Self Reliance

What Self Reliance does

Self Reliance, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Center for Independent Living (CIL) established in 1978 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It is one of 16 CILs in Florida, serving as the designated provider for Hillsborough County and surrounding Tampa Bay area. The organization delivers a cross-disability suite of services to children and adults with physical, learning, sensory, and other disabilities, fulfilling the five federally mandated core CIL services: advocacy, peer support and mentoring, independent living skills training, information and referral, and transition services. Its operational footprint is a single office at 8901 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, supported by 11-50 employees led by Executive Director Gary Martoccio.

The organization runs eight distinct program lines: Core CIL Services, the JPPAS (James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Assistant Services) program for employed persons with disabilities, Adult and Youth Transition, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services including ASL workshops and certified interpreter services, amplified telephone distribution through Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc. (FTRI), Home Modifications and Barrier Removal via licensed contractors, and additional services including durable medical equipment, technology resources, and the S.T.E.P. training program. Services are delivered at no charge; the organization explicitly operates as an agency of last resort, serving those with the greatest need and no alternative access to disability services.

The revenue model is entirely grant- and donation-funded. Primary streams include government funding (federal CIL grants, state grants, FTRI distribution funding, and the Tax Collection Enforcement Diversion program backing JPPAS) and tax-deductible individual/corporate donations solicited through the website and community outreach. Funders may impose income, asset, and residency requirements for specific programs. The customer base is bifurcated: (1) direct service recipients — individuals with disabilities in Hillsborough County accessing services free of charge — and (2) institutional clients (medical professionals, government agencies, schools, businesses) that engage Interpreter Services for ADA compliance. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Raquel Pancho and has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no equity financing.

Name

Self Reliance

Legal name

Self Reliance, Inc.

Website

https://self-reliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Self Reliance, Inc. is a Tampa, Florida-based non-profit 501(c)(3) Center for Independent Living serving children and adults with disabilities in Hillsborough County through free advocacy, transition, interpreter, and home modification services funded by grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAKANAI

Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Training

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

SECONDARYEDAKANAK

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Independent living services
• Sign language interpreting
• Home accessibility modifications
• Nonprofit disability advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Government Funding: Self Reliance operates as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded through grants and government funding from various funders and grantors. Funders may have income, asset and residency requirements for the services they fund.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporate sponsors to enhance services and enable expansion. Donations are solicited through their website and community outreach.
3. JPPAS Program Funding: The James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Assistant Services program is primarily funded by the Tax Collection Enforcement Diversion program, providing financial assistance to employed persons with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Self Reliance, Inc. operates a Center for Independent Living (CIL) that delivers free cross-disability services to children and adults in Hillsborough County, Florida. Core offerings include advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, information and referral, transition services, durable medical equipment, home modifications, interpreter services, and the JPPAS personal attendant assistance program. The organization functions as an agency of last resort, providing services at no charge regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Self Reliance Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1978 providing a comprehensive suite of disability services. The organization operates as a cross-disability agency offering eight distinct programs: Core CIL Services (Advocacy, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, Information & Referral, Transition Services), the JPPAS Program for employed persons with disabilities, Adult and Youth Transition services, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (including ASL workshops, interpreter services, amplified telephones, driver education), Home Modifications and Barrier Removal, and Other Services (durable medical equipment, technology resources, STEP training). As an agency of last resort, services are provided at no charge to eligible individuals in the Tampa Bay area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core CIL Services Mandated core services for Centers for Independent Living including Advocacy, Peer Support & Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Durable Medical Equipment Program, Information & Referral, and Transition Services for individuals with disabilities.
• JPPAS Program Provides financial assistance to employed persons with severe or chronic disabilities who require a personal care attendant for at least 2 activities of daily living such as ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting.
• Adult and Youth Transition Services Cross-disability program promoting student independence and socialization through tailored workshops covering self-advocacy, community resources, budgeting, healthy living, and more.
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services Comprehensive services including American Sign Language workshops, device equipment services (doorbell flashers, wake alarms, smoke alerts), case management, advocacy services, driver education classes, and USA citizenship training for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Amplified Telephones Provides amplified telephones for persons with hearing loss through Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI). Free specialized phones available to permanent Florida residents with certified hearing or speech impairment.
• Interpreter Services Provides certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to medical professionals, businesses, governmental entities, and community agencies to remove communication barriers for deaf individuals, compliant with ADA requirements.
• Home Modifications and Barrier Removal Works with licensed contractors to construct home modifications including widening doorways, installing ramps, and bathroom renovations to eliminate physical barriers for independent living.
• Other Services (Durable Medical Equipment, Technology Resources, STEP) Additional programs including Durable Medical Equipment, Repair & Maintenance of Power Chairs/Scooters, Community Accessibility, Technology Resources (Computers & Video Phones), Youth Transition, and S.T.E.P. (Self Reliance Training & Education Program).

