Provides a comprehensive low vision evaluation to assess how vision loss impacts all areas of a person's life. The assessment allows Vision Loss Resources to give recommendations on lighting, training, and devices. Deaf-Blind Adults and Children: Provides one-on-one support to people with combined hearing and vision loss, from birth through adulthood Older Adults: Provides in-home assessments and individualized training to help seniors stay independent and age in place Professionals and Caregivers: Provides hands-on trainings and informative presentations for a workplace, senior residence, civic group, or community center Working-age Adults and Young Adults Transitioning Out of High School: Provides comprehensive vision rehabilitation training to help individuals adapt and thrive at home, work, or school. Classes include orientation and mobility, technology, typing, Braille, tasks of daily living, cooking, and more.

Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Services include: - Helps transition from facility to the community for individuals living in a nursing home or other group setting who wish to relocate back to their own home or community. Staff assist in exploring options, help obtain programs/services, and find the support needed at home. - Individual advocacy to understand rights, identify rights violations, and have tools to defend those rights. Advocacy topics include Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Social Security (SSI/SSDI) applications, and appeals for denied services - Provides a Chromebook and iPad Loan Program which allows individuals in need to loan a device for up to 60 days. Individuals who do not have internet access can also loan an internet service device. - Support planning to assist individuals with navigating options through Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) plan

Offers classes for people with disabilities to acquire the skills to become more independent in their daily lives. Topical areas include: accessibility, attendant care, civil rights, communications, daily living, education, employment, equipment, financial benefits, health care, housing, recreation and transportation. Classes can be arranged at a variety of locations throughout the seven county metropolitan area. A current schedule is kept online.

Advocacy - Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates on state, local, and federal legislation Aging in Place Program - Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Assistive Technology Network - Assist individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed, the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited Homemaking Services - Assist individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping Information and Referral - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region Independent Living Skills training Peer Mentoring - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, provide problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. Public Education - Provide information, resources, and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. Respite Care Services - Provide short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. Systems Advocacy (to implement changes where needed) Transition/Relocation Services - Assist individuals living with a disability in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization

Advocacy Services: - The center advocates in areas of civil and human rights, employment/disability benefits, housing, transportation, and on the state, local, and federal levels Equipment Loaner Closet: - Loans a range of home medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs, canes, transfer benches, raised toilet seats, and more. Equipment are available on a first come first served basis and will hold equipment for a 24-hour period. - Swap Shop: A self-directed equipment listing available for persons shopping/looking for used equipment. Information and Referral: - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region - Other Services: Includes disability benefits application assistance, housing assistance, emergency disaster preparedness plan, and more Nursing Facility Transition: - Assist individuals living with a disability to identify in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization Peer Support: - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving, social skills, and more Personal Assistance: - Offer skills instruction curriculum for individuals living with a disability the fundamentals of managing their personal attendant care including how to hire, manage, and more Recreational Groups: - Holds various events for individuals with a disability or a health condition to meet and socialize with others through dances, parties, picnics, and outings Staying and Aging in Place/Accessibility Assistance: - Offers accessible modification assistance and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Support Groups: - Various support groups are available to individuals who want learn more about their particular disability, wanting peer support, or first-hand information on how to manage their disability. Some support groups are directly coordinated by Options and others are independent. Youth Transition Services: - Assist youth ages 14 - 22 years who are transitioning from high school into the next phase of their life with learning the skills necessary and acquiring the resources needed to be successful

Advocacy - Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates on state, local, and federal legislation Aging in Place Program - Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Assistive Technology Network - Assist individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed, the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited Homemaking Services - Assist individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping Information and Referral - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region Independent Living Skills training Peer Mentoring - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, provide problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. Public Education - Provide information, resources, and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. Respite Care Services - Provide short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. Systems Advocacy (to implement changes where needed) Transition/Relocation Services - Assist individuals living with a disability in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization

Training services

Independent Living & Skills Training (ILS): Provides adults and youth who have disabilities an opportunity to make appropriate choices and learn the skills to assist them in improving independence. Program provides services including: - Independent or small group training sessions: Training sessions can take place in consumer's home, in the community, or at Independent Living Center officers. - Needs assessments

- Information and referrals for individuals needing resources for a disability - Individual advocacy - Independent living skills training - Peer mentoring - Resources and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. - Systems advocacy (to implement changes where needed) - Transition services

Community Living Specialists meet with clients one-on-one in their homes to provide the training and support they need to live as independently as possible. This service can be customized to meet individual needs and may include: - Employment search and job skills training - Finance/budget management - Housing search - Independent living skills - Meal preparation - Needs assessment and planning - Regular telephone check ins - Socialization training

Advocacy - Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates on state, local, and federal legislation Aging in Place Program - Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Assistive Technology Network - Assist individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed, the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited Homemaking Services - Assist individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping Information and Referral - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region Independent Living Skills training Peer Mentoring - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, provide problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. Public Education - Provide information, resources, and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. Respite Care Services - Provide short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. Systems Advocacy (to implement changes where needed) Transition/Relocation Services - Assist individuals living with a disability in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization

