Self Initiated Living Options Inc

Programs: * surpassed nysed acces-vr ilc department enrollment expectations goal of 1,700 with an actual count for those service of 5,004 participants in nassau and suffolk county* silo provided advocacy services to 422 cases with 395 having positive results* silo staff did 400 out reaches in the community, silo presented to 83 community groups * silo provided 3 internship opportunity for students at suffolk county community college human services program and stony brook university school of social work. * silo participated in 29 school district transition fair and at 8 disabilities awareness fairs partnered with new york state association for independent living (nyail) on the following; open doors program to educate people in nursing home on their right to return and live independently in their community. Olmstead housing subsidy which provides a percentage of the rent, first months deposit and moving expenses to those eligible for the program living in nursing homes. Silo partners with long island university traid grant for providing medical and assistive technology as part of our free lending closet. Partnered with little league international, of williamsport, pa. To assist with advocacy and recruitment. Support groups:o epilepsy support groupo alzheimer caregiver support group o book club for visually impaired or blindo support group for people with disabilitieso start the conversation group (support group for those that have recently have become disabled. )o out at silo (support group got people with disabilities that are gay, transgender or questioning)o youth advocacy and self-direction group