What is an ADRC?
ADRC stands for Aging and Disability Resource Center. This is a “place” where consumers and families with aging or disability concerns can come to learn about options for Community Living including basic needs help.
Why are this system and ADRCs in general important to me?
Consumers may wish to stay in their homes and receive long term care. The basic barriers to this often include the ability to access and organize information and supports to do this in a way consumers can understand. A key goal of ADRCs is to enable this.
How can I use this system?
This system is designed so you can:
- Use Learn-About to research basic concepts and anticipate and understand the issues involved in supporting aging and disabilities.
o Learn the language and lingo
o Understand the programs available to provide support
o Understand what individual programs do specifically
- Assess your situation through Self-Assessment
- Find Service Providers who can help, especially if you prefer to navigate process yourself
- Apply for Services yourself where this capability is available
- Store your preferences in a system YOU control. This is especially valuable if you want this storage without storing it on a specific computer.
What if I want to talk with someone?
- This system is designed to enhance your ability to:
o Find a knowledgeable person to help you
o To bridge the way you search for things and communicate them with the resources that can help you.
What if I have a suggestion on how you can help me better?
Thank you for using this system and helping us make it more usable for you!