Independent Living

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities maintain their independence and selfreliance, and continue to participate in community activities. The Independent Living Pathway leads to dignity and choices throughout life.

Customer Impacts (fiscal year 2010-2011)

• 3,962 senior citizens maintained their independent life styles, as a result of in-home and community-based services.
• 840 homebound seniors maintained their nutritional health by receiving 110,557 home-delivered meals. The weekday deliveries also provided a social contact and safety check to enable the seniors to remain in their homes.
• Home modifications were completed for 42 seniors to address access and safety concerns.
• 4 seniors were transitioned from nursing home care to their own homes to resume their independent lifestyle.
• 96 primary caregivers provided care to ensure that 96 seniors were able to remain at home.
• 13 grandparents provided a stable home environment for 19 neglected or abandoned grandchildren.
• Specialized in-home care services enabled 158 seniors to avoid nursing home placement and remain in their homes.
• 1,196 seniors regularly attended Senior Community Centers for exercise, learning, recreation and nutritious meals. These seniors benefited from health clinics (including flu shots), farmers’ market vouchers, food distribution, and tax preparation services.
• 34 seniors who experienced abuse through exploitation, neglect by a caretaker, or self-neglect, had these abusive situations eliminated.
• 121 workers with disabilities were able to maintain their employment with 98 local employers by utilizing affordable STEP Transportation.
• 2,023 customers successfully accessed health care professionals, as a result of 103,386 one-way trips.
• 3,422 customers maintained their independent lifestyles by accessing STEP transportation for 141,408 one-way trips covering 1,059,307 miles.

Community Impacts (fiscal year 2010-2011)

• $52,352 was paid to local contractors to complete home modifications.
• $217,272 was paid to local vendors for in-home care services and supplies.
• $27,153 was paid to local vendors for items such as clothing, food, and school supplies.
• $2,836,050 was paid to local vendors for specialized in-home care services, supporting approximately 150 local jobs.