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SUMMARY:Youth City Hall Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \nTransition to Adulthood Program (TAP)\nThe Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) at Your Access Advocates provides consumer-directed services to youth between the ages of 14 and 21 who are in high school with a disability. \nPre-Employment Transition Program (Pre-ETS)\nPre-ETS programming is intended to emphasize vocational and educational awareness\, exploration and preparation. The goal of Pre-ETS is to provide students with skills for employment or education after high school. \nPlease reach out to Noelle if you are interested in becoming a Youth Consumer today! Noelle can be reached at nbalutis@youraccessadvocates.org
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/youth-city-hall-tour/
CATEGORIES:Youth
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SUMMARY:CLW at Out to Lunch (Disability Pride Day)
DESCRIPTION:The popular Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Markets in Downtown Worcester are back this summer! Now in its 14th year\, Out to Lunch is always FREE and open to the public.\nJoin us for the third Out to Lunch event of the summer on Thursday\, July 25\, celebrating Disability Pride Month! It’s happening from 11am to 2pm on the historic Worcester Common Oval\, with:\n Live music & performances\n Food trucks & local restaurants\n A farmers’ market\n Local artists & crafters\n Community organizations & non-profits\n And more!\n Find out more at: outtolunchworcester.com\n\n HEADLINER \nOur headlining act for July 25 is Matt Savage Groove Experiment. Matt is a jazz musician\, bandleader\, and composer with ensembles of different size. He’s played with some of the biggest names in jazz\, including Chick Corea\, the Ellington All Stars\, Chaka Khan\, Wynton Marsalis\, Bobby Watson\, Clark Terry\, Jimmy Heath\, Jason Moran\, Arturo O’Farrill\, John Pizzarelli\, Joshua Redman\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Jon Faddis\, Jerry Bergonzi and Donny McCaslin\, among others.\n\n INTERMISSION ENTERTAINMENT \nEnjoy a performance from a jazz trio made up of students from the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education!\n\n SPONSORS & PARTNERS \nThe 2024 Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market is proudly presented by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District and the City of Worcester\, with additional support from UniBank and Cornerstone Bank\, and media sponsors 90.5 WICN Radio\, Don’t Touch My Podcast\, Manny Jae Media\, Unity Radio\, WCCA TV\, and WXLO.\n\n\nWe strive to provide the community with information about the latest News\, Updates and Events.\nStay up to date\, head over to CLW’s Events Page!\nLike us on Facebook\nFollow us on Instagram
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/clw-at-out-to-lunch-disability-pride-day/
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T110000
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SUMMARY:Voter Registration Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Voter Registration Drive! \nYour Vote Matters! \nMonday  July 29\, 2024 \n11 AM – 3 PM \n18 Chestnut St\nWalnut Conference Room\n(Off the Maple St Parking Lot) Worcester Ma 01608 \n 
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/voter-registration-drive/
LOCATION:Your Access Advocates\, 18 Chestnut St Suite 540\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608
CATEGORIES:Independent Living
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SUMMARY:Voter Registration Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Voter’s Registration Drive on July 29th from 11am-3pm!\n\n\n18 Chestnut St (Walnut Room)\nWorcester\, MA 01608
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/voter-registration-drive-2/
CATEGORIES:Independent Living
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T110000
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SUMMARY:CLW at Out to Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Come see CLW at Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Markets in Downtown Worcester are back this summer! Now in its 14th year\, Out to Lunch is always FREE and open to the public.\n\nJoin us for the fourth Out to Lunch event of the summer on Thursday\, August 1 from 11am to 2pm on the historic Worcester Common Oval\, with:\n Live music & performances\n Food trucks & local restaurants\n A farmers’ market\n Local artists & crafters\n Community organizations & non-profits\n And more!\n Find out more at: outtolunchworcester.com\n\n HEADLINER \nOur headlining act for August 1 is Link 80: a Brazilian classic rock band\, made up of four musician friends who love rock ‘n roll. Their repertoire is dedicated to 80s classics of Brazilian and world rock.\n\n INTERMISSION ENTERTAINMENT \nEnjoy a performance from the Imperial Lion Dance Team!\n\n SPONSORS & PARTNERS \nThe 2024 Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market is proudly presented by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District and the City of Worcester\, with additional support from UniBank and Cornerstone Bank\, and media sponsors 90.5 WICN Radio\, Don’t Touch My Podcast\, Manny Jae Media\, Unity Radio\, WCCA TV\, and WXLO.\n\n\nWe strive to provide the community with information about the latest News\, Updates and Events.\nStay up to date\, head over to CLW’s Events Page!\nLike us on Facebook\nFollow us on Instagram
