PIRS
Services
Serving:
Placer, El Dorado & Alpine Counties
Placer Independent Resource
Services (PIRS) advocates for the rights of
people with
disabilities, educates the community about disability issues, and
provides
services to persons with disabilities to live independent, productive
lives.
Any person with a disability is eligible for our services. Services are
free of
charge and include the following:
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: Assists persons with
disabilities to receive AT
information, referrals and services that will enable them to live more
independently. Advocates
for improved
access to and funding for AT.
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PEER SUPPORT: Recruits and trains peer
support volunteers who are then “matched” with
a consumer requesting such support. Offers support groups around a
variety of
disability-related issues including self-advocacy, coping strategies,
appropriate resources and improved self-concept. Peer support generally
is
provided on a cross-disability basis.
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT REFERRAL: Maintains an updated registry by
recruiting and
orienting individuals to work as personal assistants. Discusses funding
sources, educates consumers about various employer/employee management
strategies and provides consumers with a list of screened applicants
upon
request.
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BENEFITS COUNSELING: Provides information and
counseling to consumers
about public benefits, assists with resolving benefits problems and
makes
appropriate referrals regarding benefits programs.
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HOUSING RESOURCE ADVOCACY: Provides housing lists according
to type of subsidy
and accessibility, including low-income housing. Counsels about search
strategies, appropriate interview questions, and renter’s
rights and
responsibilities.
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INDEPENDENT
LIVING SKILLS TRAINING: Provides information about
independent living
skills training in the areas of employment options, mobility training,
financial management, personal care, self-advocacy and use of adaptive
equipment.
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INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Provides basic information and
referral related to
assistive technology, local Medi-Cal providers, support groups, and
many other
resources and services available to people with disabilities.
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INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY: Assists persons seeking
services from various
agencies and advocates for changes in the community such as improved
transportation and housing to better meet the needs of people with
disabilities.
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MINOR HOME MODIFICATION:
provides
minor modifications to improve access and safety at home for older
adults and
persons with disabilities of any age.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Seeks to increase
disability awareness and educate about the Americans
with Disabilities Act by speaking, consulting and distributing
materials to
groups or individuals.
PLACER
INDEPENDENT RESOURCE SERVICES
11768
Atwood Rd., #29, Auburn,
CA 95603
(V) 530-885-6100 in
Auburn, (V)
800-833-8453, (TTY)
530-885-0326
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