access to independence http://www.a2isd.org/ of San Diego en Copyright 2008 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:11:29 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Alternate Formats Access to Independence is proud to provide alternate formats and equal access for consumers, employees, and the public. Informacion en español
Please Click on "More" to access guidelines for alternate format material:

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/about_us/_alternate_formats/alternate_formats_1.html http://www.a2isd.org/about_us/_alternate_formats/alternate_formats_1.html Alternate Formats Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:11:29 -0800 a2I SUPPORTS - NO BUDGET CUTS!

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a2i Strongly Urges You to Say "NO" to Budget Cuts!
Tell the Governor.....
Don’t balance the budget on the backs of Families, children, students, seniors and people with disabilities.

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/no_budget_cuts_2.html http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/no_budget_cuts_2.html Community Activity Updates Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:37:59 -0800 8885 Rio San Diego Drive, # 131 (new address) photo of new building A2i on the Move! As a2i continues to celebrate their new name change from The Access Center of San Diego to a2i, Access to Independence, we are very excited to announce another exciting move ahead. ]]> http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/moving_1.html http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/moving_1.html Community Activity Updates Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:18:42 -0800 It's Easy to Donate On-line credit card.jpg


DonateNow -secure online donation form

Become a Supporter of Access to Independence. You'll receive our newsletter, be able to vote for the Board of Directors, attend our annual meeting and receive updates about issues concerning the disability community.

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/get_involved/donation_options/ways_you_can_support_a2i_1.html http://www.a2isd.org/get_involved/donation_options/ways_you_can_support_a2i_1.html Donation Options Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:26:16 -0800 a2i Video Now Online Click the picture below to the video page, then click the "play" button on the video.

a2i video image
For text version of the video script please click below:
Download file

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/media_events/video/a2i_video_1.html http://www.a2isd.org/media_events/video/a2i_video_1.html Video Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:36:47 -0800 Link to Disaboom website disaboom_logo_liveforward.jpg

Disaboom is an informative and dynamic site for anyone interested in practical disability related information.

Please click on the following link to access site: Disaboom

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/media_events/press_room/link_to_disaboom_website_1.html http://www.a2isd.org/media_events/press_room/link_to_disaboom_website_1.html Press Room Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:20:25 -0800 MAP map.JPG

Need Help Finding Our Hillcrest Office?
click here and scroll down to map

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/contact_us/office_locations/map_1.html http://www.a2isd.org/contact_us/office_locations/map_1.html Office Locations Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:07:36 -0800 Employment Opportunities no openings at this time

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/resources/job_opportunities/employment_opportunities.html http://www.a2isd.org/resources/job_opportunities/employment_opportunities.html Job Opportunities Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:48:18 -0800 DISABILITY CAPITOL ACTION DAY Disability Action Coalition graphic

SAVE THE DATE!
You can’t balance the budget with cuts alone. “Cuts Cost More”
Disability Capitol Action Day
May 15, 2008
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Educational Rally, March, Resource Fair, Legislative Visits & Press Conference!

Activities will take place on the north steps of the Capitol

For additional Information go to CFILC website
or contact Christina at christina@cfilc.org, (916) 325-1690 ext. 333

En Espańol

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/disability_capitol_action_day_1.html http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/disability_capitol_action_day_1.html Community Activity Updates Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:18:57 -0800 BUY AND SELL USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT usedHME.com: a FREE listing service where people
can buy, sell, or donate "Used Home Medical Equipment".
We are zipcode driven so usedHME.com is local for everyone. Equipment that can be found: mobility scooters, powerchairs, stairlifts, liftchairs, wheelchair accessible vans and much much more.

BUY AND SELL USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/resources/links/use_dme.html http://www.a2isd.org/resources/links/use_dme.html Links Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:13:19 -0800 NEW LOCATION FOR IMPERIAL VALLEY OFFICE a2i's Imperial Valley office has moved from El Centro to Calexico

ACCESS to INDEPENDENCE (a2i)
400 Mary Ave.,Ste. D,
Calexico,CA 92231
NEW PHONE NUMBERS:

(760) 768-2044 Voice

(760) 768-0466 TDD

(760) 768-4977 Fax

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/contact_us/office_locations/new_location_for_imperial_vall_1.html http://www.a2isd.org/contact_us/office_locations/new_location_for_imperial_vall_1.html Office Locations Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:36:32 -0800 SELF ADVOCACY TRAINING logos for accessible housing, health care, transportation
Self-Advocacy Trainings Sponsored by Access to Independence

Workshops will
• Be interactive
• Provide effective leadership skills
• Empower advocates to create change for themselves and others

Requests for equal access (ASL interpreter, large print, Braille,audiotape) Should be made no later than 7 working days prior to the meeting. Attendees are requested to refrain from wearing perfume or other scented products.
Please RSVP by March 7, 2008 to:
Connie Soucy - csoucy@a2isd.org
619-293-3500 Voice 619- 293-7757 TDD
Thank You!
Download file HILLCREST (MSWORD DOC)
Download file IMPERIAL VALLEY (MSWORD DOC)
Download file NORTH COUNTY (MSWORD DOC)

Click below to see text version of the schedule, and instructions:

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/self_advocacy_training.html http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/self_advocacy_training.html Community Activity Updates Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:51:40 -0800 Free Support Seminars for Parents compass.jpg

The COMPASS Family Center at USD will be offering FREE IEP Support Seminars for parents preparing for their child’s first IEP.

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/free_support_seminars_for_pare.html http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/free_support_seminars_for_pare.html Community Activity Updates Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:53:39 -0800 Public Transportation citizens.jpg


a2i Wants to Encourage your Participation in Joining Together To Effect A Positive Change In The Way Public Transit Is Perceived, Funded And Managed In The San Diego Region.

]]> http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/public_transportation.html http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/public_transportation.html Community Activity Updates Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:03:14 -0800 a2i SUPPORTS CALIFORNIA DISABILITY COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK image of CDCAN logo
CALIFORNIA DISABILITY COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (CDCAN)

ACTION ALERT:
ATTEND BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS NEXT TWO WEEKS

IT IS ABOUT RIGHTS - AND ABOUT LIVES THAT MATTER


]]> http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/a2i_supports_california_disabi_1.html http://www.a2isd.org/alert/community_activity_updates/a2i_supports_california_disabi_1.html Community Activity Updates Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:17:49 -0800