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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Southwest
Louisiana Independence Center (SLIC) is to provide Information and Referral,
Advocacy, Peer Counseling and other Independent Living Services, to develop
community options for persons with significant disabilities in Southwest and
South Central Louisiana, and to assist them in achieving and maintaining
self-sufficient, productive lives.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Southwest Louisiana Independence
Center is to encourage individuals with disabilities to regain control of
their lives by managing their own affairs to live as independently as
possible.
GOALS
To assist individuals with disabilities to
become aware of acceptable options which will minimize physical and/or
psychological dependency upon others and lead to self-determination.
To assist individuals with disabilities to make decisions with regard to
performing tasks in daily living and functioning as independently as possible
within their chosen environment.
CORE
SERVICES
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INFORMATION & REFERRAL
SLIC serves as a
referral source answering specific questions from consumers and the general
public about disability issues.
SLIC maintains a database of information about facilities and resources
related to disability, and when appropriate,
SLIC makes referrals to other service providers.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
SKILLS TRAINING
SLIC assists
consumers by teaching and practicing the skills which will increase
independence. Such skills may include: nutrition,
menu-planning, cooking and
homemaking; management of health care and finances, etc. |
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PEER COUNSELING
SLIC shares
disability-related experiences, knowledge, and skills in group sessions, or
one-on-one. SLIC also provides sharing of opinions, feelings, problems and
solutions. |
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ADVOCACY
SLIC provides support and information concerning legal and civil rights
available benefits, and housing accessibility issues,
for persons with
disabilities. SLIC also provides technical assistance/support to any business
regarding Americans with
Disabilities Act
(ADA) compliance issues, with on-site reviews provided upon request and
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ELIGIBILITY for SERVICES
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SLIC
operates under several federal / state grants which are open to
individuals with disabilities. Each grant has some limitations
or restrictions and eligibility requirements. All Core Services
are at no cost to the consumer |
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