Programs & Services

Services

Detailed bronze Lady Justice statue with scales and sword against a dark background, symbolizing law and justice.

Advocacy

Independent living is centered around enabling persons with disabilities to make decisions that affect their own lives and supporting equal participation in community life. HOCTIL educates and collaborates with individuals with disabilities to increase awareness and accessibility for all in our communities.

HOCTIL’s advocacy service assists and educates persons with disabilities in supporting your rights and understanding regulations and laws affecting you. We also help you find the services you need to enjoy your rights and freedoms.

Close-up of hands writing in a notebook while studying documents on a wooden table.

Information and Referral

HOCTIL maintains comprehensive information on the resources available in your communities such as housing, transportation, employment, and more. We’ll navigate the systems and connect you to the services, technology, and options that are best for you.

 
Close-up of colleagues huddling hands symbolizing teamwork and unity.

Peer Support

HOCTIL connects you to an individual or group who understands your barriers and options. Several HOCTIL staff members are persons with disabilities who can provide you with peer support based on our knowledge and personal experiences.

 
A minimalist depiction of solar eclipse phases captured in a crescent pattern on a dark background.

Transition

HOCTIL assists you in transitioning to school, work, your home and life in your community.

  • Employment – HOCTIL believes and advocates for you to have the right to choose meaningful employment regardless of disability or age. As a Ticket to Work Employment Service Provider, HOCTIL assists you with tips for successful employment and understanding laws that may affect your benefits.
  • Relocation – HOCTIL also assists in relocation services when moving from a nursing home to an independent living setting, or for youth transitioning from school to post-secondary life.
Focused young man in a wheelchair practicing archery indoors, aiming with determination at a target.

Training

HOCTIL provides trainings which can enhance your quality of life. Training opportunities are available for

  • Life Management
  • Fiscal Management
  • Benefits Counseling
  • Assitive Technology and Computer Skills
  • Employment
  • Consumer Directed Services

Independent Living Skills Training

HOCTIL provides and coordinates training opportunities to help one gain skills that would enable them to live more independently. Training may include functional life skills, learning to deal with insensitive and discriminatory behavior, and improving your understanding of your rights to help you reach your independence. Complex rehabilitation technology is also available for your specific needs including:
  • Hearing Aids Devices and Services
  • Home Modifications
  • Prosthetics
  • Vehicle Modification Consumer Service
  • Wheelchairs and Scooters
  • Durable Medical Equipment
  • Interpreter, Translator and Communication Services
  • Physical Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Treatment
  • Services for Deaf/Blind Individuals