Welcome to Independent Life Center

People with disabilities helping each other to gain independence and self empowerment. Our center is not a place to live, but a place to learn how to live independently. We are here to provide for people with disabilities of all ages.

Routt County Contact
Cathie Voorhees
Office: hours by appointment at:
South Routt Community Center
227 Dodge St.
Oak Creek, CO 80467
Phone: 970-736-2412 Home phone: 970-638-4231
Fax: 970-638-1047
Main Office: 356 Ranney, Suite 15 PO Box 612
Craig, CO 81626
(970)826-0833 Voice/TDD Fax: (970)826-0832
Indlife@earthlink.net

VizAbilities Group for Vision Loss

There is a "Vizabilities" Support Group that meets once a month at each of the senior Nutrition sites in Routt County. This is primarily for Seniors who are experiencing age-related vision loss due to Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Stroke, Diabetes, and other problems.

Information is shared as well as support is given to people experiencing vision loss. For more information Call Cathie at 736-2412 or 638-4231 and Shelly 879-0633

General Services
. Training in skills of daily living.

. Peer counseling and positive role models.

. Training in advocacy for self and others.

. Information and referral. Referral and collaboration with existing programs and service providers.

. Help in finding appropriate housing, employment and transportation.

. VizAbilities Group and Individualized teaching for persons with vision loss.

. Private Disability Related Counseling and Guidance.

. Socialization and Sign Language Group for Deaf and hearing Sign Language users.

. Housing Independence Program to make home improvements that keep people with disabilities in their own homes rather than in institutions.

.Finding funds to help people with disabilities get and benefit from assistive technology, equipment, and services they need.