Chapter 11: Rehabilitation and Independent Living

Section 5: Independent Living Centers

Subsection B: Other Independent Living Resources

Americans Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT)

ADAPT of Colorado
201 S. Cherokee
Denver, CO 80223

ADAPT of Texas
1640 E. 2nd St., Ste. 100
Austin, TX 78704

303-733-9324 Voice [Colorado]
512-442-0252 Voice [Texas]

adapt@adapt.org
www.adapt.org

Advocacy organization which uses civil disobedience and other non-violent direct action strategies to promote disability services in the community rather than in nursing homes.

Lighthouse Transitional Center, Inc.

14625 N.E. 23rd St.
Choctaw, OK 73020

405-390-6223 Voice
405-737-8871 Fax

lhsetc@aol.com
lighthousetc.org

Transitional services for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Emphasis on development of skills in adaptive behavior, independent living, social-emotional behavior and verbal and non-verbal communication. Provides training and practice for participation in the community and achieving each individual's potential for self-sufficiency. Individual assessments are provided and transition plans developed. Day and after school programs available.

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)

1710 Rhode Island Ave., NW, 5th Fl.
Washington, D.C. 20036

877-525-3400 Toll Free
202-207-0334 Voice
202-207-0340 TTY
202-207-0341 Fax

ncil@ncil.org
www.ncil.org

The National Council on Independent Living is a cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. Founded in 1982, NCIL represents over 700 organizations and individuals including: Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), individuals with disabilities, and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States.

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)

4200 Forbes Boulevard, Ste. 202,
Lanham, MD 20706

800-346-2742 Toll Free
301-459-5900 Voice
301-459-5984 TTY
301-459-4263 Fax

naricinfo@heitechservices.com
www.naric.com

The National Rehabilitation Information Center's online gateway to an abundance of disability- and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use.

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07/09/2008