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CHART
OF IL SERVICES
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WVSILC |
WVDRS |
WVCIL |
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Counties Covered |
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Individual Advocacy - - Assistance and/or representation in obtaining access to any benefits, services, and programs a consumer may need.
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By IL/VR Counselor _____ Statewide |
On individual basis as requested & directed by consumer, by telephone and referral, follow-up, or opening a consumer service record (CSR). CIL Staff may assist in completing forms, informing consumers of benefits available and transportation to various agencies _____ 49 Counties |
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Community & Systems Advocacy - Efforts to implement policy changes to make facilities, services, and opportunities available and accessible to people with disabilities.
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Disability Caucus; ; FSN; Partners in Policymaking; and Attending public meetings.; Serving on committees: State CAC Executive Committee; BHAC; LGAL; ADA Coalition; and M-WIN project. ; Contact point for Attorney General’s office.; Educating Legislators & Congressmen..; Monitoring:: Assistive Technology Revolving Loan Fund Board; and Legislative Session & Interims.; Monitoring the Legislature and Congress and providing information and updates ______ Statewide |
Networking and advocacy for programs and accessibility of state agencies and entities including Medicaid and the state parks system. Involvement on task forces and other groups impacting programs. Information provided to local CACs to facilitate their systems advocacy activities. Ongoing education and information to legislators on independent living. _______ Statewide |
Legislative work; Educate legislators regarding disability issues; Disability Agenda; Fair Shake Network members; Conduct accessibility surveys; Work with community to remove barriers and ensure equal access; Training workshops; Letter writing and telephoning; Monitor service providers; and Serve on various committees. _____ 49 Counties |
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IL Skills Training - teaching a person with a disability skills that help them live more independently.
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Training in advocacy and leadership through Disability Caucus; Scholarships provided for Partners in Policymaking leadership training program ______ Available to people with disabilities statewide |
WV Rehabilitation Center - Occupational Therapists, Adjustment training _____ Statewide |
Conducted at Center or in consumer's home. Directed by consumer to gain skills they wish to obtain. Through various training modules using adaptive equipment or alternative methods. _____ 53 Counties |
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Information & Referral - responding to a request for information by providing the information and/or referring.
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Provided to individuals who request information _____ Statewide |
IL Counselor response or referral to appropriate entity Provided to individuals who request information _____ Statewide |
Responding to requests by phone, e-mail, and walk-ins, answering questions and/or providing referral, doing research and follow-up, and mailing requested information. _____ Statewide |
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Peer Counseling - (support/mentoring) counseling, teaching, information sharing, and similar kinds of contact provided to consumers by other people with disabilities (paid or unpaid). |
Counselor referral to peer mentors _____ Statewide |
Qualified staff and trained volunteers provide 1 on 1 peer support as a part of the consumer's IL Plan or in response to consumer's request. Peer Counselors hold regular meetings. _____ 47 Counties. |
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Assistive Devices/Equipment Services - Provision of specialized devices and equipment such as TDDs, wheelchairs and lifts, or the provision of assistance to obtain these devices and equipment from other sources. |
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Obtained by IL Counselor as deemed appropriate and needed _____ Statewide |
Devices and equipment related to blindness or low vision provided through Visually Impaired Seniors Independence Training Program to individuals 55 or older who qualify with vision requirements. _____ 49 Counties _____
WV Assistive Techology System resource/loan centers, demonstration & referral ______ 30 Counties |
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Communication Services – - Services directed to enable consumers to better communicate such as: interpreter services, training in communication equipment use, Braille instruction, and reading services. |
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Obtained or conducted by IL Counselor as determined appropriate and needed _____ Statewide |
Hire interpreters and provide readers when necessary; Services through low vision and WV Assistive Technology System projects, Braillers available at all CILs; Braille instruction available in some areas. _____ 41 Counties |
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Counseling and Related Services – - These include information sharing, psychological services of a non-psychiatric, non-therapeutic nature, parent-to-parent services, and related services |
Obtained or conducted by IL Counselor as determined appropriate and needed _____ Statewide |
Provided on an as needed basis by staff & volunteers through individual meetings. _____ 49 Counties |
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Family Services – - Services provided to the family members of an individual with a significant disability when necessary for improving the individual’s ability to live and function more independently, or ability to engage or continue in employment. Such services may include respite care. Record the service in the consumer’s CSR on behalf of whom services were provided to the family. |
No respite service provided. Obtained or coordinated by IL Counselor as determined appropriate and needed. _____ Statewide |
Work with whole family when consumer requests. Do not provide respite care directly but may locate through Family Support Project and LGAL; Peer support; Counseling; Support Groups; Make referrals to appropriate agencies. _____ 49 Counties |
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Adaptive Housing Services - Appropriate accommodations to and modifications of any space used to serve or occupied by individuals with significant disabilities. |
Obtained or coordinated by Counselor as determined appropriate and needed.