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/clw-at-out-to-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Worcester Comon\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independent Living
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SUMMARY:ADA Day at Dunn Sate Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with an ADA Day at Dunn Pond State Park Accessible hiking and kayaking will be hosted by DCR’s Universal Access Program. Parking is limited\, so carpooling encouraged! Rain or shine! Hike\, kayak\, swim\, listen to music and hang out with friends. Light lunch and drinks provided. \nPlease RSVP by July 18th at https://masilc.formstack.com/forms/2024adaday \nAccessible hiking and kayaking will be hosted by DCR’s Universal Access Program. ASL will be provided for assistance accessing accessible activities. \n 
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/ada-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Independent Living
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UID:8703-1723298400-1723309200@youraccessadvocates.org
SUMMARY:Crip Camp Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on Thursday\, October 10th from 2-5pm for a Crip Camp Movie Screening!\nThe movie will be held in the Walnut Room of 18 Chesnut Street Worcester\, MA 01608\nScreening will be from 2-3:45pm and then there will be a Panel Discussion held after the movie
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/crip-camp-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Your Access Advocates\, 18 Chestnut St Suite 540\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608
CATEGORIES:Independent Living
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000
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UID:8739-1726221600-1726236000@youraccessadvocates.org
SUMMARY:MassHire Central Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come by the CLW table at the MassHire Central Job Fair on September 13\, 2024 from 10am-2pm at 100 Madison St\, Worcester\, MA \nFree Concession Voucher for the first 500 attendees! \nThe MassHire Central Job Fair at Polar Park featuring over 100 employers from multiple industries seeking candidates to fill their open positions! \nSee the list of featured employers with many more coming soon! \n1722 Behavior & Consulting\nAmerican Steel and Aluminum\nCity of Worcester\nCollege of the Holy Cross\nEdward M. Kennedy Community Health\nEliot Community Human Services\nExpert Staffing\nIPG Photonics\nJewish Healthcare Center\nMassachusetts Department of Correction\nMassachusetts Department of Developmental Services\nMicro Tech Staffing\nMiddlesex Savings Bank\nOpen Sky Community Services\nPosiGen\nProject New Hope Inc.\nRegional Home Care\nSeven Hills Foundation\nShapiro Educational & Behavioral Consultants\nSilver Fox .com\nThe Guild of St. Agnes\nThe Overlook\nUMass Medical School\nUMass Memorial Health\nUniBank\nUpper Blackstone Clean Water\nUSPS\nValet Park of America\nVan Pool\nVeterans Inc\nViability\nWebster Five Cents Savings Bank\nWorcester Police Department\nWorcester Vet Center \n \n  \nWe strive to provide the community with information about the latest News\, Updates and Events.\nStay up to date\, head over to CLW’s Events Page!\nLike us on Facebook\nFollow us on Instagram
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/masshire-central-job-fair/
CATEGORIES:Independent Living
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T080000
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SUMMARY:Reflecting on 2024: New Aspirations Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Youth Consumers! Join us for a Goal Setting Workshop!\n\n\n\nReflecting on 2024: New Aspirations Ahead\n\n\nPreparing for 2025! Reflect on goals you made in 2024. \n\n\nWhat are the goals for the New Year?\n\n\nHow do we obtain those goals?\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 23rd\n\n\nFrom 4:30pm-6:30pm\n\n\n \n\n\nKindly RSVP by January 17th
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/reflecting-on-2024-new-aspirations-ahead/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T120000
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UID:8867-1738152000-1738159200@youraccessadvocates.org
SUMMARY:Regional Environmental Council’s (REC) Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Environmental Council’s (REC) Farmer’s Market will be in the Walnut Conference Room every Wednesday from 12pm -2pm beginning 1/29/2025. \nTheir services are open for everyone in the community and will be accepting cash\, EBT and card payments. \nFor more information on their produce selection and services – https://www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/regional-environmental-councils-rec-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Walnut Room\, 18 Chestnut Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independent Living
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UID:8891-1739865600-1739898000@youraccessadvocates.org
SUMMARY:PCM Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PCM Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) Meeting\nAttention PCM Consumers! Please join us for a PCM Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) Meeting\nDate: March 26th\nTime: 10am\nLocation: 18 Chestnut St.\,\n2nd floor\, Paul Revere Room\nRSVP 508-755-1101\nThere will be an in person and virtual option and Refreshments will be available\n 
