|  Information and Referral Information about disability-related issues, resources, and services are available to people with disabilities, families professionals and general public. Topics include funding resources, employment and educational issues, adaptive equipment resources, housing information and interpreters. Peer Support Staff and trained volunteers are available to persons with disabilities who are looking for support and assistance. Peer support volunteers can assist an individual to learn how to cope with his/her disability through sharing of real-life experiences. Individual Advocacy Assist individuals with advocacy as well as teaching individuals how to communicate to obtain necessary support services from the community. Systemic Advocacy Access to Independence is involved in activities to make changes in the community that makes it possible for all persons with disabilities to live more independently. Independent Living Skills Training Staff provides both group and one-on-one assessment and training in areas including budgeting, transportation, communication, computer skills, cooking, and housing. Be a part of our Peer Support Program
Access to Independence has offered Peer Support as a core service since our inception. As we continuously improve and expand our services, we are working on a formalized Peer Support Program. Peer Support provides a chance to enhance skill training and development for individuals with limited social and resource opportunities or those with a newly acquired disability. Peer support consists of using mentors who share their success, mistakes and experiences. We are developing a formalized training and will be actively seeking new peer mentors. If you are interested in becoming a Peer Support Mentor, please contact Jason Beloungy at 1-800-362-9877 extension 229 or e-mail him at jasonb@accesstoind.org. Training dates for the fall will be announced in the coming weeks. Access to Independence Brochure
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How services are provided
Access to Independence staff provides information training and support to assist people with disabilities in making informed decisions about their disability-related needs. All of our services are consumer directed. The individual decides which services they wish wish to participate in and works with staff to establish goals and determine the steps to meet those goals.
Services are consumer directed. The individual decides which services they wish to participate in and works with staff to establish goals and determine steps to meet those goals.
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Please contact Access to Independence for more information.
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