Independence Northwest Center For Independent Living Of Northwest Ct

HOPWA and PART B Under HOPWA Housing Opportunities for People Living with HI AIDS, assisted 53 people and their families to achieve their housing goal, in addition to other independent living goals, through skills instruction, advocacy, peer support and tenant based, financial rental assistance. Under Part B provided financial assistance to 56 people for purchase of goods and services that support community-based living and support independence.

Money Follows the Person Aging and Disability Resource Centers Assisted people with disabilities and elders to prevent unnecessary placement in nursing facilities. Provided transition services to 183 consumers and transitioned 21 out of nursing facilities. Provided services to 172 elder veterans individually and in groups to obtain benefits and maintain community living. Provided IL Core services to 32 people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including tax preparation services through VITA. Provided education on Medicare options, other benefits and application assistance to 369 people.