Roads To Independence

Provides services that promote and enhance independent living for all people with disabilities. Services include advocacy for individuals and for systematic changes, assistance obtaining and maintaining assistive technology equipment, independent living skills training, and information and referral for people with disabilities.

Provides assistance for people with disabilities who need to modify their home environments to make them accessible. Services available on a case by case basis, depending on the type of modification to accommodate.

Provides services that promote and enhance independent living for all people with disabilities. Services include advocacy for individuals and for systematic changes, assistance in obtaining and maintaining assistive technology equipment, independent living skills training, recreational services, and information and referral for people with disabilities.

Assists people with disabilities in learning skills and accessing available services to be able to live an independent, full life. Classes include food preparation, low vision training, living with hearing loss, computer education, First Aid, CPR, legislative advocacy, setting up personal budget plans, shopping affordably, vacation planning, and additional subject as requested. Young adults with disabilities transitioning from high school to the adult work world can attend classes about the workplace and personal life skills.

Offers recreational activities for people with disabilities. Activities available year round, such as arts, crafts, and bingo. Other seasonal activities include kayaking, camping, and wheelchair basketball.

Advocacy services by acting either on behalf of a person with a disability or encouraging the individual to deal with administrative procedures of various agencies, settling disputes, securing various entitlements and/or securing financial assistance, and safeguarding legal and human rights for all people with disabilities.

Provides information and referral to health and human services for seniors or people with disabilities through a dedicated independent living specialist. Helps people connect to housing, transportation, and other resources.

Assists in obtaining medical and assistive technology equipment that can increase or maintain one's capabilities, such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, hospital beds, shower chairs, low vision aids, lifts, grab bars, and ramps. Provides temporary loans from a large loan bank of donated and purchased equipment.

Opportunities available for individuals in a variety of capacities, including help sorting and sanitizing medical equipment in the loan bank, clerical duties, and mentoring.