FREED Center for Independent Living

04/15/2026

If you live in Nevada County sign up for the new emergency alert system ASAP.

Nevada County is launching a new opt-in alert and warning system, Nevada County Alerts, which will replace CodeRED. This platform will deliver critical information to residents during emergencies. Sign up at https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3780/Emergency-Alerts

04/14/2026

Emergency Preparedness Training (Free!)

Join FREED for a virtual training designed for older adults and people with disabilities.
🗓 Friday, April 17�⏰ 1 PM (Zoom)
📧 Register: brian@freed.org
Stay safe. Stay prepared.

04/09/2026

Last night on Quaker chaplain and long time friend of our co-host, Carl Magruder joined us to talk about the impacts of his traumatic brain injury on his life and work, and the importance of caring for one another and our sacred Earth. Listen to the extended interview, read transcripts, and subscribe to our podcast at

FREED’s monthly radio show and podcast airing on KVMR 89.5 FM Nevada City, California, United States. Listen live on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to…

04/08/2026

Need some help with tech like Gmail or tips on how to stay safe online? Check out these classes at the Madelyn Helling Library!

NEVADA CITY, Calif. — The Madelyn Helling Library will host a series of free, beginner-friendly technology classes this spring to help community members build confidence and develop essential skills for navigating the digital world. Held from 2 to 4 p.m. on select Thursdays, the four-part series i...

04/08/2026

Tonight on - does a traumatic brain injury give you superpowers? Our guest this month thinks so. Tune in tonight at 6:30pm on KVMR 89.5FM & 105.1FM to hear more about what Carl Magruder lost and gained after his motorcycle accident.

04/06/2026

On the next episode of we're joined by a healthcare chaplain who shares how his traumatic brain injury changed his life and his work. Join us on KVMR 89.5FM & 105.1FM Wednesday at 6:30pm

04/03/2026

Join FREED for an Emergency Preparedness Training on Friday, April 17th at 1 PM via Zoom.�Learn practical steps to stay safe and prepared during emergencies.
To register, email: brian@freed.org

03/31/2026

Our offices are closed today (Tuesday, March 31) in honor of Farmworkers Day.

03/26/2026

Our offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, March 27th for a staff development event. We will be open Monday, March 30th, and closed again on Tuesday, March 31st in honor of Farm Workers Day.

03/20/2026

⚠️ Could you get through a MONTH without power?

Cyber attacks on power grids are a real risk—and long outages can hit people with disabilities the hardest.
Now is the time to prepare.

🔋 Backup power for devices�💊 Plan for medications & medical equipment�📻 Battery radio + emergency contacts�🥫 Easy-to-access food & water�🤝 A support person who can check on you

You don’t have to do it alone—support is available in your community.

# EmergencyPreparedness

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