October Newsletter

Center for Independent Living Options

Empowering people with disabilities to lead independent and inclusive lives in the community.

October 2017

Activity Calendar

CILO hosts a Job and Resource Fair October is National Disability Employment Month

To promote employment for people with disabilities CILO is hosting a job and resource fair on Thursday, October 19th.

Meet employers, learn about job training opportunities and educational resources. See our flyer here and mark your calendar!

Are you registered to vote?

General election is Tuesday, November 7th!

Tuesday, October 10th is the last day to register to vote this November! If you need to register contact Kat Lyons, Advocacy Coordinator by email or by calling 513.241.2600 Ext. 113.

Have questions about your voting rights? Join Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services on Tuesday, October 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Growler House at 1526 Madison Road with Sherry Poland from Hamilton County Board of Elections along with a representative from the League of Women Voters.

Personal Care Assistance

Have you been wrestling with issues of Pers onal Care Assistance and decided that it is finally time to get some help? Consider joining a network of peers with disabilities who also use the services of Personal Care Assistants (PCA). CILO's PCA Networking Group can share tips and ideas for maintaining freedom, flexibility and control in how to find, hire and keep personal care assistants. This group provides an opportunity to discuss ideas and ways to overcome the acute shortage of PCAs, triggering a crisis and silent epidemic for people with disabilities across the nation. If interested in being part of this discussion, please call Suzanne Hopkins, Director of Programs, at (513) 241-2600, ext. 122 or email.

Disabled and Struggling to Repay a Student Loan?

Student loan borrowers with disabilities face unique challenges when repaying student loan debt. Understand your options - check out an article from Consumer Finance here.

Living Well with a Disability

Workshop starts on October 4th!

This peer led workshop is designed for people with disabilities who want to learn new skills, meet new people and improve their quality of life. Did you miss our orientation? You can still attend the Wednesday workshops! See the brochure here.

Email Amber to RSVP.

In the Community

Disabilities Empowerment Conference

For Self-Advocates, caregivers, support network, family members, guardians and providers

Wednesday October 11 - 2PM to 6PM

Life Learning Center, Covington, KY

Registration is required.

Learn more

here.

"Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's"

Author Shares His Story

A free event on Saturday, October 28, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital with John Elder Robison as he tells his personal story about his own Asperger's Syndrome and how it has affected his life and career. Space is limited; Registration required. More information here.

Community Rewards helps CILO!

The more our supporters shop at Kroger, the more CILO can earn!

Learn more about the Community Rewards Program here

Art Beyond Boundaries Presents:

Opens Friday, September 29!