Inga Lizdenyte

COVID-19 Update

March 13, 2020 by Inga Lizdenyte

COVID – 19 Update

Disability Services & Legal Center prioritizes the health of its employees and consumers above all. Due to the nature of our work a lot of the people that come through our doors have compromised immune systems. To keep our staff and consumers safe we have made the decision to close our doors to the public. All staff and services will still be available through phone or email . If you have any general questions please call our main line or send an email to the following staff:

Juan Orantes : Jorantes@mydslc.org
Lake Kowell: Lake@mydslc.org

If you need to drop off any documents to our staff please contact the staff person you have been working with and make arrangements.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with our decision.

For more information on the COVID-19 virus please refer to the community resource links below.

CDC Guidelines & Tips

Sonoma County Information

Mendocino County Information

Napa County Information

Lake County Information

THINGS TO DO AT HOME WHILE SELF-DISTANCING FROM OTHERS

SuperFest
Superfest is a disability orientated movie festival that will be taking place online. You can attend virtually from the comfort and safety of your own home, and lets you pass the time while you practice Self Distancing.

SuperFest will take place on March 19th from 5 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. and will highlight short films such as Awake & Chief.

To register follow this link:
https://tinyurl.com/SuperfestOnline

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Rail to Sail

February 28, 2020 by Inga Lizdenyte

SMART Train Trip Itinerary – April 9th, 2020

“The SMART way to Independence”

Find out how easy and convenient it is for seniors and people with disabilities to ride Bay Area transportation! Join us as we take SMART train down to Larkspur then board the ferry to the San Francisco Ferry Building.

We will start with a SMART official who will talk with our group at the Railroad Square Santa Rosa station before we depart. From the downtown station we will ride the train all the way to the Larkspur station. Once we arrive our group will take a stroll to the Larkspur ferry station and then travel to the SF Ferry Building. Once we arrive feel free to walk around, enjoy the views while eating your lunch. The group will depart the ferry building and begin the northbound journey.

9:00 – Meet at Railroad Square train platform for Presentation by SMART official.

9:29 – Board train to San Rafael

10:37 – Arrive at Larkspur Station and Walk to Ferry Station (Bathroom Break Opportunity)

11:10 – Board Ferry and Travel to San Francisco Ferry Building

11:45 – Group Arrives at the San Francisco Ferry Building

11:45 -1:00 – Lunch Break (Restaurant Options Available / Bathroom Break Opportunity)

1:05 – Meet Back at the San Francisco Ferry Building

1:25 – Board Ferry and Travel back to Larkspur

2:00 – Arrive at Larkspur Ferry Building

2:21 – Board SMART Train to Downtown Santa Rosa Station

3:28 – Arrive at Railroad Square Platform

You must RSVP to join us
For questions and further details on purchasing your Clipper Card or lunch options in San Rafael please contact: Lake at 707-636-3063 or lake@mydslc.org

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United Way of the Wine Country Tax Preparation Clinics

January 22, 2020 by Inga Lizdenyte

Get your taxes prepared for free by certified prearers. Community tax sites will be open from January to April. Addittional resources offered on-site include; Healthcare & CalFresh information, Save Your Refund Sweepstakes, credit counseling and savings program enrollment options.

Qualifications: Household income must be $60,000 or less to qualify
To schedule an appointment near you call the numbers below
Sonoma: 211 or 800-325-9604
Mendocino/Lake: 707-467-3236
Humboldt: 211 or 707-441-1001
Del Norte: 707-464-3069 ext. 208

What to Bring:
– Original Photo ID for Taxpayer and Spouse
– Original Social Security Card or ITIN for Each Person on Tax Return (Copies accepted)
– W-2 or 1099-MISC for All Jobs Held
– All 1098’s, 1099’s, 1095-A,B,C & All Other Tax Forms
– Checking & Savings Account Information Including Routing & Account Numbers for Fast Direct Deposit Refunds
– Childcare Provider Information

2020 Presidential Forum on Disability Watch Party

December 17, 2019 by Inga Lizdenyte

From AAPD:

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and REV UP Texas are proud to announce Elected for Inclusion, our national nonpartisan Presidential forum on disability issues. The forum will take place on January 13, 2020 at the AT&T Hotel and Convention Center in Austin, Texas in advance of Super Tuesday and the November 2020 elections.

Elected for Inclusion – the Presidential Forum on Disabilities Issues will place the pressing questions the disability community faces on center stage and give major party Presidential candidates an opportunity to discuss policy decisions that affect approximately 23% of the American electorate.

AAPD and REV UP Texas are hosting Elected for Inclusion as a means of highlighting the power of the disability vote. In 2020, over 35 million eligible voters will be people with disabilities. The number of “disability voters” increases to over 62 million when we consider the ripple effect of the disability vote that connects families, friends, advocates, educators, providers, and other individuals that interact with people with disabilities.

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