Intellectual Disability Supports
Latina Voice works with the community in helping people with intellectual disabilities find support services. LV helps the person navigate services that would best fit the person and then establish connections with service provider agencies to begin in obtaining the needed services.
Disability Support Referrals- The intellectual and developmental disability service system continues evolving and at times, people with intellectual disabilities and their families may have difficulty navigating information or services, specifically for limited English speakers (LES). Latina Voice works to assist in navigating support services through referrals by:
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Supporting with eligibility and contact information
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Choosing an Intellectual Disability/Autism Provider
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Choosing Case Management and Care Coordination Organization (CCOs)
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Support Brokerage
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What is Person Centered Planning?
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What types of services are available?
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Disability Consultants- The Disability consultants at Latina Voice works to provides strategies to students with disabilities at any level who may be struggling academically. Through academic counseling, students as well as parents and special education educators can learn how to help students in higher education realize their academic and personal potential.
For More Info Contact
Disability Support Referrals- Dr. Johanna LoPorto at jloporto@latinavoice.org
Disability Consult- Maria Santiago Valentin at msantiago-valentin@latinavoice.org