Our mission: To assist adults and children with disabilities in obtaining full and inclusive lives in their chosen communities.

 
 

The Five Families

Independence Association is a local nonprofit based in Brunswick, Maine. It was started by five families who wanted more for their children than the institutional care that existed at the time.

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Today

Independence Association opens new doors, pushes boundaries and creates opportunities. We support community inclusion and equal opportunity while celebrating every individual’s abilities.