Independent Living Services

• Provides peer support for people with disabilities.

• Offers an employment program to help people with disabilities increase their employability.

• Offers benefits advisement by providing information and advocacy while navigating government health and human service systems.

• Offers healthcare advocacy by providing information and assistance with regard to Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and Medicaid Funded Services.

• Works in conjunction with NY Connects in Monroe, Ontario, Yates, and Wayne County, to inform, assist, and advocate for individuals, caregivers, and family members, seeking community-based long-term services and supports.

• Provides housing advocacy by offering information and advocacy on affordable and/or subsidized housing, rental listings, accessibility, home renovations, and home ownership.

• Offers peer support groups and services for persons with disabilities.

• Provides referrals for equipment loan.

• Provides education, assistance to and advocacy for disabled persons wishing to vote.

• Provides independent living skills to assist with daily living activities, such as; money and medication management, nutrition, legal rights, socialization, and mobility.

• Provides community outreach and education through workshops, classes and other activities to promote awareness of needs of persons with disabilities, and understanding of independent living.