ADVOCACY AND PEER ADVOCACY
Our advocacy staff will assist in securing
the rights and benefits to which you are entitled. Consumers are taught
to be self advocates who understand their rights under the American’s
with Disabilities Act (ADA). Peer advocates are trained individuals
with disabilities who work one-on-one and lead support groups to mentor
other individuals with disabilities and teach them to be self-advocates.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
We provide information about individual
rights, community services, equipment, accessibility, and much more.
If we do not have the information or specific service you need we will
try to locate it for you.
CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Client Assistance Program (CAP)
is a federally mandated program that advocates on behalf of individuals
who are either applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation services
or sheltered or supported employment programs. CAP also offers education
to consumers regarding their rights under the Rehabilitation Act and
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING
If you need to learn a new skill or
fine tune others (traveling on a bus, personal care management, assertiveness
and advocacy training, budgeting, using community resources, etc.),
the Center will assist you in acquiring the skills you need.
CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
If you receive personal assistance services
this program will enable you to be in more control of the services you
receive, and the personal assistants whom you employ.
HOUSING
We provide a listing of accessible apartments
located throughout the Capital District. Information pertaining to accessibility,
modifications, rent, utilities, home ownership, home renovation, and
subsidized rent are all addressed to make your search easier.
