Welcome to Independent Life Center

People with disabilities helping each other to gain independence and self empowerment. Our center is not a place to live, but a place to learn how to live independently. We are here to provide for people with disabilities of all ages.

Routt, Summit, and Grand County Contact
Jackie Lyons
Available by appointment
970-756-4521
jackie@indlife.org

Main Office:
483 Yampa Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970)826-0833 Voice/TDD
Toll free: 1-888-526-0833
Fax: (970)826-0832
bridget@indlife.org

VizAbilities Group for Vision Loss

There is a "Vizabilities" Support Group that meets once a month at each of the senior Nutrition sites in Routt County. This is primarily for Seniors who are experiencing age-related vision loss due to Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Stroke, Diabetes, and other problems.

Information is shared as well as support is given to people experiencing vision loss. For more information Call Deb Dunaway at 736-2412

General Services
. Training in skills of daily living.

. Peer counseling and positive role models.

. Training in advocacy for self and others.

. Information and referral. Referral and collaboration with existing programs and service providers.

. Help in finding appropriate housing, employment and transportation.

. VizAbilities Group and Individualized teaching for persons with vision loss.

. Private Disability Related Counseling and Guidance.

. Socialization and Sign Language Group for Deaf and hearing Sign Language users.

. Housing Independence Program to make home improvements that keep people with disabilities in their own homes rather than in institutions.

.Finding funds to help people with disabilities get and benefit from assistive technology, equipment, and services they need.