[Iabs-talk] FW: IDHS RESOURCE FAIR May 5

Fri Apr 25 00:30:58 UTC 2014

David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
Coordinator and channel administrator, NFB-NewsLine
Chicago Chapter President

-----Original Message-----
From: Zenner, Lori [mailto:Lori.Zenner at illinois.gov] 
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 8:37 AM
Subject: IDHS RESOURCE FAIR May 5
Importance: High

To DRS staff, advocates, advisory councils, etc:
Attached is information from DHS Communications regarding the DHS Resource Fair that will take place on May 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeshore Medical Center, located at 4700 N. Marine Drive, Chicago.  
Questions/concerns on either should be directed to Rooshey Hasnain (312) 413-0416 or Jae Jin Pak (312) 996-9171, of the Asians with Disabilities Outreach Project Think-Tank (ADOPT).

Text of each is below.

Please help us distribute and forward the attached press release and flyer to your colleagues, networks, and to those in your circle of influence and beyond.  This event promises to be one of the Illinois Department of Human Services’ most successful Resource Fairs ever…while welcoming the new 5050 N. Broadway FCRC/DRS local office to Chicago’s North Side. With more than 20 exhibitors, the Resource Fair will highlight employment and rehabilitation services available to ALL individuals, especially those located in Chicago’s North Side.  All are welcome and the event is free!  So please join us and bring and/or encourage any person you think may benefit from this exciting Resource Fair to attend!!!

TEXT OF NEWS RELEASE (1st attachment):
North Side Communities Welcome Expansion of IDHS Services for Area Residents Resource Fair Highlights Employment and Rehabilitation Services CHICAGO— The Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), in collaboration with Asian Human Services (AHS), the Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) and partners at the University of Illinois-Chicago Asians with Disabilities Outreach Project Think-Tank (ADOPT), will host a Welcoming Community Event and Resource Fair on Monday, May 5, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Lakeshore Medical Center, located at 4700 N. Marine Drive, Chicago. The event will celebrate the arrival and opening of the newest IDHS office in the diverse north side neighborhood of Uptown. The new IDHS Family and Community Resource Center/Division of Rehabilitation Services local office at 5050 N. Broadway will improve access to culturally competent disability and social services for immigrants and refugees, including Asians and for the broader population —disabled and non-disabled alike. The previous office located on Chicago’s west side, was difficult for individuals with disabilities of all ethnicities and cultures to access in search of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to obtain employment. “Ensuring that our residents can easily access and apply for our services is paramount to the success of the department,” says IDHS Secretary Michelle R.B. Saddler. “Residents of Chicago’s north side will now be able to gain meaningful access to the state’s VR system, as well as other employment-related resources and human services.” Researchers at University of Illinois-Chicago’s project ADOPT believe the new location will improve accessibility and outreach to more than one underserved community. “Immigrants and refugees with disabilities living in Chicago’s north side neighborhoods will no longer have to travel outside their community to access VR services,” says Jae Jin Pak, ADOPT’s Community Outreach Coordinator. “Closing this gap in VR services will improve the health and economic security of all members of the disabled community.”
During the resource fair, participants will be able to make connections and obtain information on how to access a variety of health care, nutrition, vocational training and rehabilitation services, as well as job-search tools and other employment-related resources. Numerous private, non-profit and government agencies will distribute information about available services. The event will highlight VR and employment resources, as well as other human services that are available for all community members, with and without disabilities. The free resource fair will also feature appearances and remarks from north side community leaders, representatives of various city and state departments, and elected officials. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about the Welcoming Event and Resource Fair, please contact ADOPT partner Rooshey Hasnain (312) 413-0416 or Jae Jin Pak (312) 996-9171.

TEXT OF FLYER (2nd attachment):
Monday, May 5, 2014, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lakeshore Medical Center (1st Floor Lobby)
4700 N. Marine Drive, Chicago, IL 60640
Accessible via CTA buses 81, 136, 146 at Leland & Marine Dr. or bus 148 at Clarendon & Leland. Nearest “L” stops are Lawrence and Wilson on the Red line.
Join city and state leaders, community providers, and the community at large in welcoming the new Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center/Division of Rehabilitation Services Broadway Office!

Meet representatives from the New IDHS FCRC/DRS Broadway Office.
Get information on how IDHS can help you.
Connect with employment-related services and resources.
Learn how IDHS can help individuals with disabilities find jobs.
Connect with neighborhood multi-cultural organizations.
Meet with artists and entrepreneurs with disabilities.
Additional information for:
	Individuals with Disabilities and their Families.
	Immigrants, Refugees, Minorities, and Native-Born Citizens.
	Community Providers and Advocates Supporting Job Seekers with and without Disabilities.

For American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and personal assistant (PA) services, contact:
Darlene Loydrake (312) 814-2920 [TTY (888) 440-8995] or Carmen Wilshusen (217) 557-0401 [TTY (888) 440-8994] at IDHS/DRS.

Free Admission! ▪ All Are Welcome! ▪ Refreshments Provided!
For more information about the Welcoming Event and Resource Fair and to learn how you can participate, please contact: Rooshey Hasnain (312) 413-0416 or Jae Jin Pak (312) 996-9171, of the Asians with Disabilities Outreach Project Think-Tank (ADOPT). The New IDHS FCRC/DRS Broadway Office is located at 5050 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

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