Independent Living Skills Training, Physical and Sensory Disabilities

The Independence Resource Center (IRC) is the primary advocacy and service organization for individuals with physical and sensory disabilities in Planning District Ten. The primary service area includes the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Fluvanna County, Nelson County, Louisa County, and Greene County. The center’s secondary service area includes Orange County, Madison County, Buckingham County, Augusta County, Prince Edward County, Charlotte County, Halifax County, Mecklenburg County, Brunswick County, and Lunenburg County.



Independent Living Skills Training Assistance with learning adaptive techniques for everyday living. IRC staff provide instruction to individuals and groups to develop independent living skills in areas such as personal care, coping skills, financial management, social skills, and household management, including education and training necessary for living in the community and participation in community activities. All programs are designed to meet individual needs. Additional skills include personal assistant management, building self-esteem, money management, navigating ones environment and self-advocacy.