Independent Living Services

Services provided through our Independent Living Department are designed to empower people with disabilities to make their own decisions. The core services include:

Information and Referral is provided to consumers who request information about issues and services. AdLib is a host agency to the Mass. Network of Info. Providers database.

Advocacy is provided for consumers on any issue important to them and that affects their independent living.

Peer Counseling helps consumers resolve problems through the understanding, caring, and common experience of another person with a disability.

Skills Training helps the consumer develop those skills necessary to achieve or enhance an independent life-style.

In addition, our Independent Living Department has the following specialized programs:

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Independent Living Services-AdLib provides independent living services to deaf and hard of hearing consumers. Our program includes peer counseling, skills training, individual advocacy, information and referral, consumer outreach, and community outreach & education.

MRC Vocational Referral Program - The Mass. Rehabilitation Commission refers eligible vocational clients for specific independent living services. Services include: Peer Counseling, Information and Referral, Skills Training and Advocacy.

Representative Payee Program - AdLib acts as a third party representative payee to assist people in managing their money and meeting their basic living needs. We assist with social security and advocate and counsel on financial matters.

ADA Technical Assistance - AdLib is an educational resource for all individuals and the community on issues concerning disabilities and the law. AdLib can provide materials, information, accessibility studies and presentations on the ADA.

Housing - AdLib is an information, referral and advocacy source on affordable housing for the Berkshire County area. AdLib is also a host agency for "Mass Access" - the computer housing registry for Massachusetts.

Personal Assistance Services - The Personal Assistance Program offers in-home assistance and skills training for those who need help in managing their daily living. The consumer is empowered, through the Division of Medical Assistance (Medicaid), to employ his/her own Personal Care Attendants to assist in such chores as bathing, dressing, and Meal preparation.

Drop-In Center - The "Our Place" Drop-In Center is a social recreational center open to people with any type of disability. The Drop-In is open weekdays from 5PM to 9PM. Counseling is available to those wishing assistance.

Transportation Services - AdLib's Transportation Services Program helps consumers move towards greater independence in mobility and living. The program includes education and training in using public transportation, assistance in applying for subsidized transportation programs, and access to AdLib's accessible Van.

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