Opportunities

• Core Opportunities

  • Information and Referral
  • Independent Living Services
  • Peer Support
  • Individual and Systems Advocacy
  • Transition - target areas: 1) Youth with disabilities approaching adulthood; and 2) Residents of nursing facilities desiring to move to community living)

• Support Opportunities

  • Assistive Devices- assessment, purchase and repair
  • Housing Assistance
  • Loan Bank - assistive devices available for short term loan
  • Nursing Facility Transition and Diversion
  • Personal Assistant Management - training and referral
  • Problem Solving
  • Transportation for Center Activities

• Opportunities for the Community

  • Community recreation activities
  • Public education about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) including consultation on access and barrier removal
  • Support groups

• Other Programs

  • Youth Program (target area - age 12 to 30)
  • Services for People with Vision Loss (target area - age 55 and beyond)

• Eligibility

  • Eligibility for some services is based on economic need, however most Independent Living programs are available to all people with disabilities at no cost. For more information or assistance, contact an Independent Living Coordinator at OPTIONS.