New workshop at Guild for the Blind
Workshop helps clients navigate government resources
Chicago, March 18, 2011 – Cutting Through the Red Tape – Navigating Government Resources is a new workshop developed by the Guild for the Blind to assist their clients navigate the government resources to insure a positive experience in their rehabilitation process. Government agencies who provide rehabilitation and other services will be represented at this workshop onThursday, April 7 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at the Guild office located at 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 1010 in Chicago.
A panel of government representatives from the Social Security Administration, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Regional Transportation Authority will address specifics about their programs including the application process, eligibility requirements, and time frames for receiving services.
Often times, government resources, while extremely valuable for someone with a disability, can be confusing and difficult to understand. The Guild's goal for this workshop is to help clients understand their role with service providers so they can get the maximum benefit from these resources.
"We want our clients to have a clear picture of what it takes to be successful when it comes to receiving the necessary rehabilitation services they need," says Lauri Dishman, Manager of Counseling Services at the Guild.
To learn more about this free workshop, please contact Lauri Dishman at the Guild for the Blind, 312-236-8569 or lauri@guildfortheblind.org.
About the Guild for the Blind
The Guild for the Blind, located in Chicago, Illinois, serves the entire Chicago metropolitan area, including the surrounding suburbs. Founded in 1947 by William F. Lynch, the Guild provides free services to people with vision loss. Each year, the Guild serves more than 1,000 people with direct services and in excess of 4,000 people through resource and referral services. The Guild works in partnership with more than 50 local organizations in communities throughout Chicagoland to bring services directly to the people who need them. For more information visit http://www.guildfortheblind.org
