Direct Center for Independence Inc

Integrates accessibility into diversity, equity, and inclusion planning through consulting services aimed at achieving universal access.

The organization operates under the Independent Living philosophy, which advocates for social change by removing societal barriers rather than adhering to medical or charity models. This approach is guided by core principles such as consumer control, informed choice, dignity of risk, and community integration, and is supported by peer support and self-advocacy training.

The organization operates on the Independent Living philosophy, emphasizing consumer control, informed choice, dignity of risk, and community integration. This approach shifts from medical/charity models to social change by removing societal barriers and empowering individuals with disabilities through self-advocacy training, peer support, and systems change advocacy.

Provides advocacy training and issues briefings to prepare participants for meeting with legislators.

Works collaboratively with the community and partners to strengthen collective impact.

Links employers with qualified candidates who are people with disabilities or veterans to promote inclusive employment opportunities.

The organization provides advocacy training and issues briefings to prepare participants for meetings with legislators, enabling them to effectively advocate for their needs and systemic change.

The organization provides advocacy training and issues briefings to prepare participants for meeting with legislators, enabling them to effectively advocate for their needs and rights.

Committed to anti-racism, power-sharing, LGBTQ+ equality, and creating a safe workplace for all employees through inclusive hiring and team-building.

Follows the Independent Living philosophy that shifts from medical/charity models to social change by removing societal barriers.

Operates based on core Independent Living principles: consumer control, informed choice, dignity of risk, and community integration.

The organization provides consulting services to integrate accessibility into diversity, equity, and inclusion planning, aiming to achieve universal access. This commitment extends to fostering an anti-racist, power-sharing, and LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace through inclusive hiring and team-building.

The organization provides consulting services to integrate accessibility into diversity, equity, and inclusion planning, aiming to achieve universal access and create safe, inclusive environments.

Uses peer mentoring to support career development through self-assessment, role-playing, and personalized planning.

Cultivates empowerment among individuals with disabilities through mutual support, sharing of life experiences, and peer mentoring to navigate challenges and overcome barriers.

The organization links employers with qualified candidates who are people with disabilities or veterans to foster inclusive employment opportunities. This is supported by peer mentoring for career development, including self-assessment, role-playing, and personalized planning.

The organization links employers with qualified candidates who are people with disabilities or veterans, and supports career development through peer mentoring, self-assessment, role-playing, and personalized planning to foster inclusive employment opportunities.

The organization works collaboratively with the community and partners to strengthen collective impact, leveraging shared resources and efforts to achieve common goals.

The organization works collaboratively with community partners to strengthen collective impact, leveraging shared resources and expertise to achieve common goals.