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Aloha Independent Living Hawaii - Agency Name Independent Living Services- Program Name Program Description: The concept behind independent living is the empowerment of persons with disabilities to make choices in their lives that will enhance their dignity and self - respect, and provide full integration into the community as equal citizens with all the privileges and responsibilities available to others. Ignorance and discriminatory practices in society continues to cause a combination of low education, low vocation, low�income and lows social opportunity outcomes. People with disabilities have to overcome their own limitations and inhibitions, as well, as compete in a society that for decades has relegated them to second - class citizens. The Aloha Independent Living Hawaii believes that those who best know the needs of people with disabilities and how to meet those needs are people with disabilities themselves. The practice of "Consumer Control" forms the foundation for staff resouirces and service delivery. Staff helps consumers with disabilities to address independent living goals. The Aloha independent Living Hawaii has two broad goals. The first is to address the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities by providing various education, training, and technical assistance services to the system -at- large. We strive to heighten awareness, understanding and compliance so that people with disabilities can have equal access and opportunities. The second goal is to facilitate the accomplishment of individualized goals that consumers establish. Whether the issue is related to housing, benefits, personal care, accessibility, assistive technology, healthcare, transportation, or any other topics of independent living, we want consumers to achieve their goals. Even more than this, we want consumers to learn the process and develop skills for life -long independent living. Total Budget and Position Count Program Objectives: 1) Provide the consumer training in landlord/tenant rights, how to complete a housing application, how to locate housing and how to maintain their housing situation. This will reduce the risk of being homeless and dependent on others. Timeline: 7/1/11 - 6/30/12 2) Provide the consumer with one -on -one independent living skills to carry out their every day living activities (household and shopping chores, etc.). This will reduce the dependence on others. Timeline: 7/1/11 - 6/30/12 NONPROFIT GRANT APPLICATION FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 Page 2