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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 6, 2001)
\ ■f¥iñ,?nni populations. Examples include a woman who has the impression that C A P is solely for gay white men or an immigrant farmworker who doesn’t speak English. These types of people, Bruner says, might not he aware of, or know how to access, medical or social services. Another activity to be implemented dur ing 2001 is a back-to-work program. Two new employees will develop support services designed to better equip clients with the tools they need to return to the work force. This might include instruction in job hunt ing and employment skills or assistance in SPEAK TO YOUR navigating existing governmental job training and place ment programs. The new program also will work with employers to ensure a smooth transition when hiring an employee with HIV or AIDS. These services might involve education about the virus, sensi tivity training for managers and fellow employ ees, and consideration of physical accommoda tions for someone with physical handicaps. “It’s not about creating a separate, parallel vocational system exclusively for people with HIV,” Bruner explains. “It’s about helping folks with HIV shift their whole mental focus from sickness, disability and incapacity to ability and what they can do with the time that is left, which for some might be a lot.” True to its belief that a larger business infra structure is necessary to support larger pro grams, C A P will hire a major gifts officer and an accountant. The board of directors also has » t — fi2 9 “I t s not about creating a separate, parallel vocational system exclusively fo r people with HIV. Its about helping folks with H IV shift their whole mental focus from sickness, disability and incapacity to ability and what they can do with the time that is left, which fo r som e might be a lo t.” to . r, — I nomas Bruner involved to help end this nightmare. Fifteen years into this work and counting, that’s still my goal.” Until then, C A P sends its message, stronger than ever, that it’s not over. j n T IM O T H Y K r a u s e is a writer and editor living in Portland. H e m ay be contacted at tim kra@ m illenicom . co m . rolled up its sleeves to form new committees, including a public policy committee to advo cate on behalf of those living with HIV and AIDS. Finally, an additional caseworker is slated for a role in the housing facet of C A P’s support services. This staffer will serve as an ongoing information and referral resource for people who have housing-related questions but might not need other services from CAP. Bruner says this might include, for example, someone who doesn’t need financial assistance but just might be overwhelmed by the maze of options avail able through the broader publicly funded hous ing market. Closing down for good espite this growth of programs and staff, Bruner maintains that Cascade A ID S Project’s ultimate success will be when it can close down entirely. “None of us got into HIV to continually build, grow and strengthen organizations or even programs and services,” he says. “We got D For more information • Oregon AIDS Hotline: 503-223-A ID S, 800 -7 7 7 -A ID S and 8 0 0 -4 9 9 -6 940 en Español. • Multnomah County: Suite 300, 6 2 0 S.W. Fifth Ave., Portland; 503-223-5907. • Washington County: 1001 S.W. Baseline Road, Hillsboro; 5 0 3 -6 93-3234. • Clark County: 1104 Main S t., Suite M -100, Vancouver; 3 6 0 -7 3 5 -9 170. C o v e n tr y ' • Cycle (V W orks W here P ro u d ly Serving The G rea ter P o rtla n d M etro A rea the D eals are ! 2 0 0 1 CONVERTIBLE CORVETTE Professional Service Com fortable B ikes Recu m b a n ts a S p ecia lty / (COME SEE WHY!) a 503/286-1330 8302 N. LOMBARD PORTLAND, OREGON 97203 Open Tuesdav-Sundav 2 30-772 3 2025 SH Hawthorne All Natural Foods • Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies • Books • Treats • Toys Magnetic Red-Black Leather MSRP $ 54,445 QQ #11089 1997 Corvette Coupe #5157 $31 ,99500 Pewter Convertible #5172 * 4 3 , 9 9 5 ®® 1999 www.wentworthchevy.com CHIVtOlIT 7~/ve A/aturadAlternative, to Pet Foods and Supplies 1408 SE 39th (39th & Hawthorne) Portland, Oregon 97214 5 0 3 - 2 3 6 - 8 0 3 6 HOURS Tue-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5 WENTWORTH CHEVYT0WN Expires close of business 4-19-01 107 S E Grand • 4 Blocks South of the Convention Center • 503-232-2000
