Day:ThursdaysTime:4:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning September 1stFacilitator:Mack MarshCourse Description:People with disabilities represent 20% of our population; it's important they have a voice.  In this group learn how to be an effective representative for the disability community and how to use your voice to influence programs and policy.Key Components:Systems advocacy

Day:ThursdaysTime:4:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning September 1stFacilitator:Justin DeLeonCourse Description:Centering your mind and having techniques to calm your spirit are important tools to achieve independence.  In this course learn techniques to do both as well as the history of various types of meditation and how they benefit you.Key Components:History of meditationThe mind/body connectionTechniques of meditation

Day:MondaysTime:11:00 amDuration:14 weeks beginning August 29thFacilitator:Ana San AndresCourse Description:Learn about the history of the Independent Living Movement, the people behind key elements, and how BVCIL brings philosophy, history, and people together to support the power of Independence in the Brazos Valley.Key Components:History of ILThe people behind the IL MovementIL Philosophy in the 21st CenturyHow BVCIL […]

Day:MondaysTime:1:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 29thFacilitator:Justin DeLeonCourse Description:Managing money and navigating a complex financial world are key components of independence for everyone.  This course will begin with the basics of money management and how to access the tools and institutions available.Key Components:Basic money managementSaving for the futureHow to balance a checkbookUnderstanding CreditDebit Cards v Credit […]

Day:MondaysTime:3:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 29thFacilitator:Justin DeLeonCourse Description:Making critical choices in a healthy way is important to successful independence.  This course provides important tools and techniques for making responsible, informed choices and how to act in an adult manner.Key Components:Mature v Juvenile behaviorInformed choice and decision makingImproving interpersonal skills

Day:Tuesdays          Time:11:00 amDuration:14 weeks beginning August 30thFacilitator:Justin DeLeonCourse Description:There are numerous supports available for people with disabilities to live and work in their community.  Navigating these services can often be confusing and overwhelming.  In this 14-week course, learn about the supports available, meet the people involved and how to navigate the processes.Key Components:MHMRTWC-VRHousing Voucher Benefits PlanningLIHEAP

Day:WednesdaysTime:11:00 amDuration:14 weeks beginning August 31stFacilitator:Justin DeLeonCourse Description:Driving is a serious responsibility.  In this course, you will learn the rules of the road and prepare for the Texas Written Driving Exam.  This course DOES NOT replace formal driver’s education.Key Components:Rules of the roadPreparation for the written driver’s test

Day:TuesdaysTime:1:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 30thFacilitator:Ana San AndresCourse Description:Computers are an ever-present part of our lives.  In this course participants will learn the basics of using a computer and smart phone to perform everyday tasks.Key Components:Basic computer componentsWord, Excel and OutlookUsing a smart phoneHow to identify cyber threats

Day:TuesdaysTime:3:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 30thFacilitator:Mack MarshCourse Description:Fresh herbs and vegetables can be a healthy and economical part of everyone’s diet.  Learn how to grow a container garden for your kitchenKey Components:Container gardeningTAMU Teaching Garden field tripMaximizing SNAP benefits through gardening

Day:TuesdaysTime:4:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 30thFacilitator:Justin De LeonCourse Description:Learn how to safely access your kitchen and plan and prepare delicious, nutritious, and economical. Key Components:Food handlers certification Adapted cooking toolsKitchen safety and cleanlinessPlanning a healthy dietPreparing healthy recipesParing your kitchen garden with your kitchen

Course:Parenting to Independence – A 10 Tuesdays Class for ParentsDay:TuesdaysTime:6:00 pmDuration:10 sessions every other week beginning August 30thFacilitator:Mack MarshCourse Description:As parents we want our children to be safe, healthy, and move ever more toward independence.  As parents of a person with a disability, it is sometimes difficult to envision what independence looks like and how […]

Day:WednesdaysTime:11:00 amDuration:14 weeks beginning August 31stFacilitator:Justin DeLeonCourse Description:Driving is a serious responsibility.  In this course, you will learn the rules of the road and prepare for the Texas Written Driving Exam.  This course DOES NOT replace formal driver’s education.Key Components:Rules of the roadPreparation for the written driver’s test