LINC

What LINC does

LINC (Living Independence Network Corporation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organization and Southwest Idaho's designated Center for Independent Living (CIL), founded in 1989. It provides the federally recognized suite of independent living services — Independent Living Skills Training, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Information and Referral, Life Transitions, and Peer Support — alongside a broad program portfolio that includes self-directed Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Ticket to Work employment services delivered through the American Dream Employment Network (ADEN), the Magic Valley Transportation voucher program serving eight counties, the Wheel Fix It mobility-equipment workshop and mobile repair service, Youth Transition Programming for ages 14-26, the Self-Advocacy and Leadership Training (SALT) program, Operation Advocacy legislative events, and the Rural Roadshow rural outreach initiative. Operations span three offices in Boise (headquarters, with universal-design features and adjacent bus route #29), Caldwell, and Twin Falls, supplemented by mobile and virtual delivery via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Underlying technology is limited to consumer-grade and nonprofit-sector tools — a Wix-hosted web presence, Stripe-based payment portals for PAS share-of-cost and equipment rentals, MightyCause for donations, and standard conferencing software for virtual training. There is no proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capability, or developed software stack; the organization is fundamentally a human-services delivery operation rather than a technology company.

Revenue mechanics combine billable Medicaid-funded PAS services (Idaho Aged & Disabled Waiver and State Plan Personal Care Services), payments arranged through Molina Healthcare and United Healthcare Dual Eligible Plans, private-pay share-of-cost arrangements at $15/hour, $100-$200 monthly transportation voucher allocations funded in part by the Idaho Transportation Department and St. Luke's Magic Valley Health Foundation, plus donations processed through MightyCause and likely grant funding supporting programs such as the ramp program, equipment batteries, and self-advocacy training. Pricing is dominated by no-cost or low-cost service delivery, with PAS following unit pricing and transportation following a monthly card-based allocation model. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the three offices, mobile service units, virtual sessions, partner referrals (40+ Idaho-based disability, aging, and community-service partners), and outreach channels including the LINC Lowdown newsletter and the Independent Idaho and A Little Bird Told Me podcasts. Customer segments span individuals with disabilities (primary), older adults, youth with disabilities transitioning to adulthood, and businesses seeking ADA-compliance guidance.

Name

LINC

Legal name

Living Independence Network Corporation

Website

https://lincidaho.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LINC (Living Independence Network Corporation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Center for Independent Living serving people with disabilities in Southwest Idaho. It delivers personal assistance, advocacy, transportation, employment, mobility, and youth transition services through offices in Boise, Caldwell, and Twin Falls.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services and Independent Living

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Living Skills Training (ADLs/IADLs) (EDAKANAG), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Independent living services
• Disability advocacy
• Personal assistance services
• Center for independent living
• Self-directed home care

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Waiver Programs: Personal Assistance Services funded through Medicaid Aged & Disabled Waiver and State Plan Personal Care Services for in-home care delivery
2. Healthcare Plan Partnerships: Services funded through Molina Healthcare and United Healthcare Dual Eligible Plans
3. Private Pay: Direct payment from consumers for Personal Assistance Services share-of-cost
4. Donations and Grants: Community-based nonprofit relying on donations and likely government grants to support programs including ramp program, equipment batteries, and self-advocacy training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

LINC is a nonprofit Center for Independent Living that delivers five federally authorized core IL services (Independent Living Skills Training, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Information and Referral, Institutional Transitions, and Peer Support) plus supplemental programs including self-directed Personal Assistance Services, Magic Valley transportation, Wheel Fix It mobility equipment repair, Ticket to Work employment support, and Youth Transition Programming. Services are provided at no or low cost to people with disabilities and older adults in Southwest Idaho, funded by Medicaid waivers, healthcare plan contracts, private pay, donations, and grants.

Product overview

LINC (Living Independence Network Corporation) is Southwest Idaho's Center for Independent Living offering a comprehensive suite of disability services organized around five core mandated services: Independent Living Skills Training, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Information and Referral, Life Transitions, and Peer Support. Beyond these core services, LINC provides specialized programs including Personal Assistance Services (self-directed in-home care), Youth Transition Programming, Ticket to Work employment services, Magic Valley Transportation, and the "Wheel Fix It" mobility equipment workshop and mobile repair service. The organization also operates community engagement initiatives including the SALT self-advocacy training program, Operation Advocacy legislative advocacy day, and the Rural Roadshow outreach program. LINC maintains digital engagement through The LINC Lowdown newsletter, the Independent Idaho podcast, and the youth-focused "A Little Bird Told Me" podcast. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, services are provided at low or no cost to consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SALT: Self-Advocacy & Leadership Training Program - a nine-week training program to introduce self-advocacy skills
• Cluster Club
• Next Bite
• Trail Mix
• A Little Bird Told Me
• Operation Advocacy
• The Buckland Room
• Wheel Fix It
• Wheel Fix It On the Go
• Grow, Gather & Gab
• The LINC Lowdown
• Independent Idaho

