Disability Network of Eastern Connecticut (DNEC) - Independent Living Center

Address: 19 Ohio Avenue
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact Phone: (860) 823-1898
Fax: (860) 886-2316
Website: http://www.dnec.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

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, NORWICH, CT Housing Counseling Agency	331 Main Street NORWICH, CT 06360-5836 | 3.3 miles away	860-889-8346-271
Norwich Housing Authority Housing Authority	10 Westwood Park Norwich, CT 6360 | 3.5 miles away	(860)887-1605
Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. - Main Program Office Community Action Agency	401 West Thames Street Norwich, CT 06360 | 4 miles away	860-889-1365
The Salvation Army - New London Corps Charitable Organization	11 Governor Winthrop Boulevard New London, CT 06320 | 14.2 miles away	860-443-6409
Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. - New London Office Community Action Agency	83 Huntington Street New London, CT 06320 | 14.3 miles away	860-444-0006
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, Inc. - New London Office Non-Profit Organization	28 Huntington Street New London, CT 06320 | 14.4 miles away	860-443-5328
New London Housing Authority Housing Authority	78 Walden Avenue New London, CT 6320 | 14.5 miles away	(860)443-2851
Care & Share of East Lyme, Inc. Non-Profit Organization	12 Roxbury Rd Niantic, CT 06357 | 16.5 miles away	860-739-8502
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Non-Profit Organization	27 Chase Street Pawcatuck, CT 06379 | 19.3 miles away	860-599-3285

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