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Corneil's Story

Corneil contacted Access to Independence (Access) seeking help with housing, employment, and state/federal benefits in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.  His state unemployment claim was in the queue for approximately 27 weeks, and with no income, and difficulty finding new work due to the pandemic, the situation was dire, and putting his housing at risk.

Through a series of applications and advocacy work, Corneil's application for COVID-relating funding and unemployment claims were approved! With those successes, Corneil now had access to funding and the peace of mind he needed to focus on his income and employment needs.

Access assisted Corneil with applying for services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and ensured him a space to communicate his disability-related employment needs. Soon after he had started working towards his career goals, Corneil was able to land a job! 

Through the advocacy and services that Corneil received, he now has stable housing, stable income, and opportunities for additional training/education.   ​

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