Since 1984, Community Resources for Independence (CRI) has been funded by Erie county to provide Life Skills Education and Employment Services to eligible people with disabilities in Erie county. To be eligible for admission these services, a person must meet the following requirements:

• Be between 18 and 59 years of age.
• Have a physical disability.
• Have a PA Medicaid card or meet H.S.D.F. monthly income requirements.

1. Life Skills Education consists of five areas of training:
1. Medical needs
2. Daily living needs
3. Social skills
4. Financial management
5. Consumer affairs
2. Employment services consists of five areas of training:
1. Assessment of work potential
2. Diagnostic assessment referral
3. Career planning
4. Referral and enrollment in existing programs
5. Follow up
3. Transportation:
• The goal of the transportation service is to provide transportation to people with disabilities working on goals in Life Skills Education and Employment Services. Transportation is limited due to funds for this service, the number of rides provided is dependent on the individual's particular needs.

The program is limited to 65 participants. When program is at capacity, referrals are made to services provided by the Center for Independent Living at Community Resources for Independence.