Innovations in Transition: Strategies to Engage Unhoused Consumers in Your Community (1.5 Hours)

Training Source: 
ILRU
Beginning Date: 
08/15/2024
End Date: 
08/15/2024
Type of Training: 
On-demand

About the training

The IL-NET National Training & Technical Assistance (T&TA) Center operated by ILRU in collaboration with NCIL, APRIL, and the University of Montana Rural Institute and RTC: Rural, supports CILs and SILCs in building capacity to run strong, effective disability-led organizations.

With the current housing crisis, many people with disabilities find themselves unhoused, at risk of homelessness, or living in segregated institutions. Centers for Independent Living can play a vital role in supporting unhoused consumers with disabilities. The fifth core service, Transition, opens a door for CILs to identify needs and fill gaps in their local community. This training highlights how CILs can use IL philosophy and core services to support transition services with unhoused consumers. 

In this training, attendees will learn:

  • How to identify and eliminate barriers within your CIL that prevent unhoused consumers from engaging in services. 

  • Outreach strategies for engaging unhoused consumers based on your community. 

  • The role of information and referral, IL skills training, peer support, and advocacy in supporting consumers' transition into housing and preventing institutionalization.

Target Audience

Staff and Board members of Centers for Independent Living (CILs), and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs).

Presenter

  • Sarah Stroll, M.Ed, CRS AD, Community Resource Specialist, Disability Network Southwest Michigan

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