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Independent Support Coordination Assists children (ages 3 & up) and adults diagnosed with mental retardation to achieve their life goals by serving as their advocate and connecting them to the appropriate services that improve their quality of life.
We offer individuals the dignity, respect and self-worth that come with taking control of their own lives and choosing the directions they want to follow. We also offer them the opportunity for relationships and support within the community to give them a sense of belonging and identity.
We establish positive working relationships with the families, too, to help people reach their fullest potential.
Linking individuals to programs that expand their choices and enhance their life goals:
To qualify, an individual must have an IQ lower than 70 and have a diagnosis of mental retardation. FamilyLinks believes that self determination is a fundamental human right. We help individuals to choose the supports and services they need and to control their own resources. FamilyLinks Independent Supports Coordination program recognizes and values people and their right to self-respect. Clients have the freedom to choose which Independent Supports Coordination program in Allegheny County that they want. FamilyLinks is one of these choices. Go back to Education and Community Services>
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| FamilyLinks · 250 Shady Avenue · Pittsburgh, PA · 15206 · Phone: 412.661.1800 · Fax: 412.661.6525 |
