Core Services are services that all or most Independent Living Centers across the United States offer. The four core services are Information and Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training and Advocacy.
Information and referral is provided in person, over the phone or through email. Current information on housing, transportation, assistive technology and community services is provided to consumers as well as the community at large.
Peer Support is a self-help service in which a person with a disability who has disability related experiences, knowledge and coping skills, assists other individuals with disabilities to set goals and manage or cope with barriers. Peer Support can be in an individual or group setting.
If you are
interested in attending Peer Support groups, please call S.E.A. at:
(330) 343-3668
Toll Free: 1-888-213-4452
Independent Living Skills Training provides consumers with basic skills that support independent living goals. Training is provided in such areas as:
Personal Care Assistant Management
Decision Making
Goal Setting
Budget and Money Management
Self Advocacy and Assertiveness
Nutrition/Food purchase and preparation
Employment
Education
Socialization
Rights and Responsibilities
The Society for Equal Access plays an important part in advocating for disability rights. Activities are conducted on both an individual and systems level to eliminate structural and communication barriers, provide accessible housing and transportation, enforce handicap parking, impact legislation and eliminate discrimination towards individuals with disabilities.