Access North Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota - Hibbing, Brainerd, Duluth, Walker, MN
Location: Hibbing, Brainerd, Duluth, Walker, MN.
Access North Offers many other services to people with disabilities, the people who care about us, and the communities in which we live.
Access North provides five core services that all 400+ CILs offer nation wide; independent living skills training, information and referral, advocacy and peer counseling.
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Independent Living Skills Training: Access North offers an Independent Living Skills Training program where staff provide independent living skills training in any life area in which a consumer has a goal to become more independent. We have a variety of independent living skills assessments to utilize which can help you to determine goal areas if you like. Training is provided within the home and community where you live. Goal areas include budgeting skills, cooking, accessing community services, communication, and all areas of independent living.
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Information and Referral: Access North provides individuals with disabilities, family members, other service providers, and the community at large with information on options and resources which enable people with disabilities to live more independently in the community of their choice.
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Advocacy: Self advocacy skills and assertiveness training is provided in all areas of life. In addition, Access North advocates for systems change at the local, state, and national levels.
For example:
(1) Individual consumer advocacy, which involves Center staff working with you to understand your rights and obtain the support services you need to live independently.
(2) Community advocacy, which involves Center staff, Board members, and volunteers initiating activities to make changes in the community that make it easier for all persons with disabilities to live more independently. -
Peer Mentoring/Group Support: Access North's Peer Mentoring program links trained mentors with consumers for support, goal setting, and socialization. The objective is to learn, explore options and brainstorm problems that sometimes occur for people with disabilities, for example, making adjustments to a newly acquired disability or learning to use community services more effectively. In addition, a variety of support groups are offered within our service area. Check out our list here.
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Transition to Community: Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings, preventing institutionalization, as well as supporting youth to prepare for adult life in all areas of independent living including accessing transportation, housing, and employment in the community.
In addition to the five core services Access North provides, we provide many more based upon the needs or our local community.
URL: | http://www.accessnorth.net/ |
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