Thank you to everyone who participated in CRIL's Annual Public Board Meeting & Community Forum on March 29th!

• Your presence, feedback, thoughtful ideas, enthusiasm for disability rights advocacy and community inclusiveness are much appreciated and needed!
  Look for CRIL's new website unveiling and new url: www.CRILhayward.org this spring!

Here are some important dates to calendar:

• Every 3rd Wednesday at 2pm: Community Organizing/Advocacy Trainings at Hayward CRIL office (Call CRIL to register)
  

• April: National Autism Acceptance Month (More info at the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network: http://autisticadvocacy.org
  

• April 14th: Congressman Pete Stark's Town Hall Meetings in Union City and Alameda on Healthcare Reform (More info at www.Stark.house.gov)
  

• April 30th 1 - 4 pm: Medi-Cal Managed Care Enrollment in Alameda County at Hayward City Hall, Room 2A (Call CRIL to register)
  

• April 30th 4 - 8 pm: Candidates Forum and Voter Education Fair UFCW Hall 28870 Mission Blvd, Hayward (Call CRIL to register)
  

• May 30th 10 - 3: Disability Capitol Action at the State Capitol (Call CRIL to register and get a ride)

• EKS / Tax Services Extended - CRIL will be providing Tax Preparation Services on Saturday, April 7th & April 14th.  This will be by appointment only, beginning at 9:00 AM.  Call 510-881-5743 to make a tax appointment.  CRIL will also be doing taxes on Monday, April 16th, and Tuesday, April 17th, 9:30-4:30,
  By appointment and drop-in, as available.

• Now through April, 2012: FREE Tax Preparation Services through the Earn It, Keep It, Save It! program. 
  CRIL is a certified EKS site for free tax preparation services for qualifying low-income Alameda County residents. If you are low-income and had any earned income during the 2010 year, you may qualify for earned income tax credits and a refund!  Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Cantonese.
  WHEN:      Continuing through April 17th
  DAYS:        Mondays and Fridays - and Saturdays as listed above.
  TIME:         3:00 - 7:00 PM; Saturdays all day by appointment
  WHERE:    CRIL's Hayward office; 439 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541
  RSVP - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Call 510-881-5743

Please mark your calendars and RSVP for the following upcoming, free events and workshops:

·        Now through  April, 2012: FREE Tax Preparation Services through the Earn It, Keep It, Save It! program. 
CRIL is a certified EKS site for free tax preparation services for qualifying low-income Alameda County residents. If you are low-income and had any earned income during the 2010 year, you may qualify for earned income tax credits and a refund!  Call CRIL in early January 2012 to find out if you qualify and to secure a tax appointment date with one of our IRS-certified tax preparers.  Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Cantonese.
WHEN:      Continuing through April 13th
DAYS:        Mondays and Fridays 
TIME:          3:00 - 7:00 PM
WHERE:    CRIL's Hayward office; 439 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541
RSVP - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Call 510-881-5743

·         Care Provider Support Group
This is a monthly support group for attendants and home care workers. Learn new skills and tips to improve your homemaking and personal care tasks.
WHEN:        Third Wednesday of each month
TIME:           2:00 - 4:30 PM
WHERE:     CRIL's Hayward office:  439 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541
RSVP:         For more information or to register, please contact Esperanza Diaz-Alvarez: 510-881-5743 x 5938 or Info@cril-online.org

·         Attendant Management Workshop
Do you need help with household chores or personal care?  Do you have a difficult time finding, hiring, supervising or firing a care provider?  Then this FREE workshop is for you!  Come and learn helpful tips on effectively hiring and managing a home care worker.
See attached flyer for more information: CLICK HERE for PDF.  CLICK HERE for accessible text.
WHEN:        Friday, January 20, 2012
TIME:           2:00 - 4:30 PM
WHERE:     CRIL's Hayward office:  439 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541
RSVP:         For more information or to register, please contact Esperanza Diaz-Alvarez: 510-881-5743 x 5938 or Info@cril-online.org 

·         Ongoing: Job Club / Employment Support Group
Are you interested in obtaining assistance and support with Job Search Skills, Local Job Leads, Resume Creation and Updates, Interviewing Skills and Tips or just thinking about getting a part-time or full-time job?  Then come to CRIL’s new Job Club on the first Wednesday of each month!
WHEN:      First Wednesday of each month
TIME:        3:00 – 5:00 PM
WHERE:   CRIL’s Livermore branch office:  3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550
RSVP:       For more information or to register, please contact Alejandra Hernandez: 510-881-5743 x5944 or 925-371-1532or  Info@cril-online.org

·         Ongoing: Disability Benefits 101
Learn about eligibility and coverage changes to Medi-Cal and Medicare, SSI, In-Home Supportive Services, and other disability benefits. Please RSVP your attendance.
WHEN:      Thursdays
TIME:         2:00 - 3:30 PM
WHERE:    CRIL's Hayward office: 439 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541
RSVP:       Wayland Wong: 510-881-5743x 5935 or Info@cril-online.org

April 26, 2012: Next Alameda County VOAD Meeting! 
Please join us for our next Alameda County-wide meeting of faith and community based agencies interested in participating in a collaborative approach to responding to local emergencies and disasters. 
WHEN:        Thursday, April 26, 2012
TIME:           9:30 – 11:00 AM (coffee and snacks provided)
WHERE:      Alameda County EOC 4985 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568 (free parking)
PRESENTERS: Tour the County's Emergency Operations Center! Learn how our county disaster service staff, emergency first responders, American Red Cross and community agencies triage and coordinate disaster response and services. Also, Alameda CARD and Eden I & R will present on their programs and services.  
RSVP:        ALCOVOAD@gmail.com

Did you know that CRIL offers FREE Disaster Preparedness workshops at various locations throughout the year?  If you want to attend a workshop and receive a free 3-day emergency food and water kit, contact Abril Tamayo, Tri-Valley Coordinator, at 510-881-5743 x 5941or 925-371-1532 or Abril.Tamayo@cril-online.org to sign up!

CLICK HERE for a list of all CRIL meetings, classes, workshops and support groups in PDF.

CLICK HERE for a list of all CRIL meetings, classes, workshops and support groups in accessible text.