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Employment for People with Disabilities

Posted on 08/13/24 in Independent Living

[image:1] By Barbara Judah, Director of Benefits and Employment Services at LEAP Employment can be a goal of Independent Living Consumers (people with disabilities) often embrace a process of self-discovery that includes an interest in pursuing a job.... read more

Navigating the Complex World of Benefits

Posted on 07/30/24 in Independent Living

By Barbara Judah, Director of Benefits and Employment Services What services are available to help? People with disabilities need help coping with the everyday costs of living and the ability to pay for their healthcare. Fortunately, there... read more

Independent Living

Posted on 05/13/24 in Independent Living

By Cheryl Gorham, Director of Independent Living Services at LEAP [image:1] What is Independent Living? The independent living philosophy promotes self-help & self-advocacy, development of peer role models, equal access to society, and all services, programs, activities, resources,... read more

Peer Support

Posted on 11/30/23 in Independent Living

[image:1] by Maria Sutter, Independent Living Specialist What is Peer Support? This service creates an environment among people with disabilities where knowledge and experiences are shared to help with emotional, social, and practical needs. Support can be one-on-one with... read more