Advocacy | Independent Living Resource (ILR) - Concord
1850 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 170, Concord, CA 94519
Eligibility
Individuals with disabilities and resident of area served
Required documents
None
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
To access this service, contact:
Susan Rotchy (Executive Director)
925-363-7296
Fax·
Fax
925-363-7293
Voice·
Main Number
Websitehttps://www.ilrscc.org
Languages
Spanish speaking staff and interpreters can be called in upon clients requests.
Application process
Call for information
Fees
None
Service area
Contra Costa County, Solano County
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 including sober living homes and board/care homes. Peer one-on-one counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. Assists individuals who need to apply for the PG&E Medical Baseline program and who need a back up battery.
Last Assured
09/10/2024
What's Here
Providing organization
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.