OPTIONS for Independence is a non-residential Center for Independent Living that aims to enable and empower people with all types of disabilities of all ages to live independently in their families and communities. Services include:

Independent living skills training based on the independent living philosophy is taught in organized classes or one-on-one as needed. The focus is to enable the individual to find a way to accomplish what they want to achieve.

Advocacy is central to the mission of OPTIONS for Independence. Individual and systems advocacy is offered. Individual Advocacy is done by teaching the individual self-advocacy skills.

Peer support brings together people with similar disabilities who may have difficulty handling specific problems relating to their disability.

Youth: Assists students with disabilities ages 14 to 22 gain independent living skills to successfully transition from high school to community participation. Some topics taught are:

• life skills
• money and time management
• healthy relationships etc.

Nursing Home: Services are provided to people living in nursing facilities and other institutions who want to move to a home or community-based setting.