DOCUMENT RESUME ED 397 606 EC 304 936 AUTHOR Sanderson, Priscilla Lansing; And Others TITLE Independent Living Resource Manual for American Indians and Alaska Natives with Significant Disabilities. INSTITUTION Northern Arizona Univ., Flagstaff. American Indian Rehabilitation Research and Training Center. SPON3 AGENCY National Inst. on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (ED/OSERS), Washington, DC. PUB DATE 96 CW:TPACT H133B30068 NOTE 479p. PUB TYPE Reference Materials Directories/Catalogs (132) Guides Non-Classroom Use (055) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC20 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Accessibility (for Disabled); Advocacy; kAlaska Natives; *American Indians; Assistive Devices (for Disabled); Daily Living Skills; *Disabilities; *Human Services; *Independent Living; Information Services; Information Sources; Nurses; Public Health; Referral; *Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation Programs; Social Support Groups ABSTRACT This resource manual for American Indians and Alaska Natives with significant disabilities lists sources of independent living information and resources available within tribal, state, and federal organizations. The first section defines independent living in the context of this population and introduces state level services, mechanisms for obtaining services, Centers for Independent Living, Independent Living Services, and eligibility. The second section explains four core independent living services: (1) information ;id referral, (2) individual and systems advocacy, (3) peer counseling, and (4) independent living skills training. The next section briefly describes other independent living services, such as housing services, counseling services, and mobility training. Next, results of a survey of 28 nurses in five states concerning independent living services provided by public health nurses are reported. Other information presented includes: (1) a description of the roles of the community health representative and the President's Committee State Liaison, (2) a listing of 23 videotapes and publications, (3) a listing of toll-free numbers for disability-related agencies, and (4) definitions of independent living terms. The bulk of the manual is a directory of service providers organized by state. (DB) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ***********************************************************************