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REACHing Out - March - April - May - 2019 REACHing Out - March - April - May - 2019
HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REACH FOR INDEPENDENCE
March - April - May 2019 Vol. XXII No. 2 Editor: Becky S. Teal
REACHing Out is published four times a year in December, March, June, & September at
REACH of Dallas, 8625 King George Drive, Suite 210, Dallas, Texas 75235-2275
Calendar of Events-Fort Worth 2
Calendar of Events-Dallas 3
Calendar of Events-Denton 4
Calendar of Events-Plano 5
REACH of Plano - Thank You 6
From The Director’s Desk 7
Neurofit Gym Ad 7
Adaptive Mobility of/SW Ad 7
Caring to Help 8
Just a Reminder - Donor Programs 8
Fort Worth Project Ramp 9
Superior Heath Plan Ad 10
Words to Live By 10
Fragrance Free Facilities Request 10
Lift-Aids Ad 11
Newsletter Ad Rates 11
Calling all Consumers 12
Emailing Newsletter Notice 13
Newsletter Deadline Dates 13
United Access Ad 13
The Initiative 14
FYI 15
Upcoming Events 15
inginging OutOutOut Rehabilitation, Education, and Advocacy
for Citizens with Handicaps Inc.
REACH of Dallas
8625 King George Drive, Suite 210
Dallas, Texas 75235-2275
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REACH OF FORT WORTH RESOURCE CENTER ON INDEPENDENT LIVING
1000 MACON STREET, SUITE 200, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102-4527
817-870-9082, 817-877-1622 FAX
E-MAIL: [email protected]
REACH OF DALLAS RESOURCE CENTER ON INDEPENDENT LIVING
8625 KING GEORGE DRIVE, SUITE 210, DALLAS, TEXAS 75235-2275
214-630-4796 , 214-630-6390 FAX
E-MAIL: [email protected]
REACH OF DENTON RESOURCE CENTER ON INDEPENDENT LIVING
405 SOUTH ELM, SUITE 202, DENTON, TEXAS 76201-6066
940-383-1062 , 940-383-2742 FAX
E-MAIL: [email protected]
REACH OF PLANO RESOURCE CENTER ON INDEPENDENT LIVING
720 E. Park Blvd. Suite 104, Plano, Texas 75074-8844
972-398-1111 , 972-398-9649 Fax
E-MAIL: [email protected]
REACH's website address: www.reachcils.org
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REACH of Denton
will be hosting
Tuesday May 14th, 2019
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
405 South Elm #202, Denton, Texas 76201
940-383-1062
Lunch will be served.
This is a come and go event.
Come learn about REACH of Denton.
Please bring your agency information to
share and let’s see how we can work
together.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Call us if you need any accommodations such as a sign language interpreter, Braille materials, etc.
March 2019
6 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
7 Tastebuds Eatery (www.tastebudseatery.org/menu) 7674 McCart Ave- Bring $20., lunch will be from 1:00 - 2:15 PM
13 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
14 BINGO (www.texasbingo.com) 5701 Crowley Rd, Bring $20., so you can play multiple times. 1:00 - 3:00 PM
20 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
21 Game Day @ the center 1:00 - 3:00 PM
27 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
28 Movie Day & Popcorn @ the center 1:00 - 3:00 PM
April 2019
3 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
4 Riscky’s BBQ (https://risckys.com/risckys-bbq-menu/) 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd, 76116, Please Bring $20. - 1:00 - 2:15 PM
10 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
11 Fort Worth Zoo (www.fortworthzoo.org) 1989 Colonial Parkway - Tickets are $14. for Adults, $10. for Senior Citizens & $5. for parking
Feel free to bring extra money for lunch. 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
17 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
18 Painting Day @ the center 1:00 – 3:00 PM
19 Center Closed (Good Friday)
24 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
25 Movie Day @ the center 1:00 – 3:00 PM
May 2019
1 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
2 I HOP (www.ihop.com) 8642 E. Freeway, Bring $20. 1:00 - 2:15 PM
8 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
9 Grapevine - Trains leave at 10:30 A.M. returns at 3:45 P.M. Please call office for details.
15 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
16 Movie Tavern, 7th Street, 2872 Crockett St. (Please call on the office on Wednesday for movie times)
22 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
23 Game Day @ the center 1:00 - 3:00 PM
27 Center Closed (Memorial Day)
29 Adjustment to Disability Training @ the center 12:30 – 2:30 PM
30 Craft Day @ the Center 1:00 – 3:00 PM
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817-870-9082
PLEASE NOTE THAT EVENTS AND TIMES MAY
BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER
CONDITIONS, SPEAKER CANCELLATIONS, OR
OTHER ISSUES OUT OF OUR CONTROL.
