Empowering Women in East Central Illinois NFP
FREE WORKSHOP
The focus of the Disability Workshop is to inform participants of the many resources available to them within their community and how to access them. It is important to educate each woman and equip her with the necessary tools with which to become successful in life.
Expert speakers will attend from a variety of organizations located throughout Illinois. Each speaker will lend their voice, guidance, and support to each woman, by way of providing educational resources and information. Demonstrations will be given by area businesses. Opportunities for hands-on training will be offered, based on the workshop.
Empowering Women in East Central Illinois NFP believes social connectedness is key to building community and getting what you need in life. Because of this, each workshop will afford women the good fortune and time to garner support from other women in the group like themselves.
Why should you attend the
Disability Workshop?
It’s important to note, that this workshop addresses both physical and mental health diagnoses that prevent women from working. People who have either physical impairments or qualifying mental health diagnoses can receive Social Security benefits if approved.
The Disability Workshop may address the following areas:
- Accommodations – at work
- ADA – Americans w/ Disabilities Act
- Applying for Social Security benefits
- Assisted Living
- Chronic Pain
- Coping skills
- DORS – Department of Rehabilitation Services
- Education – IEP and 504 Accommodation Plans
- Emergency safety plans
- Exercise
- Financial Assistance
- Food pantries, SNAP, WIC
- Furniture – sit-stand chairs and desks
- Health Insurance – private
- Help with basic needs – food, rent, utilities
- Home healthcare
- Homeopathic medicine
- Housing
- Human Services
- Independent living
- Job Coaching
- Laws and protections
- Legal assistance – pro bono services
- Life insurance
- Life skills
- Meals on Wheels
- Medicaid and Medicare
- Medical care providers
- Medical supplies
- Medications
- Medicinal Cannabis
- Mental Health Services
- Mindfulness training
- Modifications
- Pain management
- Personal Assistants
- Personal Service Workers
- Physical therapy
- Recreational trips – discounted
- Respite
- Safety
- Social Security Ticket to Work
- Social Services
- Socializing
- Support Groups
- Transportation
- Utility assistance
- Vitamins
- Water therapy
- Working from home
- Workman’s Compensation
- Yoga
- And more
Expert Speakers from Participating Organizations:
TBA
Demonstrations:
TBA
Hands-On Training:
TBA
Links to Other Workshops:
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