Advocacy
- Teach people with disabilities their rights under the law.
- Provide workshops and forums for businesses and other organizations on government regulations, disability awareness, and other related topics.
- Advocate for accessible facilities, services, and equal opportunities.
- Facilitate group advocacy to improve legislation and disability service systems.
Information & Referral
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Help individuals assess their needs.
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Match resources to needs, such as affordable, accessible housing, assistive technology, transportation, and services.
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Maintain a library of disability related information.
Independent Living Skills Training
Individuals who want to live independently can access training in any skill necessary to live in the community and build self-esteem, confidence, and competence. Training can include:
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Financial management
- Meal planning & preparation
- Grocery shopping
- Household maintenance
- Utilization of public transportation
Peer Mentoring
Technical Assistance
Provide training and information about disability-related legislation and compliance, such as:
¨ Americans with Disabilities Act
¨ ADA Accessibility Guidelines
¨ Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers
Personal Assistance Facilitation
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Assist individuals with personal care needs in applying for services through the Elderly & Disabled with Consumer-Direction (EDCD) Medicaid waiver.
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Using a person-centered approach, provide support to individuals receiving the EDCD waiver who use the consumer-directed model.
Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver Service Coordination
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Assist individuals with a developmental disability (autism, cerebral palsy, etc.) in applying for services through this waiver.
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Provide coordination of services for individuals receiving this waiver.
Money Follows the Person (MFP) Transition Coordination
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Assist individuals currently residing in nursing facilities or institutions in transitioning to a home of their choosing and developing their desired lifestyle through consumer-directed services.
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Provide coordination of the transition, management of transition funds, peer mentoring, advocacy, and follow-up for up to one year following transition.
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Assist students and parents in accessing neeeded services.
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Provide support through the IEP
process.
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Assist
youth in accessing appropriate services to meet post-
graduation goals.
Home Modifications
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Utilize grant funds, where available, to modify homes to make them accessible to the resident's needs.
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Maintain a strong relationship with REbuilding Together, an all-volunteer non-profit organization that provides home repairs and modifications for individuals who have low income.
Loan Closet & Equipment Recycling
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Provide temporary loans or give needed durable medical equipment (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, bedside toilets, bath chairs, hospital beds) to individuals in need who have no other source for acquiring the equipment.
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Accept donations for durable medical equipment from the public for disbursement.
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Network with other loan closets and equipment recycling programs in Planning District 6.
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