About Us
We are a non-residential resource Center for Independent Living (CIL) serving persons with disabilities regardless of age or disability in Pinellas and Pasco Counties in Florida. We provide services that improve independence for those we serve.
How We Got Started
Improve independence for people of all ages with a disability.
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"Because making a difference matters! Those who stand up for others who can't, those who educate..."
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"Because making a difference matters! Those who stand up for others who can't, those who educate and elevate others need to be recognized and celebrated! <3"
"Yes I highly recommend this company they do some great work ."
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"Danelle has a medical background and deep knowledge of the insurance industry with has a passion..."
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"Danelle has a medical background and deep knowledge of the insurance industry with has a passion to help seniors! Highly recommend!"
"Just such a cool person.. love Barrie!"
Recent Activity
Disability Achievement Center is launching a Home Share Works! program in January. If you have a spare room and could use some extra income, please reach out! Affordable housing has evaporated in our area and many people are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Call 727-539-7550 to...
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Disability Achievement Center is launching a Home Share Works! program in January. If you have a spare room and could use some extra income, please reach out! Affordable housing has evaporated in our area and many people are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Call 727-539-7550 to learn more!
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It depends. What values are questioned, and are they truly questionable? Truly questionable as in emotional response or logical response? Keep emotion out of business decisions and stick to business because we are still free to have our own beliefs in the US. If business owners devolve into...
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It depends. What values are questioned, and are they truly questionable? Truly questionable as in emotional response or logical response? Keep emotion out of business decisions and stick to business because we are still free to have our own beliefs in the US. If business owners devolve into blubbery emotional messes over every single little hurt feeling, they have no business being in business. Ill-intending instigators should get the boot!
As a small non profit, my top 3 business challenges are: 1. Donation base: As a Center for Independent Living serving people of all ages and disabilities, I find that people like to donate to a specific cause (ie. autism) rather than support the entire disability base; 2. This also translates to...
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As a small non profit, my top 3 business challenges are: 1. Donation base: As a Center for Independent Living serving people of all ages and disabilities, I find that people like to donate to a specific cause (ie. autism) rather than support the entire disability base; 2. This also translates to inconsistent grant funding; and 3. Getting the word out to the general population with the services we provide.
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Several chain restaurants will host a Dine Out fundraiser for you. Or maybe contact a local brewery to see if they will host one. Basically, you get 5%-10% of proceeds. As a start up, you might want to reach out to supporting-type businesses who would benefit from your business.
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Several chain restaurants will host a Dine Out fundraiser for you. Or maybe contact a local brewery to see if they will host one. Basically, you get 5%-10% of proceeds. As a start up, you might want to reach out to supporting-type businesses who would benefit from your business.
I make an appointment with my legislators asking for :15 and the topic. As a former elected, this approach has been very productive.
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I make an appointment with my legislators asking for :15 and the topic. As a former elected, this approach has been very productive.
We have been lucky with:
https://www.volunteermatch.org...
Also, our local United Way has a volunteer match portal on their website called "Get Connected".
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We have been lucky with:
https://www.volunteermatch.org...
Also, our local United Way has a volunteer match portal on their website called "Get Connected".
I always try to get an second pair of eyes on my drafts...
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I always try to get an second pair of eyes on my drafts...
From my perspective, we are all adults. Cell phones make us available 24/7. As long as use is not disruptive (phone on silent, leave room if call must be taken), I have no problem with it. I often take notes on my phone during meetings.
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From my perspective, we are all adults. Cell phones make us available 24/7. As long as use is not disruptive (phone on silent, leave room if call must be taken), I have no problem with it. I often take notes on my phone during meetings.
Disability Achievement Center has had mild success and feel the exposure is worth it! Any donation is better than no donation.
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Disability Achievement Center has had mild success and feel the exposure is worth it! Any donation is better than no donation.
Everywhere! From FB/Twitter to printed/electronic mail and verbal requests!
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Everywhere! From FB/Twitter to printed/electronic mail and verbal requests!
