Breaking Down Barriers Of Independent Living

Disability Action Center NW - A Center for Independent Living with Resources In:

A hand up -
not a hand out!

Independent Living means that we demand the same choices and control in our every-day lives that our non-disabled brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends take for granted. We want to grow up in our families, go to the neighborhood school, use the same bus as our neighbors, work in jobs that are in line with our education and interests and start families of our own.

Since we are the best experts on our needs, we need to show the solutions we want, need to be responsible and in charge of our lives, think and speak for ourselves, just as everybody else.

We've been there

DAC prides itself on having an extremely diverse and adaptable board of directors, staff and volunteers. Most of us have a disability, and work in partnership to promote independence and self-determination for all people with disabilities. This program is funded in part by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Federal funds represent approx. 19% of the total program cost. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.

Our Mission: DAC NW is building community, achieving equality, fostering independence or chosen interdependence in an accessible world.

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