DRAIL DRAIL Disability Resource Agency Disability Resource Agency

for Independent Livingfor Independent Living

Serving individuals with disabilities in the heart of California

Independent Living Independent Living PhilosophyPhilosophy

DRAIL is dedicated to working toward the objectives of the Disability Rights and

Independent Living Movement through the provisions of core services designed to

improve and empower the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

DRAIL’s MISSION DRAIL’s MISSION STATEMENTSTATEMENT

The Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living - DRAIL, Inc. is

dedicated to increasing the independence of individuals with disabilities through resources, advocacy, and services.

History of the Independent History of the Independent Living Movement Living Movement

Ed Roberts is the founding father of the independent living movement. The

movement began in the early 60’s in Berkeley California while Roberts was a

student at UC Berkeley.

Counties ServedCounties Served

Alpine

Amador

Calaveras

Mariposa

Tuolumne

San Joaquin

Stanislaus

Funding SourcesFunding Sources

Educational Grant through the Department of Rehabilitation

Federal Grant SSA for WIPA United Way

Calaveras Community Service Block Grant

Mariposa Community Service Block Grant

Assistive Technology funds through general public donations

Intake and Assessment Intake and Assessment ProcessProcess

Intake and assessments by appointment.

Office or in-home appointment.

Independent Living Plan is developed with consumer establishing goals and objectives

Mutual participation between consumer and service provider.

Non-contracted services from DRAIL are free of charge.

ServicesServices Information and Referral Care Provider Referrals Housing Referrals Individual Advocacy Systems Advocacy Peer Advising Independent Living Skills Benefits Advising Interpreters Transitional Program

Disability Awareness Sensitivity ADA Technical assistance and

evaluation Braille Classes Assistive Technology Youth with Disabilities Advisory

Committee Visually impaired Equipment Computers in a Nutshell Dial-a Ride Certification WIPA – Work Incentives Planning

& Assistance

Six Core ServicesSix Core Services

Information and ReferralHousingAdvocacy (Systems and Individual)Independent Living SkillsPeer AdvisingPersonal Care Attendant

Information and ReferralInformation and Referral

Provides information or referrals on current services and resources for individuals with

disabilities.

HousingHousing

Provides information, education, and advocacy on accessible and low income housing.

Landlord Tennant Rights.

Referrals to Legal Assistance.

AdvocacyAdvocacy

SYSTEMS INDIVIDUAL

Individual Advocacy Individual Advocacy

Empowers and provides assistance to individuals with disabilities.

Helps persons develop knowledge and skills for effective future advocacy activities.

Systems AdvocacySystems Advocacy

Develops partnerships between the centers and the consumers working to create change within a system, agency, jurisdiction, etc. in order to create equal opportunities to live independently.

Independent Living SkillsIndependent Living SkillsProvides consultation and training on an

individual or workshop basis for individuals with disabilities to acquire practical daily

living skills for home and community accessibility.

Personal Care AttendantPersonal Care Attendant

Provides a referral list of potential personal care attendants.

Specialist may assist persons to find the appropriate attendant.

Provide advocacy for care attendant issues.

Peer AdvisingPeer Advising

Provides consumers with peer advising resources that facilitate frank, honest discussions about dealing with ones disability and related issues, such as

- Socialization- Emotional adjustment- Accessing resources- Family relations

Transitional Program Transitional Program

Transition individuals with disabilities from the following facility types:

• Licensed skilled nursing facility (SNF)• Intermediate care facility for developmentally

disabled (ICF-DD)• State hospital for the mentally ill• Developmental center; or• California Veterans Home

A maximum of $4000.00 in total expenditures per consumer for start -up costs.

Computer ClassComputer Class

Hands-on class and home instruction.Using Microsoft Windows and Office

instructing basic word documents, opening e-mail accounts & internet skills.

Benefits AdvisingBenefits Advising

Assist individuals with advice on how to go back to work while obtaining SSA benefits.

Ticket to Work/Disability Work IncentivesSSI/SSDI, Medical and Medicare issues.WIPA - Work Incentives Planning &

Assistance

Assistive Technology Assistive Technology

Provide Adaptive/Durable Medical Equipment to consumers whom can justify an increase in their independence.

Ramps, grab bars, shower bench, one handed can opener, communication devices, software, computer repair, walkers, nebulizers, defibrillators, hand controls etc…

Possible share of cost depending on income.

How to Contact Us How to Contact Us

67 Linoberg St. Ste. ASonora, CA 95370

209-532-0963 Voice209-532-1591 Fax888-398-5907 VP/Voice209-566-0547 VP209-288-3309 TTY

www.drail.org