
CORE
SERVICES
The CIL’s CORE Services adopts the cross-disability approach and the peer-based model that are central to the Independent Living Philosophy.
Our core support includes:
Peer Counseling
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Staff with disabilities help to empower others with disabilities by sharing resources, knowledge of living with a disability, and goal setting.
Information & Referrals
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The Center for Independent Living provides information about a wide variety of disability related issues and community resources.
Advocacy
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Self-Advocacy - Speak up for yourself
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Individual Advocacy - Speak up for another
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Systems Change Advocacy - Make a change for others
Independent Living Skills Instruction
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With an ILS Instructor, individuals work to advance the skills necessary to allow them to live more successfully and independently. ILS training is done one-on-one in the home, out in the community or at The CIL’s offices.
Personal Assistance Service Referrals
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Identify available and affordable personal assistants
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Learn to interview, hire, train, supervise, and/or fire personal assistants
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Create an employment agreement that clearly states the job duties of their personal assistant
Housing Assistance
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Understand the housing options available to them
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Locate and secure affordable housing
Wellness Program
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10 Week Workshop that provides seniors with tools to adapt to new limitations and break down barriers to healthy independent living.
For more information about The CIL's CORE Services, contact:
Robin Earth
Core Services Coordinator
or contact The CIL at 510-841-4776
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