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DIRECT is a consumer-directed, community-based advocacy organization that promotes independent living and offers a variety of programs for all people with disabilities which encourages them to achieve their full potential and to participate in the community.

Description:
DIRECT provides information & referral services, peer mentoring/counseling, individual & systemic advocacy services, skill training, SSA benefits counseling, home access modifications, attendant care training & referral, and outreach services. DIRECT has various programs that either teach, counsel or provide accessibility depending on an individual's need to have control over their own life based on a choice of options that minimize reliance on others in making decisions and in performing everyday activities. This includes managing one's affairs, participating in day-to-day life in the community, fulfilling a range of social roles, and making decisions that lead to self-determination and the minimization of physical or psychological dependence upon others. Independence is a relative concept which each individual defines personally. Independent living is not dependent upon programs that foster functional independence, Instead it is based upon the individual's ability to choose and achieve a desired lifestyle and to function freely in society.

Contact people:

Stacy Randell, Program Coordinator, 520-624-6452, (email) Bennie Wik, Administrative Assistant, 520-624-6452 Ann Meyer, Executive Director, (520) 624-6452, (email)

Languages Spoken: English

Address:

1023 N. Tyndall Tucson, AZ 85719 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.directilc.org

Directions:

Tyndall is between Park and Euclid, one-half block south of Speedway. University area.   Nearest Bus Stop: SunTran #4, 3 min minute walk