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The Independent Living Program is a United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program aimed at making sure that each eligible veteran is able to live independently to their maximum capacity. The program is commonly referred to as VA ILP. The program is a two-year program that can be extended up to 28 months. There is an enrollment cap of 2700 participants per year. VA ILP may include the following services: * assistive technology specialized medical, health, and / or rehabilitation services * services to address any personal and / or family adjustment issues * independent living skills training connection with community-based support services * individualized equipment to assist with possible employment, volunteer opportunities or to decrease social isolation * animals to assist with coping or independent movement * attendant care during the period of transition * transportation when special arrangements are needed * peer counseling * training to improve awareness of rights and needs ==Who Qualifies== In order to qualify for the ILP a veteran must meet the following criteria: * Be eligible to enroll for VR&E services * Have service-connected disabilities that inhibit the ability to purse an employment goal * Have a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) determine that employment goals are not currently feasible It is noteworthy to mention that enrollment into ILP does NOT affect any benefits the veteran is receiving from VA or the Social Security Administration. Enrollment is limited to 2,700 eligible veterans annually. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Independent Living Program」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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