Northeast Independent Living Program
Karen Pelletier Sartell is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in community support and publishing. Currently serving as a Merrimack Valley Community Partner Navigator and PCA Skills Specialist at The Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. since October 2017, Karen previously worked at The Arc of Danvers as a Personal Care Attendant from 2010 to July 2017. In the publishing field, Karen held the positions of Copy Editor at Standard Publishing Corporation from November 1994 to February 2010 and Executive Editor at Motherwords Magazine from 2006 to 2008, managing writing submissions and design decisions. Additionally, Karen contributed as a Columnist for The Mother Connection, Inc. from 2004 to 2006. Karen Pelletier Sartell holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
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Northeast Independent Living Program
About: NILP supports people with disabilities to live independently in the community. We are unique because our staff have disabilities & we provide services to people with disabilities. Mission: The Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. is a consumer-controlled Independent Living Center providing advocacy and services to people with all disabilities who wish to live independently in the community. Programs and Services: Our team are experts in their field and provide multiple services in a wide range of settings. • Recovery Learning Community provides welcoming, safe, understanding, judgment-free spaces where individuals of diverse backgrounds can gather for healing and growth. For individuals recovering from mental health challenges, addiction and/ or traumatic life experiences. • Youth Services develops students’ work readiness skills, self-advocacy skills, social and communication skills, and independent living skills. Benefits youth 14-22. • Nursing Home Transition Services assists individuals in transitioning from nursing facilities into the community by providing necessary supports to live independently & avoid a nursing facility re-admission. • Community Supports assist people in navigating the process of obtaining benefits (SSI, MassHealth, SNAP, Transportation etc.) and services on their path to living independently in the community. • Personal Care Assistance Program keeps consumers living in their homes with personal care help as opposed to hospitals or nursing homes.