REACH of Fort Worth
Contact Miaka @ 817-870-9082 Youth Camp
Cooking Matter @ the center in June
REACH of Dallas
Contact Pam @ 214-630-4796 Youth Camp
REACH of Denton
Contact Murphy @ 940-383-1062 Youth Camp
Taste of Denton - June 5th @ the center 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
RSVP if you plan to come.
REACH of Plano
Contact Kathryn @ 972-398-1111 Youth Camp
Identifying Abuse - Physical/Mental/Emotional Abuse, Drugs, Self
Advocacy, Self-Help - June 18th @ the center 10:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M.
Call offices for more information
www.pillpack.com - Your medication, made easy , Pill Pack is a full-
service pharmacy that sorts your medication by the dose and delivers to
your door.
www.maxiaids.com - Independent products.
www.independentliving.com - Independent products.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Call us if you need any accommodations such as a sign language interpreter, Braille materials, etc.
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March 2019
4 Independence & Beyond @ the center 1:30 - 3:00 PM. In a group setting, topics include self-esteem,
family relation- ships, anxiety, medical stress, depression, setting boundaries and goal setting.
Preregister with Kiowanda if this will be your 1st time attending.
5 Youth ILS Skills Training @ the center 11:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
16 Main Event Bowling - 3941 N Central Exp. Plano, TX (Youth) (TBA)
18 Independence & Beyond @ the center 1:30 - 3:00 PM.
April 2019
1 Independence & Beyond @ the center 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Preregister with Kiowanda
6 Perot Museum - 2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201 (Youth) 11:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
15 Independence & Beyond @ the center 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Preregister with Kiowanda.
16 Youth ILS Skills Training @ the center 11:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
19 Center Closed (Good Friday)
29 Youth ILS Skills Training @ the center 11:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
May 2019
6 Independence & Beyond @ the center 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Preregister with Kiowanda.
11 Dallas Zoo - 650 South I-35 Dallas, TX. (Youth) 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
16 Registration for the REACH of Dallas Youth Transition Summer Camp Begins.
20 Independence & Beyond @ the center 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Preregister with Kiowanda
27 Center Closed (Memorial Day)
29 Independence & Beyond @ the center 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Preregister with Kiowanda.
Registration for the REACH of Dallas Youth Transition Summer Camp June 17-21st 2019, begins May 16th and ends June 5th. The Youth Transition program is open to young people aged 14-24. Pamela Momon is the Youth Transition Specialist at REACH of Dallas; she can be reached at
214-630-4796. All registrations and notifications of planned attendance should be made with her.
214-630-4796 Welcome Readers to the “THE INITIATIVE”!
Workplace Bullying
“Identify, Act & Liberate
THE INITIATIVE!
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
What is bullying and does it exist in the workplace? Webster defines Bullying (noun): abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger, more powerful, etc.: the actions and behavior of a bully. Bullying (adjective): prone to or characterized by overbearing mistreatment and domination of others. Yes, bullying does exist in the workplace. Workplace Bullying Institute defines Workplace Bullying as when Workplace Bullying is repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons (the targets) by one or more perpetrators. It is abusive conduct that is:
Threatening, humiliating, or intimidating, or work interference (sabotage — which prevents work from getting done, or verbal abuse). Bullying can take place between management and worker, co-workers or worker and another individual in the workplace. Bullying can be overt such as aggressive and abusive behavior, threats, shouting and offensive lan-guage in the workplace. As well, bullying can be covert such as deliberate exclusion or isolation of an employee from normal work interaction. Employing irrationally high work demands on one employee, but not on others. There are many effects that bullying in the workplace has on an employee. As a result of bullying in the work-place, workers can lose self-esteem, experience anxiety, and develop high stress, which could lead to poor men-tal and physical health. An employee working under such conditions performance could negatively effect the busi-ness production. The business environment could become unsafe, increased worker compensation claims, absen-teeism and poor morale.
