Centers for Independent Living Centers for Independent Living may help those, in a variety of ways, who are struggling with a disability. They provide four core services:
1. Information and referral 2. Independent living skills training 3. Individual and systems advocacy 4. Peer counseling 5. Employment services
Assistance for Physical Needs When someone is physically injured in a crash, their injuries can last a lifetime. When a loved one is killed, financial devastation To find your local Center for Independent Living, visit ilru.org.
can also be a result. Many times, the financial costs of a crash can outweigh the benefits cov- ered by insurance. Sometimes it’s a matter of finding short term solutions to help with an emer-
Insurance will often not cover all of the expenses faced by victims and survivors.
gency situation. Other times, people have to make new choices and change the way they live in order to cope with the devastation. The fol- lowing are some of the types of assistance that are commonly needed after a crash: Utility Assistance Along with many other expenses, utility ex- penses may be a challenge to pay when a victim and survivor is unable to work for a period of time. Victims and survivors can contact their utility provider to see if they have an assistance
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