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TACIL receives NMDHH Grant for Community Education
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2009-09-21T16:16:50Z

TACIL receives NMDHH Grant for Community Education
by Director » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:06 am

TACIL received a grant awarded from the New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing to conduct a Community Education Project for Southwestern New Mexico that provides ASL classes to communities free of charge; provides information seminars on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Culture and Issues; and provides training to first responders on Deaf and Hard of Hearing interactions. We're very excited about this award. We want to thank the New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and state we won't disappoint.

NM Helmets for Kids Coalition Project Implementation Aug 28

2009-09-01T17:51:47Z

NM Helmets for Kids Coalition Project Implementation Aug 28

Postby Director » Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:49 am
The Ability Center and Catron County Health Council distributed helmets to the children of Catron County on August 28, 2009. 250 helmets were distributed to children and it made for a wonderful community-building activity. This great activity was made possible by all the organizations involved. A special thanks goes out to the Catron County Health Council and NM Helmets for Kids Coalition.

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2009-06-09T17:32:15Z

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Special Thanks to NM SILC Executive Director

Postby Director » Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:25 am
I would like to thank the NM SILC's Executive Director for all he does for The Ability Center. He definitely is another team member of our Center. :D

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2009-06-09T17:31:41Z

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Food Commodities to be picked up today June 9, 2009

Postby Director » Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:23 am
To all our Food Bank Participants subscribed to our RSS feed, time to pick up this month's commodities.

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2009-06-09T17:31:02Z

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SILC meeting June 12, 2009 in Santa Fe

Postby Director » Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:20 am
Hello Everyone !!!

Quick reminder--the next SILC meeting will be June 12, 2009, in Santa Fe New Mexico. Please come join the council and hear and discuss important issues about Independent Living in New Mexico. If you need more information, contact the Center at 575-526-5016. Hope to see you there.

The Ability Center for Independent Living • View topic - The Ability Center presents to Catron County Health Council

2009-05-07T21:06:18Z

The Ability Center presents to Catron County Health Council

by Director » Tue May 05, 2009 2:47 pm

Thank you to the Health Council for allowing the Ability Center to present. We look forward to establishing a long productive working relationship.

The Ability Center for Independent Living • View topic - Participation in P & A Veterans Informational Fair

2009-05-07T21:05:44Z

Participation in P & A Veterans Informational Fair

by Director » Tue May 05, 2009 2:49 pm

The Ability Center participated in the first annual Veterans Informational Health Fair. Turnout was great and The Ability Center was able to disseminate plenty of information. Thank you to P & A for inviting us and we look forward to further collaborations!!!

The Ability Center for Independent Living • View topic - State Plan for Independent living Public Hearing in Anthony

2009-05-07T21:05:14Z

State Plan for Independent living Public Hearing in Anthony

by Director » Thu May 07, 2009 2:04 pm

Thank you to everyone who attended the public hearing in Anthony. It's great to hear and see that we have better turnouts than the bigger cities in our state. As long as we continue doing these great collaborative efforts, we will gain momentum and power to cause change to further the goals of the Independent living Movement.

TACIL Mailing List

2009-04-06T02:47:32Z

TACIL Mailing List is active! Visit http://www.theabilitycenter.org/contact.html to sign-up and be even more connected with us.

The Ability Center for Independent Living

2009-04-05T18:50:59Z

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In 2007, TACIL received a $21,000.00 award from the New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability to conduct extensive Outreach into Rural Southwestern New Mexico.

In 2008, TACIL received a renewal award for its Traumatic Brain Injury Program.

In 2009, TACIL received a $7,500.00 award from the New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability to collaborate with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, The New Mexico Commission for the Blind, and Area Schools to conduct Outreach and increase disability awareness and disability education in Southwestern New Mexico.

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The Ability Center for Independent Living

2009-04-05T18:50:50Z

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY LIFE SKILLS COACHING PROGRAM

The Traumatic Brain Injury Life Skills Coaching Program provides Life skills training to persons who experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury. Our trained coaches go into the Consumers homes and re-teach them how to perform basic daily functions like cooking meals to keeping appointments. TACIL’s TBI Program has received numerous commendations and gained the confidence of other service providers for its dedication and results.

SOCIAL SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM

The Social Security Representative Payee Program ensures Consumers’ basic needs are met by paying Consumers’ rents, grocery bills, and utilities. Working in conjunction with Consumers, budgets are devised 4 times per year in order to teach Consumers budgeting skills. Consumers are also taught about savings and knowing to distinguish between a need and a want. Gradually, Consumers make the growth to where they start successfully managing their finances under the supervision of TACIL.

SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION – TACIL works to provide youth with disabilities Independent Living skills training to succeed in securing and maintaining gainful employment.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON ACCESSIBILITY –TACIL conducts extensive presentations to service providers, local governments, and other arenas to promote education on accessibility.

NURSING HOME TRANSITION/PREVENTION –TACIL conducts Outreach into nursing homes, relocating eligible individuals with support systems in place back into the Community. TACIL also focuses on preventing individuals from entering nursing homes through education and advocacy.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES – Through Independent Living Skills Training and collaboration with area vocational rehabilitation offices, TACIL offers training in hygiene, professional etiquette, and business attire. Moreover, TACIL provides training on money management, assertiveness, and strategizing skills to maintain employment.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES – TACIL offers basic employment services like job search training, resume development, mock interviewing, and other services as needed.

SUPPORT GROUPS – TACIL provides support groups in the form of arts and crafts courses. Consumers create items they can use to maintain their independence while conversating with each other in a friendly environment.

ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING – TACIL advocates strongly for persons with disabilities in regard to this issue and maintains close ties with area landlords to provide accessible, affordable housing for persons with disabilities.

EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET – Due to the high cost of equipment, TACIL has a loan closet of equipment for persons with disabilities and their families free of charge.

RURAL OUTREACH – Because TACIL serves such a vast rural area, a lot of effort is dedicated to TACIL conducting Outreach in rural communities where services for persons with disabilities are in limited availability if even available. TACIL advocates on behalf of these individuals to ensure persons with disabilities are not exploited or leading poor quality living.

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The Ability Center for Independent Living

2009-04-05T18:50:37Z

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Self Advocacy (personal advocacy): service where Consumers are taught how to achieve change in one's own life by advocating on one's own behalf. The goal is to stand up for yourself, protect your own rights, and achieve your own dreams.

Individual Advocacy: service on behalf of, for, and most importantly with a Consumer. This service provides training, information, referral, and intervention to, and with, individuals regarding conducting appeals and filing complaints.

Systems Advocacy: service that works to create broad based change within a system, agency, and community, implementing strategies to increase availability and accessibility of services and resources, and creating equal opportunities for large numbers of people with disabilities. Systems advocacy activities may include speaking out on issues, laws, benefits, and/or practices that affect many people with disabilities.

Information and Referral consists of providing information to the public and people with disabilities on various topics of personal interest, such as architectural accessibility, adaptive equipment, civil rights, housing, personal care, and transportation. Most times, information will be accompanied by referral to an appropriate community resource or service.

Service that allows persons with a disability to meet someone in a similar situation who has learned strategies to live life independently in the community. This service is accomplished in both individual and group settings. The purpose of this service is for people to share thoughts and ideas for becoming independent. To summarize, it is vicarious learning at its best.

Service teaches persons with disabilities methods to develop the necessary skills to take control of their lives and promote their participation in community activities. Plans are individualized and can be provided in group or individual setting. IL Skills training can be defined as becoming skilled to live an independent life.

-TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY LIFE SKILLS COACHING PROGRAM

-SOCIAL SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM

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The Ability Center for Independent Living

2009-04-05T18:50:14Z

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Mailing List Active

April 04, 2008

TACIL's mailing list is now active, click Contact to subscribe!

Established in 1989, The Ability Center for Independent Living (TACIL) is a Consumer-controlled 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization funded through Part C of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and as amended in 1992. TACIL services the New Mexico Counties of Doña Ana, Luna, Sierra, Grant, Catron, and Hidalgo.

As a Center for Independent Living (CIL), TACIL’s goal is to maximize the potential and abilities of individuals with disabilities so they may lead productive lives in their communities. TACIL accomplishes this goal through its 3 programs:

The Independent Living Program
The Traumatic Brain Injury Life Skills Program
The Social Security Representative Payee Program.

The Independent Living (IL) Program is mandated to provide the following core services:

-TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY LIFE SKILLS COACHING PROGRAM

-SOCIAL SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM

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The Ability Center for Independent Living • View topic - The Ability Center presents to Catron County Health Council

The Ability Center presents to Catron County Health Council

The Ability Center for Independent Living • View topic - Participation in P & A Veterans Informational Fair

Participation in P & A Veterans Informational Fair

The Ability Center for Independent Living • View topic - State Plan for Independent living Public Hearing in Anthony

State Plan for Independent living Public Hearing in Anthony

TACIL Mailing List

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The Ability Center for Independent Living

The Ability Center for Independent Living

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TACIL receives NMDHH Grant for Community Education
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