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Independent Living Services
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This program provides services that help you remain living at home independently. Services can include:
- Information and referral: Information is provided to you about your disability rights and resources to get help.
- Skills training: Skills covered include food preparation, shopping, and personal care.
- Peer counseling: Another person who has a disability can meet with you—alone or in a group—to discuss issues related to your disability.
- Advocacy: You will receive help in developing skills to ask for what you need.
- Housing services: The program can help you get a place to live and can give you information on how to modify your living space to meet your needs, such as installing special fixtures i your home.
How do I apply?
You can apply for this program by contacting your local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
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