Location: Panama City, FL.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is an organization that works to promote Independent Living for and by individuals with disabilities; to enable them to take control of their lives; to make decisions about themselves and their future; to ensure the necessary support services are available to enable them to be active participants in their communities; and to prevent unnecessary institutionalization.
Core Services
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Independent Living Skills Training: Instruction and skill building for living independently with a disability. Topics may include cooking, budgeting, transportation and social skills training.
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Information and Referral: Community information and referral assistance to other organizations and agencies to help persons with disabilities.
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Peer Support: Persons with disabilities helping and supporting other persons with disabilities.
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Advocacy: Educating consumers about the rights of persons with disabilities, assisting individuals in learning laws to self-advocate and work within the system to bring about change.
| URL: | http://www.drcpc.org/ |
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