What can you do to about Workplace Bullying? There are several ways to approach any bullying situation. I’m sure someone has advised you to have a “fist-fight”, or “meet fire with fire”. However tempting to some that may sound, it only leads to more “violence” or “fire”. This is not always the best way to handle a bully, especially your boss! There are other professional ways to address the issue. For example, keep a diary of the bullying. Record all instances that you believe where bullying occurred in the workplace (dates, times and witnesses, etc...). At times, bullying can be difficult to prove. So, it’s important to have documentation of the events, in order to help prove your case. Also, you can speak directly to the alleged bully and let them know that you disapprove of their behavior and request that they stop. If speaking directly to the alleged bully does not help, then the next step would be to report it to your supervisor or human resources representatives. Continue to follow policy and proce-
dures, until your concerns are addressed. There are times, when it may require you to take legal actions from local, state or federal laws. It may appear that the onus of preventing and stopping workplace bullying is your responsibility, but it’s not! Employers too have a role in shutting down workplace bullying. Employers should iden-tify what a bully looks like. Bullies in the workplace can be the best or most skills performers (“Talented Terrors”) or highly skilled bullies and low-performers. Businesses can train all employees on saying “no” to intimidation; address bullying as it happens, develop a script for talking to bullying and establish a strong definition of work-place civility. Workplace Bullying can have a long-lasting effect on you and the employer. Take steps to prevent
workplace bullying and make work a safe and happy place. Remember…take The Initiative!!!
References/Sources & Citations:
Gunderson Health System – “How to deal with a workplace bully”
http://www.gundersenhealth.org/health-wellness/live-happy/how-to-deal-with-a-workplace-bully/ Accessed 11 January 2019
“The WBI Definition of Workplace Bullying” https://www.workplacebullying.org/individuals/problem/definition/ Accessed 11 January 2019
Murphy, Mark (2018, October 21). “Five Ways To Shut Down Workplace Bullying”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2018/10/21/five-ways-to-shut-down-workplace-bullying/#206a3a5ce711 Accessed 11 January 2019
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Call us if you need any accommodations such as a sign language interpreter, Braille materials, etc.
March 2019
6 General Support Group (Spring Shower) @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
13 General Support Group (Wearing of the Green) @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
20 General Support Group (Steps every where) @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
27 General Support Group (Facing Reality) @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
April 2019
3 General Support Group (Ever Been a Fool?) @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
10 General Support Group @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
17 General Support Group (ADA) @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
19 Center Closed (Good Friday)
24 General Support Group (How Too ___) @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
May 2019
6 General Support Group (Mayday) @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
8 Craft Day @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM -RSVP to Becky if you plan to come.
14 REACH of Denton Information Exchange @ the center 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. (Agencies)
15 General Support Group (Spring Storms)@ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
22 General Support Group (Think about it !) @ the center 1:00-2:00 PM
27 Center Closed (Memorial Day)
29 No General Support Group
If you want to bring your lunch to eat while we discuss the topic.
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940-383-1062
The REACH Resource
Centers on Independent
Living are members of the
Texas Association of Centers
for Independent Living, the
National Council on
Independent Living, and the
Coalition of Texans with
Disabilities.
Plans are underway to save money by e-mailing this newsletter to interested read-ers rather than continuing to send it via U.S. mail. If you’d like to get the newsletter
via e-mail, please send Janie Peachee, Administrative Assistant, your e-mail ad-dress. You can reach Janie at [email protected].
Thank You!
Deadlines for Future REACHing Out Newsletters
April 11th, 2019 - June - August 2019 Edition
July 10th, 2019 - September - November 2019 Edition
October 8th, 2019 - December 2019 - February 2020 Edition
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Call us if you need any accommodations such as a sign language interpreter, Braille materials, etc.
