Your goals. Your choices. Your life.

Independence.
Connection.
Possibility.

Life is full of things you want to do. We help adults with developmental disabilities build the skills, relationships, and confidence to make them happen.

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At home. On campus. Out in the community.

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Practical support for a life you choose

Our services

Start with the kind of support you need, then explore the goals below. The support we provide is shaped by the individual’s goals, our program scope, and the applicable authorization or approved funding arrangement.

Teaching & practice

Independent Living Skills (ILS)

Personalized teaching and practice to build everyday skills and greater independence at home and in the community.

Everyday independence Community connection College goals

Coordination & resources

Coordinated Family Support (CFS)

Individualized support for adults living with family—coordinating services and resources, developing skills, accessing the community, and addressing barriers to their goals and continued living at home. Support is flexible and respects your culture and individual preferences.

Benefits & resources Home & transition goals

Funding & service arrangement

Self-Determination Program (SDP)

A funding arrangement that gives participants greater choice and control over services supporting their Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals. Independence Plus provides agreed-upon support within the approved funding arrangement.

We accept Self-Determination Program (SDP) participants.

Explore your goals Discuss fit & funding

The categories below describe goals we can discuss—not a promise that every activity is covered by ILS, CFS, or an SDP arrangement.

Your next step

How to get started

Connect with us.

Meet for an assessment.

Share your goals, strengths, and support needs so we can plan services around what matters to you.

Let us coordinate funding.

Our team guides the funding process and works closely with your Regional Center or Self-Determination team to coordinate authorization.

Start your journey.

We work with you to match you with a skilled instructor who understands your goals and respects your culture, beliefs, and preferences.

Services begin once authorization, an instructor match, and scheduling are in place. Start dates depend on staffing and availability.

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Support shaped around you

What would you like support with?

Start with what matters to you. We can work alongside you on everyday skills, connections, and plans for the future.

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Daily living & safety

Practice cooking, budgeting, household routines, and using transportation safely.

College planning & support

Plan for college, organize your schedule, navigate campus, and advocate for accommodations.

Benefits & resources

Our team helps you explore SSI/SSDI, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and transit benefits, navigate applications, and track renewals.

Health & everyday routines

Build routines for appointments, medication reminders, nutrition, and physical well-being.

Housing & planning ahead

Work with us on housing searches, waitlist applications, roommate options, and skills for your next living arrangement.

We plan support around your goals and authorized services. Availability and eligibility vary; not every activity is covered under every funding arrangement.

Leaving school?

Explore college, work, volunteering, day programs, and the supports around them.

Transition to Adulthood

Technology that helps

Discover discreet reminders, navigation tools, adaptive equipment, and AI supports.

Technology for Independence

Join our instructor team

Explore meaningful work, employee supports, and our benefits.

Instructor opportunities

Nothing about me,
without me.Our guiding philosophy: do with, don’t do for.

A person-centered approach

You lead.
We work alongside you.

Your support starts with what matters to you. We listen to your goals, recognize your strengths, and adapt our teaching to the way you learn and communicate.

Families can be valuable partners. Their involvement follows your wishes and applicable decision-making arrangements, while your voice stays central.

Your choicesYour paceYour community

Everyday life. Shared experiences.

Independence in action

Cooking, community outings, college moments, and practical technology.

Cooking together

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Community outing

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College moments

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Everyday reminders

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AI for communication

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A few helpful answers

Questions? Start here.

Who does Independence Plus support?

We work with adults with developmental disabilities at home and in the community. Contact us to discuss your location, goals, and available services.

Where can support take place?

Support at home and in your community. Contact us to discuss your goals and service availability.

Do families pay for services?

Regional center–authorized services are paid for by the regional center, at no cost to clients or their families. We accept Self-Determination Program (SDP) participants; services must fit the applicable approved funding arrangements. Personal expenses such as rent, food, tuition, or outing admission are separate from service funding.

How do you help me access benefits and resources?

We work alongside you to identify resources that fit your goals, understand application steps, organize information, communicate with agencies, and track follow-up and renewals. Together, we build your confidence navigating these systems. Support depends on your agreed program scope and authorization; the responsible agency decides eligibility and approval.

Can you help with housing?

Our team helps you identify housing resources, navigate subsidized housing waitlists and searches, explore roommate matching, and prepare for a move. Housing providers determine eligibility and availability. Explore transition planning

Are social activities just facilitated outings?

Outings are a starting point. We strive to help clients develop lasting friendships through shared interests, communication skills, and connections that continue beyond staff-facilitated activities.

More about getting started and funding

Let’s connect

Let’s make more possible.

Tell us about the goals and support you have in mind.

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