Programs

All About Disability Internships

Disability internships are
programs that are designed for students and recent graduates with disabilities to gain career skills. Some examples include major opportunities like the AAPD Summer Internship Program which is a paid, DC-based, program for leadership development and Project SEARCH, which is a type of hands-on training in various workplaces with coaching. Last but not least, it is also important to note that these internships offer valuable job experience, mentorship, and connections in fields like advocacy, federal agencies, non-profits, and diverse businesses, helping participants with disabilities build confidence and enter the workforce.

All About High Support And Specialist Housing
High-support and Specialist Housing for people with disabilities in the United States includes a Section 811 Program for integrated, affordable housing with services. As well as Group Homes and Supervised Living that provides 24/7 staff support for daily living, and Section 8 Vouchers (NED) for private market rentals. Furthermore, it is important for everyone to know that these programs that are included in high support and specialist housing are often managed by non-profits like The Arc or Volunteers of America, connecting residents with Medicaid-funded services for various needs from mental illness to intellectual disabilities.

What Is Independent Living For People With Disabilities?

Independent Living for people with disabilities means that people have the choice, control, and support to live self- determined lives in the community and focus on empowerment, not pity, through skills training like hygiene, cooking, and finances. Not to mention things like personal assistance, housing options like scattered-site, cluster, host homes, and community integration, with Centers for Independent Living (CILs) offering key services like advocacy and peer support. Last but not least, the main goal for Independent Community is to receive full societal participation, and move beyond institutional care to foster dignity and equal opportunity through programs like HUD's Section 811 and state-funded service.

All About High Support And Specialist Housing
High-support and Specialist Housing for people with disabilities in the United States includes a Section 811 Program for integrated, affordable housing with services. As well as Group Homes and Supervised Living that provides 24/7 staff support for daily living, and Section 8 Vouchers (NED) for private market rentals. Furthermore, it is important for everyone to know that these programs that are included in high support and specialist housing are often managed by non-profits like The Arc or Volunteers of America, connecting residents with Medicaid-funded services for various needs from mental illness to intellectual disabilities.

Where Can People With Disabilities Find Financial And Legal Housing Support

People with disabilities can find financial and legal housing support through federal programs like HUD's Section 8 Vouchers (Housing Choice Vouchers) and Section 811 for affordable, accessible units. Not to mention, state initiatives that offer rental aid, deposits, and legal help. With that being said, options include vouchers for private housing, subsidized developments, or grants for modifications, which are all backed by legal rights under the Fair Housing Act and ADA, with local Legal Aid providing tenant defense.

What Is Semi Independent Living?
Semi- Independent living for adults with disabilities offers tailored support in community settings. This allows them to have more autonomy than group homes. Not to mention, have supportive roommates who are students or scattered-site apartments with visiting coaches, and programs that provide them with skill-building in daily living such as cooking, money, and transportation, job and social skills, which help people with disabilities achieve self-directed and independent lives.

What Is Vocational Rehabilitation?
Vocational Rehabilitation Services help people with disabilities prepare for, find, keep, or advance in a job. This works by providing them with personalized support like counseling, skills training, job placement assistance, and assistive technology. Not only that, but two things that this program aims for are employment and greater independence. Oh and Vocational Rehabilitation is often offered through state agencies and federal programs.

What Is Vision Therapy
Vision Therapy is a doctor-supervised, personalized treatment program. It uses and works by having the person use and do eye exercises, wear specialized lenses, and complete different computer programs to help retrain their visual system as well as strengthen the connection between their eyes and brain. Last but not least, research has also proven that Vision Therapy can help people improve any issues that they have with things like focusing, tracking, teaming, processing visual information, and even treating chronic eye conditions like lazy eye, cross eyes, and reading difficulties.

What Is An Aging And Disabled Resource Center
An Aging and Disability Resource Center is a "one-stop shop" for older adults, people with disabilities of any age, caregivers, and veterans. It helps people to get free, unbiased information, counseling, and assistance access long-term services and supports (LTSS) like in-home care, housing, disability benefits, and health programs. As well as aims to help people make informed choices and stay independent in their communities. Last but not least, the Aged And Disabled Resource Center even acts as a single entry point. Oh and it is often called a "No Wrong Door" system because it connects people with local and national resources through a collaborative network of aging and disability organizations, which is funded partly by federal initiatives like the Administration for Community Living (ACL).