Making sure your voice is heard

Advocating for people with any disability so they can achieve equality, gain choice and control over their lives, and receive the independence and inclusion they deserve.

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There’s a lot of ground to cover

In addition to being the largest minority group in the United States, people with disabilities continue to face endless barriers in the areas of housing, transportation, employment, and education.

HOUSING

50%

of households at the federal property level in Allen County include one or more people with disabilties, but regulations for accessibility are minimal in federally-funded housing.

TRANSPORTATION

1 in 4

people with disabilities report never leaving their homes because of lack of accessible, affordable, and adequate transportation

EMPLOYMENT

82%

of people with disabilities are not employed, and in Indiana, only 23.8% of those who are working are employed full-time. For minorities, the jobless rate is almost 150% greater than their white peers.

EDUCATION

227%

higher rate of high school incompletion among people with disabilities than their non-disabled peers (even greater if they are living in institutions).

Imagine a world where you are truly seen and your needs are met.

Our mission is to make that world possible through Independent Living, DeafLink, HomeCare+ & Home HealthCare+, and Benefit Enrollment Center services.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING

Helping people with severe disabilities to gain the personal living skills and service support they need to remain in their home and community setting.

Services Include:

Braille services, adaptive equipment, blind and low vision services, independent living skills training, and more

VIEW A LIST OF ALL INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES