Core Services
Core Services are services that all or most indepenent living centers offer. The four core services are Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Information/Referall, Peer Support.

Advocacy
Society for Equal Access plays an important part in advocating for disability rights. Activities are conducted on both an individual and systematic level to elminiate structural and communication barriers, provide accessible housing and transportation, enforce handicap parking, impact legislation and elminate discrimination towards individuals with disabilities.

Independent Living Skills Training
Independent Living Skills Training provides consumers with basic skills that support indepedent living goals.
Training is provided in such areas as:

• Budget and Money Management
• Decision Making
• Education
• Employment
• Goal Setting
• Nutrition/Food Purchase and Preparation
• Personal Care Assistant Management
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Self Advocay and Assertiveness
• Socialization

Information and Referral
Information and referral is provided in person, over the phone or through e-mail. Current information on housing, transportation, assistive technology and community services is provided to consumers as well as the community at large.

Peer Support
Peer Support is a self-help service in which a person with a disability or disability related experience, knowledge and coping skills assists other individuals with disabilities to set goals and manage or cope with barriers. Peer Support can be in an indivdual or group setting. If you are interested in attending Peer Support please check out our Events page.