The Freedom Center

The Freedom Center is a walk-in center for independent living (CIL) that is consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, and nonresidential. It is a private, nonprofit agency. It is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities and is providing an array of independent living (IL) services. The Center's s... taff and Board of Directors is more than 51% with disabilities. The Center is a membership organization to underscore its being consumer-controlled. Its mission is to provide services and supports to empower individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed, independent, and productive lives in a barrier-free community. The Freedom Center provides the four core services including, but not limited to: Individual and systems advocacy, Information and referral, Peer counseling, and Independent living skills training to people with disabilities of all ages and disabilities. The Freedom Center provides support and services to people with disabilities in Frederick and Carroll Counties. Independent living services and supports include, but are not limited to, equal access, removal of physical and attitudinal barriers, the availability of affordable and accessible housing, availability of accessible transportation, availability of personal assistance services, and equal opportunities for employment. In addition, education and training that is necessary for living in a community and participating in community activities are offered as IL services. Services are designed to provide resources, training, counseling, or other assistance of substantial benefit in enhancing the independence, productivity, and quality of life of individuals with disabilities because it is a necessary component of living independently. Community awareness programs will be available to enhance the understanding and integration of people with disabilities into the mainstream of life. Most importantly, this center includes other services that may be necessary to improve the ability of an individual ...Read More