In October 1993, RLI merged with another Philadelphia CIL, the Liberty Center for Independent Living. Following the merger, Liberty Resources, Inc. was adopted as the Center's new name. Liberty Resources served over 200 individuals in its first year. Today it serves over 1,600. Within the structure and guidelines of a federally funded Center for Independent Living, Liberty Resources maintains a commitment to continually advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Activities focus on individual as well as systems and legislative advocacy.
As a result of collaborative advocacy efforts by Liberty Resources and local community groups statewide, there was a substantial reduction in the waiting list for Personal Assistance Services. This service provides consumers, families, and professionals with information about disability issues and programs, facilitating linkage through referrals to needed services. Skills Training Training services offer individuals the opportunity to learn and practice those skills needed to live independently in the community. Much of the training is taught by peer mentors and is provided individually, in the home, and in small groups. It emphasizes Independent Living skills, such as housekeeping, financial management, personal assistant management, nutrition and meals, rights and responsibilities, community mobility, time and leisure management, health, and housing rights.