Appalachian Independence Center

AIC is a non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living which receives some of its funding from the State of Virginia. However, it is an independent organization governed by a board of directors made up of local citizens, a majority of whom have disabilities themselves. This assures AIC is in touch with the needs of people with disabilities in our community.

Appalachian Independence Center offers the five core services that are offered by all Centers for Independent Living including: Peer Counseling, Information & Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy, and Transition as well as additional services that are identified by the needs of AIC’s consumers such as accessible home modifications, DME equipment assistance, community education, ADA technical assistance, consumer support groups, and more.

We serve the counties of Washington, Smyth, Wythe, Bland, Grayson, and Carroll, as well as the cities of Bristol and Galax, VA.