March 2019
7 Social Skills Workshop @ center 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. (Practice and learn effective communication skills with LPC-I,
Kathryn Kososki.)
14 Social Skills Workshop @ center 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
21 Social Skills Workshop @ center 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
27 Volunteer Appreciation Reception @ the center 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
28 Social Skills Workshop @ center 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
April 2019
3 Public Speaking Advanced Skills @ the center 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
10 Public Speaking Advanced Skills @ the center 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
17 Public Speaking Advanced Skills @ the center 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
19 Center Closed (Good Friday)
23 Infection Prevention @ the center 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M (Topics will consist of Self-Care, Wound Care, Bed/
Pressure Sores, and the importance of Autonomic Dysreflexia.)
24 Public Speaking Advanced Skills @ the center 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
May 2019
15 Hoarding Workshop @ the center 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. (Hoarding, Risk factors and How to get Help.)
27 Center Closed (Memorial Day)
.
Please RSVP with REACH of Plano if you need any accommodations at least 2 weeks in advance of the event
Coming up: Individual Skills Training/ Money Management: organization, housekeeping task accommodations, social skills, ect. Individual Art Therapy Sessions: as an alternate to traditional counseling and support groups for self expression and coping skills. Nursing Home Prevention Workshop Series: call office for more information.
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972-398-1111
Calling all Consumers!
It’s a new year, so why not try
something new? REACH of Denton is
looking to shake things up and we want
to hear from our consumers? Have idea
for starting a new support group? Want to try a new IL
skills training session or workshop? Looking for different
social/rec activities to check out? Have specific questions
about ADA issues? Want to recognize someone in your
community for outstanding work in expanding opportunities
for people with disabilities? Contact our office today at
940-383-1062 and we’ll do our best to make it happen!
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1500 Westpark Way Euless, TX 76040 817.835.0035 800.351.5438
www.lift-aids.com [email protected]
We work with DARS, MDCP, CLASS, CBA, MHMR, DADS
And many other funding agencies.
Rates for Advertising in REACH Newsletter
Below are the prices for placing an advertisement in the REACHing Out newsletter. The newsletter is published quarterly in December, March, June, and September. The news-letter is sent/distributed to 2,500+ readers living primarily in Tarrant, Dallas, Denton &
Collin Counties and is available online at www.reachcils.org.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL AD SIZES: ONE TIME ADS YEAR ADS ___ Business Card (2” x 3.5”) $ 25.00 $ 90.00 ___ 1/8 Page (4.25” x 2.75”) 50.00 190.00 ___ 1/4 Page (4.25” x 5.5”) 65.00 250.00 ___ 1/2 Page (8.5” x 5.5”) 100.00 375.00 ___ Full Page (8.5” x 11”) 200.00 775.00
If you have any questions, please call Becky Teal, newsletter editor, at REACH of Denton 940-383-1062
or contact her by email at [email protected].
These advertising rates may change without prior notice.
REACH of Plano wants to give a big thank you to all the volunteers and consumers and advocates that helped
with our Winter events:
Texas Bullet Train Presentation and Accessibility discussion for the future - Texas Central
Holiday ornaments handcrafting
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Disability Integration Watch Party live with the re-introduction of the DIA in Congress!
Ed Robert's Day - the father of Centers for Independent Living tribute newsletter
Our 2019 Texas Legislative Breakfast with Tarrant, Dallas, Denton and Plano Texas Representatives’ aides getting to
know REACH Inc., and our local Disability Community.
Collin County Democrats with Disabilities for continuing to champion accessible voting, accessible forums and ac-
cessible ideas on local issues!
Community Partners Networking get-together!
Meeting with Texas Representative's office in Allen, Texas - Jeff Leach
Public Speaking Basics skill set series 1
The 1st year anniversary for both Kathryn Kososki- Youth Transition and Community Outreach Specialist & Shawnett
Viani - Records Manager. Both have given so much to our services, our consumers and our vision!!!! Together - they
have made Collin County a gem in the disability community!
Special thanks to all who have expressed interested to become volunteers or partners for the advocacy against EVV.
Together we can make a difference!
