Welcome to Independence Unlimited

Independence Unlimited, Incorporated (IU) is a non-residential, non-profit center for independent living that serves very diverse populations in 38 cities and towns in mainly Hartford County. The Center, which was established in 1982, is governed and managed by people with disabilities.

We provide a variety of services that benefit persons with disabilities such as aging in place assessments and resources so people can remain in their own home, live in the community and pursue their dreams. The primary purpose of the agency is to support persons with disabilities to live in the community as an alternative to institutionalization.

Our core services include:

peer counseling
independent living skills training
information and referral
advocacy services (systems and individual)
youth and community living planning

A Home For Aging in Place

Let us help you stay at home and prevent the loss of independence, privacy and community connections that is the heartbreak of living in a nursing facility. From our unique perspective as Disability Advocates, the staff of Independence Unlimited understands your need for your home to be safe and comfortable so you are happy living there the rest of your life if you choose Read More >>

Need to know

LGBTQ

Open and Affirming Statement

Independence Unlimited is open and affirming and welcomes all people regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality or physical or mental disability.

Independence Unlimited is a safe, inclusive environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer\questioning individuals, with and without disabilities. IU staff can be trusted to maintain confidentiality, and will respond to individuals with understanding, support, and empathy. An individual seeking help, advice, or just someone with whom they can talk, can expect to be met with dignity and respect.

IU now has Spanish speaking staff ready to help.

We extend our deepest appreciation to the following for their generous support..

The Bissell Foundation

Check out the photos of the IU annual meeting and retirement party for Executive Director Candace Low in the annual meeting section.

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Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities

Click the link below to go over best practices for resume writing, laws that protect you from discrimination, and several other topics that you should know about as a disabled worker. Click Here

New Park Office & Conference Center
151 New Park Ave.
North Annex | Suite D
Hartford CT 06106

860-523-5021 Voice/TTY

860-523-5603 Fax

Independence Unlimited (IU) is a non-residential, non-profit center for in dependent living that serves a diverse population in 38 cities and towns mainly in Hartford County. Established in 1982, IU is governed and managed primarily by people with disabilities.

Major funding for Independence Unlimited is provided by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services, Administration on Community Living, CT Department of Rehabilitation Services, private grants, fee for service and individual donations.

Independence Unlimited is open and affirming and welcomes all people regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, physical or mental disability.