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SUMMARY:Budgeting Skills – Class
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in activities to practice basic Budgeting Skills. Discussions on values and aspirations will guide them in setting personal goals. After assessing their financial resources\, participants will draft their own monthly budgets\, allocating funds for spending and saving. Through activities focused on tracking expenses and understanding the prices of different items\, participants will become aware of their spending habits. Engaging in Budgeting Skills classes will empower participants to develop greater self-reliance in managing finances for everyday living.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/budgeting-skills-class-6-3/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T130000
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SUMMARY:Money Skills – Class
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities\, such as money counting. Through active involvement\, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities\, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/money-skills-class-6/2024-07-22/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T110000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Connection – Main Event
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet MHI staff at Main Event in Webster for fun and games! By participating in this Tuesday Connection event\, participants will explore and play different games while socializing with their peers. Participants will be out in the community strengthening their interpersonal communication skills and reducing any feelings of isolation.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/tuesday-connection-main-event/
LOCATION:Main Event\, 1125 Magnolia Ave\, Webster\, 77598\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T150000
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CREATED:20240520T145910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T145910Z
UID:10000188-1718632800-1718636400@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Budgeting Skills – Class
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in activities to practice basic Budgeting Skills. Discussions on values and aspirations will guide them in setting personal goals. After assessing their financial resources\, participants will draft their own monthly budgets\, allocating funds for spending and saving. Through activities focused on tracking expenses and understanding the prices of different items\, participants will become aware of their spending habits. Engaging in Budgeting Skills classes will empower participants to develop greater self-reliance in managing finances for everyday living.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/budgeting-skills-class-6/2024-06-17/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240520T140413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T144410Z
UID:10000177-1718629200-1718632800@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Money Skills – Class
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities\, such as money counting. Through active involvement\, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities\, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/money-skills-class-6/2024-06-17/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240520T150714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T150714Z
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SUMMARY:Funday Monday – Soulfreak Railroad Café
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet MHI staff at Soulfreak Railroad Café in League City to enjoy an iced coffee or tea\, and maybe a sweet snack\, while socializing with their peers and drawing on the Art Table. Consumers will be out in their community strengthening their communication and social skills while making connections with peers.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/funday-monday-soulfreak-railroad-cafe/
LOCATION:Soulfreak Railroad Cafe\, 512 2nd Street\, League City\, 77575\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240520T145910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T145910Z
UID:10000187-1717423200-1717426800@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Budgeting Skills – Class
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in activities to practice basic Budgeting Skills. Discussions on values and aspirations will guide them in setting personal goals. After assessing their financial resources\, participants will draft their own monthly budgets\, allocating funds for spending and saving. Through activities focused on tracking expenses and understanding the prices of different items\, participants will become aware of their spending habits. Engaging in Budgeting Skills classes will empower participants to develop greater self-reliance in managing finances for everyday living.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/budgeting-skills-class-6/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240520T140413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T144410Z
UID:10000176-1717419600-1717423200@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Money Skills – Class
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities\, such as money counting. Through active involvement\, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities\, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/money-skills-class-6/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T174110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T155040Z
UID:10000157-1715263200-1715266800@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Cooking Class – Spaghetti Salad
DESCRIPTION:Participant will practice their knife skills and using the microwave to make a Spaghetti Salad. They will review the steps before starting the cooking process\, gather and measure ingredients\, and clean up directions. Participant will get to taste their finished product and take home a copy of the step-by-step recipe (including clean-up directions) if wanted. This will enable the individual to be better equipped for independently using a knife and the microwave to make a Lunch\, Dinner\, or Side Dish.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/cooking-class-spaghetti-salad/
