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Family Support Network Members and Friends:

Social Security Field Offices to Close to the Public a

Half Hour Earlier

Friday, July 22, 2011 Press Office For Immediate Release

410-965-8904press.office@... Release SOCIAL SECURITY SSA Press Office

440 Altmeyer Building 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235410-965-8904 FAX

410-966-9973

Congressional Budget Cuts Force Reduced Public Hours

Effective August 15, 2011, Social Security field offices nationwide will close

to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, a field office that is

usually open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will

close daily at 3:30 p.m.

“While agency employees will continue to work their

regular hours, this shorter public window will allow us to complete face-to-face

service with the visiting public without incurring the cost of overtime for our

employees,†said J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social

Security.“Congress provided our agency with nearly $1 billion less than the

President requested for our budget this fiscal year, which makes it impossible

for us to provide the amount of overtime needed to handle service to the public

as we have in the past.â€

Most Social Security services do not require a visit to

an office. For example, anyone wishing to apply for benefits, sign up for direct

deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income letter or inform us

of a change of address or telephone number may do so at www.socialsecurity.gov

or by dialing our toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213(TTY 1-800-325-0778). # # #

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If you are interested in CreativeHousing Options:

Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

Creative Housing Options Seminar

Saturday, August 6, 2011

The Illinois Association of Microboards and atives

is intended for those who want to explore possibilities of alternative services

for themselves or their loved ones. The project assists persons with

disabilities and their families and friends to create non-profit corporations

that allow them to live self-directed lives through the use of person-centered

planning, community supports and resource management.

Come to learn more about creative housing options from

people who made it possible. Cubbull Inc., a CILA funded microboard helped

move into his own home near family and friends. Get to know the men who live at

Whitehall Place, LLC and those who care about them–hear how they rolled up

their sleeves and make living in the community their priority . The presentation

will be filled with successful examples and the steps taken to achieve a “home

of their own†as well as an opportunity for teams to begin planning the steps

needed to make THEIR home a reality.

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

St. ’s Cathedral

1243 N. Church Street

Rockford, IL.

Only $50 per person OR

pay $50 and bring your

Microboard or ative team (current IAMC members)

Lunch Included!

CPDU and CEU credits available

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Creative Housing Options Registration

Name_____________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip

code__________________________________________________________

Phone

____________________________________________________________________

Email_____________________________________________________________________

Microboard or ative Name (if applicable)

___________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Additional Team members attending (Microboards and

atives only)

Mail registration form and a check or money order for

$50 to:

IAMC, 104 Woodcreek Ct., Mahomet, IL 61853

OR

Register and pay online at

www.iamchousing.eventbrite.com

Registration Deadline - July 25, 2011

Name Email Phone

Partridge

Northern Illinois Field Organizer

Illinois Association of Microboards and atives

www.iambc.org

815-262-0699

3028 N. Trainer Road

Rockford, IL 61114

A life changed for the better is practice based

evidence.

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REMINDER:

Funding for emergency respite services is available to

caregivers of adults with special needs and children with special needs through

the Illinois Lifespan Respite Program.

To learn more about this program and how to access

funding, attend a free orientation (brown bag lunch) on:

Thursday, July 28, 2011

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Centre

3858 Cottage Grove

Chicago, IL 60653

To register please contact:

Pandya

juliepandya@...

Sincerely,

Shirley

Shirley A.

Executive Director

Family Support Network

651 E. 159th Place

South Holland, IL 60473

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individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for funding,

services, and community resources that strengthen and support the individual and

the family directly by responding to their individual needs and empowering them

to live in their own homes. The Family Support Network further seeks to ensure

the continuation of all individual supports throughout the life span of the

individual.

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