Vaccines for People with High-Risk Medical Conditions or Disabilities

As of March 15, 2021, COVID 19 vaccines are available to people with disabilities above the age of 16.  All consumers of Regional Centers, Independent Living Centers, and In-Home Supportive Services are eligible for the COVID vaccine. FREED advocates for individuals to “self-certify” their qualifying disabilities, but if documentation is needed, FREED will provide such documentation to its consumers if requested.  If you want such documentation, please contact Jessica at 530-477-3333, jessica@FREED.org, in the Grass Valley office or Karen James, 530-742-4474, karenj@FREED.org in the Yuba City office.

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Jail & Bail 2021!

On Tuesday, March 17th FREED Board members, along with Executive Director Ana Acton, will be thrown in jail! KNCO Jail that is! You can bail them out and support FREED!

 

 

 

 

 

What do Businesses Need to Know About COVID-19 & Masks

FREED Statement on COVID-19 & Masks

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law thirty years ago to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities and to extend opportunity and promote inclusion of people with disabilities in society. Here in Nevada County, people with disabilities play an important role in all facets of life and social discourse. We as a community must do what we can to slow the spread of the coronavirus and protect those of us who are at higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19.

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Our Community: An Aging & Disability Conference

We are excited to announce that this year’s Our Community: Aging & Disability Conference will be taking place as a webinar series! This ADRC webinar series, aimed at people with disabilities, older adults, caregivers, community organizations and providers, will focus on four major subject areas critical to these attendees and extremely relevant to the times in which we are living.

 

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Ability Redefined

FREED’s mission is to promote independence and self-determination for people with disabilities through person-driven services, collaborative community partnerships and education, and leadership that advocates for fully inclusive communities.

FREED’s vision is that people with disabilities enjoy a fully accessible community strengthened by diversity and unified by a culture of limitless possibility.

FREED has a variety of programs centering around issues that arise with aging and disabilities.  We work with you and your family to figure out what you need, know your choices and get connected.

Our Services

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Aging and Disability Resource Connection

The ADRC assists people in making informed decisions about their short or long–term care needs, and to help them make a plan to be able to live as they want in the community. The ADRC process helps the consumer form a realistic view of what the long-term care options are in Nevada County.

Find local resources for older adults, people with disabilities, & caregivers.  Call (800) 655-7732 or 2-1-1 Nevada County.

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Recent News

Testimonials

"I want to thank FREED so much for all the work you have done to help me live safely in my home. Im overjoyed about the new ramp you built for me. Now I can ride my scooter right down the ramp to go outside and enjoy the outdoors. Without FREED, this would not have been possible as I am unable to afford to build one for myself."

Regina

"FREED helped me apply for disability, and I just received my award letter after only 3 months. I am so relieved!"

Michelle Murray

"It's hard to narrow down the unlimited opportunities that FREED has offered me and others in our community"

Rebecca Romero

"What FREED means to me: Empowerment. Strengthening my good qualities. Redefining my negative qualities into new possibilities..."

Janis Fitzgerald