Creating opportunities for independence for people with disabilities through research, education and consultation.
We are a private, non-profit, community-based organization. Regardless of income, we provide independent living services, community education, advocacy, and more. As Centers for Independent Living, we have resources for people with all types of disabilities.
Mission: Partnering with individuals and the community to enhance, advocate for and support personal choices, independent living and community inclusion.
Listed below are the services that Disability Partners offers. Please select a link to find our more information about that particular service.
DisAbility Partners is now offering Person First Services, a licensed Day Supports Program for Persons with intellectual/ developmental disabilities, serving individuals in Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Graham, Cherokee, Graham and Clay Counties. Person First Services offers Innovations Waiver Services through LME/MCO and private pay.
Program activities include:
For more information about this program or other services, contact: Lynda Beck-Cowan, MHS, QDDP, QMHP at (828) 631-1167 or (828) 226-3931.
We maintain a database of information on disability issues such as; housing, health services, assistive technology, etc.
Staff members offer training to give people the skills they need to reach independence.
Staff members with disabilities who have learned to live independently and be self advocates act as role models in obtaining independent living goals.
We assist the person to identify areas of need and learn self advocacy skills in medical, legal, employment and social areas to obtain an independent lifestyle.
Activities to develop and support relationships such as our potluck dinners held monthly at the center.
Persons with cross-disabilities participate in a day of festivities and adaptive recreational activities geared toward total access for everyone.
Assessment of ADA compliance in areas of accessibility, employment and reasonable accommodations.
Our ADA compliance in areas of accessibility, employment and reasonable accommodations. Visit our Resource room in Asheville today! Community Assistance: We assist people who wish to move into the community from a nursing facility.
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DisAbility Partners is a Center for Independent Living and offers numerous services to persons with disabilities.
Creating opportunities for independence for people with disabilities through research, education and consultation.
The North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council (NC SILC) and the North Carolina's Centers for Independent Living are gathering information related to living with a disability in your community.
SYLVA LOCATION:
525 Mineral Springs Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-1167
Fax: (828) 631-1169
ASHEVILLE LOCATION:
108 New Leicester Hwy
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 298-1977
Fax: (828) 298-0875
In accordance with Federal law and the US Department of Agriculture policy, this Organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation and reprisal.