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Provides advocacy to people with disabilities.

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Fosters a community environment in which people with disabilities can achieve their maximum level of independence. Offers advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills training, transition services for youth, transition services for people with disabilities residing in nursing facilities, assistance devices & accessible home modifications such as ramps and grab bars. Offers community education as well as personal technical assistance on accessibility.

Virginia 211

Offers workshops, presentations, speakers and consultation to individuals and groups on disability-related issues. Assists persons with disabilities to access benefits, vocational rehabilitation and other services available to them in the community.

Virginia 211

Provides disability related assistance and services to people with disabilities and the community. Services include: *Advocacy - to promote, protect, and defend the rights of people with disabilities *Information and Referral - to connect clients with resources in their community to better meet their needs *Transitions - to help consumers manage changes in their school, work, or housing. These include home modifications such as the installation of walk-in showers, ramps, grab bars, railings, etc. *Independent Living Skills training *Peer Support

Virginia 211

A private, nonprofit community organization that assist individuals with disabilities to live independently. BRILC provides the five (5) core services of peer counseling, independent living skills training, advocacy, information and referral, and transition services including youth transition and nursing home transition.

Virginia 211

To assist people with disabilities to achieve the highest potential and benefit of independent living by providing them, those who support them, and the community with information, education, and resources. Additional Languages Spoken, DARI & FARSI.

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Promotes self-direction among people with disabilities and removes barriers to independence in the community. Provides information and referral, advocacy, independent living skills training, and peer mentoring for persons with disabilities.

Virginia 211

Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living promote a philosophy of consumer (ie people with disabilities) control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and system advocacy, to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, productivity of individuals with significant disabilities into the mainstream of American society.

Virginia 211

To assist persons who are severely disabled to live independently in the community and to encourage necessary change with the community so independent living is a possibility. Please Note: ****Do not provide financial assistance nor do we place people in housing.***

Virginia 211

Non-profit, community based non-residential organizations that are run by and for people with disabilities. Services include I & R, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Counseling, Nursing Home and Youth Transition Services. Equipment for hearing impaired such as telephones, doorbells, pocket talkers, etc. Assistance for obtaining eyeglasses.

Virginia 211

Offers services to people with disabilities including peer mentoring, information and referral, individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training, transition services to youth and those in institutions, accessible and affordable housing information, career supports, assistive technology for deaf and hard of hearing, and transportation to services at the Center.

Virginia 211

Provides technical assistance, oversight, and compliance to Centers for Independent Living (CILs). CILs provide services and advocacy to promote the leadership, independence, and productivity of people with disabilities. CILs work with both individuals, as well as the local communities, to remove barriers to independence and ensuring equality of persons with disabilities. May provide limited transportation to clients when no other options are available. If there are any questions relative to transportation, please call. Planning District Area Served 1 Junction Center for Independent Living 2 Clinch Independent Living Services 3 Appalachian Independence Center 4 New River Valley Satellite Office 5 Blue Ridge Independent Living Center 6 Valley Associates for Independent Living 7 Access Independence 8 Idependence Center of Northern Virginia 9 Independence Empowerment Center 10 Independence Resource Center 11 Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living 12 Piedmont Independent Living Center 13-14 Unserved 15 Central Virginia Independent Living Center 16 DisAbility Resource Center 17-18 Unserved 19 Crater District CIL Satellite 22 Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living 23 Peninsula Center for Independent Living

Virginia 211

Offers a Center for Independent Living that supports people with disabilities who seek to establish an independent life style. Services include information and referral for affordable/accessible housing, personal care, public transportation, interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing. Also provides peer counseling, independent living skills training, advocacy. Need for clerical volunteers, literacy tutors, and general advocacy.

Virginia 211

Offers a Center for Independent Living - resource center for persons with disabilities which provides peer counseling, independent living skills training, an advocacy program, consumer groups, and sign language instruction.

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DRRC is a center for independent living and assists individuals with disabilities in becoming independent in their communities. Services include advocacy, peer counseling, independent living skills, and information and referral to disability-related resources. Additional services include benefit planning for those on SSI or SSDI wishing to become employed as well as home modifications for renters through a Virginia Housing Development Authority grant.

Virginia 211

Work with individuals with disabilities to teach basic tasks that lead to independence such as doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, resume formatting, and employment readiness.

Virginia 211

Fosters a community environment in which people with disabilities can achieve their maximum level of independence. Offers advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills training, transition services for youth, transition services for people with disabilities residing in nursing facilities, assistance devices & accessible home modifications such as ramps and grab bars. Offers community education as well as personal technical assistance on accessibility.

Virginia 211

DRRC is a center for independent living and assists individuals with disabilities in becoming independent in their communities. Services include advocacy, peer counseling, independent living skills, and information and referral to disability-related resources. Energy assistance through Energy Share program (must call for eligibility).

Virginia 211

Providing a comprehensive range of services designed to support independent living and enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities in the community.

Virginia 211

DRRC is a center for independent living and assists individuals with disabilities in becoming independent in their communities. Services include advocacy, peer counseling, independent living skills, and information and referral to disability-related resources. Additional services include benefits planning for those on SSI or SSDI wishing to become employed.

Virginia 211

Fosters a community environment in which people with disabilities can achieve their maximum level of independence. Offers advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills training, transition services for youth, transition services for people with disabilities residing in nursing facilities, assistance devices & accessible home modifications such as ramps and grab bars. Offers community education as well as personal technical assistance on accessibility.

Virginia 211

Provides a full range of independent living services (non-residential) to all ages of people with significant disabilities residing in Planning District 22 for the purpose of increasing self sufficiency and full community integration.

Virginia 211

*DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY BILLS**** Provides information and referral, sensitivity trainings, community education and awareness concerning disability related issues and concerns of persons with disabilities. This services is available to all members of the community.

Virginia 211

To assist persons who are severely disabled to live independently in the community and to encourage necessary change with the community so independent living is a possibility. Please Note: ****Do not provide financial assistance nor do we place people in housing. ***

Virginia 211

A nonprofit, community based non-residential organization that is run by and for people with disabilities. A Center of action and coalition. Works to empower people to take charge of their own lifestyles. Designed and operated by people with disabilities. Promotes leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of people with disabilities. Works with individuals and with the community, to remove barriers to independence. This is a satellite office. Services include I & R, Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Independent Living Skills Training, Nursing Home and Youth Transition Services. Equipment for hearing impaired such as telephones, doorbells, pocket talkers, etc. Asistance for obtaining eyeglasses.

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