LOCATION:Hometown Heroes Park\, 1001 E League City Pkwy\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T173241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T173241Z
UID:10000151-1714395600-1714399200@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Money Skills – Class
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities\, such as money counting. Through active involvement\, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities\, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/money-skills-class-4/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T174311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T194500Z
UID:10000158-1714384800-1714388400@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Youth Transition Program – Exploring Life After High School II Clear Brook HS
DESCRIPTION:Youth at Clear Brook HS will dive into another game as a group\, called Adulting 101\, where they will get to practice skills such as: budgeting for one’s needs\, picking a career based off of interests and expenses\, and other daily living tasks that might be required of them in the future as independent adults. By practicing these skills in a fun format with their peers\, participants will have increased knowledge and understanding of what adult responsibilities outside of a school setting look like and be better prepared for setting up goals for their own futures with their loved ones. \n 
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/youth-transition-program-exploring-life-after-high-school-ii-2/
LOCATION:League City Civic Center\, 400 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T173524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T173524Z
UID:10000153-1713259800-1713263400@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Youth Transition Program – Exploring Life After High School II
DESCRIPTION:Youth at Friendswood HS will get to dive into another game as a group\, called Adulting 101\, where they will get to practice skills such as: budgeting for one’s needs\, picking a career based off of interests and expenses\, and other daily living tasks that might be required of them in the future as independent adults. By practicing these skills in a fun format with their peers\, participants will have increased knowledge and understanding of what adult responsibilities outside of a school setting look like and be better prepared for setting up goals for their own futures with their loved ones.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/youth-transition-program-exploring-life-after-high-school-ii/
LOCATION:Friendswood High School\, 402 Laurel Dr.\, Friendswood\, TX\, 77546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T172738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T172738Z
UID:10000149-1713189600-1713193200@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Budgeting Skills – Class
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in activities to practice basic Budgeting Skills. Discussions on values and aspirations will guide them in setting personal goals. After assessing their financial resources\, participants will draft their own monthly budgets\, allocating funds for spending and saving. Through activities focused on tracking expenses and understanding the prices of different items\, participants will become aware of their spending habits. Engaging in Budgeting Skills classes will empower participants to develop greater self-reliance in managing finances for everyday living.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/budgeting-skills-class-3/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T172327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T172343Z
UID:10000146-1713186000-1713189600@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Money Skills – Class
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities\, such as money counting. Through active involvement\, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities\, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/money-skills-class/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T173236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T173236Z
UID:10000152-1713175200-1713178800@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Youth Transition Program – Exploring Life After High School I
DESCRIPTION:Youth at Clear Brook HS will get to dive into a game called the “College Fit” game\, where they get to see what it is like to make decisions on vocational goals after high school\, navigate the process of going to college for further education\, and the types of careers they could receive with a degree. By participating in the game\, participants will get hands on experience with implementing SMART goals in a fun format and be able to explore interests and new ideas relating to possible future choices for themselves.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/youth-transition-program-exploring-life-after-high-school-i-2/
LOCATION:League City Civic Center\, 400 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T164910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T210414Z
UID:10000135-1712844000-1712847600@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Cooking Class – Panini Sandwich
DESCRIPTION:Participant will practice their using a George Foreman Grill to make their own customized Panini Sandwich. They will review the recipe and steps before starting the process\, gather ingredients\, and clean up directions. Participant will get to choose their own ingredients for their Panini Sandwich\, taste their finished product\, and take home a copy of the step-by-step recipe/process (including clean-up directions) if wanted. This will enable the individual to be better equipped to independently use a George Foreman Grill to make a Lunch\, Dinner\, or Snack.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/cooking-class-panini-sandwich/
LOCATION:Hometown Heroes Park\, 1001 E League City Pkwy\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T172811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T172811Z
UID:10000150-1712840400-1712849400@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Independence Through Resilience – Accountability and Mentorship. Find a Mentor\, Be a Mentor.
DESCRIPTION:What does accountability mean and what does it look like? How do you find and choose an accountability partner? What about a mentor? We’ll answer these questions and more in today’s training. Using activities\, videos\, and discussion\, participants will learn the importance of accountability in adult life and the impacts our decisions can make on our day-to-day living and professional lives. By participating in this training\, participants will have increased confidence in asking for help from their peers\, finding and being a mentor in the workplace\, and with understanding work-related expectations.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/independence-through-resilience-accountability-and-mentorship-find-a-mentor-be-a-mentor/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T162748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T144509Z
UID:10000133-1712583000-1712586600@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Funday Monday – Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Participants will decorate/paint two Spring-themed cookies with royal icing. After decorating cookies\, they can eat or take home their artfully decorated cookies. It is suggested that everyone bring something to drink. Participants will have a chance to socialize with their peers while decorating and eating cookies.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/funday-monday-cookie-decorating-2/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T172237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T172237Z
UID:10000147-1712581200-1712590200@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Independence Through Resilience – Task Analysis: Owning Your Role and Contributions
DESCRIPTION:A potential barrier in the workplace that many young adults struggle with is identifying their role\, its responsibilities\, and the impact their role and actions have on the rest of the team. During this training\, we’ll engage in activities focused on analyzing sample work tasks and roles\, understanding how to ask/determine who supervisors are\, and putting together a “picture” of each role within an organization or even a family/peer group has an impact on the others. By participating in this training\, participants will be better equipped at analyzing future job descriptions and tasks and recognizing workplace cultures and dynamics. \n 
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/independence-through-resilience-task-analysis-owning-your-role-and-contributions/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T171859Z
UID:10000145-1712235600-1712244600@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Independence Through Resilience - Actionable\, Attainable\, Realistic Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:How we assess goals to see if they are actionable\, attainable\, and realistic? In this training\, participants will learn how to format their goals as SMART goals\, which will help them learn to break down goals into steps they can achieve. We’ll work on different examples from within workspaces\, in social settings\, and in our personal lives\, tackle activities that have us looking deeper into our interests\, and end the session by having 1 to 3 goals that we want to work on in the short term. By participating in the training\, participants will understand what a SMART goal is and be better equipped at breaking down vague or broad goals into smaller (more specific) goals that they can achieve.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/independence-through-resilience-actionable-attainable-realistic-decision-making/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T171004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T171004Z
UID:10000143-1712062800-1712068200@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Independence Through Resilience – Assertive Communication and Decision-making Basics
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about different communication styles and cover effective strategies within assertive communication. We’ll pair this with an overview of the decision making/problem solving process\, using practice examples to check for understanding on how to: identify the problem/decision\, identify steps\, and think through potential solutions or results from making decisions. We’ll tie in how self-accommodations can provide supports during the decision-making process and how to trouble shoot barriers they may experience when navigating their disabilities. By participating in this training\, participants will be better prepared for decisions they will be responsible for in adulthood and better able to self-advocate in the workplace. \n  \n 
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/independence-through-resilience-assertive-communication-and-decision-making-basics/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T170646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T170646Z
UID:10000141-1712050200-1712053800@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Youth Transition Program  – Exploring Life After High School I
DESCRIPTION:Youth attending Friendswood High School will get to dive into a game called the “College Fit” game\, where they get to see what it is like to make decisions on vocational goals after high school\, navigate the process of going to college for further education\, and the types of careers they could receive with a degree. By participating in the game\, participants will get hands on experience with implementing SMART goals in a fun format and be able to explore interests and new ideas relating to possible future choices for themselves.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/youth-transition-program-exploring-life-after-high-school-i/
LOCATION:Friendswood High School\, 402 Laurel Dr.\, Friendswood\, TX\, 77546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T161246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T161246Z
UID:10000128-1711976400-1711980000@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Money Skills – Class 3
DESCRIPTION:During these sessions\, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities\, such as money counting. Through active involvement\, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities\, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/money-skills-class-3/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T170304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T170304Z
UID:10000140-1711630800-1711639800@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Independence Through Resilience – Reasonable Accommodations: What are They and How to Get Them? Part II
DESCRIPTION:Participants will build off the previous lesson on reasonable accommodations by getting the opportunity to test in real time low-to-mid tech options they can use in the community and on a worksite. We’ll roleplay the disclosure process and practice making an accommodation request\, creating tools that we can utilize in the future to support us during those processes. We’ll test our understanding of accommodations by matching a potential accommodation to a specific task or barrier and will complete the training by drafting our own individual Accommodations List that can be provided to loved ones\, VR counselors\, and employers. By participating in this training\, participants will have hands-on experience with using various accommodations and will have practical resources they can take with them into their day to day lives. \n 
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/independence-through-resilience-reasonable-accommodations-what-are-they-and-how-to-get-them-part-ii/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T165627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T165627Z
UID:10000138-1711371600-1711380600@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Independence Through Resilience – Reasonable Accommodations: What They Are and How to Get Them?
