Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)
Independent Living Skills (ILS) Training
530 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55101
Distance: 1032 Miles
(651) 646-8342
ilvrteam@mcil-mn.org
https://mcil-mn.org/services/independent-living-and-vocational-rehabilitation-services-il-vr
Service Details
Description
Independent Living Skills (ILS) Training services develop, maintain, and improve a person's community living skills in the areas of:
* Communication
* Community living and mobility
* Interpersonal
* Reduction/elimination of maladaptive behavior
* Self-care
* Sensory/motor development involved in acquiring functional skills
About This Location
ILS training is direct training from a staff person to address the identified skill development needs of a person in the areas of:
* Communication skills
* Community living and mobility
* Interpersonal skills
* Reduction/elimination of maladaptive behavior
* Self-care
* Sensory/motor development involved in acquiring functional skills
Assistance and supervision may occur during the delivery of ILS training services. However, training must be the primary service provided.
Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.
Features
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Payment
- Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
- Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI)
- Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver
Eligibility
Under Waiver Reimagine, Independent Living Skills (ILS) Training and individualized home supports are streamlining into one service called individualized home supports with training as of January 1, 2021 (or upon federal approval).
For more information about individualized home supports and the transition throughout 2021, please visit the Department of Human Services (DHS) manual page for individualized home supports and the FAQ section of the Waiver Reimagine website.
Application Instructions
To request services, or to learn about or register for any classes please call (651) 646-8342.
Fees
Free
Business Hours
8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Twin Cities Metro area
Disability HUB MN, DB101 and ADA MN - Statewide
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (651) 646-8342 | |
| Disability Hub MN | (866) 333-2466 |
Last Update
9/13/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- ADA Minnesota Information
- Advocacy - Disabilities
- Case Management (Waiver)
- Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org)
- Disability Hub MN
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) Home Modification
- Home Accessibility Modification
- Homemaker Services
- Housing Access Coordination
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)
- Nursing Home Relocation
- Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Choice
- School to Adult Life Transition
- Transitional Services
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition
Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
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LR-3200Independent Living Skills Instruction Definition
Programs that assist people who have disabilities to learn the basic skills of daily living through individual and group counseling and instruction, experience and practice in coping with real or simulated life situational demands; or through the use of assistive devices, special equipment and specialized assistants. Services include but are not limited to training in the ability to travel about the community alone; to live independently in a private residence; to maintain health through self-care and use of medical services; to live within personal income; to maintain acceptable grooming and appearance; to deal with legal, family or social problems; and to cope with other requirements for successful independent living.
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YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition
Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.