T.A.R.P - Center for Independent Living
TARP Stands for:
- Training
- Advocacy
- Referral
- Peer Support
What is Independent Living?
Independent Living is a philosophy and a movement of everyday people with disabilities working toward the goals of self-determination, equal opportunity, equal access, and inclusion in community life.
What is a Center for Independent Living?
A Center for Independent Living is Non-Residential & Non-Medical. It is also
a community
Based resource and advocacy center managed by and for People
with Disabilities.
TARP, Inc. Staff & Board of Directors
100% of TARP’s staff have disabilities and the majority of our Board of Directors are people with significant disabilities.
Definition of a disability:
An individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment.
Is this YOU, or maybe someone you know?
According to the U.S. Census the most prevalent reasons for functional limitations of adults in the United States:
- Arthritis
- Back Problems
- Heart Disease
- Respiratory Disease