, or there is a recipe you would like to see please feel free to email Kelly Hickman, khickman@sil-oh.org.
Bon Appetit!!!!
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French Dip Sliders with Au Jus
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1 pack Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
6 slices Provolone Cheese
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 16 oz Package of Baby Bella Mushrooms, thinly sliced....
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Queso Blanco Dip
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1 can evaporated milk
1-2 TBSP Corn Starch.
1 ½ Cups White American Cheese
1 Cup Hot Pepper or Pepper Jack Cheese...
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The
equipment program provides individuals with disabilities new or gently
used items such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches, bedside
commodes, shower chairs, incontinence supplies, and more. The goal is to
help individuals who are not able to purchase or obtain equipment
through their health insurance, or any other means.
In order to receive equipment through the SIL program, it is recommended consumers follow the steps below:
- Call
to confirm availability of the equipment or supplies.
- Fax (216.731.3083) or bring in a prescription for the item. Your physician must
sign the prescription. If you choose to bring in the prescription, please call ahead
for an appointment.
- Contact SIL (216.731.1529) to confirm receipt of prescription.
- Set
up an appointment to pick-up equipment once the prescription is sent to
SIL and availability of item(s) is confirmed. Appointments may be made
between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
- Equipment may be returned to SIL once the items are no longer needed.
**SIL does not deliver or pick-up any medical equipment or items to/from consumers.**
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SIL also accepts donations of new and gently
used medical equipment and incontinence supplies to maintain the
program.
Items Accepted
**Please contact SIL 216.731.1529 to schedule an appointment before dropping off any donations.**
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| Leadership Academy Informational Session |
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Laura Gold, SIL’s Community Services Specialist, will host a presentation about the Leadership Academy on Monday, October 4th from 2 pm – 2:30 pm via the Zoom platform. You will also hear from a leadership academy graduate, as well as the Executive Director of Art Possible Ohio about their respective experiences as a board member and as an Executive Director.
Please contact Laura Gold via email (lgold@sil-oh.org) or via phone at 216.815.0015 (leave a detailed message) for the Zoom link.
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| Transportation Equity Forum Series 1: A Deeper Look Into Transportation Surveys! How Do They Help Our Local Communities? |
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| Tuesday, Ocotber 5th; 10:30am - 11:30am EST |
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Transportation Surveys assist in gathering the data needed for research studies that can help legislators and administration officials better understand the unique needs and challenges of people with developmental disabilities. Join us for an in-depth discussion about the impact that transportation surveys have on our communities and what we can learn from them.
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| The Business Case for Disability Inclusion |
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| Wednesday, Ocotber 6th; 10:00am - 11:00am EST |
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Join Services for Independent Living along with Jared Daly, Regional Coordinator of Workforce Development, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities for an in depth discussion on why having a diversified workforce is key to inclusion, profitability and success. Employers are recognizing that individuals with disabilities can be productive and integral employees, and seeing this success first hand. Some of the top businesses in the U.S. have seen their efforts to hire people with disabilities lead to higher revenue and better profit margins. The business case for hiring people with disabilities is clear and shows disability inclusion is a smart business decision. Attend this session to hear about the top reasons employees with disabilities positively add to local and national workforces. Also, attend to learn best practices on how to recruit, train and retain candidates with disabilities so that your business or organization too can benefit from this untapped workforce.
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| Transportation Equity Forum Series 2: Mobility Managers; The Link Between Community Partners and Transportation Providers. |
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| Tuesday, October 12th; 1:30 pm - 3:00pm |
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What is a Mobility Manager? Who do they help? What do they do? Join us for an informational panel featuring mobility managers from across the state of Ohio as they educate us about the role that they play in our aging and disability communities. Learn about the importance of their facilitation of travel training, orientating individuals, and the impact of feeding data on unmet needs into the transportation planning processes across the state.
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| Transportation Equity Forum Series 3: Improving Access to Transportation in Ohio’s Rural Communities |
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| Wednesday, October20th; 10:30 am - 11:30 am EST |
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Helping rural communities improve access to transportation assists in breaking a barrier that too many of us are familiar with. Our featured speakers will describe how their programs and resources help benefit rural communities by describing their best practices for improving access to transportation, overcoming barriers, and improving transportation safety in Ohio’s rural community’s .
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| Transportation Equity Forum Series 4: Technology is Paving the Way For The Future of Transportation |
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| Thursday, October 28th; 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST |
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Transportation can reduce social isolation and enhance individual autonomy and psychosocial well-being. It is important that we increase our knowledge and understanding of the potential benefits of using technology in relation to transportation for people with disabilities and who are aging. Hear from some of Ohio’s Transportation networks on how they are making a difference in our communities and providing exceptional transportation services with the help of modern-day technology.
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| Northeast Ohio Direct Care Workforce Crisis Virtual Forum |
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We are inviting State Representatives and the media to join to learn about the issues we are facing as recipients of direct care as well as the provider’s point of view. There will be a panel of consumers and a provider who will share their stories.
For more information, please contact Lisa Marn by phone at (216) 389-0379 or by Email at lmarn@sil-oh.org.
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About SIL: Services for Independent Living (SIL) is an
independent living center charged with helping and empowering
individuals with disabilities to lead healthy, productive lives and to
be able to participate in community life as they choose. Our individual
and community services are designed to promote independence. Since 1980,
we have been working at local, state and federal levels to change
governments and society’s perceptions of people with disabilities. SIL’s
main focus is to support and assist individuals with disabilities to
meet their personal goals; while encouraging and promoting personal and
community advocacy.
We recognize that each person’s disability
and life circumstances may pose unique challenges. Staff work with
consumers to develop a plan to address their individual needs. Our
experienced, dedicated and passionate team are often regarded as being
able to think outside the box and pride themselves on excellent customer
service.
Please help to ensure our presence tomorrow with a gift today!
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