Products and services

• Independent Living Skills Training Training program that empowers individuals with disabilities to develop skills for living independently, covering money management, household management, consumer control, employment preparation, organizational skills, and community transportation utilization.
• Individual and Systems Advocacy Advocacy services including self-advocacy support and systems advocacy to help individuals with disabilities navigate and change policies, laws, or rules that impact their lives.
• Information and Referral Service providing individuals with information, knowledge, and referrals to confidently take action on their own behalf regarding housing, employment, transportation, financial resources, healthcare, and other topics.
• Life Transitions Transition services helping Idahoans in institutional settings move back to community living, including support for individuals moving from nursing homes or transitioning from homelessness to stable housing.
• Peer Support Network Peer-to-peer counseling where individuals with disabilities connect with trained counselors who have similar lived experiences to set goals, find resources, and make community connections.
• Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Self-directed in-home care program allowing individuals with disabilities to choose their own caregivers, set their own schedules, and direct their own care. Services include bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and household tasks.
• Magic Valley Transportation Voucher-based transportation program serving seniors over 60 and individuals with disabilities in Magic Valley counties (Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls) providing affordable and accessible on-demand transportation.
• Wheel Fix It Workshop and Store Community workshop providing tools, workspace, and expert guidance for repairing and maintaining wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and mobility equipment. Offers tire changes, battery replacements, and electrical diagnostics at no cost, with temporary ramp and wheelchair rentals.
• Wheel Fix It On the Go Mobile wheelchair and scooter repair service bringing repair services directly into communities at senior centers, libraries, and community centers across Southwest Idaho.
• Ticket to Work Employment program through American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) helping Social Security disability beneficiaries ages 18-64 prepare for, locate, and maintain suitable employment.
• Youth Transition Programming (YTP) Programs supporting young people with disabilities ages 14-26 through transitions from school to school, school to post-graduation, and into adult living and employment, including Cluster Club, Next Bite, and Trail Mix activities.
• Self-Advocacy and Leadership Training (SALT) Nine-week training program teaching self-advocacy skills, speaking up for oneself, decision-making, and standing up for rights as a person with a disability. Sessions offered via Microsoft Teams with technology support provided.
• Access Means Business Program providing ADA compliance training, accessibility assessments, and disability etiquette training to local businesses seeking to be more accessible and welcoming to employees and customers with disabilities.
• The Buckland Room Conference and training space at LINC's Boise office named after first Executive Director Kelly Buckland, featuring seating for up to 30, movable tables, natural light, guest WiFi, large video display, whiteboards, and virtual meeting technology. Available for nonprofit community partners.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

