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.
* 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.
Language Access
Eligibility: All disabilities. Self-disclosure of disability is required.
Application Process: Call, email, or walk in.
Required Documentation: Call for information.
Fees: No fee for services.
Coverage Note: Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, and Yates counties.
Languages: Spanish, American Sign Language -