THE INDEPENDENCE CENTER

The Independence Center is one of 500+ designated Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the United States. Developed as part of the Independent Living Movement, CILs are nonresidential community-based non-profit organizations that are designed and run by people with disabilities to help other people with disabilities live independently... Founded in 1987, The IC is a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities create independence by leveraging their own unique abilities. We are the home of civil rights for people with disabilities. Working with individuals, their families, and the community, we create independence so that all may thrive... The Independence Center (The IC) helps create independence and accessibility for people with disabilities. However, we don't only work with individuals; we also support a variety of other community projects and organizations through The IC Fund. The Fund awards grants to local-area, non profit organizations for specific projects..

Also known as: Independence Center, The Independence Center Fund

Primary location: Colorado Springs United States