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Turning Interest Into Action

Here at RIL, we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources in order to further the independent living movement. Since 1988, we’ve been supporting our community members in a variety of ways and measuring our success by more qualitative measurements such as the scale and effectiveness of our efforts.

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SERVICES

Information & Referral

Consumers are connected to community supports...

It is our goal to provide dependable and accurate information to persons with disabilities that will enable them to improve any aspect of their lives.

Our team provides consumers with information on popular topics such as:
Housing
Durable Medical Equipment
Personal Care Services
Employment Services
Transportation
Health Insurance
Other individual services
We take pride in providing dependable information on applicable disability-related inquiries. Referrals to appropriate entities are completed, on an as need basis.

Peer Support/Peer Socialization/Peer Mentoring

Everyone needs to be understood.

Our peer support allows consumers to spend time with each other and discuss personal issues, achievements and goals. Our peer encounters are one-on-one or in group settings that encourage socialization.
Individualized peer sessions and peer groups allow clients to discuss personal issues and explore suggestions from others. We also host or promote a variety of events within the community that encourage clients to socialize in diverse settings.
Contact us to learn more about our Peer Support/Socialization/Mentoring program.

Skills Training

Becoming Self-Reliant

Our staff provides assistance to clients to help them learn independent living skills such as operating new equipment, maneuvering electronics, maintaining a diet and etc. to maintain their independence. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential.
Our skills training services assists clients with mastering skills such as financial budgeting, meal preparation & planning, cleanliness, se- curing or operating transportation, and other activities of daily living.
Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.

Advocacy

A strong knowledge of personal rights is essential in today's world. We encourage self-advocacy among our customers.

Our organization participates in systematic advocacy concerns throughout the year. We encourage consumers to participate in various advocacy initiates that affect persons with disabilities, while also teaching the important concepts of self-advocacy.

We provide the necessary resources and sup- port to encourage self– advocacy when ad- dressing individual or systematic barriers/
injustices.

Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.

Community & Youth Transition

Assistance with transitioning from institutional settings (nursing homes, group homes, or rehab hospitals) to living environments of choice.

We help navigate obstacles that may be difficult to overcome (i.e. financial constraints, benefit services, housing options, & personal care services).

We assist youth clients, age 14-25 with vital knowledge and skills to maximize their self- sufficiency as they transition into adulthood. Services may include support with educational/ vocational training, gaining employment, locat- ing permanent affordable & accessible housing, obtaining health insurance, benefit services, and linking community supports.

Resources for Independent Living, Inc. serves the following parishes in Southeast Louisiana:

We provide services to southeast Louisiana residents in the following parishes: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana