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Core Services
Advocacy-We work with persons with disabilities to improve their skills to advocate
for themselves and to defend their own interests. We also work to change
habits and practices in the community that are barriers to independent living.
Independent Living Skills-The Center assists people with disabilities to enhance their skills to live
independently, such as using public transportation, managing personal budgets,
or improving daily living habits.
Information and Referral-The Center maintains comprehensive information files on available services
and resources for people with disabilities. Just a sampling of these are
accessible housing, transportation, and employment opportunities.
Peer Counseling-The Center has a roster of persons with disabilities who can counsel others
with similar disabilities to explore their options and learn to live
independently. Such as adjusting to a newly-acquired disability,
experiencing changes in living arrangements, and learning to use community
services.
Access & Transition Services
The Ramp Project
The Ramp Project is a joint venture between: The Arc of St. Clair County, who
provides services for persons with mental retardation and other developmental
disabilities; The Blue Water Center for Independent Living, who provides
services for all persons with cross disabilities; The Regional Interagency &
Consumer Coordinating Committee (RICC) Alliance, which is a tri-county committee
(St. Clair, Lapeer, and Sanilac), works under the Michigan Developmental
Disabilities Council to help consumers become involved in their community; The Community Assistive Technology Council, who provides information and
education on accessible housing and assistive technology. This Council
works with St. Clair, Lapeer, and Sanilac counties.
Eligibility requirements are: Must be for a person with a disability, based on need,
based on location (St. Clair, Sanilac and Lapeer counties), based on landlord permission, city or township permit requirements and
site location, based on family contribution (if any)
If you are in need of a ramp, please contact Nancy Hilliker at The Arc at
810-982-3261 or Eric Britz at The BWCIL at 810-987-9337
Other Access and Transition services offered are: American
Sign Language, Housing Information, Outreach, Pre-Employment Services, School-to-work Transition, Community Living Supports
Clinical Services
Clinical services offered are: HIV/AIDS Counseling & Education & Testing, Mental Health Counseling, Psychological Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Health Education
Personal Assistant Services
Resource Development
Community Assistive Technology Council
Support Groups
Cookin' With Ruth and Neil each Wednesday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
at the CIL office
Women With Disabilities Support Group 3rd Wednesday of
each month from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the CIL office; "brown bag it"; cal
Cathy at 987-9337, ext. 150 for details
Art Therapy for Persons with Disabilities each Thursday from
3:00pm until 5:00pm at the CIL office; call Eric at 987-9337, ext 114 for
details
Blue Water League of the Blind 3rd Thursday of each month at
7:30pm at Noruh Grotto Hall, 2885 Krafft Road; call Michael Geno at 982-0717 for
further information
Employees with Disabilities Support Group 3rd Thursday of each
month from 5:00pm until 6:00pm at the CIL office; a group meeting to assist
persons who are working and who have a disability to support and assist each
other in overcoming barriers and work-related problems.
"Kandoo Kids" an Activities Group for Developmentally Disabled
Children and Their Families; call Ruth at 987-9337, ext 122 for details and a
schedule of events.
Affiliated Support Group of the Michigan Parkinson
Foundation 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm in Mercy Hospital
Cafetorium, call Peggy Morris at 810-329-9521 for further information
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