DIRECT Center for Independence

DIRECT Center for Independence, Inc. advocates voice, choice and independence for people with disabilities.

DIRECT is a designated 501 c (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the Independent Living philosophy by encouraging, equipping, and empowering individuals with disabilities within the Tucson/southern Arizona community to lead active and independent lives to the fullest extent possible.

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THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PHILOSOPHY
Independent Living (IL) is part of the civil rights movement for people with disabilities. Instead of agencies deciding what is best for you; IL means that whatever disability you experience, you are the best expert on you! You know your own needs, decide if and how you want to give to your community, and have equal rights that cannot be taken away from you just because you have a disability.
DIRECT is a Center for Independent Living (CIL), and by coming to DIRECT you are taking part in the Independent Living Movement, which created CILs. Being a CIL means the agency is run by and for people with disabilities. Over half of the DIRECT team and Board of Directors experience disabilities themselves.