Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living
Connecting people to the power of independence
Beep Baseball is doing a fundraiser! They are selling candles with the John-Mark Candles company. The creator has a great story for why he chose to make these amazing smelling candles and uses soy and soy-blend, hand poured methods. Visit the website below to learn more but don’t forget to order from BCS Outlaws! We also have an order form here at BVCIL if you are interested.
If you or someone you know falls under one of the two categories listed below, please input your answers:
I am conducting research this summer with parents of adult
children with physical disabilities and adults with physical
disabilities. The study is investigating the impact that parents have
on the disabled child’s development. The survey will take
approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. If you or someone you know
would be willing to complete the survey I would appreciate your
participation. Please forward these links on to anyone you know that
fits either of the below categories. Please click the link that
applies to you to be taken to the survey.Thank you!
Lauren Long
Parent of an adult child with a physical disability:
http://qtrial2015az1.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8dN4Bk44vJH3stD
Adult with a physical disability:
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The College Station Fire Department would like the community to know that they have a limited number of smoke alarms for the hearing impaired available at no cost to the consumer. The fire department will install these alarms at no additional cost as well. The College Station Fire Department also has a limited number of conventional smoke alarms available for installation at no cost to the consumer. Additionally, the College Station Fire Department will install any consumer purchased smoke alarms at no charge. Must reside in College Station, own the home, and either be physically or financially unable to purchase or install the alarms without assistance. For more information call Christina Seidel, Public Education Officer for the College Station Fire Department at (979) 764-3712.
Andrew Morse is our Special Projects Coordinator here at BVCIL. For more information on housing or questions about the above article, call us at 979-776-5505 and we’ll get you the information you are looking for.
If you are ever unsure about ADA laws, please feel free to contact BVCIL and we would be happy to update you! One of our core services is Advocacy and that is not just for people with disabilities but also for our community in order to promote awareness of the rights and responsibilities behind ADA laws and regulations.
“The hostess came out and told me I couldn’t bring the dog in here,” says Grymes. “I can tie him up outside, but I couldn’t bring him in the restaurant.” She says even though Dyson’s harness says “Guide Dogs for the Blind” Grymes says two waitresses and the manager told her the same thing even after she explained the state law. “She told me I couldn’t have my dog in the restaurant because of the health department and I explained again. He is a guide dog for the blind. He’s a service
animal. He can go anywhere the public can go.”
Navasota Police were called, but Grymes was told it was a civil matter.
News 3 contacted the department. Corey Johnson, Marketing and Communications Director
BVCIL has a recipe book put together by a volunteer! All of the recipes are healthy and are a spin on some traditional foods. Don’t be afraid to try them and be healthy!
