Information and Referral:
Information on housing,
transportation,
employment,
adaptive equipment, accessibility modifications, local and national
resources and programs, and services are available for people with
disabilities.
Skills Instruction:
Short term skills
instruction, both individual and
small group, is provided to help people with disabilities gain skills
to live more independently. Topics may include:
- Communication Skills
- Household Management
- Personal Assistant Services
- Personal Safety
- Pre-Vocational Information
- Self-Esteem
- Social Skills
- Orientation / Mobility
- And Others
Advocacy:
Individual Assistance is provided to people with
disabilities to obtain necessary support services and/or benefits from
existing sources within the community.
Pro-active efforts are made for system-wide changes making it possible
for all people with disabilities to live more independently.
Peer Support/Counseling:
Using the self–help model, people with disabilities
work with dARSW’s peer counselors to explore options and to solve
problems.
Community Education:
Training and community presentations by disability
advocates are available on disability topics, such as awareness, rights
and culture. Workshops are tailored to meet individual needs.
Americans With Disabilities Act:
Information, technical assistance, site evaluation,
advocacy and training are available for individuals and the business
community. We also assist builders / developers with site planning
evaluation for practical accessibility issues, as well as provide
information sources for adaptive needs.
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