Advocacy - Collective
Communicating with our legislators and staying
abreast of government issues at the local, state, and federal
levels to protect and acquire services for people with
disabilities.
Advocacy - Individual
Personalized assistance to people with
disabilities and their families in procuring appropriate
services with connecting agencies in the areas of housing,
employment, family support, Person-Centered Planning, and
Circles of Support.
Arc Workshops and Presentations
Offering a variety of workshops geared to
educating individuals, parents, family members, and
professionals on issues that are meaningful to achieving quality
of life.
Educational Advocacy
Assisting families with their student's needs
in navigating the school system and the IEP process, and
achieving the appropriate supports for a successful school year.
This can include: reviewing records, referrals to
community support services, and attending IEP meetings.
Medicare/Medicaid Consulting
Guiding and advising those who need assistance
in navigating the agencies rules and process and helping with
problems or concerns that may arise.
Representative Payee Services
Managing and providing assistance with the
finances of the individual, assessing their needs and developing
a budget to meet the basic necessities of life but still
planning for their hopes and desires for future expenditures.
Social Security Advocacy and Consulting
Providing support to those unfamiliar with the
Social Security process by assisting them with the system
procedures, paperwork, and application process.
Supported Self-Employment Financial Advisor
Serving as an advisor by supporting those who
dream of owning their own business or need financial assistance
with the business they currently have.
Assistance with the Social Security PASS
process is available as well.
