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Financial Navigation

Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living 1869 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan

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 […]

Free

Art and Science of Mindful Meditation

Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living 1869 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan

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

Free

Leadership Advocacy (Invitation Only)

Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living 1869 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan

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

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