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05/07/08 --- We received disturbing news yesterday. An agency that had promised us a grant to assist a family with disabilities in getting their own home now says the grant may not be available. If this project falls through it will be devastating to the family and a huge disappointment to the dozens of individuals and agencies who partnered with JCIL and worked so hard to make this dream come true. We ask you to join us as we pray that this state agency honors their commitment to this deserving family. Glen Barr, Director Jackson Center for Independent Living 05/09/08 --- We got the bad news yesterday. The state grant isn't coming. It's up to JCIL and our partners to solve this problem. Meeting today 10 AM. Be there. Prayers appreciated. gb  IT BENEFITS EVERYONE! |
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The Tennessee Voices for Children's KIDS FUN DAY The first event in the new JCIL North Wing was held Saturday, April 26 by the Tennessee Voices for Children. Economic Stimulus Payments Training  · Many low-income people are eligible to receive a $300 to $600 economic stimulus payment –– commonly referred to as a rebate –– from the federal government this year. To get this payment, low-income individuals must file a simple 2007 federal income tax return showing at least $3,000 in qualifying income. If the IRS does not receive this tax return, no economic stimulus payment can be made. There are some limitations. Those who are eligible to be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return, even if they are not claimed as a dependent, do not qualify for an economic stimulus payment. Individuals without valid Social Security Numbers –– adult or child –– also do not qualify for the economic stimulus payment. Also Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is not qualifying income. Esther B. Parker, Internal Revenue Service, SPEC, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant, provided the training at JCIL on Friday, April 11, 2008. A THOUSAND THANKS TO LINKS! 
OUR NEWEST PARTNER! Links Incorporated, an international women's service organization, helps a family achieve the American Dream, their own home. *JCIL News Archives |
The Jackson Center for Independent Living, Tennessee Voices for Children & The Arc of Tennessee’s Project LINK
collaboratively present
A Special Education Advocacy Academy
for Students with disabilities, Parents and Teachers working together
Thursday, May 15, 5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Join us at JCIL at 1981 Hollywood in Jackson for an interesting workshop of exploring the basics of Special Education Advocacy. The short version needed as background knowledge is that the federal Special Education law (IDEIA a.k.a. Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act) requires IEPs (Individualized Education Plan) for students with disabilities. We will explore the rights and responsibilities of parents and students with disabilities and how to advocate for services as an effective team member. Pre-registration is not required, but it would be appreciated. If you have questions about this Advocacy Workshop Academy, contact Phillip Merrell, Jackson Center for Independent Living at spanish@jcil.tn.org or (731) 668-2211 VOICE/TTY. Find more information about The Arc of Tennessee’s Project LINK at http://thearctn.org/Project-LINK_Leaders-In-Education-Networking-Kids.php or about Tennessee Voices for Children at www.tnvoices.org/. Bredesen releases details on home-based care 
Gov. Phil Bredesen is proposing giving many elderly and disabled Tennesseans the option of staying out of nursing homes by providing them with caregivers in their own homes. The state spends about $1.2 billion a year on long-term care through TennCare, with about 98 percent of it directed at nursing home facilities. Officials estimate that Bredesen's plan could direct about half of those funds to home-based care in the next decade.  |
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