
This service can be provided at an individual, community, or systems level. Consumers can request assistance in advocating for specific needs or services.
Individual Level Advocacy may include (but is not limited to):
Individual Level Advocacy may include (but is not limited to):
- Assisting in Social Security Application process
- Assisting in locating and filling out applications for county assistance
- Attending Team Meetings
- Attending IEP Meetings
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Community Level Advocacy
SWCIL representatives serve on a variety of committees, boards, and other groups to help ensure the needs of the disability community are considered and met. Some of the community groups SWCIL serves on include: Citizens for Accessibility Community Transition Inter-Agency Committee DHS - EIDBI Advisory Group Local Community Transit Advisory Committees Local Community Transition Inter-Agency Committees Mental Health Advisory Councils Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living (MACIL) Marshall Community Services Advisory Board Marshall Area All-Inclusive Park Committee Minnesota State Council on Disability MN State Council on Disability- Access Committee N. Collaborative Community Leadership Team SW MN Regional Ride Council And Others |