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Incorporated Epilepsy Services
(formerly known as SEARCH) is a guided independent living experience
designed to prepare adults diagnosed with epilepsy to live and work on
their own.
How We Serve YouIf you are a person with epilepsy hoping to live on your own, this program is for you. People Incorporated Epilepsy Services Transitions and Waivered Services will assist you to make the transition from homelessness, living with family, or living in a group setting to living in your own apartment. You can live on-site in the Cedar Avenue Program or receive outreach services and live in the community.From the beginning, you will live in your own apartment and receive information suited to your special needs. Staff are available when you need help 24 hours a day. When you have gained the skills and self-assurance to go-it-alone, you will join the growing ranks of People Inc Epilepsy Services graduates who are living and working on their own.
Personalized ServicesYou will work with your counselor to design an individual training plan. Together you set realistic goals and review and update your plan each quarter. Individual plans are tailored to your needs and respect the skills and experience you already have. Your plan may focus on:Independent Living SkillsIn the same apartment
complex where you live, you will receive instruction on budgeting, meal
preparation, housekeeping, managing medications, securing health care
service, and getting around town on the bus. Most importantly, you will
learn how to solve problems on your own. Personal GrowthMaking new friends and
joining them in social activities that are fun helps build
self-confidence. You will also work, go to school, or choose a volunteer
project that will give you the opportunity to contribute to the
community. Epilepsy Services
will show you how to use other agencies to improve the quality of your
life. These agencies include the Department of Jobs and Traning, the
Division of Rehabilitative Services, the Epilepsy Foundation of
Minnesota, and various other organizations.
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