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HOCTIL is a community-based, non-profit, non-residential service, advocacy and training organization operated for persons with disabilities by persons with disabilities.

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Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center (HOCTIL) is dedicated to the promotion of independence for persons with disabilities through self-determination and to Advocate for persons with disabilities for equal access and actively participate in their community. HOCTIL promotes independence for persons with disabilities and adheres to the Independent Living philosophy and practices of: * Consumer control * Consumer directed services * Consumer directed decision making * Self-help and Self-advocacy HOCTIL is a community-based, non-profit, non-residential service, advocacy and training organization operated for persons with disabilities by persons with disabilities. HOCTIL advocates for equal integrated access to community services, programs, activities and resources relating to persons with disabilities. HOCTIL advocates for persons with disabilities to participate actively in their community. HOCTIL serves people with disabilities and their families in Bell, Coryell, McLennan and Hill counties. STAFFAdministration StaffPeggy Cosner, Executive Director Michelle Renchler, Compliance Officer Melissa Ingriola, CFO Central Texas/Belton Office Carma Franco, Employment and Training Director Patricia Aldridge, CDSA Program Manager & Training Coordinator Rebekah Featherson, Lead Retail, Assistive TechnologyBecky Boggus, IL Specialist & CLASS Case ManagerMarissa Oropello, Student Intern Central Texas ADRC OfficeNatasha Cornelius, Options CounselorHeart of Texas / Waco, TXPaul Ellis, Information Resource NavigatorJessica Alford, IL Specialist & Employment Coordinator Stephen Harvey, Community Advocate & Resource Specialist Web Master
SERVICES

RESOURCE CENTER

HOCTIL maintains comprehensive information on availability in your communities of resources such as housing, transportation, employment opportunities, and many other services as it relates to persons with disabilities. Call HOCTIL first, we will assist you with the services or point you in the right direction.HOCTIL will navigate the systems in order for you to connect to the available services.
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SUPPORT SERVICES

Peer Support - The majority of HOCTILs staff and management are persons with disabilities who can provide you with peer support based on their knowledge and personal experiences as people with disabilities.HOCTIL assists you in understanding your rights, benefits and resources.HOCTIL assists you in transitioning to school, work, your home and life in ones community.
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TRAINING

HOCTIL connects or provides available trainings which can enhance your quality of life.Learn to: • Set Goals • Manage your health• Computer skills & updated technology• Getting a jobIndependent Living Skills Training - HOCTIL provides and coordinates training opportunities to help one gain skills that would enable them to live more independently. Training may include functional life skills - learning to deal with insensitive and discriminatory behavior: and improve your skills an understanding of your rights to help you reach your independence.
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ADVOCACY

HOCTIL educates and collaborates to increase awareness and promote accessibility within our communities.HOCTIL assists persons with disabilities in advocating for their rights and understanding regulations and laws governing issues of concern to persons with disabilities. Having personal control over life choices, services and activities increases ones self-reliance and self-determination. As a person with disability HOCTIL can assist you in advocating for oneself in order to obtain services you may qualify for in your community. HOCTIL can assist you in understanding the laws and advocating on an individual and systems level to insure you as persons with a disability and all people with disabilities enjoy ones rights and freedoms.

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APPLICATION

GENERAL APPLICATION

If you are interested in any of our services or other information and referral, please complete the service questionnaire below and send to us by email or mail.EMAIL: info_hoctilc.orgMAIL:P.O. Box 636Belton, TX 76513O: 254.933.7487F: 254.933.7466Toll Free: 1.800.326.4921A HOCTIL employee will contact you in 3 to 5 business days.
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LENDING CLOSET

NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS

We accept medical supplies such as walkers, shower chairs, canes, wheelchairs, etc. Based on availability we offer various items per request to those in our service area. •Canes•Misc - such as chair cushions, transfer boards and other odds and ends we may have in stock.•Shower benches•Walkers•Wheelchairs

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NEWSLETTER

Read the HOCTIL quarterly newsletter where we provide services, resources and valuable information..

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Additional resources to helping you live...YOUR LIFE...YOUR WAY.TACIL Texas Association for Centers for Independent Living SILC Texas State Independent Living Council Texas Governors Committee for People with Disabilities Central Texas ADRC Social Security Administration

Belton, TX 222 E. Central Ave. Belton, TX 76513 O: 254.933.7487 F: 254.933.7466 Waco, TX 6801 Sanger Ave., Ste. 268 Waco, TX 76710 O: 254.754.7050 F: 254.754.7054 Toll Free: 1.800.326.4921

Relocated over 400 consumers back into their community from the nursing home.

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At HOCTIL, Our mission is to assist you

Stay tuned for our online store that helps you live...YOUR LIFE...YOUR WAYHOCTIL Cool Tools Store NOW OPEN!222 East Central Ave.Belton, Texas 76513

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