CILO Services Spotlight: SOAR Program
CILO is happy to announce that we now have two staff trained and certified through the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery Program (SOAR). Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this program assists individuals who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or co-occurring substance use disorder to apply for the Social Security Administrations's (SSA) disability programs: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These services are currently only offered to consumers in Ohio.
To learn more contact Patrick Ober, Disability Rights and Advocacy Specialist by calling 513-241-8046 or by
email.
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From our Partners at Housing Opportunities Made Equal:
Join Housing Opportunities Made Equal on April 22 and 23 for “Fair Housing: Accessibility, Design, and Construction” a 2-day summit featuring experts in a variety of fields discussing the ways in which the law, technology, design, and more contribute to creating the best homes for people with disabilities. Continuing education hours for social workers pending.
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