Western North Carolina Independent Living
Creating opportunities for independence for people with disabilities through research, education and consultation.
What we do
We are a private, non-profit, community-based organization. Regardless of income, we provide independent living services, community education, advocacy, and more. As Centers for Independent Living, we have resources for people with all types of disabilities.
Mission: Partnering with individuals and the community to enhance, advocate for and support personal choices, independent living and community inclusion.
Services and resources
Information & Referral
Provide information about disability related issues and referrals to community resources.
Resources
Independent Living Skills
Disability Partners’ staff will assist you in developing new skills needed to live independently.
Contact Us
Advocacy
People with disabilities are taught to be self-advocates who understand their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Disability Rights of North Carolina (opens another site)
Person First Services
Offers Innovation Waivers services including supported Employment and Alternative Family Living.
Person First
Home Care Partners
Provides individualized assistance with daily living activities through MEDICAID CAP, PCS In-home aide services, Private Pay, Respite, and Veterans Administration.
Home Care Partners (opens another site)
Thrift Store
Looking for a bargain? Shop our Thrift Store for a few of the excellent bargains to save you money.
Visit the Thrift Store
Emergency Preparedness
Disasters hit people with disabilities first and hardest. Start your personal plan with a free, accessible checklist, and keep the 24/7 Disability & Disaster Hotline where you can find it.
Be ready
Disability & Disaster Hotline
Call or text 800-626-4959, 24 hours a day, every day (videophone for Deaf callers), for urgent disaster referrals, evacuation guidance and replacement of durable medical equipment.
Call or text 800-626-4959Your rights in a disaster
Disability rights are never suspended in an emergency. Know what shelters and disaster services must provide, and download the checklist.
Emergency PreparednessReady.gov: People with Disabilities
Federal planning guidance for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Visit Ready.gov (opens another site)
Locations
- Asheville: Serving Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, and Transylvania counties
- Sylva: Serving Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Cherokee, Graham and Clay counties
Sylva, NC Location
525 Mineral Springs DriveSylva, NC 28779Get involved
Employment Opportunities
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Employment OpportunitiesBoard
As a Center, Disability Partners Board of Directors and staff are required to consist of a majority of individuals who have significant disabilities.
Board Members
Donations
Donations made to Disability Partners go to fund programs to serve persons with a disability living within our 14-county service area. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your contributions are tax deductible.
More ways to give
Thrift Store
Donations can be dropped off at the Thrift Store located at: 3740 US 74 East Unit 9 Sylva, NC 28779.
Visit the Thrift Store
Technology & Computer Donations
Technology and computer donations can be dropped off at our two locations Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donations