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2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

    Disability Mentoring Day When: October 17, 2012 Applications are due before September 28 Any questions contact Alie Kriofske (414) 226-8112 V/Relay  

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

FREE Income Tax Preparation Open February 6 & 16 and March 16, 20138:00 am - 3:00 pmWheelchair Accessible • Free E-Filing of your Federal & WI State Tax Return • Opportunity to receive your refund in as few as 7-10 days with direct deposit • Free preparation of Prior-Years’ Tax Returns* • Assistance with the Earned Income Tax Credits • Assistance with the WI Homestead Credit • Assistance with other credits Call (414) 291-7520 or for more FREE Vita tax preparation service is only available if last year your household earned less than $56,000 annually.   CALL 414-291-7520 OR 211 FOR MORE INFORMATION  Event is located at: 540 South 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204414-291-7520 V/TTY

FREE Income Tax Preparation Open February 6 & 16 and March 16, 20138:00 am - 3:00 pmWheelchair Accessible • Free E-Filing of your Federal & WI State Tax Return • Opportunity to receive your refund in as few as 7-10 days with direct deposit • Free preparation of Prior-Years’ Tax Returns* • Assistance with the Earned Income Tax Credits • Assistance with the WI Homestead Credit • Assistance with other credits Call (414) 291-7520 or for more FREE Vita tax preparation service is only available if last year your household earned less than $56,000 annually.   CALL 414-291-7520 OR 211 FOR MORE INFORMATION  Event is located at: 540 South 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204414-291-7520 V/TTY

FREE Income Tax Preparation Open February 6 & 16 and March 16, 20138:00 am - 3:00 pmWheelchair Accessible • Free E-Filing of your Federal & WI State Tax Return • Opportunity to receive your refund in as few as 7-10 days with direct deposit • Free preparation of Prior-Years’ Tax Returns* • Assistance with the Earned Income Tax Credits • Assistance with the WI Homestead Credit • Assistance with other credits Call (414) 291-7520 or for more FREE Vita tax preparation service is only available if last year your household earned less than $56,000 annually.   CALL 414-291-7520 OR 211 FOR MORE INFORMATION  Event is located at: 540 South 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204414-291-7520 V/TTY