Training is provided on consumers' rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and state and federal benefit programs. Skill development such as budgeting, letter writing and other forms of self-expression are also provided when identified in the consumer service plan. The service is available to persons with disabilities and family members of persons with disabilities. Staff-delivered peer support is most often provided in conjunction with other core services. Monthly training is provided to Peer Support Volunteers and focuses on group process.
Volunteers facilitate various support groups and are available to meet individually with consumers.
This is a collaborative program with California Endowment, Empire Home Medical and the Veterans Administration. The Senior Companion Program matches senior volunteers with individual consumers for socialization and community integration activities. Often these options are considered following completion of the original independent living goals. Similarly, they provide direction and assume roles in putting on the Nevada County Fair programs and school programs designed to increase awareness among students, teachers and administrators. This program is designed to assist seniors over 60 and persons with disabilities regardless of age who have home repair problems they cannot resolve which threaten health and safety.