BackLEAP Empowers 1,288 to Live Independently in 2024
Posted on 12/27/24 by Isabel in General
In the 2024 program year, LEAP made a significant impact by engaging with 1,288 individuals with disabilities and the aging population, supporting their decision to live independently within their community.
Benefits Assistance
- Assisted 398 people with navigating their benefits.
- Performed 376 benefit screenings.
- Submitted 71 benefit applications.
- Completed 13 benefit analyses.
Meaningful Employment
- Supported 112 people in securing meaningful employment.
- Provided Site Development/Site Coordination for 14 consumers.
- Performed employment assessments and career explorations/discoveries for 19 consumers.
- Gave job retention support to 19 consumers.
- Encouraged 24 young adults to explore different roles during our Summer Youth Work Experience (SYWE).
- Bridge, Employment, and on-the-job support, such as job coaching, were possible for 27 consumers.
- Job preparation services for 31 consumers.
- Supported 65 with obtaining job development/placements.
Recreational Opportunities
- Quantum LEAP had 307 participants who enjoyed low-cost adaptive recreation opportunities.
- Consumers had 34 different activities to pick from, with 68% participating in multiple activities.
Independent Living
- Our Independent Living team supported 405 consumers in reaching their independent living goals.
- Conducted HOME Choice eligibility assessments for 116 consumers.
- Assisted with 166 individuals' nursing home transitions, successfully transitioning 55 people out of nursing homes back into the community with the resources they need to live independently.
- Provided a range of support services for 180 consumers, ensuring they had the resources and support they needed to live independently.
We could not have served 1,288 people without support. Thank you to our donors, consumers, volunteers, board members, staff, sponsors, and partners. You can support us by donating, volunteering, becoming a business partner, or joining our board!