RIL (CVILC): Services

Resources for Independent Living
Serving individuals with disabilities in the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, & Prince George, and the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, & Colonial Heights

4009 Fitzhugh Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
Info@RIL-VA.org

(804) 353-6503
TDD (804) 353-6583
FAX (804) 358-5606

INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

Peer Counseling

Person-to-person counseling based upon the concept that a counselor with a disability can share experiences that will benefit other persons with disabilities.

Housing Placement

RIL provides individuals with assistance in locating affordable accessible housing by matching a person's needs to available housing in the community. We also provide supportive services to enhance successful placement.

Independent Living Skills

RIL provides consumers with a wide variety of workshops and individualized training which are designed to support their established independent living goals.

Workshop Training in:

Advocacy
Mobility
Self Esteem
Money Management
Nutrition/Food Preparation
Sexuality - Male and Female
Decision Making
Goal Setting
Time Management

Additional training may be furnished upon request. The workshops are provided at a number of locations throughout the service area.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Technical Assistance

Our staff will survey your home, office, church, school or other buildings to determine the most economical and efficient construction methods to make a facility totally accessible.

Information and Referral

Information and Referral, recreation, accessibility, legislation and other subjects of interest is available. Referral also are made to other social service programs.

Education Presentations

Our speakers bureau makes presentations to social and civic groups about the concept of independent living and disability related issues; we also provide sensitivity training to business and social organizations.

Advocacy

Advocacy educates both the individual and the community on the rights of persons with a disability to participate in all activities within the community. RIL teaches consumers their rights and options in the following areas:

Transportation
Housing
Employment
Education
Financial Assistance
Accessibility

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SERVICES TO DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED

Many deaf and hard of hearing residents of Greater Richmond need specialized Independent Living Skills (ILS) instruction. In addition to the previously mentioned areas of ILS instruction, specialized training is offered in: Sign Language Instruction and the effective use of Interpreters and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD).

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Youth Services

Youth Services — program to assist youth from the ages of 14-22 in the areas of advocacy and transition services. Our goal is to empower youth with disabilities so that they reach their full potential in meeting the challenges of life.

Program services:

Attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meetings
Linkages, referrals, resources and coordination of transition services
Summer Youth — independent living skills training, academic enrichment and recreational events
Independent Living Skills Training
- Job Seeking Skills-goal is to teach the skills necessary to help students prepare and understand how to set realistic goals for employment.
- Obtaining a Learners Permit- goal is to teach the skills needed to pass the test for the DMV learners permit. (Group or individual)
- Steps to Successful Home Management- goal is to teach independent living skills.
  - Level 1 — Budgeting/ Money Management
  - Level 2 — Health / Nutrition and Safety
  - Level 3 — Affordable Housing
- Mobility Training — goal is to teach the skills needed to use public transportation.(Individual training only)
- Human Sexuality — goal is to teach students how to make informed choices

Schools can contact RIL staff at the location in their respective areas, to get information about services offered during school hours.

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