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SIL'S SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM Services for Independent Living will be having another terrific Summer Youth Program (SYP) this year for youth ages 12-19 who have disabilities and want to join their peers for a summer of fun and friendships. This year's group of students will be able to attend one session in Cuyahoga or Lake County. the Cuyahoga session will be held from June 23rd through the 27th and the Lake County session will be held from July 28th through August 1st The Cuyahoga session will include an orientation, bocce ball at Alta House, a visit to the West Side Market, a tour of Channel 3 and a tour of Tri-C. The Lake County session will include orientation, a visit to Lake MetroParks, Palisades Bowling, a Captains Baseball Game, and a tour of Lakeland College. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips, and SIL will pay for all admission fees. The goals of SYP is to promote self-sufficiency and independence; to provide participants with life enriching experiences; foster an interest in the community; and to teach participants that a "disability" does not mean an "inability" to enjoy the world and to be a contributing member of society. The cost for each session is $75 (non-refundable) per student and is due along with the application packet no later than June 6th for the Cuyahoga session, and no later than July 11th for the Lake County session. Each session is limited to 10 participants. For an application or for more information, please contact Molly Thomas at (216) 731-1529 or e-mail her at
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TTY TRAINING WORKSHOPS SIL is pleased to offer TTY Training workshops several times throughout the year. The next two workshops will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the newly hired dispatchers and then another at 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., which is a refreser workshop for previously trained dispatchers . Workshops are held at SIL's office which is located at 25100 Euclid Avenue, Suite 105, Euclid OH, 44117. The cost is $35 per participant if paid before July 10th; $40 if paid after July 10th or at the door. Seating is limited to ten, so be sure to register as early as you can. If you have any questions regarding registration and/or payment, please contact Diane Kohler via telephone at 216 731-1529 (V/TTY) or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it SIL staff is also available to come to your department/business or agency to conduct TTY training for your staff. Please contact Laura Gold via telephone at (216) 731-1529 (Voice/TTY) or via e-mail at:
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for more information. Support Group Meetings Abilities-R-Us is a monthly support and discussion group hosted by Lisa Marn. The group meets in the conference room at SIL's office location: 25100 Euclid Avenue, Suite. 102, Euclid, OH on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1PM-3PM. Join with Lisa and your peers for lively discussions on topics of concern to people with disabilities. Up-coming meetings are as follows: May 21st - General meeting June 18th - Judge Peter Sikora, who is a Juvenile Judge, will be speaking on the topic of experiences of a judge with disabilities July 9th - Picnic in the park For more information, please call Lisa at: (216) 731-1529 (Voice/TTY). We hope you will come join your peers with disabilities. SIL's Membership Drive Begins! The 2007-2008 membership drive has now begun. If you would sincerely like to improve the lives of people with disabilities in our northeast Ohio communities, please consider joining SIL. If you are already committed to our mission, please send SIL your renewal check (Please write "Membership" in the memo area of your check). SIL has (5) levels of yearly membership. (1) The Lake Ontario-$25, (2) The Lake Erie-$50, (3) Lake Huron-$100, (4) Lake Michigan-$250, and (5) The Lake Superior-$1,000. Each level brings ascending rewards for your commitment to SIL's mission e.g. discounts on all SIL event tickets... starting at 10% and increasing to 30%, a subscription to our quarterly newsletter AwareNews, a State of Ohio map and a SIL license plate frame for our higher level members. We suggest choosing a membership level that suits your budget. Please give us a call at: (216) 731-1529 to request a membership form. We also welcome and appreciate financial donations of any amount. Our address is: Services for Independent Living, 25100 Euclid Ave., Suite 105, Cleveland OH. Please write "donation" on the memo line of your check. These donations are tax deductable. Thank you for you support!!
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