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Supports individuals with disabilities and their families transition from nursing facilities to independent living by providing medical, financial, and disability related resources. Aging and Disability Services

Provides social skills groups for teens and young adults with disabilities. Leisure and Recreation More information:

• Helps participants build friendships and strengthen communication skills
• Offers structured group activities in a supportive environment
• Sessions are held in six-week series

Facilitates a peer support group for veterans with disabilities. Support Groups More information:

• Features guest speakers presenting relevant program information
• Provides opportunities to gather resources and socialize with peers

Provides person-centered support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism to build independence and daily living skills.

Aging and Disability Services, Medical Care

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• Supports development of daily living and social skills
• Promotes community participation and inclusion
• Provides services in home and community settings

Offers peer support from staff with disabilities to help individuals set goals and increase independence. Aging and Disability Services More information:

• Connects participants with Independent Living Specialists who serve as role models
• Assists with self-exploration and self-directed goal setting
• Links participants to services and programs that support their goals

Offers transition support for students with disabilities and individuals moving from or avoiding nursing facility placement. Aging and Disability Services More information:

• Helps students prepare to transition from high school to employment or postsecondary education
• Assists individuals with moving from nursing facilities into community-based settings
• Connects individuals at risk of nursing facility placement with community living options

Provides guidance and support to young adults with developmental disabilities and their families as they transition from school-based supports to adult services. Aging and Disability Services More information:

• Explains DDA eligibility, funding, timelines, and application requirements
• Encourages individuals to establish DDA eligibility while still attending school
• Meets with young adults, families, and caregivers to discuss available programs
• Helps individuals understand the Governor’s Transitioning Youth Initiative funding

Helps individuals with disabilities develop a plan and explore housing options based on their needs. Aging and Disability Services More information:

• Identifies barriers and assists with required forms
• Explores public housing, shelters, roommate matching, and personal support options
• Connects individuals with rental assistance, housing agencies, tax credits, and homeownership resources
• Supports advocacy for accessible and affordable housing

Provides individual training to assist individuals with disabilities in acquiring, maintaining, or increasing independence. Aging and Disabilities Services More information:

• Teaches skills such as personal assistant management, money management, environmental navigation, and self-advocacy

Connects individuals with programs, equipment, and community resources that support independent living. Helplines and Information More information:

• Answers questions about disability-related services and supports
• Shares information about housing, employment, transportation, and community activities

Offers advocacy support, education, and benefits counseling for individuals with disabilities. Advocacy More information:

• Provides accompaniment to social service, Social Security, and healthcare appointments
• Teaches self-advocacy skills through group workshops and individual peer mentoring
• Assists with writing correspondence to legislators and medical professionals
• Negotiates Social Security Administration repayment terms for overpayment status
• Advises Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients on work incentives and employment rights
• Engages in systems change efforts to ensure programs respond to community needs

Connects individuals with disabilities to peer mentors who have faced similar experiences and barriers. Mentoring and Networking More information:

• Offers encouragement and support
• Provides role models for independent living
• Helps individuals find solutions to barriers affecting independence

Provides information and referrals related to disabilities and independent living. Helplines and Information More information:

• Covers housing, technology, employment, legal issues, and other topics
• Connects individuals with organizations that may better meet their needs

Lends portable ramps to residents for temporary accessibility needs. Assistive Technology More information:

• Supplies threshold and multifold ramps ranging from 4 to 12 feet in length
• Sets loan periods to 120 days to allow time for permanent solutions

Provides disability-specific information and referral services to connect people with community resources. Helplines and Information More information:

• Helps with housing, financial assistance, assistive technology devices, community support programs, and local social and recreational opportunities

Assists residents in nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and other institutional settings to transition to community living. Aging and Disability Services

Provides guidance and support to young adults with developmental disabilities and their families as they transition from school-based supports to adult services. Aging and Disability Services More information:

• Explains DDA eligibility, funding, timelines, and application requirements
• Encourages individuals to establish DDA eligibility while still attending school
• Meets with young adults, families, and caregivers to discuss available programs
• Helps individuals understand the Governor’s Transitioning Youth Initiative funding

Promotes disability rights through individual advocacy and efforts to influence public policy. Advocacy More information:

• Helps individuals understand their civil rights and develop self-advocacy skills
• Assists participants with communicating their needs and obtaining services
• Works with elected officials and agency leaders on policies involving housing, employment, transportation, personal assistance, and transition services