Options for Independent Living

Name

Options for Independent Living

Legal name

Options for Independent Living Inc.

Website

https://optionsil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Options for Independent Living is a Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing advocacy, peer support, assistive technology, and independent living services to people with disabilities across a 17-county region of Northeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley, funded through grants, fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Independent Living Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Independent living services
• Disability advocacy
• Assistive technology services
• Peer support services
• Accessibility assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Grants: State and Federal grants form a primary funding source. The organization relies on these traditional grants to operate, though grant reductions have necessitated increased community support.
2. Fee for Services: Fees charged for some services to supplement grant funding and maintain current service levels.
3. Donations: Community donations accepted, ranging from individual contributions to equipment donations. The organization participates in Give Big Green Bay campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Options for Independent Living is a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential nonprofit that delivers an integrated suite of independent living services for people with disabilities in 17 counties of Northeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley. Core offerings include individual and systems advocacy, peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and transition services, complemented by assistive technology services, an equipment loan program (LEND), home modification financing, Medicaid personal care, accessibility assessments, adaptive recreation, and the Showcase Model Home demonstration facility.

Product overview

Options for Independent Living operates as a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential non-profit agency providing an integrated suite of independent living services for people with disabilities in Northeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley. The organization offers a coordinated portfolio of core services (advocacy, peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and transition services) complemented by additional programs including the LEND equipment loan program, Wisconsin WisLoan and Telework financing programs, Adaptive Adventures recreational programming, the Showcase Model Home demonstration facility, HOME Loan Program for home modifications, Medicaid Personal Care Program, and Accessibility Assessments. The organization also maintains a Classifieds Marketplace for used equipment and publishes the Centerpoint newsletter. All services are designed to empower people with disabilities to live independently and productively in their communities.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Independent Living Services Foundational service suite of the Independent Living Center providing individual and systems advocacy, peer counseling from staff with lived disability experience, information and referral to disability resources, independent living skills training, and transition services (institutional diversion, youth transition, and nursing home transition).
• LEND Equipment Loan Program Durable medical equipment loan program that accepts donations of used adaptive equipment such as manual wheelchairs, rollators, tub transfer benches, raised toilet seats, crutches, walkers, and canes, and loans them at no charge to uninsured or underinsured individuals.
• Assistive Technology Services Assistance with selection, acquisition, and use of assistive technology devices through demonstration and loan of equipment, delivered in collaboration with the WisTech Assistive Technology Program and TEPP.
• Wisconsin WisLoan and Telework Programs Statewide alternative loan programs allowing Wisconsin residents with disabilities to finance assistive technology, equipment for independence, or tools for self-employment and telework, including wheelchairs, scooters, hearing aids, and van modifications.
• Adaptive Recreation (Adaptive Adventures) Recreational opportunities and equipment promoting equal access to outdoors, team sports, and video gaming, including hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, wheelchair basketball, softball, tennis, bowling, state park access, accessible playgrounds, and adaptive gaming.
• Showcase Model Home A demonstration facility showcasing accessibility, adaptive equipment, and technology in residential and business environments, featuring an accessible garden, assistive technology room, accessible bathroom with adjustable lavatory and grab bars, bedroom with ceiling-mounted electric lift and environmental controls, and accessible kitchen with power-adjustable features.
• HOME Loan Program Deferred payment no-interest loans to eligible homeowners needing home modifications for accessibility or general repairs, targeted at households including persons with disabilities, elderly, or low-to-moderate income status.
• Medicaid Personal Care Program Personal assistance services empowering people with disabilities to manage their own in-home care, credentialed to bill Medicaid, Family Care, CLTS, and IRIS, including personal care, supportive home care, respite, and daily living skills training.