_____ Statewide |
ADA & Section 504 accessibility surveys; I&R; Assist consumers in home assessments, adaptive design & developing resources. _____ 41 Counties _____ Construct wheelchair ramps, using paid staff and volunteers. Also do assessments. _____ 7 Counties |
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Housing & Shelter Services - Services related to securing housing or shelter. |
Skills training; I&R; Provide information on housing subsidies; Maintain a list of public and private housing units available; Coordinate with realtors and housing authorities; Assistance locating appropriate, accessible, affordable housing and advocating for compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. _____
46 Counties. |
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Mobility Training Services - A variety of services involving assisting consumers to get around their homes and communities. |
Orientation & Mobility at/by WVRC staff or purchased by IL Counselor through other providers _____ Statewide |
VISIT Bus riding _____ 24 Counties _____ Itinerate peripetologist on staff _____ 13 Counties _____ Contract with other providers. _____ 12 Counties |
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Personal Assistance Services – - These include, but are not limited to, assistance with personal bodily functions; communicative, household, mobility, work, emotional, cognitive, personal, and financial affairs; community participation; parenting; leisure; `and other related needs through the Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Program. |
Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Program ______ Statewide |
Conduct Personal Assistance assessments, maintain list of available assistants; Skills training on obtaining or maintaining personal assistants. _____ 49 Counties |
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Prostheses and Other Appliances – - Provision of, or assistance in obtaining through other sources, an adaptive device or appliance to substitute for one or more parts of the human body. |
Obtained or coordinated by IL Counselor as determined appropriate and needed _____ Statewide |
Do not provide directly but provide I&R and assist in advocacy efforts to obtain _____ 49 Counties |
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Recreational Services – - Provision or identification of opportunities for the involvement of consumers in meaningful leisure time activities. These may include such things as participation in community affairs and other recreation activities that may be competitive, active or quiet. |
Offered by WVRC Recreation Department to clients at WVRC. May also be identified by IL counselor. _____ Statewide |
Assist consumers in identifying community based services and advocate to ensure accessibility; I&R; & Skills training. ______ 49 Counties Provided through group or individual activities, reimburse consumers who attend recreational activities. _____ 7 Counties |
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Rehabilitation Technology Services – - Provision of, or assistance to obtain through other sources, adaptive modifications which address the barriers confronted by individuals with significant disabilities. |
Obtained or coordinated by IL Counselor as determined appropriate & needed _____ Statewide |
Provide assessments or obtained from other providers. _____ 12 Counties _____ I&R WVATS Skills training _____ 24 Counties Advocacy only _____ 17 Counties |
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Therapeutic Treatment – - Services provided by registered occupational, physical, recreational, hearing, language, or speech therapists. |
Obtained or coordinated by IL Counselor as determined appropriate & needed _____ Statewide |
I&R ______ 49 Counties |
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Transportation Services – - Provision of, or arrangements for, transportation. |
Obtained or coordinated by IL Counselor as determined appropriate & needed _____ Statewide |
Provide to consumers to Centers as well as other trips on a limited basis. Have provided out of state transportation and transportation for local conferences. Skills training for bus riding & Dial-A-Ride I&R _____ 31 Counties ______ Assist with accessing transportation provided by community. Transport consumers on individual basis when no other resource is available _____ 17 Counties |
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Youth Services – - Specific IL services designed and provided to individuals with significant disabilities, ages 6-17, and may include training to develop skills specifically designed for youth to promote self-awareness and esteem, develop advocacy and personal power skills, and the exploration of career options. |
Youth Track in workshops for Disability Caucus ______ Statewide |
Obtained or coordinated by Counselor as determined appropriate & needed _____ Statewide |
Services provided through regular programs. _____ 49 Counties |
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Other Services - – Any IL services not listed above as directed by the State Plan for Independent Living: |
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Supported Employment Services |
Job development Job Coaches _____ 2 Counties |
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Community Integration Project |
Stipends for leadership development for people with development disabilities and family members _____ Statewide |
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