Options Resource Center for Independent Living

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

As part of the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s effort to develop a Statewide Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan and the first North Dakota Intercity Bus Plan, DOT is collecting input from residents, riders, human-service agencies, transportation providers, and community leaders. Please take a few moments to share your experiences and ideas by January 15, 2026 .

If need assistance with the survey please contact Options, IRCIL at 218-773-6100 or our text line 701-864-0296.

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12/19/2025

We will only be open on Monday December 22nd and Tuesday December 23rd from 8am to 5pm next week.

12/19/2025

Happy belated birthday to Judy Heumann!

12/04/2025

Remembering Wade Blank today! Wade was a civil rights activist and Presbyterian minister known for his work in the disability rights movement. He founded the Atlantis Community (1975) in Denver, Colorado and the American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today otherwise known as ADAPT (Americans Disabled for Accessible Public Transit). Blank is most famous for leading the "Gang of 19" in a 1978 protest in Denver that blocked buses to demand accessible public transportation, a key even that contributed to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. December 4, 1940- February 15, 1993.

12/01/2025

Seasonal Depression Awareness month is a time dedicated to raising awareness about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the type of depression that commonly affects people during the fall and winter.

11/25/2025

Ed Roberts (1939–1995) sparked a movement. He believed disability is a source of power — not limitation.

His vision led to the creation of The Center for Independent Living, the nation’s first disability-led independent living center.

Today, we continue his fight for dignity, access, and justice.

11/24/2025

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.

11/19/2025

If you need assistance filling out this survey please contact Heather at Options, IRCIL at 218-773-6100.

Purpose: To gather information about the civil rights experiences of persons with disabilities in areas such as education, employment, housing, healthcare, transportation, and public life. This data will help inform advocacy, policy development, and accessibility improvements. Confidentiality Statem...

11/10/2025

There will be a transportation forum for Pennington County on Monday, November 24, 2025 1 pm. Please see the flyer for more information. If you are unable to attend please contact Heather at 218-773-6100 or email heather@myoptions.info with your input.