Independent Living Program...help!

[hawkfire27]

Hi Hadit members,

I am trying to help my husband get ILP to help with making life a bit easier for him..... ie. runner boards on our vehicle to help him get in , shower modifications, ramp at teh front and back doors, adjustable base for our bed etc.

But he went through the ILP years ago and they gave him a computer. So now we have to re-open his ILP file. Has anyone else done this???? What is involved??

We have a meeting on Monday with a Voc Rehab Counselor. To have her evaluate him for reconsideration.....

The Voc Rehab COunselor said "We don't do hobbies anymore." Does anyone know the specific regs about hobby supplies? Have these changed recently?

The other thing I wanted to know is if he is refused his ILP this time round can we appeal it?

Thanks in advance! :-)

Hawk

[stillhere]

Hi Hadit members,

I am trying to help my husband get ILP to help with making life a bit easier for him..... ie. runner boards on our vehicle to help him get in , shower modifications, ramp at teh front and back doors, adjustable base for our bed etc.

But he went through the ILP years ago and they gave him a computer. So now we have to re-open his ILP file. Has anyone else done this???? What is involved??

We have a meeting on Monday with a Voc Rehab Counselor. To have her evaluate him for reconsideration.....

The Voc Rehab COunselor said "We don't do hobbies anymore." Does anyone know the specific regs about hobby supplies? Have these changed recently?

The other thing I wanted to know is if he is refused his ILP this time round can we appeal it?

Thanks in advance! :-)

Hawk

I have read that a lot of these ILP are based on what the state will allow and budget. What state are you in?

I think there is a 12year window too. If you rehab office does not do hobbies then ask about the program Quality of Life.

[Testvet]

you can appeal all VA actions the real question is will you prevail?

[hawkfire27]

I have read that a lot of these ILP are based on what the state will allow and budget. What state are you in?

I think there is a 12year window too. If you rehab office does not do hobbies then ask about the program Quality of Life.

We are in New Mexico, I thought the Quality of Life is the ILP (Independent Living Program) are these things different??

Testvet - LOL!!!!! Yip your pretty much right about that....

Edited March 5, 2010 by hawkfire27

[Pete53]

ILP is VA Voc Rehab and has nothing to do with State. You have to apply for ILP and the Voc Rehab will make you go through testing. It took me about 2 full days to get to point that I could get ILP and it also includes a home visit and assessment. Be prepared to spend or invest about 3 or 4 months.

[hawkfire27]

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