Service Name
Advocacy
Eligibility
A person must have a physical or mental disability which impairs activities of daily living and a reasonable expectation must exist that UILC's services will increase independence.
Fees
No cost
Address CountryCode
US
Service Hours
M - F 8 am - 4 pm
Service Description
None
Application/Referral Process
Please call for information.
Description
Advocates on behalf of those with disabilities. Individual Advocacy is done by teaching the individual self-advocacy skills. Individuals learn how to communicate and negotiate with agencies, service providers, employers, and others to obtain needed benefits, services, or accommodations. Systems Advocacy is done when UILC works for a positive change in the community. Through public awareness activities, UILC works to promote and affect changes on the local, state, and federal levels.
Taxonomy
Service Point ID
12323
Operational Status
Archived
Telehealth
No