DESCRIPTION:Participants will work alongside advocate to do a brief evaluation of program activities thus far\, before jumping into activities relating to accommodations in the workplace and other settings. Participants will complete activities and questionnaires that help them define their learning style and support needs. We’ll watch videos that explain the disability disclosure process\, practice utilizing the job accommodation network’s directory of accommodations and review accommodations we each want more information on for our own disabilities\, and more! By participating in this training\, participants will have increased confidence in being able to work as a person with disabilit(ies) and will be equipped to self-advocate in the workplace. \n 
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/independence-through-resilience-reasonable-accommodations-what-they-are-and-how-to-get-them/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T165035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T165035Z
UID:10000137-1711026000-1711035000@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Independence Through Resilience-Coping Skills: The Who\, What\, When\, Where and Why!
DESCRIPTION:At this point in the training\, we have learned to describe our disabilities in our own words\, can identify the symptoms/barriers we experience as well as any triggers that impact our mental health. Now\, we will work on exploring coping strategies that we can utilize to help us cope with disability-related symptoms and both internal and external stressors. We’ll then tie in our disability awareness and showcase how coping strategies can help us improve upon emotional regulation and disability management. By strengthening these core skills\, participants will improve upon these basic components of resiliency and be better equipped for handling stress and workplace dynamics in a healthy manner. \n 
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/independence-through-resilience-coping-skills-the-who-what-when-where-and-why/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T163509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T163509Z
UID:10000134-1710838800-1710844200@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Youth Transition Program – Healthy Reactions
DESCRIPTION:Youth from Friendswood HS  will learn about healthy reactions to challenges or problems that can arise with goals they set for themselves. We’ll complete activities geared towards creating positive inner self talk and how to handle failure or setbacks in a way that is not damaging to one’s self esteem or future goal setting efforts. By participating in this activity\, participants will strengthen their ability to set realistic goals\, will have an increased understanding of the importance of emotional regulation\, and will be able to practice positive self-talk in a peer setting.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/youth-transition-program-healthy-reactions/
LOCATION:Friendswood High School\, 402 Laurel Dr.\, Friendswood\, TX\, 77546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T162517Z
UID:10000132-1710766800-1710774000@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Independence Through Resilience- Identifying Triggers\, Naming our Emotions
DESCRIPTION:Participants will recognize what our disabilities are and have a clearer understanding of how they impact us\, we’ll learn about various types of sensory or emotional triggers\, review tools for communicating our needs and experiences\, and begin to dive into the topic of emotional regulation. By learning how to identify our triggers and communicate our symptoms\, experiences\, and needs\, participants will be better equipped at articulating their disability and any related barriers or limitations to others in professional\, medical\, and personal settings.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/independence-through-resilience-identifying-triggers-naming-our-emotions/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T162128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T162128Z
UID:10000131-1710756000-1710763200@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Youth Transition Program – Structuring our Goals
DESCRIPTION:Youth from Clear Brook HS and Clear Falls HS will learn how to take a goal and break it down into manageable steps. We’ll walk through a sample SMART goal\, collaborating as a group to determine the steps needed to accomplish the goal. The group will work together to draw\, write\, and discuss for each sample goal a reasonable time frame and the steps required to achieve the desired outcome of the example goals. By breaking down the steps of sample goals together as a group\, participants will have increased confidence and capacity in breaking down their own collective and individual goals as students.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/youth-transition-program-structuring-our-goals/
LOCATION:League City Civic Center\, 400 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T054106
CREATED:20240326T161522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T161522Z
UID:10000129-1710421200-1710430200@mhitx.org
SUMMARY:Independence Through Resilience - Understanding our Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:This training will focus on becoming disability aware and able to understand your individual strengths\, symptoms\, and barriers relating to having anxiety. We’ll take a dive into common experiences folks have with anxiety\, be able to identify specific symptoms and barriers we each deal with\, share our experiences in a peer support format\, and begin to implement a group awareness activity for tracking our symptoms and barriers\, as well as what prompts them. By participating in this training and practicing awareness skills in between training sessions\, participants will have a clearer understanding of their disability\, how it affects their day-to-day life\, and have the ability to begin disclosing their experiences and needs relating to their disability with others.
URL:https://mhitx.org/event/independence-through-resilience-understanding-our-anxiety/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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