Core Services

Core Services are services that all or most independent living centers offer. The four core services are Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Information/ Referral, Peer Support.

Advocacy

Society for Equal Access plays an important part in advocating for disability rights. Activities are conducted on both an individual and systematic level to eliminate structural and communication barriers, provide accessible housing and transportation, enforce handicap parking, impact legislation and eliminate discrimination towards individuals with disabilities.

Independent Living

Independent Living Skills Training provides consumers with basic skills that support independent living goals.

Training is provided in such areas as:

Budget and Money Management
Decision Making
Education
Employment
Goal Setting
Nutrition/Food Purchase and Preparation
Personal Care Assistant Management
Rights and Responsibilities
Self Advocacy and Assertiveness
Socialization

Information and Referrals

Information and referral is provided in person, over the phone or through e-mail. Current information on housing, transportation, assistive technology and community services is provided to consumers as well as the community at large.

Peer Support

Peer Support is a self-help service in which a person with a disability or disability-related experience, knowledge and coping skills assists other individuals with disabilities to set goals and manage or cope with barriers. Peer Support can be in an individual or group setting. If you are interested in attending Peer Support please check out our Events page.