Independent Living Centers
Most of the services you’ll need are offered through a statewide network of eight private, nonprofit centers for independent living that operate in partnership with us.
Find a facility near you.
Each of the regional centers provides four core services:
Information and Referral
Reliable information to help you find accessible housing, transportation, job opportunities, personal care attendants, interpreters for hearing-impaired people, readers for visually impaired people, and many other services.
Skills Training
Check with the nearest center to discover the range of available training options, including how to use public transportation systems, manage a personal budget, or deal with insensitive and discriminatory behavior by members of the general public.
Peer Counseling
Peer counselors – people with disabilities who live independently – can help you make adjustments if you have a new disability, help you make decisions about your living arrangements, and show you how to use community services effectively.
Advocacy
Centers can help you obtain services from other agencies. They can also initiate social and community changes that make it easier for people with disabilities to live independently. A broad range of additional services can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Some of the more common ones include: community education, public information services, equipment repair, recreational activities, and home modifications.
