Services for Independent Living

On My Own, Inc.

Core Services

Core services are made available to a cross-disabled population and their families based on need rather than on the type of disability.

Home Modification and Ramp Programs

On My Own, Inc. Home Modification and Ramp Programs will provide the answers to your questions such as:

How can I remain at home when my home is not accessible?
Can I make my home accessible?
What does it take to make my home accessible?

Information and Referral

On My Own, Inc. can provide a consumer with a wide variety of information relating to disabilities. Referrals to other appropriate agencies are provided as needed. Assistance is available in locating housing, adaptive aids, recreational opportunities, readers, interpreters, transportation and support groups.

Independent Living Skills Training
We can provide services necessary to pursue an individual's independent living goals. These services may be provided in either a one-to-one or small-group format.

Independent Living Services may include:

Independent Living Skills Training
Independent Living Assistance
Attendant Management Training
Youth Services

Peer Consultation
Conversation and interaction is promoted between newly disabled individuals and persons with disabilities who have positive attitudes and are successful at dealing with disability issues. Peer consultation covers adjustment to disability issues and may include training on specific independent living techniques.

Individual & Systems Advocacy
On My Own, Inc. provides systems advocacy in regard to public policy issues. Public policy issues include, but are not limited to the following; equal opportunities for housing, transportation, employment and access to community activities and public services. The ADA and Section 504 provide much of the basis for our work in individual and systems advocacy.

SIL Staff:

SIL Director:
Kelly Shrewsbury

Advocacy:
Susan Maples, ILS

Equipment Loans:
Linda Longstreth, ILS

Home Modifications:
Brian Davis, ILS