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Core Services
Advocacy
We provide advocacy by helping individuals with disabilities to navigate an often complex service delivery system of regulations that may impede access to benefits for which one may be eligible. During this process, Consumers are encouraged to become their own best advocates by exercising their civil rights against unfair and discriminatory practices. We also engages in systems advocacy, which entails educating policy makers and the broader community about the impact that existing policies and proposed legislation may have on the disability community.
Information and Referral
Our Information and Referral (I&R) Services strive to provide Consumers and their families with timely, comprehensive information on community resources such as adaptive equipment, transportation, accessible housing and food vouchers. I&R Services are also provided to other agencies and the community at large.
Transition to Home
It is our contention that every Texan, regardless of age or disability, deserves the opportunity to live a life of full inclusion. This service has changed the lives of many individuals by transitioning them from long-term care facilities into a community-based setting of their own choosing. We facilitate this process by acting as the liaison between the individual and the various agencies and services necessary for a successful relocation. We can assist with locating housing, transportation options, and grants for paying moving expenses, deposits, household items, and other related costs.
Independent Living Skills Training
We provide one-on-one training to assist people with disabilities in acquiring the skills they need such as cooking skills, health maintenance, money management and transportation. Independent Living Skills Training is provided in a classroom setting, thereby encouraging peer support. For those who prefer more private or discreet assistance, one-on-one training can be provided in the Center, community or in the Consumer’s home.
Peer Support
Whether one has a newly acquired injury or just dealing with life’s many issues, we can provide peer support for individuals and groups wishing to better understand living life with a disability. LIFE Inc. provides several forums in which Consumers can forge new friendships, share experiences and find solutions to common issues. Because Center staff consists primarily of individuals with disabilities themselves, they are in a unique position to serve as peer mentors to Consumers seeking a life of independence.
Youth Transition
LIFE Inc. CILs can also assists students with disabilities to develop the skills they need for transitioning to adulthood and living independently. Services may include job readiness training, job shadowing, money management, transportation training, locating transitional housing, vocational training, etc.
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Auxillary Services
*Braille Services
We can provide Brailled documents to ensure that individuals who are blind or with low-vision have equal access to printed materials of local businesses, events, and training seminars in the community. Items we can braille include but are not limited to: • Calendar of Activities • Instructions • Item Labels • Job-Related Documents • Recipes To inquire about braille services, please contact:
Hygiene Closet
Our Hygiene Closets enable our Centers to maintain new hygiene products at no cost to Consumers, thereby, increasing employability, good health maintenance and self-esteem. The products available are contingent on community donations.
*Ombudsman Services
If you have a friend or family member in a nursing facility and have concerns, you can call our area Ombudsman for assistance by directly contacting (806) 642-0450. Some of the ways that the Long-Term Ombudsman help in a nursing facility and assisted living residents include: •Listening to residents and family members when they have concerns or issues that arise. •Informing residents of their rights, as well as community-based options, when appropriate. •Protecting residents' health, safety, welfare and rights. •Helping families learn about nursing facilities and how to pay for them. Our Ombudsmen work to solve problems and make sure state regulations and laws protect residents.
Purchased Goods & Services (AT)
Our Assistive Technology (AT) Program enables us to assist non-working or under-employed Consumers in overcoming barriers to their independence in the community by purchasing goods and services that include, but are not limited to: •Orientation and Mobility Training •Hearing Aids •Wheelchairs/Scooters •Home Modifications •Vehicle Modifications •Prosthetics •Shower Benches •Lift Chairs •Adjustable Beds
*Services that are provided at the Lubbock location only.
*Health & Fitness
Why spend good money on an expensive gym membership? We have what you need to reach your goals for free! So, save your cash and come to LIFE to join our Health & Fitness program where you get free access to adaptable equipment, exercise instruction, and access to activities pertaining to health and fitness such as healthy cooking, yoga, meditation, and bowling--just to name a few. What you get when you join the program: •Fitness Assessment •Individualized Fitness Plan •Exercise Classes •Recreational Activities •Diet & Nutrition Education •Accessible Fitness Center The South Plains Adaptive Recreation Club (SPARC), a part of LIFE's Health & Fitness Program, hosts monthly events featuring adaptive sports like wheelchair dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, basketball, bocce ball, and goalball, fostering physical activity, social engagement, and community support.
Job Readiness Skills
We are firm proponents of employment for people with disabilities. We encourage employment by providing information regarding work incentives, computer classes, interviewing skills training, resume preparation, job seeking skills, and workplace accommodations.
*Social Security Payee Services
Sometimes a person’s ability to maintain independence in the community is threatened by their inability to manage their Social Security benefits. Poor choices are made, bills go unpaid, or the person may be preyed upon by family or acquaintances who misuse the funds. For these reasons, the Social Security Administration may require individuals to have a “payee” to manage their benefits. LIFE Inc. is an approved Representative Payee of Social Security benefits and as such, is responsible for receiving and disbursing these funds to ensure that each Consumer can maintain necessities such as housing, utilities, food and access to funds for personal needs.
Social & Recreational
Socialization, which occurs through recreational programs, offers opportunities for Consumers to meet new people, develop interpersonal skills, gain self-confidence, and most of all, to have fun. Providing safe, accessible activities, (e.g., crafts, cultural diversity celebrations, bowling, etc.), helps to avoid isolation, depression, and encourages inclusion in the community.