At accessABILITY, we believe in a world where everyone has the tools they need to turn dreams into reality. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities in Central Indiana by providing essential resources and support to help our consumers lead their lives independently. We are one of 10 Centers for Independent living (CIL's) located in Indiana. We strive to empower individuals with disabilities to lead more self-reliant lives while maintaining control over their life choices.
We provide individual consumers, governmental agencies, corporations and other non-profits with the tools necessary to ensure the acceptance, respect and inclusion of everyone. The result is that our communities are enriched through the full participation of ALL PEOPLE.
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Nothing About Us Without Us
As a disability led-organization, we know that no two journeys are ever the same. Our peer support model means that we employ people with disabilities to share their experiences and expertise to help others in their journey to independence.
All of our services are provided free of charge.
Information and Referral
Our information and referral service is the “go-to” source for information on rights, options, issues, and resources to any individual, organization or business, anywhere. accessABILITY provides information on issues affecting people with disabilities including information about your civil rights.
Independent Living Skills Training
accessABILITY offers training and real-world practice for a variety of basic living skills to people who are experiencing independent living for the first time, adapting to a new disability or adjusting to change. Our Independent Living advocates will work with you in your own environment to set and achieve your personal goals.
Peer Counseling
Peer support is essential to our philosophy and overall approach to service delivery. Most of our staff and volunteers are people with disabilities who work with our consumers to explore options and solve problems. Because of their own experiences, staff and volunteers provide unique and creative ideas to others living with disabilities as well as true peer support.
Individual and Systems Advocacy
accessABILITY advocates for people with disabilities on both a personal (individual) level as well as through “systems” advocacy. We assist and support individuals in exercising their rights to establish and maintain control over their lives. We also work with “systems” like government and business to educate on the capabilities and needs of people who have disabilities.
Transition Services
Facilitates the transition of people with disabilities from nursing homes and other institutions to home and community based living; provides assistance to those at risk of entering an institution; and facilitates the transition of youth with disabilities into higher education, the workforce and the community.
8395 Keystone Crossing, Suite 110, Indianapolis IN 46240
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