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/pcm-consumer-advisory-board-cab-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T170000
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SUMMARY:Wicked Good Time
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A WICKEDGOOD TIME! \nJoin CLW and watch the popular movie: Wicked. \nThis event is open to all CLW consumers \nDate: February 19th\, 2025 \nTime: 1pm \nLocation: Paul Revere Room18 Chestnut Street\, Worcester Ma01608 \nRSVP with Noelle by February 14th\, 2025nbalutis@youraccessadvocates.orgJoin \nClosed Captioning Provided during movie \nASL interpretation 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after movie for discussion! \nWicked Movie Flyer Feb 2025
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/wicked-good-time/
LOCATION:Your Access Advocates\, 18 Chestnut St Suite 540\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608
CATEGORIES:Independent Living
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SUMMARY:Housing 101
DESCRIPTION:CENTER FOR LIVING & WORKING PRESENTS: HOUSING 101 \n \n  \nCLW WILL BE HOSTING A ZOOM MEETING ON THE IN’S AND OUT’S OF OBTAINING HOUSING: \nWHEN: MARCH 26TH\nTIME: 4:00PM-5:00PM\nWHERE: ON ZOOM \nRSVP Amy Thomas: aethomas@youraccessadvocates.org \nHOUSING 101 AGENDA:\nWhere do I begin?\nAre there waiting list for housing?\nHow do I apply for an affordable unit?\nWhat is the CHAMP application?\nWhat documents will I need to apply?\nWhat is the income and rent limits?\nHow does my age impact where I apply?\nAre there any resources online to help me?\nQuestions or comments? \nIF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS WORKSHOP. PLEASE REACHOUT TO AMY THOMAS 508-641-2612 \n 
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/housing-101/
LOCATION:Your Access Advocates\, 18 Chestnut St Suite 540\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608
CATEGORIES:Independent Living
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SUMMARY:CLW's 50th Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate 50 years of advocacy\, community\, and independent living \nFRIDAY MAY 9TH\, 2025 \n4 PM – 7 PM\nAC Hotel Worcester\n125 Front St\, Worcester\, MA 0160 \n 
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/clws-50th-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:AC Marriot\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T173000
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SUMMARY:Disability Pride Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:WPL and YAA will be hosting a Disability Pride Movie Night at the Worcester Public Library starting at 5:30pm.\n \n \nDIRECTORS’ NOTE FROM JIM LEBRECHT AND NICOLE NEWNHAM\nCrip Camp is about the emotional experience of finding community and yourself for the first time and the power of realizing that a better life is possible through social change. \nCamp Jened\, a ramshackle hippie-run summer camp “for the handicapped\,” (a term no longer used) was an environment where people with disabilities were treated as equal members of a community\, empowered to make their own decisions\, and experienced for the first time the fullness of themselves as human beings.\nAt the camp\, late night discussions in the bunk led to revelations of common experiences of oppression. These experiences caused a perspective shift in Jim\, and in many of the campers and counselors\, that was profoundly liberating. It awakened an understanding that the problem was not them\, the problem was an unjust world. This realization would go on to have ripple effects that would change the trajectory of the campers’ lives\, the lives of other people with disabilities\, people without disabilities\, the United States\, and eventually the world. \nMaking Crip Camp has been a unique collaboration: between a man and a woman\, disabled and non-disabled\, a first-time director and a veteran filmmaker. Our respective perspectives pushed on each other and produced a fuller human narrative. We made Crip Camp through partnership and built our own community in the making of this film. As you host a screening\, we ask you to pay heed to this central theme in the film – the importance of lifting voices that don’t often get heard and building community. Seek out the stories from your community that haven’t been told. In your discussions\, make extra space for the voices of activists and advocates who are currently working to drive change. Finally\, we urge all of you to take action to amplify the voices of people with disabilities\, particularly those from intersectionally marginalized communities\, and practice the concepts of inclusion and accessibility into your daily lives. Our hope is that your discussions will spark new thoughts\, new behaviors\, new actions – and that truly special sense of community that binds us together and lifts us up as one.Out to Lunch will also be hosting a Disability Pride Day at the Worcester Oval July 15th 11-3pm \nOut to Lunch Festival and Farmers Market will be Hosting a Disability Pride Day at the Worcester Oval from 11-3pm (More information coming soon)\n \nWe strive to provide the community with information about the latest News\, Updates and Events.\nStay up to date\, head over to YAA’s Events Page!\nLike us on Facebook\nFollow us on Instagram\n 
URL:https://youraccessadvocates.org/event/disability-pride-movie-night/
LOCATION:Worcester Public Library\, 3 Salem St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608
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