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Homer TRAILS Spring - Summer
2023 One Hit Wonders (OHW)

The Summer One Hit Wonders calendar is out and were looking forward to all the adventures planned. If your interested in any activities please call or email soon as some activities have limited participation. As a reminder for some, the only way to reserve your spot is with some form of payment. Make note of registration deadlines and that we have a 48 hour reimbursement policy in case you are not able to attend. Call to ask about scholarship eligibility if you need help to attend.

Come in to the office for a printed copy or for help explaining any of our activities planned.

Homer TRAILS August 2023Calendar & Newsletter

August header with yellow and green background and blueberries.

July was Disability Pride Month and we ended the month with our first American with Disabilities Act Celebration to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the passage of a very important social justice law that community members experiencing disability still advocate for today. The celebration was a huge hit. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for food, games and to chat and enjoy the sun. Huge shout out to Joseph Freeman for feeding the people, RJ Nelson for leading the beautification of our ramp and to Pat Case for advocating for greater accessibility in our community. We celebrate Pat, as a result of his call to action, Homer will see real immediate change to promote greater pedestrian safety.

Don't forget to get out on the beach this month! Independent Living Center's TRAILS program for inclusive recreation has a beach chair available to loan to community members. Every Body needs beach time!!!
Please call 907-235-7911 or email mgavillot@peninsulailc.org for more information.

Wednesday 16th is ILC hosts ALaska brain bus
@ ILC Office From 10:00 AM
to 4:00 PM

In Homer for one day only!!! Learn about brain injury: how to avoid, treat and live with one. The Brain bus is here to help, listen and learn what you need by providing education for brain injured persons, family, supporters and providers. They provide a variety of material on brain injury prevention, identification and treatment. The Brain bus wants to help build resources so you can find help in our community.

Call 907-235-7911 to make an appointment for yourself or a loved one, or find out more at this link:

AK Brain Bus

TRAILS/ILC Events

Wednesdays IS TRAILs Blazers Group Walk Continues @ ILC Office from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Let's motivate one another and walk together!!! Every Wednesdays meet behind the Independent Living Center building's parking lot for a group walk in central Homer. Inclusive group walk, open to Every Body. Discover how to better connect and experience our community. Lively discussions about walkability in Homer, pedestrian safety concerns and addressing hazards often overseen. Routes change weekly depending on interest and needs.
Call for more information 907-233-7911.

Fridays IS Free Artability Group @ Homer Art& Frame co. from 11:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Join us at the Homer Art and Frame where we will create art together (4001 Lake St #3) We can offer all levels of support. Projects and mediums will change monthly.

We hopefully can meet on Friday for some outside art using ILC's picnic table and grill some hot dogs. Stay tuned weather dependent.

Fun & Healthy Community Events

Are you subscribed to Healthy in Homer yet? Annie Garay, Community Health and Wellness Educator from SPH creates lovely informative letters every week connecting people to healthy choices in our community. Email Annie, subscribe & check on the links below.

Annie Garay

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Healthy in Homer

July 2023

If you are concerned about the safety of a vulnerable person you can report your concern to the Alaska Senior and Disabilities Services Centralized Reporting Unit. These reports go to the appropriate state agency or agencies to investigate. These include Adult Protective Services, The Long Term Care Ombudsman, Occupational Licensing and the Office of Children's Services. Click on the link below for:

Centralized Reporting

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