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WINTHROP — C.A.R.E.S Inc. is reminding area residents with disabilities who may need support or assistance of the Client Assistance Program.
CAP is a federally funded, statewide advocacy program that provides information, referrals and advocacy to people with disabilities, who are applying for or are receiving services the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Independent Living Program. In Maine, the CAP is administered by C.A.R.E.S., Inc., an agency independent from state government. There are no fees for CAP services.
CAP can help by providing information on services available, time frames for services and explanations of the federal regulations and state rules. When there is a disagreement between the client and one of the agencies CAP interacts with, CAP can get directly involved and advocate on a client’s behalf.
The program is required to resolve disagreements using informal methods to the maximum extent possible before resorting to administrative or legal remedies.
Anyone interested in using the organization’s services or weeking more information can find contact information at caresinc.org.
