Resource Development

As well as traditional fundraising, the Foundation for Independent Living operates several fee for service businesses that compliment and support the mission of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living.

Fee for Service Initiatives

Through the years the Foundation has been involved with many fee for service initiatives including the following initiatives that directly benefit people with disabilities:

ADA Accessibility Compliance Services
Employment Services
Mountain State Computer and Network Solutions
Other fee for service initiatives

Visit the fee for services page to learn more about these services.

Annual Walk for Independence

The Foundation sponsors an annual fundraising event, the Walk for Independence, to provide funds for the Community Living Services Program (CLSP) of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living.

Read about this year's Walk for Independence 2009 on the Mountain State Centers for Independent Living Web site.

The Community Living Services Program provides durable medical goods as well as home and vehicle modifications to allow people with disabilities to maintain their independence.

Read more about the Community Living Services Program on the Mountain State Centers for Independent Living Web site.

Grants

One of our current grants is a Community Services Resource grant from the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services. Through the support of this grant, Mountain State Centers for Independent Living has been able to expand the existing Employment Services Division services and to extend those services into Lincoln County. Read more about the Employment Services Division.

Past ventures have been diverse and include a relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense in assisting with a pilot project of establishing a community learning center for people to learn how to use computers.