I also wanted to thank Debra Caudy with 29 Acres, for taking the time to share with me about the services your agency
provides, and to Valerie Gotcher from BIND, with sharing to your agency about REACH events.
Movie Day with Youth Transition group- Youth transition group used
DART bus to go see a movie at the Plano dollar theater.
History of CIL Tea Party- Lead by Shawnett Viani
Plano SAGE Summer Camp Expo
Texas Transition Conference
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ADAPTIVE MOBILITY of the SOUTHWEST LLC Jim Chavez, Mobility Consultant- Proprietor
817-235-0670
Durable Medical Equipment Home Modifications
Ceiling Track Lifts Bathrooms - Kitchens
Pool Lifts Custom Ramps - Railing
Motion Alarms Door Widening
Automatic Door Openers Special Requests
Specifications
817-704-3184 - Fax
Insured - Bonded [email protected]
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Words To Live By!!!
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”
Albert Einstein
The REACH Resource Centers on Independent Living are Fragrance Free facilities! Please do not wear scented products when visiting the centers or participating in any of our services
or activities. Thank you!
Strengthening the Mind & Body
The GYM that
promotes exercise
and education,
utilizing specialized
equipment.
1361 W. Euless Blvd. #101, Euless, TX 76040
www.neurofitnessfoundation.org
FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK
will return next issue.
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CARING to HELP Honor your loved ones with a gift to the REACH Resource Centers on Independent Living. Donations in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, wedding, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc. will help REACH continue its work in providing an array of independent
living services to North Texans with disabilities.
Enclosed is my contribution of $____________
In Memory or Honor of (Name): _________________________________________
Check one: Memorial ____ Birthday____ Anniversary____ Wedding____ or
Other (Explain)________________________________________________________
Send acknowledgement to (Name, Address, City, State & Zip Code):
_____________________________________________________________________
From (Your Name, Address, City, State & Zip Code):
_____________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to REACH, Inc. and mail with this form to 1000 Macon Street, Suite 200,
Fort Worth, TX 76102-4527. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
The contents of this newsletter were developed, in part, under grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The con-tents of this newsletter do not, however, necessarily represent the policies of HHS or HHSC and you should
not assume endorsement by either the federal or state government.
REACH receives a majority of its funding to operate the centers from grants from HHS and HHSC. REACH of Denton receives 100% of its funding ($240,310) from HHS; REACH of Fort Worth receives 100% of its fund-ing ($262,280) from HHSC; REACH of Dallas receives 100% of its funding ($463,540) from HHS; and
REACH of Plano receives 100% of its funding ($262,279) from HHSC.
JUST A REMINDER
REACH generates additional funds to enhance its mission by participating in the Tom Thumb, Kroger IG978 and Amazon Smile donor programs. Each company allows its customers to register
so that donations go to a nonprofit organization that the customer supports. Then every time a purchase is made by the customer, the nonprofit receives credit for the total amount of the pur-
chase. The Tom Thumb, Kroger and Amazon companies then periodically issue a donation check to REACH for a percentage of the total of its supporters’ purchases.
If you and/or your family and friends shop at or online at any or all of these companies and would like to make sure that REACH is able to con-
tinue providing services to North Texans with disabilities, please call any of the REACH offices for more information on how to enroll in these no cost to you donor programs.
PROJECT RAMP - Fort Worth
Do you or someone you know need a ramp built
and/or handrails or grab bars installed?
The REACH of Fort Worth Resource Center on Independent Living offers accessible
home modifications for low income individuals with mobility impairments who live in the City of Fort Worth. If you meet the following guidelines, you may be eligible for assistance in
making these accessibility modifications.
You must be a person with a mobility impairment.
You can be any age.
You must be a homeowner, live with the homeowner or have a letter from the landlord giving permission to make the accessible modifications to the
home. (No apartments.)
Must provide proof of total household income and must meet federal guidelines
for low-income households. (You must provide a copy of income verification and a Social Security number from each family member living in the household who is 18+ years of age .)
Your property taxes must be current
*FUNDS WILL BE USED ON A FIRST REQUESTED, FIRST SERVED BASIS*
If you need more information about this program, please call
Alma Hernandez, Project Ramp Coordinator, at 817-870-9082
