Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)
Advocacy - Disabilities
SEMCIL - Winona Office
902 E 2nd St, Ste 277, Winona, MN, 55987
Distance: 1004 Miles
(507) 285-1815
semcil@semcil.org
https://www.semcil.org/services/systems-advocacy
Service Details
Description
Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible
Additional Information
Advocates assist people with disabilities in learning how to advocate for themselves and make informed choices. Advocates help people get the necessary support services at work, at school, with county or state government, or in the community.
Program goals:
* To promote and advocate for the civil rights of persons with disabilities
* To provide resources to support advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities
* To educate the community about inclusion of persons with disabilities
* To impact policies that affect persons with disabilities
Features
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Area Served by County
- Goodhue County
- Houston County
- Wabasha County
- Winona County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- Disabilities
Eligibility
People with all types of disabilities of all ages
Business Hours
8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha and Winona counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 285-1815 |
Last Update
10/4/2024
Other Locations
- SEMCIL - Rochester Office 2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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FP-0500.3300Individual Advocacy Definition
Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals to help them establish eligibility for or obtain needed services when they have been denied benefits or services for which they are eligible, when they need assistance to communicate their needs to a service provider or to otherwise effectively represent themselves, or when they have a complaint about a service. Individual advocacy attempts to reach equitable settlements without resorting to litigation and seeks to meet individual needs without attempting to change social institutions.
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LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition
Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
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TD-1600.3100-180Disability Rights Groups Definition
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.
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YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition
Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.
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YQ-1500Consumer Directed Organizational Perspective Definition
Organizations and individual practitioners who offer maximum choice and control (including the ability to select, manage and dismiss their workers) to people who use services or other supports to help with daily activities.