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Our Mission is
to assist people with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals, and
have the same opportunities and choices as all.
The Center for Independent
Living of Northeastern Minnesota (CILNM) is a private, non-profit, community
organization, serving persons of all disability groups within eight northeastern
Minnesota counties. CILNM promotes and practices the independent living
philosophy of consumer control regarding decision-making, service delivery,
management, and establishment of the policy and direction of the center.
Through self-help and
self-advocacy, and the development of peer relationships and role models, CILNM
assists individuals with disabilities to live independently, to exercise equal rights
and choice; and, to have opportunities to access services available to all,
regardless of the funding source or ability to pay. These services include programs,
activities, resources, and facilities within their communities.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
Independent Living (I.L.) skills are the abilities used to function
in the community and home. Employment, budgeting and money management,
housing, transportation, etc. are all areas requiring I. L. skills.
Persons with disabilities often do not have the opportunities to develop
these necessary skills. To counteract this, CILNM offers a comprehensive
independent living skills assessment and training program. Consumers
desiring I.L. training can work with an I. L. Specialist to develop a
goal plan customized to their own needs.
Goal Areas
- Socialization
- Community resources
- Financial management
- Personal care attendant management
- Recreational/leisure activities
- Transportation
- Sexuality
- Housing
- Cooking
- Safety
- Self-advocacy
Consumers can also be referred to CILNM by schools or vocational
rehabilitation agencies for assessments to determine areas in which
there is a need for I. L. skills training.
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