core Services
Advocacy
LIFT provides two main types of advocacy and advocacy training: Individual and Collective.
Individual Advocacy: assisting individuals in gaining knowledge about their rights and how to vocalize their needs.
Collective Advocacy: involves a group of people advocating for a common need or goal.
Independent Living Skills
LIFT’s Independent Living Skills (ILS) training offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to live independently.
Through this training, an individual is able to build skills to meet their required needs to continue living independently. Skills, such as: budgeting/financial management, nutrition and meal planning, organization and housekeeping, and accessing transportation.
ILS training is determined by the wants, needs and goals established by the individual.
Information and Referral
LIFT’s Information and Referral service provides consumers, families, service providers and the community at large with information about disability-related services and programs.
Referrals are made within LIFT or to other agency providers that can best meet specific needs.
Referrals can be made locally or statewide.
All services
Please click on the titles below for more information and contact info.
Accessibility Guidance
Provide guidance and information on barriers to accessibility within homes and the community.
Advocacy
Provide assistance with advocacy, while educating individuals to become their own best self-advocate.
Assistive Technology (AT)
Provide an array of demonstrations and trainings on AT, provide AT devices (if available) on temporary loan and work with individuals to obtain assistive technology.
Disability Awareness, Simulations & Sensitivity Trainings
Raise awareness on all aspects of living with a disability through tailored programs and simulations.
Independent Living Skills
Work with individuals on chosen goals, such as: budgeting, transportation, employment,
housekeeping, etc.
Information & Referral
Provide information and/or make referrals to appropriate agencies.
Peer Mentoring
Offer peer to peer support to others with disabilities.
Portable Ramp Program
Loan ramps as a temporary solution, while assisting individuals to obtain a permanent ramp.
Re-Used Equipment Program
Accept gently used equipment, such as: wheelchairs, walkers, shower benches, etc. and redistribute the
equipment to individuals in need.
Project LifeSaver
“Elk County Only”
Provide peace of mind to those caregivers of individuals with intellectual or cognitive disabilities who
have a tendency to wander.