If you feel that you have been treated differently because of your disability, you may have been discriminated against. We can help you explore the facts surrounding the circumstances and allegations. Community advocacy addresses issues of the broader community and how they affect persons with disabilities. We work to pass and implement laws that will make a barrier-free society for all. The Grand Rapids Center for Independent Living values the contribution persons with disabilities can offer through the affirmation and empathy that comes with shared life experiences.
All people have a right to dignity that comes with making choices and taking risks.
We recognize that through this process of decision making an individual may need a trusting environment to seek information, practice skills, and discuss issues with peers. The Grand Rapids Center for Independent Living recognized peer support services as a source of validation and a catalyst for change and achievement. The Center for Independent Living has a responsibility to ensure the integrity of peer services, and to support the efforts of individuals and groups. The Grand Rapids Center for Independent Living will provide as a core service, peer support to individuals and groups within confidential environment that respects their responsibility for openness, honest and caring. Our Active Programs page will show how we provide these services to you.