The Center provides advice and consultation in such areas as Special Education, Accessible Design, Disability Awareness Training,Housing Policy and Planning. The Board of Directors is composed of members from the local community, the majority of whom are consumers. The majority of Center staff members also are consumers. Independent living should not be defined in terms of living on one's own, being employed in a job fitting one's capabilities and interests, or having an active social life. These are aspects of living independently.
Independent living has to do with self-determination.
It is having the right and the opportunity to pursue a course of action. The Peer Counselor 1. Provides motivation and serves as a role model for achieving full potential. Helps in the establishment of realistic goals for independence. Assists with self-exploration of realistic goals for independence.