Workshops & Events



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Advocacy In The Workplace 3:00 PM
Advocacy In The Workplace
Apr 3 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Advocacy In The Workplace @ Zoom - Live Online Workshop
Ever wonder how to speak to your management team and feel heard? Not sure what…
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Virtual Housing Workshop (A.M.) 9:30 AM
Virtual Housing Workshop (A.M.)
Apr 4 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Combination of Online Housing Search Guide and the Housing Search Fundamentals Workshops. Often the first…
Virtual Housing Workshop (P.M.) 1:30 PM
Virtual Housing Workshop (P.M.)
Apr 4 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Combination of Online Housing Search Guide and the Housing Search Fundamentals Workshops. Often the first…
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(Virtual) An Introduction to Access & Functional Needs Emergency Preparedness 2:00 PM
(Virtual) An Introduction to Access & Functional Needs Emergency Preparedness
Apr 10 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Get motivated and prepared prior to the next Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), learn how…
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Virtual Housing Workshop (A.M.) 9:30 AM
Virtual Housing Workshop (A.M.)
Apr 11 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Combination of Online Housing Search Guide and the Housing Search Fundamentals Workshops. Often the first…
Virtual Housing Workshop (P.M.) 1:30 PM
Virtual Housing Workshop (P.M.)
Apr 11 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Combination of Online Housing Search Guide and the Housing Search Fundamentals Workshops. Often the first…
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Virtual Housing Workshop (P.M.) 1:30 PM
Virtual Housing Workshop (P.M.)
Apr 18 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Combination of Online Housing Search Guide and the Housing Search Fundamentals Workshops. Often the first…
Budget 101 Workshop – In-Person 2:00 PM
Budget 101 Workshop – In-Person
Apr 18 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wondering how to set up a budget, or pay down debts? Not sure how to…
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Virtual Housing Workshop (A.M.) 9:30 AM
Virtual Housing Workshop (A.M.)
Apr 25 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Combination of Online Housing Search Guide and the Housing Search Fundamentals Workshops. Often the first…
Virtual Housing Workshop (P.M.) 1:30 PM
Virtual Housing Workshop (P.M.)
Apr 25 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Combination of Online Housing Search Guide and the Housing Search Fundamentals Workshops. Often the first…
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Housing Search Fundamentals and Online Housing Search Guide

When: Thursdays at 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Session 1), and Thursdays 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Session 2).
           Provided in person at SVILC office 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., and in  Spanish from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on the third             Thursday of the month. 

Often the first step to finding and securing affordable housing is learning about the various types of housing the County can offer, what the eligibility requirements are, and how one can apply for open units or room. This information is empowering to someone who is overwhelmed with trying to understand and navigate through a barrage of often confusing systems that don’t always seem as coordinated as we try to make them.

Our workshop meets people with disabilities where they are, supports them in their decision to live independently, identifying financial goals, as well as potential barriers and opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to work 1-on-1 with an Intake Specialist to assess their current needs and create an Independent Living Plan.

Register in advance for this meeting here: Live Online: Housing Search Fundamentals (Session 1); Register in advance for the second session here: Live Online: How to Find Housing Online (Session 2). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting by phone or online.

Taller de Vivienda

Cuándo: tercer jueves de mes de 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.

A menudo, el primer paso para encontrar y asegurar una vivienda asequible es aprender sobre los diversos tipos de vivienda que el Condado puede ofrecer, cuáles son los requisitos de elegibilidad y cómo se pueden solicitar unidades o habitaciones abiertas. Esta información le da poder para alguien que está abrumado por tratar de entender y navegar a través de un aluvión de sistemas a menudo confusos que no siempre parecen tan coordinados como tratamos de hacerlos.
Este taller está diseñado para ayudarlo a encontrar y mantener su arrendamiento, brindándole la seguridad que necesita en su opción de vivienda.
Aprenda a navegar a través las herramientas de vivienda en línea como: Trulia, Craigslist, Go Section 8, Facebook Rentals y Apartment Applications, de manera segura y eficiente. Se le proporcionarán las herramientas para buscar mejor. Aprenderá cómo representar su historial de alquiler en papel. El Coordinador de Vivienda lo ayudará a crear un presupuesto autosuficiente para que pueda planificar aquellos gastos imprevisibles. El objetivo es encontrar y asegurar un hogar dentro de su presupuesto para la estabilidad a largo plazo.
Una vez que comience la búsqueda, podrás mantenerse organizado. Estará preparado con toda la información que necesita para completar una solicitud correctamente.
Nuestro taller se reúne con personas con discapacidades donde se encuentran, las apoya en su decisión de vivir de forma independiente, identificando metas financieras, así como posibles barreras y oportunidades. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de trabajar 1 a 1 con un especialista en admisión para evaluar sus necesidades actuales y crear un Plan de Vida Independiente.
Regístrese con anticipación para esta reunión aquí: Taller de vivienda en línea en vivo (Sesión 1), Regístrese con anticipación para la segunda sesión aquí: En vivo en línea: Cómo encontrar vivienda en línea (Sesión 2). Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información sobre cómo unirse a la reunión por teléfono o en línea.

Peer Support “Coffee Klatch”

When: Every Monday at 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Bring your cup of coffee, hot cocoa or tea to your phone or computer for a virtual meeting with peers to discuss and share concerns, questions, issues, and resources with your peers. Everyone is welcome, but space is limited to the first 12 who register.

Co-facilitated by SVILC and SCDD. For more information, call Christine Fitzgerald at (408) 894-9041 X203 or email her at ChristineF@svilc.org.

Register in advance for this meeting here: Coffee Klatch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting by phone or online.

Emergency Preparedness

When: Every Second Wednesday of the Month at 12:00p – 1:00 p.m.

Get motivated and prepared prior to the next Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), learn how to create an emergency plan, prepare a S.KI.P Kit, and tips to stay safe. Also, learn new services SVILC has to offer if you require electricity to power your DME (durable medical equipment, refrigerate your medication, or air conditioning/ heating to maintain your internal body temp).

Register in advance for this meeting here: July 10th session, Live Online Emergency Preparedness. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting by phone or online.

Common Ground: the Intersection between You and Me

When: Every First Tuesday of the Month at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

This ongoing forum will discuss and work towards greater understanding and changes to social justice systems throughout Santa Clara County. Through a variety of ways including, but not limited to, reading and discussing books and other material, exploring points of view, planning and channeling the changes we would like to see locally and beyond.

All are welcome! Bring your ideas, favorite reading material on social justice, and let’s roll up our sleeves to do the work in making a positive difference for all!

Register in advance for this meeting here: Common Ground: the Intersection between You and Me. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting by phone or online.

Advocacy In The Workplace

When: Every First Wednesday of the Month at 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Ever wonder how to speak to your management team and feel heard? Not sure what laws protect those with disabilities in the workplace? Need some tips on speaking up for yourself? Come in and receive a quick short guide of how to navigate the workplace while speaking up for yourself.

Register in advance for this meeting here: Advocacy In The Workplace. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting by phone or online.

Smart Phone: Basics of Using Your Smart Phone

When: Every Second Monday of the Month  10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

The workshop  will be going over how to use your phone hands-free as well as accessing your phone in an emergency.

Register in advance for this meeting here: Basics of Using Your Smart Phone. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting by phone or online.