47 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho (CAPAI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide a wide range of services improving quality of life for people with economic disadvantages
• CSI Office on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes as Idaho's Area IV Agency on Aging serving eight rural counties of south central Idaho (Magic Valley) promoting independence in dignity and choice
• Consortium of Idahoans with Disabilities (CID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Idaho agencies concerned with issues affecting people with disabilities; co-organizes Fred Riggers Disability Advocacy Day and Operation Advocacy
• Disability Action Center NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Idaho's Center for Independent Living providing IL services and fostering equality and freedom; co-produces Interstate Connections newsletter
• DisAbility Rights IdahominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists people with disabilities to protect, promote and advance their legal and human rights through legal and system advocacy
• El-Ada Community Action PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit working to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower families to become self-sufficient; serves Ada, Elmore, and Owyhee counties
• Family Caregiver Navigator ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides person-centered counseling, custom care planning and resource referral to family caregivers across the lifespan
• Idaho Access ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to eliminate physical, attitudinal, and policy barriers to ensure people with disabilities can live, work, and play in communities; founded by LINC board member
• Idaho Assistive Technology ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides support for individuals with disabilities and older persons in personal selection of assistive technology
• Idaho Caregiver AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on expanding opportunities for respite across the lifespan; co-hosts annual Family Caregiver Conference
• Idaho Center on Disabilities & Human DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdaho's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities providing education, research, service, and technical assistance
• Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually ImpairedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency assisting blind and visually impaired persons to achieve independence; co-hosts Town Hall events for Independent Living programs
• Idaho Commission on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists older adults and people with disabilities to remain independent and age in place in their communities of choice
• Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of HearingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil responsible for increasing awareness, advocating for equal access, providing information and referral on deaf and hard of hearing issues
• Idaho Council on Developmental DisabilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes capacity of people with developmental disabilities and families to determine, access, and direct services they need
• Idaho Department of Health and WelfarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHW provides services and oversight to promote healthy people, safe children, and stable families; administers Idaho Home Choice and Medicaid programs
• Idaho Division of Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram goal to place Idahoans with disabilities into workforce by securing and maintaining productive employment; refers clients to Ticket to Work
• Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocates for inclusive and accessible communities, services, education, and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities
• Idaho State Independent Living Council (SILC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActively engages in activities to provide Idahoans with disabilities greater voice in obtaining consumer-responsive, cost-effective, community-based services; co-hosts Town Hall events and Idaho Inclusive Emergency Coalition
• Interlink Volunteer CaregiversminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides volunteer transportation and minor home safety modification services to help elderly and disabled individuals live independently
• Intermountain Fair Housing CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit ensuring open and inclusive housing for all persons without regard to protected characteristics or disability
• Las Senoras IdahominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide nonprofit of families and people with disabilities in Spanish-speaking community advocating for better access to disability services
• LIFE, A Center for Independent LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastern Idaho's Center for Independent Living; fellow CIL partner in Idaho's network of Centers for Independent Living
• NAMI Wood River ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports mental health of community members through education, support, and advocacy
• National Federation of the Blind of IdahominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaises expectations of blind people and advocates for equal access and opportunities
• Northwest ADA Center - IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of ADA National Network assisting businesses, governments, and people with disabilities with ADA compliance; featured Idaho contact Dana Gover
• Partnership for Inclusive Disaster StrategiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly U.S. disability-led organization prioritizing full involvement of people with disabilities and older adults in disaster planning
• Southwest Idaho Area Agency on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegion 3 Area Agency on Aging providing solutions for seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers through information, assistance, advocacy, and planning
• Vision VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides collaborative programs, real-life skill development, and personalized guidance for individuals with visual impairments
• Western Idaho Community Action PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes communities through individualized programs providing opportunities for thriving culture
• Idaho Transportation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding support for Magic Valley transportation program serving seniors and people with disabilities
• St. Luke's Magic Valley Health FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding support for Magic Valley transportation program
• Eagle One TransportationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved transportation provider accepting LINC Transportation Cards in Magic Valley region
• Twin Falls Transit (RIDE TFT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved transportation provider accepting LINC Transportation Cards in Twin Falls
• Rocky Road Driving SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriving school with Dodge Charger equipped with adaptive driving equipment (hand controls, left-foot accelerator, spinner knob) for students with disabilities
• Adaptive Driving IdahominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile, occupational therapy-led driving evaluations and training across Treasure Valley and surrounding communities
• St. Luke's Rehabilitation Driver Evaluation ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized driver rehabilitation services for individuals needing evaluation or training related to adaptive driving equipment
• Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education (BASE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitates winter sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities through professional ski and snowboard education in Boise
• Boise Bombers Wheelchair RugbyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetitive wheelchair rugby team playing in USWRA since 2012, serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell area
• City of Boise Adaptive Recreation ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParks and Recreation's Adaptive Recreation program providing wide range of recreational, social, and educational programs for youth and adults with disabilities
• Game Changers IdahominorStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) offering multiple sporting opportunities for children with and without disabilities in grades K-12th
• Higher Ground Sun ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUses recreation, therapy, and continuing support to give people of all abilities a better life in Ketchum, Idaho
• Idaho Adaptive SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilds character, fosters resilience, and empowers adaptive sports players to live life without limitations
• Idaho Sled Hockey AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducates and encourages public about disability sports and Idaho Sled Hockey
• Northwest Association of Blind AthletesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired
• People Need PeopleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreates opportunities for people of all abilities to adventure together through accessible, disability-friendly hikes in Boise and Stanley
• Treasure Valley YMCA THRIVE/AdaptiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrengthens community by developing youth, engaging in healthy living, and social responsibility in Treasure Valley

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National disability advocacy and direct services organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides case management, advocacy, and community-living supports similar to LINC's I&R and Life Transitions services, but at broader national scope.
• Easterseals: National disability services nonprofit offering personal assistance, employment, transportation, and accessibility services. Whereas LINC is consumer-controlled under federal CIL rules, Easterseals is a broader, traditionally agency-directed provider operating across many states.

Others

• National Council on Independent Living: Federally recognized national membership and advocacy organization for CILs across the US. LINC's founder Kelly Buckland served as executive director here; relevant policy/advocacy peer and federal funding intermediary for LINC's IL funding.

Direct peers

• The Center for Disability Rights: Rochester, NY-based Center for Independent Living. Operates IL services, personal assistance services, advocacy, and transitions programs—essentially the same service mix as LINC under federal CIL funding.
• Disability Action Center Northwest: North Idaho's Center for Independent Living, also delivering the five federally mandated IL services and co-producing the Interstate Connections newsletter with LINC. Operates an identical CIL model in an adjacent Idaho territory.
• Topeka Independent Living Resource Center: Kansas-based Center for Independent Living that delivers the same five core IL services plus personal assistance, transitions, and youth transition programming. Represents the typical mid-sized rural-state CIL with program-mix comparability to LINC.
• Resource Center for Independent Living: Utica, NY-based Center for Independent Living providing the five core IL services, benefits counseling, youth transitions, and personal assistance services—directly comparable to LINC's program mix.
• Paraquad: St. Louis-based Center for Independent Living serving people with disabilities with independent living, personal assistance, and advocacy programs. Comparable CIL model with a focus on community integration.
• Access Living: Chicago-based Center for Independent Living providing the five core IL services, advocacy, and disability rights work. Closely analogous CIL model with comparable community-controlled philosophy.
• LIFE, A Center for Independent Living: Eastern Idaho's Center for Independent Living and identified core CIL partner in Idaho's statewide CIL network. Provides IL services, advocacy, and independent living support using the same federal CIL framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMz3drbUi-8YK0OuWxXZqAQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LINCIdaho
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/living-independence-network
• Xx.com/LincIdaho

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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