Wheelchairs Donated
In Loving Memory of Ben – we have donated two beach wheelchairs to Woodlawn Beach and one will be going to Camp Pioneer in Loving Memory of Clark “Corky” Smith!
Walk for Independence
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2012 Walk for Independence! With your help we raised $32,000 to continue our programs. Please join us again this year!
Facebook
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Social Groups
We gather families and individuals every other month for social activities. This promotes socialization and provides an environment where individuals can share experiences. Often, the parents share information and experiences as well. If you would like to be on our mailing list for Social activities ...
Independence House
Background We have begun this journey after experiencing what life can be like with independence. Our son Ben attended and has since graduated from Edinboro College in Pennsylvania. Edinboro is a unique community. There are approximately 40 students in wheelchairs living on campus. Personal care aid ...
Independence Foundation Scholarship
The Independence Foundation Scholarship was created to help individuals with physical disabilities pay for the ever growing expense of college. The Scholarship of $500 will be awarded to Three (3) individuals with a noteworthy physical disability. The Scholarship will be awarded in May 2013 for the ...
Families Helping Families
Please consider The Independence Foundation if you should ever find yourself in the position to donate a wheelchair accessible van. Your donation will help another family and you will receive a letter of donation for tax purposes. Apply for a vehicle Donated Vans Thank you to the Koch Family for ...
Mission Statement
The Independence Foundation is dedicated to providing support and assistance to children and individuals with physical disabilities so that they may live independent, self-directed lives. It is our goal to provide accessible housing, employment, social activities, community involvement, and recreation.
We are a nonprofit (501c3) organization.
Walk For Independence
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2012 Walk for Independence!
With your help we raised $32,000 to continue our programs. Please join us again this year! Click here to register for the 2013, Walk for Independence!
