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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:http://mhicil.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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T100000
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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:http://mhicil.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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T150000
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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:http://mhicil.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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T172811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T172811Z
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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:http://mhicil.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T172458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T172458Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Collective Workshop – Relating to Others
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, participants will learn how they can effectively use empathy when communicating with others. We’ll dive into how our personal experiences shape our perspectives\, the importance of personal boundaries and how these differ for each of us\, and explore a neat resource called “the Atlas of Emotions”. By participating in this activity\, participants will strengthen their communication skills and become better equipped at interacting with others from different backgrounds.
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/peer-collective-workshop-relating-to-others/
LOCATION:MHI Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T162748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T144509Z
UID:10000133-1712583000-1712586600@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T172237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T172237Z
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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:http://mhicil.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T171859Z
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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:http://mhicil.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:20240403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T171515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T171515Z
UID:10000144-1712149200-1712154600@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:Peer Collective Workshop - Self Talk
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, participants will learn why self-esteem is important and how they can increase theirs\, learn what self-talk is and how to recognize both positive and negative examples\, learn how to increase their own positive self-talk and discuss how self-advocacy is related to self-esteem. By participating in this peer support workshop\, participants will be able to tackle tough topics relating to self-esteem with peers who share similar life experiences. By being able to develop and discuss strategies for reducing negative self-talk\, participants will strengthen their overall resiliency and work towards improving their overall self-confidence and self-worth.
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/peer-collective-workshop-self-talk/
LOCATION:MHI Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T171004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T171004Z
UID:10000143-1712062800-1712068200@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T170646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T170646Z
UID:10000141-1712050200-1712053800@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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:20240401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T161801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T162158Z
UID:10000130-1711980000-1711983600@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.org/event/budgeting-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T161246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T161246Z
UID:10000128-1711976400-1711980000@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T170304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T170304Z
UID:10000140-1711630800-1711639800@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T165943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T165943Z
UID:10000139-1711544400-1711549800@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:Peer Collective Workshop - Know Yourself
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, participants will explore where values come from (such as family\, friends\, and culture)\, identify their own personal values\, discuss how their own preferences can lead to new social experiences\, and be able to identify their dislikes and strategies for working through discomfort to reach their goals. By reviewing these topics with their peers\, participants will increase their problem solving and team work-related skills and strengthen important decision making skills that will aid them in living more independently in the future. \n 
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/peer-collective-workshop-know-yourself/
LOCATION:MHI Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T190714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T190714Z
UID:10000164-1711461600-1711465200@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.org/event/budgeting-skills-class-5/
LOCATION:Helen Hall Library\, 100 W. Walker\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240118T205815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T204913Z
UID:10000117-1711458000-1711463400@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Connection – Holly Berry Tea Room
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet MHI staff at Holly Berry Tea Room in League City for an old-fashioned tea party. Wear a hat\, pick out your tea\, and enjoy a sweet treat in this quaint tea room. Time permitting\, after tea\, we can explore the nearby shops in the historic Founders Square. By participating in this Tuesday Connection event\, participants will be out in their community socializing with their peers and reducing any feelings of isolation.
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/tuesday-connection-holly-berry-tea-room/
LOCATION:Holly Berry Tea Room\, 501 E. Main Street #4\, League City\, Texas\, 77573
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T165627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T165627Z
UID:10000138-1711371600-1711380600@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T165035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T165035Z
UID:10000137-1711026000-1711035000@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T163509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T163509Z
UID:10000134-1710838800-1710844200@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T162517Z
UID:10000132-1710766800-1710774000@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T162128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T162128Z
UID:10000131-1710756000-1710763200@mhicil.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:http://mhicil.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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240105T201014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T203331Z
UID:10000103-1710424800-1710428400@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:Cooking Class – Chicken Caesar Salad
DESCRIPTION:Participant will practice their knife skills by helping make Chicken Caesar Salad. They will review the recipe before starting\, gather and measure ingredients\, follow recipe steps\, 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 making a Lunch or Dinner meal. NOTE: This class will be Gluten Free.
