716-661-3010
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Primary Services
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan, Centers for Independent Living, Disability Related Transportation, General Benefits and Services Assistance, Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Peer to Peer Networking, Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities, Specialized Information and Referral, Transition Services for Students With Disabilities, Welfare Rights Assistance
Description
A non-residential program serving individuals with disabilities in Chautauqua County. The purpose is to provide services that will assist individuals with severe disabilities to reach maximum independence and an enriched quality of life.
Services include:
- Advocacy
- Assistance with applying for SSI/SSD benefits and representation at hearings
- Assistance with applying for Community Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities, Medicaid Spend-down, Managed Long Term Care, and Nursing Home/Chronic Care coverage
- Assistance with enrolling in Medicare Part D plans and applying for Extra Help subsidy
- Transition to community based living arrangements
- Home modification consultation
- Independent living skills
- Information and referral
- Peer support for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages
- Loan closet
Services include:
- Advocacy
- Assistance with applying for SSI/SSD benefits and representation at hearings
- Assistance with applying for Community Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities, Medicaid Spend-down, Managed Long Term Care, and Nursing Home/Chronic Care coverage
- Assistance with enrolling in Medicare Part D plans and applying for Extra Help subsidy
- Transition to community based living arrangements
- Home modification consultation
- Independent living skills
- Information and referral
- Peer support for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages
- Loan closet
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Any resident with a disability. Some programs have additional eligibility criteria.
Service Area: Chautauqua County, with some limited Social Security assistance in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties; call for details.
Service Area: Chautauqua County, with some limited Social Security assistance in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties; call for details.
Intake Process
Referral by family, agency, or self-referral. Phone or zoom interview with service coordinator. Appointments preferred as individuals without appointments are subject to staff and time availability and may not be served upon arrival.
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation services are available to agency participants Monday-Friday.
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation services are available to agency participants Monday-Friday.
Program Fees
Fees apply to Social Security assistance to obtain cash benefits, wheelchair transportation, and some but not all loan closet items.
Languages
Spanish, by appointment only with an SILC staff member who will arrange and schedule with an interpreter.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible office with accessible bathroom facilities. Wheelchair accessible transportation services available Monday-Friday.
Date of Official Change
Jun 09, 2020
Contacts
Marie Carrubba (Primary)
Executive Director
marie@ilc-jamestown-ny.org
716-661-3010