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Join Our Team- Vehicle Operator

February 18, 2022 Leave a Comment

BVCIL is seeking a driver to join our team supporting persons with disabilities in the community. Vehicle operator is responsible for operating a lift-equipped 10 passenger bus and minivan with a rear-entry ramp to transport individuals with disabilities throughout our six county coverage area. Operators conduct pre-trip inspections; observe safety regulations and policies; and log and track vehicle usage.

Vehicle Operator will be expected to:

· Maintain a working knowledge of streets and businesses within the Bryan and College Station areas;

· Provide courteous service to passengers and community which includes being friendly, patient and flexible with the ability to relate well to others under all circumstances;

· Maintain accurate, legible and complete reports;

· Attend to the transport related needs of passengers including operation of mobility device restraints and all types of mobility device lifts including hydraulic platforms, ramps, and restraints;

· Ensure vehicle cleanliness; and

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the position are:

· Valid Texas Driver’s License;

· Minimum three years verifiable driving experience with a good driving record;

· High School Diploma or GED, preferred;

· Minimum one year experience working with people with disabilities preferred;

· Have excellent interpersonal skills;

· Possess strong organizational skills;

· Willing to promote the Independent Living Philosophy;

· Willingness to travel;

· Ability to walk, stand, push, stoop, bend, stretch and lift 50 pounds routinely; and

· Personal experience with a disability preferred.

Part-time, Full-time, and Volunteer positions available.

To apply for this position, contact Mack Marsh at Mack@bvcil.org or 979-776-5505 Ex 1002.

Rev Up! – Vote

August 31, 2020

I VOTE EARLY

Send questions to revuptx@gmail.com or visit www.revuptexas.org.

The November 3 election will have a dramatic effect on disability rights and services at the local, state, and national levels for the next decade.

The DISABILITY VOTE can influence the outcome of this election. It is in our interest to support candidates – regardless of which party they represent – that support policies and funding that promote our ability to be included in our communities like every other Texan!

The COVID 19 pandemic poses unique challenges to the DISABILITY COMMUNITY. Do we go to the polls and possibly confront long lines? Or do we use the mail-in ballot process (for the first time for many of us)? The controversy about mail-in ballots adds another level of confusion.

REV UP Texas’ I VOTE EARLY campaign encourages eligible voters to use the mail-in ballot. But if you want to go to the polls, vote during the EARLY VOTING period. (See In-Person Voting below.)

>>REGISTER TO VOTE

If you have not already registered to vote, you MUST register by October 5 to be able to vote on November 3. Click here to register.

>>VOTING BY MAIL

To request a mail-in ballot, click here.
To be sure that your mail-in ballot WILL BE COUNTED, you must fill it out and mail it the day you get it – or the next day at the very latest. If you can hand-deliver your ballot, that’s even better. But you MUST deliver it by October 12.

>>IN-PERSON VOTING

Early Voting Dates: October 13 – October 30

General Election: November 3

Because of COVID-19, many counties are having a hard time finding poll workers. This may cause counties to consolidate or eliminate polling locations.
If you find long lines when you go to vote in person, there are laws that may allow you to get preference.
Contact your county for voting locations. Click here to find contact information for your county election official.

>>LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION

Secretary of State General Information on Disability – Voting

Disability Rights Texas – Voting

EVV Stakeholder Forum – November 7, 2018 1-3 p.m. Eastern

November 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Stakeholder Open Door Forum

November 7, 2018

1:00 pm -3:00 pm Eastern Time

Conference Call Only

CMS will be hosting a national call on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 1-3pm ET to solicit stakeholder feedback on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation. This opportunity is in keeping with the Sense of Congress language in H.R. 6042, indicating that CMS should “convene at least one public meeting in 2018 for the purpose of soliciting ongoing feedback from Medicaid stakeholders on guidance issued May 16, 2018 regarding electronic visit verification”.

During the call, CMS will address information submitted in advance through the previously established EVV mailbox (EVV@cms.hhs.gov) and will provide an opportunity for individuals to offer additional feedback at that time as well. As such, CMS encourages stakeholders to submit feedback to EVV@cms.hhs.gov by October 26, 2018. *Please include “November 7 Stakeholder Call Feedback” in the subject line of the email.

Please see http://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/hcbs/guidance/electronic-visit-verification/index.html for a number of resources, including the statutory language requiring EVV usage, and implementation materials issued by CMS to-date based on that statute. We look forward to hearing from you!

EVV Open Door Forum Participation Instructions:

Participant Dial-In Number: 1-(800)-837-1935

Conference ID: 33979177

*Please note – In an effort to reach as many stakeholders as possible, a transcript and audio recording will be posted to the Podcast and Transcripts website at http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/OpenDoorForums/PodcastAndTranscripts.html for downloading. There will also be two business days of the Encore presentation for those who were unable to join the call.

For automatic emails of Open Door Forum schedule updates (E-Mailing list subscriptions) and to view Frequently Asked Questions please visit our website at http://www.cms.gov/OpenDoorForums/.

Thank you for your interest in CMS Open Door Forums.

Note: TTY Communications Relay Services are available for the Hearing Impaired. For TTY services dial 7-1-1 or 1-800-855-2880. A Relay Communications Assistant will help.

Kroger Community Rewards Account # Updated

October 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Kroger has a Community Rewards Program that allows Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living to receive funds every time our supporters shop at one of their stores.

Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations will earn millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards®.

Kroger Community Rewards® makes fund-raising easy…all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!

If you would like to be able to donate to us every time you go grocery shopping, follow the steps below

First, if you do not already have a Kroger Plus Card, you will need to sign up for one. Go to www.kroger.com/account/create to create an account and follow the steps.

Next, once you have an account or if you already have one, you will login and go to “Account Summary”. If you scroll all the way to the bottom, you will see a section titled “Community Rewards” where you can click the “Enroll” button and it brings you to a search page. Enter the BVCIL NPO number LB493 or just search our name. Then, click enroll. It’s that easy!

Now all you have to do is make sure you use your card at check out when you shop at Kroger and they will automatically donate to us at no extra cost to you!

You must present your Kroger Plus Card or provide your Alternate ID at the register during the transaction in order for it to count towards the program.

You should begin seeing at the bottom of your receipts, “At your request, Kroger is donating to Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living”.

If you have any questions, email shelby@bvcil.org and I will do my best to answer them.