|
|
Service Information
|
|
|
|
|
A service represents one or more related activities and functions that are provided to address a particular need and to benefit specific types of individuals or groups of people.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Search Options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Search Results for Services
|
|
|
|
Assistive Technology Technical Assistance, Training, Demonstration, Equipment Loan, and Information & Referral
|
|
The direct services of the N.C. Assistive Technology Program (which include Technical Assistance, Training, Demonstration, Equipment Loan, and Information and Referral) provide access to and information about technology that can help people become more independent in home, school, work and community life.
Services are available statewide through 11 full-service centers and 13 satellite centers; in the home, school or work setting; or by phone or e-mail. This service is state and fe...
|
|
|
|
Client Assistance Program (CAP) Consumer Advocacy
|
|
The Client Assistance Program acts as a consumer advocate for people with disabilities who are having problems applying for or receiving rehabilitation services. Staff members are knowledgeable about laws, regulations and policies and can help clients understand their rights and work with the system. They can give advice, negotiate on the client’s behalf and help with appeals.
Consumer Advocacy staff ensures that North Carolinians can exercise their rights under the federal Rehabilitat...
|
|
|
|
Client Assistance Program (CAP) Information and Referral
|
|
The Client Assistance Program (CAP) information and referral service lets people with disabilities know about rehabilitation services available in North Carolina and how to qualify for them.
Staff members provide information and referrals to anyone who contacts CAP (by mail, e-mail, toll-free phone or TTY). CAP also publicizes its services through human services and disabilities support group offices and newsletters. Individuals also may be referred to CAP through Carolina Legal Assis...
|
|
|
|
Disability Determination Services Medical Eligibility Decisions-SSDI/SSI (Title II and Title XVI)
|
|
Medical Eligibility Decisions-SSDI/SSI (Title II and Title XVI) is part of North Carolina’s Disability Determination Services (DDS). It makes decisions on disability claims for the Social Security Administration. The goal of the service is to make medical eligibility decisions as efficiently, quickly and accurately as possible.
This service benefits individuals applying for disability payments through Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
|
|
|
|
Disability Determination Services Medical Eligibility Decisions-Title XIX (Medicaid)
|
|
Medical Eligibility Decisions-Title XIX (Medicaid) is part of North Carolina’s Disability Determination Services (DDS). It makes decisions on disability claims for Medicaid. The goal of the service is to make decisions on Medicaid applications as efficiently, quickly and accurately as possible.
This service benefits individuals applying for disability payments through Medicaid.
|
|
|
|
Independent Living Consumer-Managed Personal Care Services
|
|
Consumer-Managed Personal Care Services are an option under the Independent Living (IL) Rehabilitation Program.
Consumers, in partnership with their independent living counselors, plan for part-time personal assistance to facilitate activities of daily living, including access to the community. The consumer hires, fires, pays and performs all duties of the employer, including paying required state and federal taxes. The consumer is reimbursed for the service provided by the personal assi...
|
|
|
|
Independent Living Diagnostic and Assessment Services
|
|
Diagnostic and Assessment Services are provided to people applying for the Independent Living (IL) Rehabilitation Program. Applicants receive an evaluation, counseling, guidance on eligibility requirements and referral to community agencies. This includes:
· Medical, physical and psychological exams and evaluations.
· Interpreter services.
· ...
|
|
|
|
Independent Living Guidance and Counseling
|
|
These services cover an array of counseling and guidance issues for eligible individuals with disabilitiesthat could be general or specific and substantive in scope. Guidance, counseling and associated coordination of services, as provided by trained independent living counselors and support staff, are an integral component of the independent living rehabilitation process that enables individuals to live and interact within their community of choice.
The followin...
|
|
|
|
Independent Living Housing and Community Integration
|
|
Housing and Community Integration services help a person with disabilities make a transition back into the home and community. Consumers use these services after completing an individualized plan for independent living and as the final phase in returning to the community. These services include:
· Payment for rent and utilities.
· Rent and utility deposits.
· ...
|
|
|
|
Independent Living Rehabilitation Technology and Assistive Devices
|
|
Rehabilitation Technology and Assistive Devices are provided under the Independent Living (IL) Rehabilitation Program to help individuals with disabilities live in their homes and get access to services in the community. They include:
· Home modifications (ramps, accessible bathrooms, widening of doors and entrances).
· Wheelchairs.
· Communi...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|