Since it was established almost 40 years ago, Liberty Resources, Inc. has maintained a position of strength, dedication, and perseverance in the struggle for civil rights in the disability community. To this end, LRI has taken on many different roles over the course of its existence–from attendant agency to an educational center for Independent Living skills, to providing the logistical support to social and political change-makers. LRI continues to directly improve the lives of over 1,000 Consumers in the disability community in Pennsylvania and across the country.
LRI Founded in 1980
January 1, 1980
LRI was founded by a committee of Consumers and community leaders affiliated with Disabled In Action (DIA) who sought to develop a community-based Consumer-directed organization that would promote and support Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities….
With an initial staff of seven, the Center (then known as Resources for Living Independently) was founded as a community-based, Consumer-directed organization, serving over 200 individuals in its first year. As the Center experienced program expansion, it amicably…
RLI began to expand and receive grants and contracts to provide additional services to individuals with disabilities. RLI established contractual agreements with the City of Philadelphia to provide homemaker services and with the Pennsylvania Department of…
Oliver H. M. Jordan, President of the Board at RLI, published the first annual report. The report charted the organization’s growth since its inception—from a budget of $200,000 to $1.5 million and staff numbers increasing threefold.
Realizing the need for transitional housing for individuals with disabilities in Philadelphia, RLI began a campaign to establish a transitional living facility which would assist individuals to move from institutions and parental homes to Independent Living…
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed and implemented beginning in 1990. Several board members were present for its signing in Washington, DC and advocated for its implementation in Philadelphia.
Resources for Living Independently became the contactor for The Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities (CSPPPD). This is a program of the Bureau of Home and Community Based Services, Department of Public Welfare. Liberty Resources…
RLI merged with another CIL located in Philadelphia, the Liberty Center for Independent Living. Following the merger, Liberty Resources, Inc. was adopted as the Center’s new name.
Several board members were asked to resign over a movement to give representation to an area nursing home. Many staff and other board members believed the priorities of nursing homes were opposed to the Independent Living…
established its Housing program to assist consumers to identify accessible affordable housing. This effort lead to the establishment of Liberty Housing Development Corporation, an independent non-profit agency.
LRI relocated its operations from 1341 N. Delaware Ave., its home for 10 years, to 714 Market Street in Center City Philadelphia. In 2008, LRI acquired the building an attempt to generate additional unrestricted revenue. The…
In 2008, LRI launched Liberty Wheels, LLC as a retail provider of durable medical equipment and home medications. Liberty Wheels discontinued retail operations, focusing its operations on home modifications.
LRI launched Liberty Resources Home Choices, LLC providing a full range of in-home care services including, but not limited to, Personal Care, Homemaking/Light Housekeeping and Companionship. Home care services are non-medical.
History
LRI Founded in 1980
January 1, 1980
LRI was founded by a committee of Consumers and community leaders affiliated with Disabled In Action (DIA) who sought to develop a community-based Consumer-directed organization that would promote and support Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities….
Read moreEstablished as Organization in 1982
January 1, 1982
With an initial staff of seven, the Center (then known as Resources for Living Independently) was founded as a community-based, Consumer-directed organization, serving over 200 individuals in its first year. As the Center experienced program expansion, it amicably…
Read moreGrowth in 1984
January 1, 1984
RLI began to expand and receive grants and contracts to provide additional services to individuals with disabilities. RLI established contractual agreements with the City of Philadelphia to provide homemaker services and with the Pennsylvania Department of…
Read moreFirst Annual Report Published in 1987
January 22, 1987
Oliver H. M. Jordan, President of the Board at RLI, published the first annual report. The report charted the organization’s growth since its inception—from a budget of $200,000 to $1.5 million and staff numbers increasing threefold.
Read moreFounded TIL and Moved in 1988
January 1, 1988
Realizing the need for transitional housing for individuals with disabilities in Philadelphia, RLI began a campaign to establish a transitional living facility which would assist individuals to move from institutions and parental homes to Independent Living…
Read moreADA Passage in 1990
January 22, 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed and implemented beginning in 1990. Several board members were present for its signing in Washington, DC and advocated for its implementation in Philadelphia.
Read moreBecame contractor in 1991
January 22, 1991
Resources for Living Independently became the contactor for The Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities (CSPPPD). This is a program of the Bureau of Home and Community Based Services, Department of Public Welfare. Liberty Resources…
Read moreMerged in 1993
January 1, 1993
RLI merged with another CIL located in Philadelphia, the Liberty Center for Independent Living. Following the merger, Liberty Resources, Inc. was adopted as the Center’s new name.
Read moreGoals Defended in 2001
January 22, 2001
Several board members were asked to resign over a movement to give representation to an area nursing home. Many staff and other board members believed the priorities of nursing homes were opposed to the Independent Living…
Read moreFounded LHDC in 2006
January 1, 2006
established its Housing program to assist consumers to identify accessible affordable housing. This effort lead to the establishment of Liberty Housing Development Corporation, an independent non-profit agency.
Read moreMoved in 2006
January 1, 2007
LRI relocated its operations from 1341 N. Delaware Ave., its home for 10 years, to 714 Market Street in Center City Philadelphia. In 2008, LRI acquired the building an attempt to generate additional unrestricted revenue. The…
Read moreLaunched Wheels in 2007
January 1, 2007
In 2008, LRI launched Liberty Wheels, LLC as a retail provider of durable medical equipment and home medications. Liberty Wheels discontinued retail operations, focusing its operations on home modifications.
Read moreLaunched LRHC in 2012
January 1, 2012
LRI launched Liberty Resources Home Choices, LLC providing a full range of in-home care services including, but not limited to, Personal Care, Homemaking/Light Housekeeping and Companionship. Home care services are non-medical.
Read moreGrowth in 2014
January 1, 2014
Liberty Resources, Liberty Wheels and Liberty Resources Home Choices serve over 7,000 consumers in Southeastern PA.
Read moreMoved in 2016
January 1, 2016
Liberty Resources relocated its operations to 801 Arch Street in Philadelphia.
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