Other Programs/Services

OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - Aside from the four core services, Liberty Resources provides additional programs and services also designed to promote an independent living lifestyle for people with disabilities.

1) COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Through presentations and trainings, Liberty Resources provides disability awareness to businesses, government, community, and educational groups. This introduction to disability culture and the Independent Living and Disability Rights movements is geared toward breaking down societal attitudes and myths that non-disabled people have toward people with disabilities. In this program, Consumers are encouraged to expand their lives through social integration and recreational activities. Liberty Resources organizes Consumers to attend existing community cultural and social events and encourages participation in advocacy events.

(a) Publications

(i) Liberty Works is a quarterly publication providing information on activities at Liberty Resources as well as in the disability rights community.

(ii) Liberty Lite is a monthly calendar for Consumers that lists classes, support groups, and special events at Liberty and in the community.

2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE In order to assist the outside community to break down architectural and attitudinal barriers and comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Liberty Resources offers expertise, assessment, consultation, and follow‑up to local businesses and organizations.

3) LIBERTY RESOURCES ACADEMY

The Liberty Resources Academy is a pre-vocational program unique to our CIL. The Academy offers individuals the training and skills they need to enter the workplace for the first time and land the job they want.

The business training includes operation of basic office equipment, reading and written communication skills, math fundamentals and calculator use, beginning and advanced computer skills. Preparing for work classes include resume and interview development, dressing for success as well as individual counseling regarding Social Security benefits. Individuals with disabilities also have the opportunity to learn about and to train on assistive devices that will help them be productive members of the workforce.

4) ATTENDANT CARE

The Attendant Care Program in the Commonwealth is a critical Consumer‑directed independent living service. Attendant care significantly increases a person's ability to work, live, and attend school independently in the community. Its focus is to provide a Consumer with assistance and maintenance of activities of daily living. These include personal hygiene, transferring to and from a motor vehicle or wheelchair, meal preparation and eating, as well as household chores such as shopping, laundry, and light cleaning.

5) COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES (CSPPPD)

New!! People with Autism can now receive services under CSPPPD Click here for more details

6) TRANSITIONING SERVICES

Transitioning Services consist of an array of services which support Consumers' goals to transition from school, parents’ homes, institutions, and other protected environments to independent living in the community. Both Attendant Care and CSPPPD have a Transitioning Program, which cuts across all services provided by Liberty Resources and also involves the interaction with and cooperation of a broad range of providers to ensure a comprehensive approach and to avoid duplication of effort.

7) SERVICE COORDINATION

Service Coordination is a Consumer‑directed service which provides information, assistance with problem‑solving, and linkage and referrals to community‑based services. Its focus is on advocacy at the Consumer's direction. It is a mandated component of the Attendant Care Program. Service Coordination is an integral part of a comprehensive service approach which offers an array of service options to the Consumer.

8) HOUSING COUNSELING
Liberty Resources has a housing team who work with individuals in an attempt to locate accessible and affordable housing appropriate to the individual’s needs. Our staff is also active in community efforts to inform local officials of the housing crisis in Philadelphia and to advocate for more funding for affordable, accessible units.

9) LIBERTY RETREADS

Liberty Resources has technician staff on site to perform minor wheelchair repairs for a nominal fee. Liberty Resources also frequently receives donations of equipment that is no longer needed by a Consumer (manual & power wheelchairs, small DME such as shower chairs, transfer boards and commodes, for examples). Hospital beds are not accepted by Liberty Resources. Through our Service Coordinators, Libertys Consumers are offered this equipment free of charge.

10) NICOLE’S PLACE

A consumer-run thrift store that sells donated clothing and household items at low cost.