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February 22, 2012
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CORE SERVICES
RISE offers four core services for people with disabilities in Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange counties.
ADVOCACY
RISE provides consumers with information and assistance to access support service systems. In addition, RISE promotes public policies that protect consumer rights, promotes independence, and respects consumer choice.
INFORMATION & REFERRAL
RISE offers over the telephone or by appointment to people with disabilities, family members, businesses, professionals and the general public up-to-date information on community resources and services that are available.
PEER SUPPORT
RISE offers a support structure to people with disabilities by people with disabilities. Peer support is offered to individuals and groups. Peers provide information, share their personal experience, listen, encourage, and help other solve problems.
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING
RISE helps consumers learn what is needed to live more independently. Consumers learn new ways to take control over their lives through skill development and increased knowledge. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, decision-making, and socialization skills. Areas addressed are selected by the consumer and may include learning about community resources, self-advocacy, and managing a household or personal assistant.