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Provides independent living planning to empower people to live independently in their community. Assists with identifying and navigating complex social service systems, housing, transportation, preparing for employment, identifying accommodations, personal assistance management, applying for social security, benefits planning, and advocacy. - Advocacy: works alongside individuals with disabilities to plan and carry out strategic approaches to influence positive change in the community. Represents and advocates for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities in order to advance the empowerment, inclusion, and wellness of all persons with disabilities. - Emergency Preparedness: Provides emergency preparedness for disabled individuals by creating a plans in case of a disaster. Helps with fire drills, emergency planning, connection with local EMS, and building an emergency kit. - Assists individuals or veterans who are needing to find caregiver and helps with making sure their caregiver gets paid. Must be referred by the VA, if they are a veteran; if they are a civilian, then they'll get help finding a state-funded caregiver. - Has a Covid -19 Advocate that works with individuals with disabilities to help them get a schedule for vaccines, as well as a covid-19 peer support group. - Assists with Power Action Systems (PAS program), which helps individuals with disabilities be able to get modifications to their household to make it more disability accessible.

Provides case management and advocacy services to accomplish goals and determine accommodation needs for Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals. Clients receive support in independent living skills, including: - Finding employment - Finding housing - Completing paperwork - Financial management - Navigating social services - Navigating health issues - Effective communication strategies, and more For organizations and businesses: Provides training on accessibility for Deaf and hard of hearing employees, clients, or customers. Provides consultation services that are designed to bring government, corporations, and other agencies into compliance with existing legislation in place for persons who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or DeafBlind.