A comprehensive program serving children and youth with a combined hearing loss and vision loss and their families, through a variety of services including: - American Sign Language instruction for parents and family members - Consulting on issues of DeafBlindness - Family activities - Home and community-based intervener services - Service coordination, resource identification and family support services - Transitional planning/consulting

A community-based program serving adults with significant combined hearing loss and vision loss through a variety of services including: - Independent living skills training and supports via the CADI waiver for deaf, blind/hearing and deafblind adults. Independent living skills training is only available to individuals in the 9-county metro area. - One-to-one Support Service Providers (SSP) to assist deafblind adults with accomplishing the tasks of daily living and community integration. Consumers must be self-determining (able to make their own decisions and direct service providers). - Recreational and leisure activities (various) provided primarily in the Center and some community-based. May be small fee for some activities.

Providing the following services: - Accessibility Services, include ramp design ?- Advocacy ?- Assertiveness ?- Benefits Management ?- Community education and support groups ?- Cooking/nutrition ?- Financial Management ?- Housing ?- Housing referral ?- Independent living skills training ?- Information and referral and advocacy ?- Peer mentor services ?- Transition services ?- Work with schools in the area ?- Work with veterans, possible areas of skills training include, but not limited to: ?- Self-esteem ?- Vocational ?- Relationships ?- Safety

Advocacy Services: - The center advocates in areas of civil and human rights, employment/disability benefits, housing, transportation, and on the state, local, and federal levels Equipment Loaner Closet: - Loans a range of home medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs, canes, transfer benches, raised toilet seats, and more. Equipment are available on a first come first served basis and will hold equipment for a 24-hour period. - Swap Shop: A self-directed equipment listing available for persons shopping/looking for used equipment. Information and Referral: - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region - Other Services: Includes disability benefits application assistance, housing assistance, emergency disaster preparedness plan, and more Nursing Facility Transition: - Assist individuals living with a disability to identify in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization Peer Support: - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving, social skills, and more Personal Assistance: - Offer skills instruction curriculum for individuals living with a disability the fundamentals of managing their personal attendant care including how to hire, manage, and more Recreational Groups: - Holds various events for individuals with a disability or a health condition to meet and socialize with others through dances, parties, picnics, and outings Staying and Aging in Place/Accessibility Assistance: - Offers accessible modification assistance and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Support Groups: - Various support groups are available to individuals who want learn more about their particular disability, wanting peer support, or first-hand information on how to manage their disability. Some support groups are directly coordinated by Options and others are independent. Youth Transition Services: - Assist youth ages 14 - 22 years who are transitioning from high school into the next phase of their life with learning the skills necessary and acquiring the resources needed to be successful

Independent Living & Skills Training (ILS): Provides adults and youth who have disabilities an opportunity to make appropriate choices and learn the skills to assist them in improving independence. Program provides services including: - Independent or small group training sessions: Training sessions can take place in consumer's home, in the community, or at Independent Living Center officers. - Needs assessments

Independent Living & Skills Training (ILS): Provides adults and youth who have disabilities an opportunity to make appropriate choices and learn the skills to assist them in improving independence. Program provides services including: - Independent or small group training sessions: Training sessions can take place in consumer's home, in the community, or at Independent Living Center officers. - Needs assessments

Providing the following services: - Accessibility Services, include ramp design ?- Advocacy ?- Assertiveness ?- Benefits Management ?- Community education and support groups ?- Cooking/nutrition ?- Financial Management ?- Housing ?- Housing referral ?- Independent living skills training ?- Information and referral and advocacy ?- Peer mentor services ?- Transition services ?- Work with schools in the area ?- Work with veterans, possible areas of skills training include, but not limited to: ?- Self-esteem ?- Vocational ?- Relationships ?- Safety

A psychosocial rehabilitation program for veterans with a serious mental illness. Veterans work with a coach and as a group to create a recovery plan. Veterans work toward their goals by developing a recovery plan, attending programming 2 - 5 days per week, meet with a coach, explore educational services, and practice skills outside in the community.

Advocacy - Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates on state, local, and federal legislation Aging in Place Program - Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Assistive Technology Network - Assist individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed, the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited Homemaking Services - Assist individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping Information and Referral - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region Independent Living Skills training Peer Mentoring - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, provide problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. Public Education - Provide information, resources, and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. Respite Care Services - Provide short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. Systems Advocacy (to implement changes where needed) Transition/Relocation Services - Assist individuals living with a disability in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization

Independent Living & Skills Training (ILS): Provides adults and youth who have disabilities an opportunity to make appropriate choices and learn the skills to assist them in improving independence. Program provides services including: - Independent or small group training sessions: Training sessions can take place in consumer's home, in the community, or at Independent Living Center officers. - Needs assessments