Brain Injury Information and Training August 2010
Brain Injury Information and Training
Free of Charge for Families, Friends & Professionals
Hosted by the Mary Lee Foundation
Mary Lee Foundation Community Center
1327 Lamar Square Drive Austin, Texas 78704
Date: August 10, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Topic: Accessing Community Resources
Guest Speaker: John R. Meinkowsky
Policy Advocate for ARCIL
John Meinkowsky has earned B.S. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Texas and has worked
with ARCIL, Inc. of Austin since 1991. ARCIL provides independent living services to persons with disabilities, their families and communities throughout Travis County and surrounding counties. ARCIL San Marcos provides services in Hays, Caldwell, Comal and Blanco counties. ARCIL Round Rock provides services in Williamson, Bell, Burnett and Milam counties.
John’s experience includes the following:
* Development of position papers and provides testimony on public policy issues
* Promote and market ADA technical assistance services and disability awareness training
* Develop educational materials, curricula, and manuals
* Conduct independent living skills classes
* Provide individual advocacy to consumers
John will talk about the Austin Resource Center for Independent Living (ARCIL), the services it provides, accessing affordable housing, financial assistance and other services.
To suggest future program topics or if further information is needed please contact:
Chip Howe, Moderator at (512) 443-5777 or chiphowe@maryleefoundation.org
All training sessions are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
NEXT TRAINING SESSION: September 14th
