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 Marshall Area Transit Advisory Committee Minnesota State Council on Disability (MCD) MN State Council on Disability N. Collaborative Community Leadership Team SW MN Regional Ride Coordination Council And Others |
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Systems - Level Advocacy Advocates work to keep legislators informed about changing needs and how policy impacts individuals with disabilities. |
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Contact SWCIL to request more information about our Independent Living Program,
request accommodations, or to obtain forms in alternate formats.
SWCIL OFFICE: 109 S 5th St. #700, Marshall, MN 56258
Phone: 507.532.2221 or 800.422.1485 (for MN Relay, dial 711)
Email: [email protected] Fax: 507.532.2222
request accommodations, or to obtain forms in alternate formats.
SWCIL OFFICE: 109 S 5th St. #700, Marshall, MN 56258
Phone: 507.532.2221 or 800.422.1485 (for MN Relay, dial 711)
Email: [email protected] Fax: 507.532.2222