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/cooking-class-chicken-caesar-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240326T161522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T161522Z
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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:http://mhicil.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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240312T203651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T203651Z
UID:10000126-1710162000-1710171000@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:ITR – Understanding our Autism
DESCRIPTION:Our first training will focus on becoming disability aware and able to understand your individual strengths\, symptoms\, and barriers relating to being on the Autism spectrum. We’ll take a dive into common experiences have with being on the spectrum\, 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.\nPart of the Independence Through Resilience Specialized Vocational Training Program
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/itr-understanding-our-autism/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240118T210655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T210655Z
UID:10000118-1710156600-1710162000@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:Funday Monday – Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet MHI staff at the Walter Hall Park pavilion for a picnic and a game of Two Truths and a Lie. Participant needs to bring a sack lunch and come prepared to honor National Debunking Day by sharing two truths and one lie about yourself. Other participants will take turns guessing which statement is not true. This outing will lead to greater connections with peers and possible new friendships while out socializing in the community.
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/funday-monday-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Walter Hall Park\, 807 State Hwy 3 North\, 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:20240227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240118T204430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T204430Z
UID:10000116-1709038800-1709044200@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Connection – Kemah Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet MHI staff at the Kemah Aquarium on the Kemah Boardwalk. The aquarium is home to a wide variety of fish\, sharks\, stingrays and more. Participants will have a chance to pet the stingrays and shop in the gift store.  By participating in this Tuesday Connection event\, participants will be out in their community socializing with their peers\, discovering the wonder and mystery of the underwater world\, and strengthening their communication and social skills.  Participant cost for the aquarium\, guided tour\, rainforest education\, and petting the stingrays will be $14. If wanted\, participants may bring additional money to make purchases in the gift store.
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/tuesday-connection-kemah-aquarium/
LOCATION:Kemah Boardwalk\, Kemah Boardwalk\, Kemah\, 77565\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240118T212439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T212439Z
UID:10000119-1708092000-1708095600@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:Cooking Class with CCISD – Baked Potato
DESCRIPTION:Clear Creek ISD ACES program will be collaborating with MHI to learn how to prepare and cook a potato in the microwave. They will review the recipe steps before starting the cooking process\, prepare ingredients for toppings\, 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 the microwave to make a Lunch\, Dinner or Side Dish.
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/cooking-class-with-ccisd-baked-potato/
LOCATION:Hometown Heroes Park\, 1001 E League City Pkwy\, League City\, TX\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240105T202201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T013245Z
UID:10000105-1707735600-1707742800@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:Funday Monday – Double Dave’s Pizzaworks
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet MHI staff at Double Dave’s Pizzaworks in League City to enjoy lunch while socializing with peers. The menu includes specialty pizzas\, strombolis\, salads\, appetizers\, sandwiches\, and desserts. Participants will be out in their community strengthening their interpersonal communication skills while making new connections with their peers.
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/funday-monday-double-daves-pizzaworks/
LOCATION:Double Dave’s Pizzaworks\, 2500 Marina Bay Drive\, League City\, 77573\, United States
CATEGORIES:ILS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Shannon":MAILTO:ils@mhitx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140557
CREATED:20240205T155446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T004817Z
UID:10000120-1707476400-1707480000@mhicil.org
SUMMARY:Artistic Expressions: Sweetheart Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Participants will get to create unique art-card to give to a someone they care about\, using heart shaped paper doilies and drawing supplies. Get as creative and colorful as you like\, with your artwork centered on the decorative paper! By participating in this craft-making activity\, participants will learn to be flexible with the materials they use for artmaking\, get to make a unique gift for a loved one\, and have the opportunity to socialize with their peers.
URL:http://mhicil.org/event/artistic-expressions-sweetheart-edition/
LOCATION:Mounting Horizons Inc.\, 1300 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Newell":MAILTO:anewell@mhitx.org
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