Centers for Independent Living | Independent Living Resource (ILR) - Pittsburg
420 Railroad Avenue, Suite 101, Pittsburg, CA 94565
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Contra Costa County, Solano County
Description
Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer one-on-one counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends.
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Independent Living Resource
Provides programs and support services designed to meet the individual needs of persons with disabilities and their families, including assistive technology, benefits advocacy, community education, housing advocacy, independent living skills, information and referral, internships, peer support, systems change, youth transition and advocacy. Provides outreach to the public about the abilities and needs of the disabled community.