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting partner and core partner.

• Reeve Foundationsupporting partnerOthersCommunity partner providing support and resources for individuals with disabilities. Listed as a current partner on Self Reliance's website.
• Amerigroupsupporting partnerOthersHealth insurance provider partnering with Self Reliance to serve members with disabilities in Florida.
• Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTRI is a statewide non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that administers the Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program for Florida citizens who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and Speech Disabled. Self Reliance offers FTRI's amplified telephones through their services.
• Hillsborough Countysupporting partnerOthersLocal government partner supporting Self Reliance's services for residents with disabilities in Hillsborough County.
• Allegany Franciscan Ministriessupporting partnerOthersCommunity partner providing support for disability services in the Tampa Bay area.
• FACILsupporting partnerOthersCommunity partner listed on Self Reliance's partner page.
• Senior Connection Centersupporting partnerOthersCommunity partner supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Tampa Bay area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals (Florida): Easterseals Florida is a large, established disability services nonprofit offering a broad range of programs for individuals with disabilities including employment, therapy, and independent living support. It is comparable to Self Reliance in mission and target population, but operates at much greater scale and geographic reach across Florida.
• The Arc of Florida: The Arc of Florida is a statewide advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing independent living, employment, and family support services. It is comparable to Self Reliance's cross-disability service model and is a key Florida-based peer in the disability nonprofit space.
• Sunrise Community of Florida: Sunrise Community provides residential, day, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Florida. As a larger, established Florida disability services nonprofit, it is a relevant peer to Self Reliance's cross-disability service model, particularly its home modifications and independent living offerings.

Direct peers

• Disability Rights Florida: Disability Rights Florida is the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for the state, providing advocacy, information and referral, and independent living-adjacent services for Floridians with disabilities. It is a direct peer in the disability services and advocacy ecosystem, although its focus is more legal/rights-based versus service delivery.
• Center for Independent Living of Central Florida (CIL Central Florida): CIL Central Florida is a peer Center for Independent Living providing advocacy, independent living skills training, peer support, and transition services to people with disabilities in Central Florida. It is the most directly comparable peer to Self Reliance, offering the same five federally mandated CIL services in a different region of Florida.
• Senior Connection Center: Senior Connection Center is the Area Agency on Aging for Hillsborough County and partners with Self Reliance. It provides aging-in-place, caregiver support, and disability-related community services to the same Hillsborough County population, making it a direct local peer with overlapping service lines.
• Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD): CSD is a national nonprofit providing ASL interpreter services, deaf and hard-of-hearing advocacy, and access services. It is a direct peer to Self Reliance's interpreter services and deaf/hard-of-hearing programs but operates nationally and at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Florida Independent Living Council (FILC): FILC is the statewide independent living council that coordinates and supports Florida's 16 CILs, including Self Reliance. It is a direct institutional peer in the Florida CIL network and operates at the state coordination level rather than providing direct services.

Emerging players

• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA): HLAA is a national advocacy and support organization for people with hearing loss, offering education, advocacy, and community resources. While it does not provide direct services, it is a thematically related peer in the deaf and hard-of-hearing services space where Self Reliance operates.
• Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Lighthouse provides orientation, mobility, and independent living skills training for people with visual impairments. It is a thematically relevant peer in the disability independent living space, with partial overlap to Self Reliance's independent living skills training and durable medical equipment programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/selfrelianceinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Self-Reliance-Center-for-Independent-Living-100064696232014
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/self-reliance-center-for-independent-living

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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