Directions in Independent Living, Inc.

Directions in Independent Living, located in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties in the Southern Tier of New York State, is driven to help individuals with disabilities live with greater dignity and independence in their personal lives and as active members in the community. Our staff’s high quality professional, focused, person-centered, and compassionate response to those requiring one-on-one care had helped thousands develop vital real-life skills to achieve greater independence.Our collaborative team relationship with medical and social work professionals ensures the multi-faceted needs of our individuals are met with the highest standards of care available.Directions serves individuals with cognitive, mental health, physical, visual and hearing impairments, including sensory or multiple disabilities related to age, blindness or disability and their families, regardless of economic standing. We provide Medicaid and non-Medicaid services.Directions was begun in 1989 to provide professional support for individuals with disabilities and advocate on their behalf for equal civil rights, increased accessibility to community services and programs, and greater real independence. This on-going activism has resulted in significant changes in Olean.