activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 14
- Independent Living Services Independent Living Skills TrainingProvides services that support choice and control for individuals with disabilities, including information and referral, one-on-one and group training, and peer mentoring to develop independent living skills.
- Independent Living Skills Training Independent Living Skills TrainingOffers one-on-one and group training to help individuals with disabilities develop skills necessary for independent living, including peer mentoring from individuals with lived experience.
- Independent Living Skills Training Independent Living Skills TrainingOffers one-on-one and group training to help individuals with disabilities develop skills for independent living, including peer mentoring and support.
- Information and Referral ServicesConnects individuals with disabilities to programs and services that support independent living.
- Information and Referral ServicesConnects individuals with disabilities to programs and services that support independent living by providing tailored information and referrals.
- Local Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides local transportation services.
- Local Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides local transportation to support mobility and access to community resources for individuals with disabilities.
- Local Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides local transportation services to support individuals.
- Title VI Civil Rights Complaint Resolution Title VI and Rights Violation Complaint ResolutionAccepts and mediates formal written complaints related to Title VI discrimination through its Title VI Coordinator, ensuring compliance with civil rights statutes in all programs and activities.
- Title VI Compliance and Complaint Resolution Title VI and Rights Violation Complaint ResolutionEnsures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by accepting formal written complaints and offering informal mediation through the Title VI Coordinator to resolve discrimination concerns.
- Title VI Discrimination Complaint Resolution Title VI and Rights Violation Complaint ResolutionAccepts formal written complaints related to Title VI discrimination and offers informal mediation meetings between affected parties and the Title VI Coordinator to resolve them.
- Transition Services Transition to Independent Living SupportSupports individuals transitioning from institutional settings (nursing homes, rehabilitation) or from youth to adulthood into community-based living arrangements.
- Transition Services Transition to Independent Living SupportSupports individuals with disabilities in transitioning from institutional settings (nursing homes, rehabilitation) or from youth to adulthood into community-based living arrangements.
- Transition Support Services Transition to Independent Living SupportProvides targeted support for individuals transitioning from nursing homes, rehabilitation settings, or youth to adulthood into community-based independent living arrangements.
advocacy · 2
- Individual and Systems AdvocacyConducts advocacy by teaching self-determination strategies and working to remove physical and attitudinal barriers in society for individuals with disabilities.
- Individual and Systems AdvocacyConducts advocacy to promote self-determination and remove physical and attitudinal barriers, empowering individuals with disabilities to assert their rights and access community resources.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Community Reintegration Through Transition Support community-reintegrationUses a structured transition model to help individuals move from institutional or dependent living environments into independent community-based living, emphasizing long-term integration and sustainability.
- Culturally Appropriate Services for Native Americans culturally_appropriate_servicesDelivers services tailored to the cultural context of Native Americans with disabilities, recognizing cultural relevance as a key factor in supporting successful independent living within their communities.
- Culturally Appropriate Services for Native Americans culturally_appropriate_servicesDelivers services tailored to the cultural context of Native Americans with disabilities, recognizing that culturally grounded support enhances effectiveness and trust in achieving independent living.
- Culturally Appropriate Services for Native Americans culturally_appropriate_servicesDelivers services tailored to the cultural context of Native Americans with disabilities, recognizing that culturally grounded support enhances effectiveness and independence outcomes.
- Dual Advocacy: Individual and Systems Change individual_and_systems_advocacyCombines support for individual self-advocacy with efforts to dismantle systemic barriers, recognizing that both personal empowerment and structural reform are necessary for independence.
- Dual Advocacy: Individual and Systems Change individual_and_systems_advocacyCombines support for individual self-advocacy with efforts to dismantle systemic barriers, advancing both personal independence and broader social change for people with disabilities.
- Dual Advocacy: Individual and Systems Change individual_and_systems_advocacyCombines individual-level advocacy to build self-determination with systems-level advocacy to dismantle societal and structural barriers to independence for people with disabilities.
- Early Resolution Through Informal Mediation early_resolution_through_informal_mediationAddresses complaints and conflicts early by using informal mediation at the lowest organizational level, aiming to preserve relationships and avoid escalation.
- Early Resolution via Informal Mediation early_resolution_through_informal_mediationAddresses complaints at the earliest stage using informal mediation and low-level conflict resolution to maintain trust and prevent escalation within the organization.
- Early Resolution via Informal Mediation early_resolution_through_informal_mediationAddresses complaints at the earliest stage by using informal conflict resolution methods like mediation, aiming to resolve issues efficiently while maintaining dignity and reducing systemic burden.
- Empowerment-Based Approach to Independence empowerment-based_approachSupports individuals with disabilities in making their own choices, taking risks, and assuming responsibilities, based on the belief that self-direction is central to achieving true independence.
- Empowerment-Based Approach to Independent Living empowerment-based_approachSupports individuals with disabilities in exercising autonomy by affirming their right to make personal choices, take calculated risks, and manage responsibilities, fostering greater self-determination.
- Empowerment-Based Choice and Responsibility Model empowerment-based_approachSupports individuals with disabilities in making personal choices, taking risks, and assuming responsibilities as a core mechanism to build self-determination and independent living skills.
- Peer Mentoring Through Lived Experience peer_mentoringUtilizes individuals with lived experience of disability and independence challenges to mentor others, leveraging shared experience to build trust, model success, and guide progress.
- Peer Mentoring with Lived Experience peer_mentoringEngages individuals with lived experience of disability and independence challenges to mentor others, leveraging shared experience to build confidence and practical skills.
- Peer Mentoring with Lived Experience peer_mentoringUtilizes peer mentors who have successfully navigated the path to independent living to guide and support others, leveraging shared experience to increase relatability and effectiveness.
- Transition-Focused Community Reintegration community-reintegrationUses a structured model to support individuals transitioning from institutional or dependent living into independent community-based settings, emphasizing readiness and sustained integration.
- Transition-Focused Community Reintegration Model community-reintegrationSupports individuals transitioning from institutional or dependent environments into self-directed community living through structured, goal-oriented programming that emphasizes independence.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Independent Living Skills Training
Offers one-on-one and group training to assist consumers in developing skills for independent living.
Individual & Systems Advocacy
Teaches individuals about self-determination strategies and addresses barriers in society.
Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals to connect consumers with programs and services that help them live independently.
Peer Support
Provides peer mentoring and support to consumers learning to live independently.
Transition Services
Assists consumers in moving from nursing homes to less restrictive living arrangements and from youth to adulthood.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Partner — Resource partner involved in planning and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Brain Injury Association Of Arizona Partner — Resource partner supporting individuals with brain injuries
- Hopi Housing Authority Partner — Housing resource partner serving the Hopi community
- NCIL Network — Member organization of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
- Native American Disability Law Partner — Resource partner providing legal support for Native Americans with disabilities
- Navajo Nation Arizona Long Term Care Partner — Resource partner offering long-term care case management for Navajo Nation members
- Navajo Nation Division of Social Services Partner — Resource partner providing social services to Navajo Nation families
- PSRC Partner — Entity with which individuals may file formal Title VI complaints.
- Rehabilitation Services Administration Partner — Resource partner providing services for individuals with disabilities
- Tuba City Health Care Partner — Healthcare service partner for individuals in the Navajo Nation region