Community Habilitation focuses on practical independence. Through one-on-one support, individuals work on personal goals, community participation, daily living skills, confidence, and routines that support greater self-direction.
Directions in Independent Living serves individuals, families, veterans, caregivers, and community partners across Olean, Wellsville, Cattaraugus County, Allegany County, McKean County, and Potter County with a focus on independence, accessibility, self-direction, safety, and community participation.
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Community Habilitation is one-on-one support that helps OPWDD-eligible individuals build independence, daily living skills, and community participation.
Community Habilitation is available in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
Community Habilitation
Available in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties
This program works towards increasing independence, while focusing on 2-3 specific goal areas the individual would like to improve. Each individual is assigned a one-on-one Com Hab Specialist (or CHS) they work with on a weekly basis. Typically, the CHS would work with their individuals 2-3 times per week, totaling anywhere from 2-15 hours a week (depending on approval from OPWDD). The main purpose of their time with their CHS is to work towards the goals they have set for themselves, while increasing independence in all areas of their lives, and receiving support and assistance from their CHS. Three of our most common goals areas: Socialization, Overall Health and Wellness and Money Skills."
Contact:
• Cortney Lathrop – Developmental Disability Manager – 716-307-2407 clathrop@oleanilc.org
