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PROGRAMS PROVIDED AT R I
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Energy Assistance - * BY APPOINTMENT ONLY *
Resources for Independent Living TRUE Energy
Assistance Program
Program
Details, Eligibility Requirements and Application
Youth Transition Services
 Underwritten
by the New Jersey Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Resources for Independent Living (RIL) offer a Self-Advocacy
Program to any interested schools in Burlington County. It is
designed to prepare students and young adults with disabilities
aged 14-21 for their transition from the school setting to adult
life. Through activities and discussions focused on
self-awareness, self-advocacy, knowledge of disabilities,
leadership development, employment skills, goal setting, and
future planning, RIL’s transition specialist can assist in
 developing
students that are more cognizant of their responsibilities in
their transition process.
This free service is available to groups
of students or individuals in your school.
A Youth Transition Specialist, comes to
the school to run these activities during a class period or in
about 45-60 minute sessions. The program can function on an
ongoing basis or in a delineated six week module.
Contact the Youth
Transition Department for
more details
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Nursing Facility Transition Services
 There
are Options! Right now there are thousands of people, under the
age of 65 with disabilities or long-term illnesses living in
Nursing Facilities, and are unaware of the CHOICES available to
them.
For many of these men and women, a more
independent life IS possible, when the proper services and
resources are utilized. The goal of the Nursing Facility
Transition (NFT) program is to ensure that people with
disabilities are aware of their OPTIONS.
To Get More Info About The Nursing Facility
Transition Program
Call: Toll Free: 1-800-530-1466 TTY: 609-747-1875
Fax: 609-747-1870
or
Write to: NJACIL P.O. Box 1206 Burlington, NJ 08016
or visit
NURSINGFACILITYTRANSITION.ORG
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Independent Living (IL) Skills Training
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 To assist youth and adults with
disabilities in developing the skills needed to live
independently. Some of the skill areas include, but are
not limited to:
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household management (cooking,
cleaning, laundry)
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financial management (personal
finance)
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job skills (resume creation,
interviewing, basic computer training)
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and advocacy
With these training programs, we empower
the consumer and increase their independence.
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Traumatic Brain Injury Fund
 The purpose of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Fund is to allow New Jersey residents who have survived an
acquired brain injury to obtain the services and supports
they need to live in the community. The Fund pays for supports
and services that foster independence and maximize quality of
life. Individuals may be eligible for up to $15,000 per year in
supports and services, with a lifetime cap of $100,000.
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Medicaid
Effective January 1, 2009, the Department of
Health and Senior Services (DHSS) received approval from the
U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to consolidate
three Medicaid-supported home and community-based service
programs currently operated by DHSS into a single program known
as Global Options (GO) for Long Term Care.
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Housing
 Moorestown
Ecumenical Neighborhood Development (MEND) is dedicated to
providing decent, safe, affordable housing to low and
moderate-income families, senior citizens and disabled
individuals. MEND develops, builds and manages rental
apartments and single family homes in Burlington County, New
Jersey.
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details
Project Freedom is a non-profit
organization that develops and operates barrier-free housing to
enable individuals with disabilities to live independently.
Supportive services such as recreation, training and advocacy
are provided.
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details
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