INCREASE YOUR INDEPENDENCE
We can help you overcome the barriers in your personal life and in your community that may be interfering with your independence. When seeking a more independent lifestyle, most people find that the appropriate services or technology can make all the difference.
The League staff will help you examine your personal situation. We’ll work with you to utilize agency services, obtain funding, arrange for personal assistance with daily activities, or find the specialized equipment you need to enjoy a more independent lifestyle.
To help you reach your goals the League offers the following services:
- Information and Referral
- Systems Advocacy
- Individual Advocacy
- Peer Support
- Independent Living Skills Training
- Transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community-based living
- Assistance aimed at avoiding institutionalization
- Making the transition from secondary education to adult life
- Assistance in Finding and Paying for Accessible Housing
- Financial Benefits Counseling
- Equipment loan and rental
- Assistance in Hiring Personal Assistants and/or Chore Providers
- Grants (Available in Some Communities) to Make Homes Wheelchair Accessible
- Veterans Independence Program (VIP), helping veterans maintain their independence
ADVOCATING YOUR RIGHTS
Throughout our history, members of the League of Human Dignity have influenced state legislation and city policy on accessibility and disability rights issues. We are also prepared to advocate with you on a personal level and to help you advocate for yourself. We want to be sure you receive the services, accommodation—and respect—you deserve.
When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 it guaranteed equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state, and local government services and telecommunications.
We are protected by several other laws, including the Fair Housing Act, Air Carrier Access Act, Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Rehabilitation Act, and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).
If you feel you are being discriminated against because you experience a disability, contact the League of Human Dignity.
REMOVE BARRIERS
REMOVING BARRIERS
Your Community
Your CommunityPublic facilities should be accessible to everyone. Do you have difficulty getting in and out of certain buildings or finding adequate parking? Is it difficult to receive service once you are inside? The League can help you contact the right persons to get some changes made.
Your Home
Check out your own house or apartment. Is it difficult for you to get around? Or to get things done? Home modification may be the solution. A ramp, porch lift, stair lift, grab bars, hand rails, wider doorways, accessible tubs and showers, or lowered sinks and counters could allow you to live independently while remaining in your own home.
Did you know you have the right to make reasonable requests of your landlord to make a rental house or apartment more accessible and safer for you? The landlord is not expected to pay for the modifications, but must make the accommodation possible.
If you live in Lincoln/Lancaster County, a Barrier Removal Grant may help you pay for eligible improvements. Contact the League for more information about our Barrier Removal Program (BRP).
Model Homes
A variety of accessibility design features and adaptive aids are displayed in the Model Homes at the League locations in Lincoln and Norfolk.
Your are welcome to check out the possibilities for your home or office- including adjustable sinks with removable base cabinets, lever-type hardware, adjustable-height cook tops, portable storage units, grab bars, roll in shower stalls, and front-loading washers and dryers with easy-to-reach control panels.
Getting Around
Getting around is vital to your independence. Curb cuts and accessible buses were among the major issues facing the newly founded League in 1971. Though much has improved over the years, transportation will always be a key issue in the disability community.
Public Transportation
The League can help you take advantage of the public transportation available in your community—including buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. Contact us for Travel Training and, for Lincoln residents, to purchase bus passes, including for Paratransit, Go-For-Less, and Senior Saver programs.
Specialized Equipment
Technology can make a big difference in your home or office as well. Wheelchair ramps, porch lifts, automatic door-openers, and other specialized equipment make it possible for homeowners or renters to come and go as they please.
We may be able to help you find the resources you need. If you live in Lincoln or Lancaster County, contact us to find out about our Barrier Removal Program for low to moderate income residents.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
The League of Human Dignity operates an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in partnership with the Nebraska State Unit on Aging. The ADRC is for Nebraskans age 60 or older, people with disabilities of all ages, and their family members, caregivers and advocates.
The ADRC provides the following services:
Information & Referral
Information about a full range of public and private long-term care programs, including services, providers, and resources.
Options Counseling
Helping people who need long-term care and their representatives to make informed choices about the services and settings that best meet their needs.
Transitional Options Counseling
Developing, implementing, assessing, and following up on plans for transition support. This includes the evaluation, treatment, and care of people experiencing a specific, time-limited problem, such as a transition from hospitalization or a group setting.
Benefits Assistance
Assisting individuals who have difficulty understanding or obtaining grants, payments, services, or other benefits for which they may be eligible.
Mobility Training
Promoting the use of public transportation services by people who do not own or cannot operate an automobile.
The State Unit on Aging
The State Unit on Aging oversees funding to help Nebraskans stay in their homes. These funding sources include the Older Americans Act, the Nebraska Community Aging Services Act, and the Aging & Disability Resource Center Act. Services promote health, safety, and long-term independence.
Services May Be Available to You
If you are an older adult, a person with a disability, or a caregiver. Contact us to see how we can help. Call us from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 402-441-7871; call our ADRC line at 833-800-5643 or email info@leagueofhumandignity.com
The ADRC is here to help you navigate through what can be a time consuming and complicated maze of services and programs. We will collaborate and partner with multiple community providers to obtain and access information and services for you. All of our information and assistance is free and confidential.
FUNDING ASSISTANCE
Did you know you have the right to make reasonable requests of your landlord to make a rental house or apartment more accessible and safer for you? The landlord is not expected to pay for the modifications, but must make the accommodation possible. We can help! Contact us today.
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