Abilities in Motion - Independent Living Center

Address: 210 North Fifth Street
Reading, PA 19601
Contact Phone: (610) 376-0010
Fax: (610) 376-0021
Website: http://www.abilitiesinmotion.org
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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Nearby Assistance Programs

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF GREATER BERKS, INC. Housing Counseling Agency	213 N 5th St Ste 1030 Reading, PA 19601-3392 | 0 mile away	610-372-8433
BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BUDGET COUNSEL Housing Counseling Agency	247 N. 5th St. READING, PA 19601-3303 | 0.1 mile away	610-375-7866
Family Promise of Berks County Non-Profit Organization	325 N. 5th Street Reading, PA 19601 | 0.1 mile away	610-373-3323
Berks Community Action Program (BCAP) Community Action Agency	518 Washington Street Reading, PA 19601 | 0.2 mile away	610-376-6571
Opportunity House Non-Profit Organization	430 North 2nd Street Reading, PA 19601 | 0.4 mile away	610-374-4696
PathStone - Reading Non-Profit Organization	121 South Second Street Reading, PA 19602 | 0.5 mile away	610-988-1675
Reading HA Housing Authority	400 Hancock Boulevard Reading, PA 19611 | 1.5 miles away	(610)775-4813
MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL WYOMISSING Housing Counseling Agency	2101 Centre Ave READING, PA 19605-2872 | 2 miles away	866-232-9080
Berks County HA Housing Authority	1803 Butter Lane Reading, PA 19606 | 3.6 miles away	(610)370-0822

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