Southwestern Center For Independent Living (SWCIL)
Advocacy - Disabilities
109 S 5th St, Ste 700, Marshall, MN, 56258
Distance: 1160 Miles
(507) 532-2221
linda.halbur@swcil.com
https://www.swcil.com/advocacy.html
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
Provided on an individual, community, and systems level. Consumers can request assistance in advocating for specific needs or services.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Cottonwood County
- Jackson County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Murray County
- Nobles County
- Pipestone County
- Redwood County
- Rock County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Legal Information
- Benefits assistance
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- Adults with disabilities
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
- Disabilities
- Older adults with disabilities
Eligibility
People with all types of disabilities, of all ages
Area Served
Lyon County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 706-2711 |
Last Update
12/5/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner
- Employment Support for Workers with Disabilities
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) Home Modification
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Family Training
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Training
- Information and Support
- Nursing Home Relocation
- School to Adult Life Transition
- Support Group - Peer Support
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Community Partner
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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FT-1800.2900Health Care Discrimination Assistance Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who believe that they have been treated unfairly, denied health or mental health care services or benefits or have experienced delays in service provision based on their age, gender, family composition, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.
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FT-1800.3000Housing Discrimination Assistance Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who believe that they have been denied an opportunity to purchase, lease or rent the home or apartment of their choice due to their age, gender, family composition (including families with children under the age of 18 and pregnant individuals), race or color, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status, actions that are prohibited by the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the federal Fair Housing Act Amendments Act of 1988 in the U.S. Federal fair housing law also extends limited protection to recovering alcoholics who actively and regularly participate in a medically based treatment or AA program, and people with a drug use disorder including those who have prior convictions for illegal drug use (but not for drug dealing or manufacture). Assistance may also be available to other individuals who are protected from housing discrimination by state or local laws with a broader set of protected categories, or which cover properties that are exempt from federal fair housing laws but are protected under state law.
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HH-8000.8100Special Education Plan Development Definition
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support which relates to the development, implementation, review and revision of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities and/or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for infants and toddlers with disabilities who are eligible for early intervention services. IEPs are written documents developed by a team that includes a child’s parents and school staff which lists, among other things, the special education services (including transition services) the child will receive. IFSPs document family involvement and early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The programs may target special education professionals and or parents; and help parents participate more effectively in the process.
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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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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.