Society's Assets provides numerous services.

<body> <bgcolor="FFFFFF"><font size="2"><span style="color: windowtext"><b><a href="../Index.htm" target="_top" name="top">Home</a> | <a href="Services_Index.htm" target="_top">Services</a> | <a href="../Awards_Contests/Awards_Contests_Index.htm" target="_top">Awards & Contests</a> |<span style='color:windowtext'> </span> <a href="../Special_Events/Special_Events_Index.htm" target="_top">Special Events</a> | <a href="../News/News_Index.htm" target="_top">News</a> | <a href="../Opportunities_For_Giving/Opps_for_Giving_Index.htm" target="_top">Opportunities for Giving</a> | <a href="../Job_Openings/Job_Openings_Index.htm" target="_top">Job Openings</a> | <br>   <a href="../Resources_Links/Resources_Links_Index.htm" target="_top">Resources & Links</a> | <a href="../TOC/TOC_Index.htm" target="_top">Table of Contents</a> | <a href="../About_This_Site/About_This_Site_Index.htm" target="_top">About This Site</a> | <a href="../Request_More_Information/Request_More_Info_Index.htm" target="_top">Request More Information</a> | <a href="../Privacy/Privacy_Index.htm" target="_top"> Notice of Privacy Practices</a></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></span></font> <h1 style='line-height:115%'>Society's Assets Services</h1> <p style='line-height:115%'><font size="2"><a target="text" href="#ADA">ADA</a> | <a href="#AdaptiveEquipment">Adaptive Equipment</a> | <a href="#Advocacy">Advocacy</a> | <a href="#CareManagement">Care Management</a> | <a href="#EmploymentProgram">Employment Program</a> | <a href="#FinancialMedicalBenefits">Financial/Medical<br> Benefits</a> | <a href="#HomeHealthCare">Home Health Care</a> | <a href="#Homemaking">Homemaking</a> | <a href="#HomeModifications">Home Modifications</a> | <a href="#IndependentLivingSkillsTraining">Independent Living<br> Skills Training</a> | <a href="#InformationReferral">Information/Referral</a> | <a href="#PeerSupport ">Peer Support</a> | <a href="#PersonalCare(HomeCare) ">Personal Care</a> | <a href="#RepresentativePayee ">Representative Payee</a> | <a href="#RespiteCareCompanionship ">Respite Care/<br> Companionship</a> | <a href="#TelecommunicationsRelay ">Telecommunications Relay</a></font></p> <h2 style='line-height:115%'><a name="ADA"></a>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<o:p></o:p></h2> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-indent:.5 in'>Society's Assets provides seminars and consultation services on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Presentations vary in length and cost and are personalized for the intended audience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Handouts and follow-up services are provided.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-indent:.5 in'>Society's Assets staff survey publicly and privately owned programs and facilities for compliance with the ADA and related requirements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Written recommendations are provided for barrier removal, reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services, policy modifications, and the steps it will take to accomplish these goals.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-indent:.5 in'>When barriers or disputes exist, Society's Assets staff can facilitate positive resolutions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Concerns may be related to employment, public accommodations, transportation, or telecommunications. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="AdaptiveEquipment">Adaptive Equipment </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Society's Assets staff members provide consultation on adaptive/assistive devices used at home, work, in a vehicle, or for recreation. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>The Try-Out Program loans equipment to individuals at no cost, equipment such as:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Modified kitchen and eating utensils</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Medication aids</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Amplified telephones</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Magnifiers</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Dressing aids</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Augmentive communication devices</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Computer technology and adaptations</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Mobility Aids <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>After determining which device or model best meets an individual's needs, staff will explore funding options. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="Advocacy">Advocacy</a><o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Society's Assets works to ensure that the rights of people with disabilities are upheld.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Staff members train individuals in self-advocacy and advocate on their behalf when requested. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Advocacy skills may be required in:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Accessibility</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Employment</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Housing</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Benefits</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Community</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Other situations</p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="CareManagement">Care Management </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Society’s Assets Care Management program helps access and coordinate a wide range of services for persons with disabilities of all ages so they can remain independent in the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The current health and social services system can be complex and confusing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Care managers provide a “single point of entry” into services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>They develop services around the individual and family and advocate for, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate these services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Care Managers are well trained and knowledgeable of local community resources. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Consumers may request assistance with coordination of:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Personal care</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Housekeeping</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Financial assistance</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Day care</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Medical services</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Social needs</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Spiritual needs</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Peer support</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Advocacy</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Crisis management <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Our expert Care Management staff provides Medical Assistance (MA) Case Management. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="EmploymentProgram">Employment Program </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Society's Assets works directly with people with physical disabilities to assist them in attaining their vocational goals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This program addresses the barriers people with disabilities face when seeking paid employment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Barriers include fear of losing health care coverage, reduction in benefits, and increased expenses related to work. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">The Employment Program offers:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Specialized benefits consultants and vocational planning specialists</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>An individual team of employment advisors</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>A full range of vocational placement services <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>The agency also assists employers in accessing a valuable work force. Employers looking for qualified workers are urged to contact Society's Assets. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="FinancialMedicalBenefits">Financial/Medical Benefits </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Society's Assets assists individuals with problems relating to securing or retaining benefits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The agency also maintains information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for most major financial and medical benefits programs, such as:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Medicaid</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Supplemental Security Income (SSI)</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Staff also have expertise on work incentives that will maximize benefits for individuals that are working. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="HomeHealthCare">Home Health Care </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>The agency provides home health care services through its subsidiary, SAI Home Health Care, Inc.  <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>These services include:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Skilled Nursing Care</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>IV Therapy</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Home Health Aides</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Medication Management</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Medical Social Service <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>These services are appropriate for persons of all ages with an illness, injury, or disability. Our experienced clinicians perform comprehensive assessments and look at the individual's full range of independent living needs, including:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Adaptive equipment</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Accessibility modifications</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Transportation</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Housing</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Independent living skills training</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Medical or rehabilitation services aimed at promoting wellness</p> <p style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>SAI Home Health Care is state licensed and Medicare/Medicaid certified. For more information about SAI Home Health Care, visit their Website at <i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><a href="http://www.saihomehealthcareinc.org/">www.saihomehealthcareinc.org</a></span></i></span> <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2><a name="HomeModifications">Home Modifications </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>There are times when living space needs to be updated or renovated to improve accessibility for a person with a disability. Society's Assets staff can assess the situation and recommend solutions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Will a ramp or porch lift provide easiest access to the front door?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Is there enough space for a roll-in shower?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The agency is knowledgeable about funding sources and also maintains a list of contractors that specialize in accessibility projects. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Staff also coordinate HOME Program projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The HOME Program makes funding available for home modifications to homeowners with a disability (or to homeowners who have a family member with a disability residing in the house).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Funds are available for persons living in Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>(The cities of Racine and Kenosha are excluded.)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="Homemaking">Homemaking </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>A Society’s Assets staff member can assist with the following types of housekeeping tasks.</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Bedroom: make bed, change linen, dust, vacuum, mop, sweep</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Bathroom: scour sink, toilet, tub/shower, sweep, mop, clean mirror</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Kitchen: scour sink, wipe countertops, appliances, wash dishes, sweep, mop</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Living Room: dust, vacuum</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Laundry: sort, wash, dry, hang and put away</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Empty trash</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Clean equipment: wheelchair, walker, bath chair</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Shopping: groceries, household basics</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Meals: plan, prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="IndependentLivingSkillsTraining">Independent Living Skills Training </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Education and training in the advanced skills necessary to live independently are provided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.8in;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in;margin-top:6 pt;margin-bottom:pt">These skills include:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Money management</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Utilization oftransportation services and other community resources</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Management of home-careaides</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Self-advocacy</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>The use of assistivetechnologies <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Staff provide information, training, and support based on the interests and needs of the person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This is done with a one-on-one approach in the person’s home or their community. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="InformationReferral">Information/Referral </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Society’s Assets staff provide information on, and make referrals to, community resources for such things as:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Adaptive equipment</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Interpreters for people who are deaf</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Housing</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Transportation</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Home health services</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Employment issues</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Financial assistance</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Financial benefits <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Staff help people with disabilities and older adults find answers to questions such as:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Where can I find subsidized housing?</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>How can I find adaptive equipment or assistive technology?</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Could there be a telephone and other communication equipment that I can use even though I’m hard of hearing? <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="PeerSupport ">Peer Support </a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Volunteers and staff members with a disability provide individual or group support. Meetings may be formal or informal, taking place in the home, an office conference room, or over the telephone. The peer volunteer or staff member can provide consumers with practical information, encouragement, and input so the consumer can increase his/her independence while living with a disability. A peer could be considered a role model. He/she is also a good listener who helps consumers deal with barriers or frustrations related to living independently with a disability. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Staff also provide information about support and self-help groups currently meeting in the area. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="PersonalCare(HomeCare) ">Personal Care (Home Care) </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Assistance with the “activities of daily living” is often crucial to an individual’s ability to live independently at home. Society’s Assets home care aides can provide assistance with activities that include:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Bathing</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Getting in and out of bed</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Personal hygiene</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Getting dressed andundressed</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Walking</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Other activities <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="RepresentativePayee ">Representative Payee </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Society’s Assets is a Representative Payee for individuals that are not able to manage all their finances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The Representative Payee will make sure the individual’s basic needs are met.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin-top:6 pt;margin-bottom:pt"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>This includes payment of:</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Rent/mortgage</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Utilities</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> -<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span>Telephone</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Groceries</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Pharmacy/medical bills</p> <p class="Bullet" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.8in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.3in;line-height:115%; tab-stops:.8in"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">-    </span>Other necessary payments <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Arrangements are made for the individual’s Social Security check to be deposited directly into the Representative Payee bank account each month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Bills are sent directly to the Representative Payee or agency for payment and monthly budget sheets are available to show how funds are spent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>In addition, the Representative Payee can report changes to Social Security or family members, and is able to provide additional information on other services such as housing subsidies, food stamps, and work incentives. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="RespiteCareCompanionship ">Respite Care/Companionship </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>The agency also offers respite care to allow short-term, periodic relief for families and individuals caring for a person with a disability.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Companionship services vary as needed. Just having someone nearby may be all that is desired. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <h2 style="line-height:115%"><a name="TelecommunicationsRelay ">Telecommunications Relay </a> <o:p> </o:p> </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Telecommunications Relay provides a vital link for effective telephone communication between people who use a TTY and those who use a standard telephone. A TTY (also called a TDD, TT, or text telephone) is a device that allows people who cannot hear and/or speak to type and read their telephone conversations. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>Telephone and TTY users are able to access the relay 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Calls are relayed by highly trained operators called Communication Assistants (CAs) who act as the “invisible” link between two callers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>During a relay call, a CA will voice everything typed by the TTY user and type everything said by the standard telephone user.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>In this way, the relay allows people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Disabled to have an interactive telephone conversation with anyone, any time, even if the person they are calling does not have TTY compatible equipment. <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">            </span>In Wisconsin, Telecommunications Relay is provided by Society’s Assets, Inc., under sub-contract to and in conjunction with Hamilton Telecommunications, under contract with the State of Wisconsin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>There is no charge to access this service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Telecommunications Relay is available by dialing (800) WI-RELAY (947-3529) from a TTY and (800) 947-6644 from a voice telephone, or 7-1-1 from either a TTY or standard voice telephone.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Return to top</font></a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><font size="2"><span style="color: windowtext">© 2003 Society's Assets, Inc.  All Rights Reserved<span style='font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p> </body>