FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:
July 18, 2008 Catherine K. Brown
(215) 581-0717 (office)
(484) 802-5836 (cell)
INGLIS CARE MANAGEMENT RECEIVES $250,000 GRANT FROM PA DEPT
OF HEALTH FOR ONLINE DATABASE OF DISABILITY RESOURCES
(Philadelphia, PA) – Inglis Care Management, a program of Inglis Foundation, has received a $250,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health to make its comprehensive directory of Delaware Valley services and resources for people with physical disabilities available online by summer 2009.
Begun in 2003, the database – known as Inglis EASI (Exploring Access to Services for Independence) – will fill a longstanding need. Currently, there is no single point of contact in Pennsylvania for finding information on services for people with disabilities and navigating the options can be confusing and time-consuming.
The EASI database now contains more than 3,000 detailed community provider profiles, but is currently only accessible to Inglis Care Management and customer support staff. It includes such information categories as:
- Education
- Employment
- Communications, such as language interpreters
- Healthcare
- Accessible, affordable housing
- Leisure and recreation
- Legal services
- Financial/insurance services
- Personal assistance
- Human services, such as adult day programs, emergency services, food and nutrition
- Supportive services, such as assistive technology and support groups
- Transportation
Inglis is building EASI in partnership with other organizations who serve seniors and people with disabilities. Together these groups form a community consortium that will support the planning, funding, development and maintenance of the web-based project.
After the public launch of EASI, Inglis staff will continue to assist clients with information and referral services as needed. Individuals who could benefit from EASI are encouraged to contact Inglis’ customer service line at 1-866-2-INGLIS (1-866-246-4547).
Inglis Foundation works with people with physical disabilities to create and provide practical solutions so they may pursue their life goals. Services include residential long term care, accessible housing, an adult day program, care management, durable medical equipment and community employment.
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