1. Webinar: “Emergency Preparedness for All”

    We are proud to release the first “Our Community” Aging And Disability webinar series, titled “Emergency Preparedness for All”. This webinar is made possible with the help of LISTOS California, the Center on Disability at the Public Health Institute, and Nevada County.  

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  2. FREED’s 2019 Annual Report

    FREED’s 2019 Annual Report is available to the public.

    Read More “FREED’s 2019 Annual Report”

  3. 2020 Yuba-Sutter Agency Cross Training Program

    The emerging Yuba-Sutter Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is launching the 2020 agency cross training program.

    Purpose and Goals

    The Yuba-Sutter ADRC and ADRC Advisory Committee is a network of organizations that work together to make access to services easier for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers and family care providers. To accomplish this goal it is critical that all partners understand the resources and services being provided by all partners and community organizations that serve this population.

    Target Audience

    Audiences for the training will include leadership and line-staff of  organizations and agencies that serve people with disabilities and older adults.

    2020 Training Schedule

    4/21/2020 – FREED

    6/23/202 – Agency on Aging Area 4

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  4. 2020 Nevada County Agency Cross Training Program

    The Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Nevada County (ADRC) is launching the 2020 agency cross training program.

    Purpose and Goals

    The ADRC of Nevada County and the Community Living Implementation Council (CLiC) functioning as the ADRC Advisory Committee are a network of organizations that work together to make access to services easier for older adults, people with disabilities and family care providers. To accomplish this goal it is critical that all partners understand the resources and services being provided by all other ADRC partners and community organizations that serve this population.

    Target Audience

    Audiences for the training will include leadership and line-staff of ADRC Core Partners, Extended Partners, and community organizations.

    2020 Training Schedule

    4/15/2020 – FREED

    5/14/2020 – Agency on Aging Area 4 & Older Americans Act Funded Organizations: Gold Country Community Services & Gold Country Lift

    7/16/2020 – Connecting Point/211 Nevada County

    9/24/2020 – Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

    11/4/2020 – Nevada County Adult Services

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  5. FREED COVID-19 Supports

    FREED is actively working with Aging & Disability Resource Connection community partners to support older adults and people with disabilities during the COVID-19 stay at home orders.

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  6. In Response to COVID-19 FREED Moves to a Virtual Office.

    FREED is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of those we serve, our employees, our partner organizations, and the broader community. This includes individuals identified as being at greater risk to the Coronavirus. As such, FREED will be moving to a virtual office.

    Read More “In Response to COVID-19 FREED Moves to a Virtual Office.”

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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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Testimonials

  1. "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

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

    Michelle Murray

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

    Janis Fitzgerald

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

    Rebecca Romero