FREED Center for Independent Living

12/24/2025

Our offices will be closed Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th for the holiday.

12/24/2025

Stay safe out there! Here are some tips to prepare: https://youtu.be/Cmsp98a7ZG4

Video Description: Paul (white man) and Taylor (white woman) stand outside near a pile of sand, traffic passes by them in the background. Captions available.

With consecutive atmospheric rivers slated to impact our area, here is a 3-minute prep and tips update with Paul cummings, Nevada County OES and Taylor Wolfe...

12/23/2025

Help out our community partners at Nevada County Transit by taking their survey: Your feedback is key to improving local transit services, whether you currently ride the bus frequently, occasionally, or not at all. This short survey will help us identify what’s working, what needs improvement, and how we can better serve the community. The survey will remain open through December 31, 2025.

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12/11/2025

Last night on Dani Anderson and Matt Baker joined us to talk about their experiences with the Youth Leadership Forum and how this summer program for disabled youth led them to careers in advocacy and youth engagement. Catch the extended replay, get 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…

12/10/2025

Tonight on , we are joined by two long time advocates with the Youth Leadership Forum, a program for disabled youth to inspire community and civic engagement. Tune in to learn more about how to support our next generation of advocates, at 6:30pm on KVMR 89.5FM & 105.1FM

12/10/2025

Our offices are closed today, Wednesday, December 10th for a staff development event. See you tomorrow!

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12/09/2025

Our offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10th for a staff development activity. See you on Thursday!

12/09/2025

On the next episode of we’re in conversation about the next generation of disability advocates and how we can engage youth to continue to create community and advance disability rights for the future. Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:30pm on KVMR 89.5FM & 105.1FM

12/09/2025

Want to join Team FREED? We are still looking for a CalAIM administrator - this full-time position is based in FREED’s business office in Grass Valley.

The CalAIM Administrator will work closely with and support our administrative team in operating our Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports programs. The position is primarily involved in data and report submission, billing and authorization requests, and in ensuring compliance and accuracy in FREED’s CalAIM program implementation. Please see the attached job description for more detailed information. EOE, Individuals with lived experience of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Check out the job description here:

FREED has the following positions open: CalAIM Administrator – This full-time position is based in FREED’s business office in Grass Valley. FREED is seeking qualified candidates for the position of CalAIM Administrator. The CalAIM Administrator will work closely with and support our administrati...

12/03/2025

On this International Day of People with Disabilities, there are *so many* stories we could share of activists, advocates and ordinary disabled folks who have changed the world, but the one that comes to mind is the late Stella Young, and her delightful Ted Talk, “I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much.” An oldie but a goodie, this presentation explores the problematic nature of disability as “inspiring”. Hope you’ll be inspired to watch it!

Video Description: Stella Young, a young white woman with short blonde hair wearing a black shirt with a geometric pattern uses a power wheelchair to deliver a talk to a large audience from a stage. Behind her on stage large letters read Ted X Sydney. Captions available.

https://www.ted.com/talks/stella_young_i_m_not_your_inspiration_thank_you_very_much?ir

Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn't, she'd like to make clear, automatically turn her into a noble inspiration to all humanity. In this very funny talk, Young breaks down society's habit of turning disabled people into "in...

11/27/2025

FREED’s offices are closed Thursday and Friday November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving.

11/18/2025

Want to join Team FREED? We are looking for a CalAIM administrator - this full-time position is based in FREED’s business office in Grass Valley.

The CalAIM Administrator will work closely with and support our administrative team in operating our Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports programs. The position is primarily involved in data and report submission, billing and authorization requests, and in ensuring compliance and accuracy in FREED’s CalAIM program implementation. Please see the attached job description for more detailed information. EOE, Individuals with lived experience of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Check out the job description here:

FREED has the following positions open: CalAIM Administrator – This full-time position is based in FREED’s business office in Grass Valley. FREED is seeking qualified candidates for the position of CalAIM Administrator. The CalAIM Administrator will work closely with and support our administrati...