• Accessibility Assessments In-depth evaluation of barriers in an individual's home and/or vehicle with specific recommendations for removal and improved accessibility, including review of residential construction plans for universal design and visitability features.
• Work Incentives Benefits Counseling Information about how employment affects disability benefits, healthcare, and publicly funded benefits, including explanation of available work incentives to help individuals make informed choices about work.
• Classifieds Marketplace Free classifieds listing platform for buying and selling used disability equipment including bathroom aids, beds and accessories, mobility aids, and vehicles with accessibility features.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NWTC (Northeast Wisconsin Technical College)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Collaborative partnership for construction of the accessible garden as part of the Showcase Home, working with NWTC Horticulture Program and Green Bay Botanical Gardens.
• Green Bay Botanical GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative effort on the accessible garden designed to meet accessibility needs of gardeners with all types of disabilities.
• Wisconsin WisTech Assistive Technology ProgramcoreTechnology or IntegrationStatewide program partnership providing assistive technology services. Options staff directly assist individuals with disabilities in selection, acquisition, and use of assistive technology devices through demonstration and loan of equipment.
• TEPP (Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Wisconsin WisTech program for telecommunications equipment purchase program providing equipment to people with disabilities.
• Independence FirstcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for WisLoan and Telework statewide alternative loan programs allowing Wisconsin residents with disabilities to finance assistive technology or equipment needed for independent living, self-employment, or working from home.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Access Living (Chicago): Access Living is a Chicago-based Independent Living Center following the same consumer-controlled, cross-disability, nonresidential service model as Options. Highly comparable in operating philosophy, service mix (advocacy, AT, transition, IL skills), though it serves a metro region rather than a 17-county rural/suburban area.
• Easterseals Wisconsin: Easterseals Wisconsin provides disability services including personal care, respite, and accessibility programs across the state. Comparable as a multi-service disability nonprofit with overlapping program areas (personal care, accessibility) and overlapping Wisconsin geographic reach.
• Disability Rights Wisconsin: Wisconsin's Protection and Advocacy system serving individuals with disabilities through legal advocacy, information and referral, and individual rights support. Comparable in mission (disability empowerment) and customer base, though more legally focused than Options' direct service model.
• Independence First: Independence First is a Milwaukee-based Independent Living Center delivering the same cross-disability core services (advocacy, peer support, AT, IL skills training) and is already Options' partner for the statewide WisLoan/Telework program. It is the most direct operational peer given overlapping service model and shared Wisconsin footprint.
• Goodwill of North Central Wisconsin: Goodwill NCW operates mission-driven programs including disability employment, skills training, and community services across the same Wisconsin region as Options. Comparable in serving people with disabilities seeking independence and employment, with overlapping case management and benefits counseling functions.
• The Arc Wisconsin: The Arc Wisconsin advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through family support, advocacy, and direct services. Comparable as a Wisconsin-based cross-disability nonprofit serving a significant subset of Options' customer base (people with IDD and their families).
• Wisconsin FACETS: Wisconsin FACETS provides special education advocacy, parent training, and disability information services statewide. Comparable in delivering advocacy, information and referral, and transition support services for people with disabilities and their families in Wisconsin.
• Society's Assets: Society's Assets is an Independent Living Center serving southeastern Wisconsin with a similar cross-disability service portfolio including AT, home modifications, advocacy, and benefits counseling. Comparable in mission, funding model, and program mix, though it covers a different Wisconsin region.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Independent Living (NCIL): NCIL is the national membership organization for Independent Living Centers, providing policy advocacy, training, and convening for the ILC network. Comparable as the broader industry body whose funding decisions and federal advocacy directly affect Options' operating environment.
• Easter Seals (National): Easter Seals is the national nonprofit network providing disability services including AT, personal care, and accessibility services across the U.S. Comparable in service breadth and target population; larger, more resourced, and operating at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOPl9iX23lgVRGxrIVapi0g
• Facebookfacebook.com/optionsil.greenbay
• Instagraminstagram.com/options4il
• TikToktiktok.com/@options4il
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/options-for-independent-living-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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