Services

Accessibility Services
Public Education
Benefits Counseling
Case Management
Employment Services
Housing Program

Accessibility Services
Independent Living Resources can assist individuals and businesses with development of accessibility plans. This service is achieved through on-site surveying and through the development of a written report. If you are interested in this service, please contact advocacy@ilresources.org for current fee scale information.
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Public Education
Independent Living Resources can provide presentations to community organizations, support groups, businesses and school groups. These presentations can be geared specifically toward the target audience and include the following topics of discussion:

• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Disability awareness and sensitivity
• Fair housing
• Job accommodations
• Accessibility
• Assistive technology
• Social Security/work incentives
• Independent living philosophy
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Benefits Counseling
Benefits counseling means something different to each individual. It can range from a quick question and answer over the telephone to an in-depth analysis of the person's current benefits and how working at any level would affect those benefits. Benefits reviewed may include the following:

Each report is very specific to the individual and their situation. The Benefit Specialist can provide an all-inclusive explanation of how earned income impacts the benefits and services a person receives.

We are also very knowledgeable about work incentives related to the Social Security programs. Through benefits analysis, we are able to show a person how these work incentives apply to his/her specific situation. With this information, individuals can make informed decisions about their benefits and employment.

Independent Living Resources also gets very involved with individuals during Social Security's application process. Staff can assist people with filling out forms, gathering information and understanding the process.

In addition, when people apply for benefits and are denied, we are often asked to assist with the appeals process which consists of helping to file the correct paperwork in a timely manner, gathering medical documentation, helping to determine work history and actually advocating at hearings.

For more in-depth information on Benefits Counseling click here.
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Case Management
Independent Living Resources is able to provide case management services for people within the service area. The goal of case management is to guide people in gaining access to support and services within the community. The case manager will guide the person through a needs assessment, goal development and follow-along services.

This program is available to people who are receiving Medical Assistance, Community Waivers or to those who are willing to pay for the services themselves.

For more in-depth information on Case Management click here.
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Housing Program
ILR provides accurate and confidential housing information to people with disabilities, landlords, developers and other service providers. ILR maintains up-to-date and accurate resources by collaborating with other agencies and making this information available to you. Resource topics include:

• Landlord and tenant rights
• Fair housing law
• Training
• Available rental properties
• Understanding HUD requirements
• Leases and deposits
• ADAAG requirements
• Accessibility modifications
• Mediation
• Homeownership counseling

ILR does not own, rent, lease or find apartments and homes for people. We can, however, provide the resources needed so that an individual knows what is available and what their options are.
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