Community Resources for Independence (CRI Satellite) - Independent Living Center

Address: 1331 12th Avenue, Suite 103
Altoona, PA 16601
Contact Phone: (814) 994-2645
Fax: (814) 944-2683
Website: http://www.crinet.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

Blair Senior Services - Housing Assistance Non-Profit Organization	1320 12th Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 | 0 mile away	814-946-1235
Catholic Charities, Inc. of The Diocese of Altoona - Johnstown (Altoona Office) Non-Profit Organization	1300 Twelfth Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 | 0.1 mile away	814-944-9388
BLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY Housing Counseling Agency	2005-8th Avenue ALTOONA, PA 16602-2203 | 0.6 mile away	814-943-1641
Altoona Housing Authority Housing Authority	2700 Pleasant Valley Boulevard Altoona, PA 16602 | 1.7 miles away	(814)949-2000
ADVANTAGE CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE Housing Counseling Agency	917A Logan Blvd. ALTOONA, PA 16602-4025 | 2.7 miles away	888-511-2227
CIL of South Central Pennsylvania Independent Living Center	1019 Logan Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602 | 2.8 miles away	(814) 949-1905
Housing Authority of the County of Blair Housing Authority	1407 Blair Street Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 | 5.9 miles away	(814)695-7548

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