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ServicesTCIL maintains extensive files on:
- Accessible housing,
- Transportation,
- Employment opportunities,
- Personal care assistants,
- Interpreters & readers,
and many more!!
CILs are not there to duplicate services already in the community, but rather to stay current on what resources are available.
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TCIL provides training to help persona with disabilities gain skills that will enable them to live more independently and be a more active part of their community, including:
- Use of public transportation,
- Budgeting,
- Daily life skills,
and many more!!
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TCIL provides two kinds of advocacy:
- Consumer / individual advocacy - Working with an individual, regarding benefits, employment, housing, and other issues.
- Systems advocacy - Rallying for changes in the community and state to enhance the quality of life for all persons.
TCIL can assist with:
- Social Security,
- Food stamps,
- Housing,
- Obtaining equipment
TCIL staff can help with consultation services by:
- Work space survey,
- Home, apartment, or other living area survey,
- Collaberative consultation for adaptive construction or modification
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At least 51% of all TCIL staff must have a disability. The
staff serves as a resource person, role model, and mentor.
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A consumer-controlled personal assistance program that provides consumers the choice to live in their homes, rather than in an institutional setting.
Contact us for more information.
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We can help with loans of needed assistance equipment, including:
- Walkers,
- Crutches,
- Wheelchairs, and more!
Contact us for more information.
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We have information regarding housing, disabilities, benefits, and a wide variety of topics.
Contact us for more information.|
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Computers with internet access are available for all consumers.
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Community Education & Training
We offer various training programs to businesses, schools, service agencies, and individuals in regards to disability awareness and prevention.
This is a free service provided by our staff.
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"People with disabilities that help people with disabilities"
