INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY

Knowledge and skills create power to solve problems and achieve goals. LINK staff provide knowledge, skills training and support to help the consumer self-advocate. LINK will assist you with tactics or techniques to advocate for yourself and, if necessary, act as an advocate to resolve access, service or integration issues with others. When appropriate, LINK staff can perform the role of a lay-advocate to express the interest of a consumer. This includes special education, housing issues, etc.


  SYSTEMS ADVOCACY

Staff advocates promote enforcement of disability rights laws and work to improve life for people with disabilities at the local, state and federal level. Our advocates work collaboratively with consumers, staff, business leaders, politicians and other organizations to improve access, service and integration for all people with disabilities. For more information on how you can help make changes in your community check out our Peer Support button to the left and go to the CAPPCA heading.


  SOCIAL SECURITY ADVOCACY

Call our Information and Referral Specialist who can link you with resources designed to explore your eligibility for Social Security Administration programs.


  DE-INSTITUTIONALIZATION

LINK can help you emplore your options to return to your community. Call the Hays office to speak with our Information and Referral Specialist to see if you qualify for any of those various programs available at 785-625-6942 or 1-800-569-5926.