Access II

**We are currently recruiting new students** Access II will soon be hosting our second session of "Living Well in the Community" online class. Participants recieve up to $40 for their participation, and have access to borrow a tablet with data to join from the comfort of their own home. To be eligible you must be at least 18 years old, have a disability of some kind, and want to set goals for your life. Our last session was so much fun, and we don't want anyone to miss out th...is time! Here are some pictures of the last session's graduates. Class topics include: eating well, goal setting, building support, healthy reactions etc and more! If you would like more information about the class please call Jessica Adkins at 660-663-2423 ext. 231 or Karla Garner at ext. 227.

Access II will be closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe everyone!

The RTN or Regional Transition Network that Access II is a part of, worked last week to pack goodie bags for teachers and students participating in the virtual Transition Skills Day event taking place this week. The event is specifically designed for high school students with disabilities to help them learn skills needed to be successful in the workplace. The RTN is truly a collaborative effort of multiple organizations who are working together to help students with disabilities transition successfuly after high school! We are hoping the students are learning a lot this week! MPACT - Missouri Parents Act University of Missouri Pre-Employment Transition Services Missouri Department of Mental Health Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Our friends over at Missouri Assistive Technology have a new micro loan program for low cost DME and AT, and have helped several missourians purchase things like: Refurbished scooters Refurbished heavy duty power chairs... Home automation with smart plugs and an Amazon Echo. Many of our consumers are on a tight budget and a micro loan through Missouri Assistive Technology offers a lower monthly payment. If you need to borrow under $500, check them out to see if they can assist you in getting what you need for a low monthly payment. https://at.mo.gov/show-me-loans/Micro-Loan.html

This box of oral hygiene kits went to North Daviess R-III School District a few weeks back. We are happy to help our community in need!

Walls are starting to go up for the Wellness Center!

Position available for a personal assistant for disabled youth. Duties may include assistance with activities of daily living, light cleaning, building skills and respite time. Activities and goals will vary for each child. Must pass background and drug screening and have reliable transportation. All training will be provided. Pay is $10.25 per hour if you complete all scheduled hours, or $9.75 otherwise. 7 hrs a week available. Evening hours Monday and Thursday. Call 660-663-2423 ext. 233 for more information.

Position requires that you work inside the homes of our clients. Duties may include: Providing light housekeeping, personal care, laundry, errands, and meals for the elderly/disabled. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have reliable transportation, and pass background & drug screening. Pay is $9.75/ hr but increases to $10.25 if you complete all scheduled hours. Must be able to work in Hamilton, MO. 12 hrs a week are available. Mileage reimbursement between client homes. All training is provided. EOE

TOMORROW is #GivingTuesday, an international day of generosity. We would be honored if you would consider giving a gift of any amount to help us further our mission. Each day we strive to empower people with disabilities to lead their most fulling and independent lives possible. Please join in our cause tomorrow, all donations are tax deductible!