Information and Referral
RRCI provides information and referral to anyone in the community needing to find specific programs and services.
Nursing Home Transition
Do you want to get out of a nursing home? Do you want to avoid going into one? We may be able to help.
Peer Support
An individual who has experienced barriers in living independently with a disability to overcome similar barriers, for example:
Independent Living Skills Training
RRCI provides training for people with disabilities to enhance or develop skills that can assure independent living opportunities, courses may include:
Advocacy
The Center provides two kinds of advocacy:
The Elder Blind Program
The goal of the Senior Blind Program is to help consumers be independent. The program offers support group meetings, activities, and training to achieve the goal of independence. Support group meetings provide opportunities to the consumer to be kept informed of the most current information regarding the latest treatments available, the most updated information about eye diseases, and peer support. Training is available at the Center for many consumers and the option to attend the blind center for additional training is encourages. Activities are sponsored by IL for social interaction and community integration.
Assistive Technology
Equipment is purchased for individuals with disabilities through Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) to increase their independence at home and out in the community. Assistive Technology is a service for individuals in need, who meet a financial eligibility criteria for the services. Technology includes a wide range of equipment and devices which could be from an emergency communication device to a van lift system meeting the specific needs the individual may have, which will increase their independence. The individual will have to go through an evaluation process to determine what equipment will meet their needs and then through the authorization and purchasing process when funding is available by USOR.
Loan Bank
The loan bank of equipment has been donated to the center to help others in need. Any individual can utilize this equipment if needed and if the equipment is available. The individual will need to apply for Independent Living services but there is no fee to use the equipment.
RRCI provides information and referral to anyone in the community needing to find specific programs and services.
Nursing Home Transition
Do you want to get out of a nursing home? Do you want to avoid going into one? We may be able to help.
Peer Support
An individual who has experienced barriers in living independently with a disability to overcome similar barriers, for example:
- Making adjustments to a newly acquired disability
- Experiencing changes in living arrangements
- Learning to use community services better
- Communications and problem solving
Independent Living Skills Training
RRCI provides training for people with disabilities to enhance or develop skills that can assure independent living opportunities, courses may include:
- Coping Skills
- Personal Care
- Social Skills
- Money Management
- Household Management
- Inclusion Opportunities
- Communication Accommodations
- Other Topics Upon Request
Advocacy
The Center provides two kinds of advocacy:
- Individual Advocacy, which involves the Center working with an individual to access services from other agencies.
- Systems Advocacy, which involves the Center initiating changes making it easier for people with disabilities to live independently.
The Elder Blind Program
The goal of the Senior Blind Program is to help consumers be independent. The program offers support group meetings, activities, and training to achieve the goal of independence. Support group meetings provide opportunities to the consumer to be kept informed of the most current information regarding the latest treatments available, the most updated information about eye diseases, and peer support. Training is available at the Center for many consumers and the option to attend the blind center for additional training is encourages. Activities are sponsored by IL for social interaction and community integration.
Assistive Technology
Equipment is purchased for individuals with disabilities through Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) to increase their independence at home and out in the community. Assistive Technology is a service for individuals in need, who meet a financial eligibility criteria for the services. Technology includes a wide range of equipment and devices which could be from an emergency communication device to a van lift system meeting the specific needs the individual may have, which will increase their independence. The individual will have to go through an evaluation process to determine what equipment will meet their needs and then through the authorization and purchasing process when funding is available by USOR.
Loan Bank
The loan bank of equipment has been donated to the center to help others in need. Any individual can utilize this equipment if needed and if the equipment is available. The individual will need to apply for Independent Living services but there is no fee to use the equipment.
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