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Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Services Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:00am-4:00pmFREE to attend! Learning Outcomes:... Gain a basic understanding of A Call for Change document Learn Pennsylvania’s definition of recovery and actions that promote recovery Understand how to apply the 10 Guiding Principles of Mental Health Recovery within your provider role Recognize and practice using Person-First language Identify the recovery-focused roles of the individual, the professional and the family Learn what it means to be a recovery-oriented provider and how to apply to concepts of recovery in all interactions ZOOM ON-LINE TRAINING To register for this FREE training, please contact: Recovery InSight, Inc. (877) 597-9497 ext. 10 Or email: [email protected] This training is supported and funded by Lebanon County MH/ID/EI

Round 32 Welcome to motivational monday....are you ready??? Are your ready to rumble!!! Focus on various combinations:... *Jab *Cross *Hook *Uppercut *Hi/Lo *Heel/Elbow Transitions: *speedbag Cardio: *jumping jack *jump rope *twist *hi torso twist Start time 12 noon...

LANCASTER, WE ARE IN THE GREEN!! What does this mean? We can have visitors in our office!! We have a few guidelines we will be operating under. Currently, we are seeing people by appointment only, and our computer lab remains closed until further notice. If you have an appointment, upon entering our office your temperature will be taken. If you have a temperature higher than 100.4 you will be asked to leave. If you do not have a temperature, you will be asked if you are experiencing any symptoms of being sick and if you have had any known exposure to anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19. We ask that everyone who enters our office, please wear a mask and maintain social distancing. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. We are excited to have you back in the office!!

A big thank you to Brody Moving LLC for helping us get our things moved to our new office space!!

Available now through April 9. 2020. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants.

The October newsletter from Disability Rights Pennsylvania is here: Its National Disability Employment Awareness Month! https://sway.office.com/TU1wZBrF7vCHPSVB

Disability Rights Pennsylvania is hosting a voting commonly asked questions webinar for the Stakeholder community on October 22, 2020 at 3:30pm. The presentation will go over commonly asked questions about voting and people with disabilities. Attendees will learn about the changes to Pennsylvania election law and the most up to date guidance from the Department of State on assistance available to voters with disabilities. Come to this webinar to learn about information for... voters in nursing facilities and other long term care facilities, information for voters with disabilities who need assistance with picking up or delivering a mail-in or absentee ballot by a designated agent, and guidance for voters with disabilities who need assistance with marking a ballot. DRP hopes that a representative from your organization will attend this webinar and share the information with the community. Please RSVP by 12pm on October 22 using this link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSd4FKqKFG0gxa0i4T/viewform Once you are registered you will be sent the Zoom login information. Our intake line is available to answer questions from voters about their rights to assistance as a voter with a disability between now and Election Day. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions. Please RSVP by October 22 at noon

Accessible polling places: What is really required? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04HXVf0X_E4&feature=youtu.be

Are you ready to elevate your mood and fitness? Join Techno Ted, aka Jesse Swoyer, as he leads you through a total body conditioning, live and energized class.... Perform low impact coordinated combinations to improve balance and strength as well as: cardiovascular endurance independence core weight shifting range of motion Live every 12 noon... Disability Empowerment Center

Important Reminder!!

The deadline for our CARES rent & mortgage relief program has been extended until Nov. 4. If you're struggling to make rent and mortgage payments, help is available. Program info: phfa.org/pacares/ En español: phfa.org/es/

Enerchi 20: Tai Chi & Qigong Today we bring our attention back to previous learned formats which emulate smooth, easy and natural movements. Focus on:... Crescent Rotations Pierce the Clouds Circle of Breath Parting Wild Horses Mane Brush Knee and Play the Lute 11am start time Disability Empowerment Center

Learn about the PA ABLE Savings Program! Free webinar for individuals with disabilities, families and professionals. A PA ABLE Savings Program account gives ind...ividuals with qualified disabilities (Eligible Individuals), and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining government benefits. The state and federal tax-free investment options are offered to encourage Eligible Individuals and their families to save private funds to support health, independence, and quality of life. To help you learn about the important features and benefits of PA ABLE, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department is hosting free webinars. Some of the topics that we will discuss include: eligibility requirements for opening a PA ABLE account, the federal and state tax benefits of PA ABLE, and how PA ABLE account interacts with current benefits. Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST See more

Disability Groups Oppose Supreme Court Nominee We feel particularly strongly that her record shows that she will be hostile to issues crucial to people with disabilities, said Alison Barkoff, director of advocacy at the Center for Public Representation, one of the groups that signed a letter sent to Senate leaders this week opposing the nomination. The letter to senators opposing Barrett’s nomination is signed by the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Ass...ociation of University Centers on Disabilities, The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, the The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and the National Council on Independent Living among others. Read more: https://www.disabilityscoop.com//disability-groups-/29028/ #SupremeCourt #Lawyers #Advocate #DisabilityRights Image: Image shows President Trump walking with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

October 27 is the deadline to sign up to vote by mail ballot in the general election. Sign up to receive your ballot in the mail at VotesPA.com/MailBallot. OR vote early and in-person with a mail ballot at your county election office. Learn more at VotesPA.com/EarlyVoting.

A followup post to the zoom training we had earlier this week. If you opt for a mail in ballot, you can track it: https://www.cnn.com//election-2020-mail-in-bal/index.html

Please consider becoming a Fundraising Champion for DEC! https://decpa.org/events/extraordinary-give-4/