[IABS-Talk] Chicago Lighthouse Summer Speaker Series

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SUMMER 

Speaker Series

July 17 - August 21

The Chicago Lighthouse 

1850 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago

You are invited to attend the Summer Speaker Series that provides valuable
information on employment and resource opportunities for individuals who are

blind and/or visually impaired, persons with disabilities, Veterans and
their families. 

2020 U.S. CENSUS - RECRUITING FOR EMPLOYMENT AND REPORTING 

Wednesday, July 17 1:30PM - 3:30PM

This session will cover the importance of getting individuals with
disabilities and Veterans to report for the 2020 U.S. Census. We will
discuss employment

opportunities with the U.S. Census and how to apply for available positions.


ABLE ACT ACCOUNTS

Wednesday, July 31 1:30PM - 3:30PM

Come learn about ABLE accounts established by Federal Law to cover costs
associated with disability related expenses and daily living expenses such
as

housing, food, and medication. 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Wednesday, August 7 1:30PM - 3:30PM

Want to start a business as an employment goal? This session will cover
available resources to develop a business plan to be successful in exploring
entrepreneurship

opportunities. 

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

Wednesday, August 21 1:30PM - 3:30PM

Experts will discuss how to achieve financial independence such as
understanding cash flow; how to manage debt and building savings.

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QUESTIONS OR RSVPs PLEASE CONTACT:

Maureen Reid, Job Placement Counselor & Scholarship Coordinator (312)
666-1331 x 3655 | maureen.reid at chicagolighthouse.org

 

Denise R. Avant, Esq.

President,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

773-991-8050

Live the life you want.

 

For more information about NFBI,

Go to www.nfbofillinois.org