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Programs

4 CORE SERVICES
Programs To Promote Independence

Advocacy
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Independent Living Skills Training
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  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
  • Conduct ADA Title III Accessibility Surveys
  • Investigate Concerns of Disabled Population
  • Advocate for Inclusion in Society
  • SSI/SSDI Appeals, etc
  • Legislative Advocacy
  • Assist as Non legal Advocate
  • Promote Self-Advocacy
  • Advocacy Links
  Individual & Group Training in Independent Living Skills, such as:
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Financial Management & Planning
  • Interacting with Utilities etc.
  • Accessing Community Resources & Information
  • Disability Rights (ADA, Rehab. Act, Fair Housing Act, etc.)
  • Independent Living Philosophy
  • Independent Living Links
     
Information & Referrals
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Peer Support
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  • Local, State & National Disability Resources
  • Current Disability Issues
  • Network with Area Entities
  • Information Links
 
  • Individual Peer Counseling
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Cross Disability Group Interaction
  • Peer Support Links

OTHER SERVICES
  • Attendant Care Evaluations
  • Eat, Meet & Greet Recreational Activities
  • Assist in Acquiring Section 8 Housing Vouchers
  • Publish Newsletter & Disability Rights Info

OTHER PROGRAMS
  • Eat, Meet & Greet Social Club
  • Homeless Prevention Counseling
  • Ticketing Handicapped Parking Violations
  • Nursing Home Transitions
 
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