Day:WednesdaysTime:1:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 31stFacilitator:Justin DeLeonCourse Description:Get your heart rate up and learn some new moves.  Dance is a fun, beautiful form of healthy exercise. Key Components:Why is dance importantDance as exerciseDifferent forms of dance

Day:WednesdaysTime:3:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 31stFacilitator:Ana San AndresCourse Description:Each week take a journey to a fun, meaningful location around town.  Learn to navigate various forms of transportation and learn the history and society of the B/CS CommunityKey Components:Transportation NavigationHistorically and culturally relevant destinationsRepresent people with disabilities and BVCIL in the community

Day:WednesdaysTime:3:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 31stFacilitator:Ana San AndresCourse Description:Each week take a journey to a fun, meaningful location around town.  Learn to navigate various forms of transportation and learn the history and society of the B/CS CommunityKey Components:Transportation NavigationHistorically and culturally relevant destinationsRepresent people with disabilities and BVCIL in the community

Day:ThursdaysTime:11:00 amDuration:14 weeks beginning September 1stFacilitator:Justin DeLeonCourse Description:Get your sweat on!  Exercise is important to your physical and mental health.  Learn about exercise and take part in a high-intensity exercise classKey Components:Different types of exerciseHow to choose the right workoutGet that heart rate up

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: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: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: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

Day:WednesdaysTime:1:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 31stFacilitator:Justin DeLeonCourse Description:Get your heart rate up and learn some new moves.  Dance is a fun, beautiful form of healthy exercise. Key Components:Why is dance importantDance as exerciseDifferent forms of dance

Day:WednesdaysTime:3:00 pmDuration:14 weeks beginning August 31stFacilitator:Ana San AndresCourse Description:Each week take a journey to a fun, meaningful location around town.  Learn to navigate various forms of transportation and learn the history and society of the B/CS CommunityKey Components:Transportation NavigationHistorically and culturally relevant destinationsRepresent people with disabilities and BVCIL in the community