Access to Independence of San Diego, Inc.

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Access to Independence is an independent living center (ILC), a nonresidential, cross-disability, non-profit corporations that provide services to people with disabilities to help maximize their independence and fully integrate into their communities

06/18/2026

Our first Social Connections meetup happened this week, and the room was everything we hoped for.

People with disabilities came together to talk, to listen, and to be around folks who just get it.

The group is about friendship and showing up for each other, and there’s a seat for you at the next one.

Want in? Send us a message or call 619-704-2438.

Money’s tight for a lot of folks right now, and your energy bill shouldn’t be one more thing keeping you up at night. Th...
06/16/2026

Money’s tight for a lot of folks right now, and your energy bill shouldn’t be one more thing keeping you up at night. There’s help.

Our partners at SDG&E have programs that can lower what you pay. CARE can take 30 percent or more off your monthly bill. If you rely on medical equipment at home, the Medical Baseline program gives you energy at the lowest rate. And there are no-cost upgrades to make your place more efficient.

See what you qualify for at sdge.com/assistance.

Curious what tech can actually make daily life easier? Come find out. 📲💻 Assistive Devices & Innovations is a hands-on a...
06/15/2026

Curious what tech can actually make daily life easier? Come find out. 📲💻

Assistive Devices & Innovations is a hands-on afternoon in Escondido. We’ll walk through tools and new technology for getting around, communicating, and handling everyday tasks. Bring your questions, we love them.

⭐️Date: Thursday, June 18
⭐️Time: 1:00 to 2:30 PM
⭐️Location: 235 W. 5th Ave, Suite 110, Escondido
⭐️Save your spot with Francisca at (619) 704-2438.

06/12/2026

Happy Birthday to our Executive Director! 🎂

With love,
Your Access to Independence community🌟

06/11/2026

Hurricane season is here, Hawaii. If a big storm hit this week, would you be ready?

Our Emergency & Resilience Response Program helps people with disabilities across the islands prepare:free workshops, free emergency kits, and real support for building a plan that works for you.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Call our Honolulu office at (808) 369-9521 or tap the link in bio to get started. 🌀

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Earthquakes don’t give a heads up. A few minutes of prep now is worth a lot later.Our partners at SDG&E keep it simple. ...
06/10/2026

Earthquakes don’t give a heads up. A few minutes of prep now is worth a lot later.

Our partners at SDG&E keep it simple. Make a plan with more than one way out. Pack a kit with water, meds, and a flashlight.

Sign up for outage alerts at MyEnergyCenter.com. More tips at sdge.com/emergency.

And if you want a hand getting ready, that’s exactly what our Emergency & Resilience Response Program is for. Just ask.

Social Connections Through Devices is a group for friendship, connection, and community. A place to talk, to listen, and...
06/09/2026

Social Connections Through Devices is a group for friendship, connection, and community. A place to talk, to listen, and to belong. If you’re a person with a disability looking to meet people who get it, come hang out with us. 💻

Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Location: 8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Conference Room, San Diego

👉🏼Save your spot with Francisca at (619) 704-2438.

Getting denied for disability benefits doesn’t mean you’re out of options. A lot of the time it comes down to paperwork,...
06/08/2026

Getting denied for disability benefits doesn’t mean you’re out of options. A lot of the time it comes down to paperwork, missed deadlines, and details nobody bothered to explain. That’s the part we handle.

Our Benefit Options Counseling team helps you apply, appeal, and prep for hearings for SSDI, SSI, Medi-Cal, and In-Home Supportive Services. Start to finish, however long it takes.

If you’re stuck somewhere in the process, come talk to us. We do this every day. Link in bio to get started.

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06/05/2026

Three years. Three denials. Most of them over paperwork errors that weren’t hers.

Maria came to us after surviving domestic violence, needing real help and not just a referral. Our team walked her through the housing applications, the peer support, and the SSDI claim that kept getting rejected. It got approved on her birthday. Seven months of work, and the timing still got us.

Need help with disability benefits? That’s exactly what our Benefit Options Counseling team is for. Reach out anytime. Link in bio.



Alt text: A short video on a forest green background with the Access to Independence logo. Scene by scene, text tells Maria’s story: denied disability benefits three times in three years, she came to Access to Independence after surviving domestic violence. With help from the Benefit Options Counseling team, her SSDI was approved on her birthday, shown with falling confetti. It ends by inviting anyone who needs help with SSDI, SSI, or Medi-Cal to reach out, link in bio.

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06/04/2026

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Our monthly newsletter is the easiest way to keep up with Access to Independence; upcoming events, program updates, helpful resources, and ways to get involved across San Diego, Imperial Valley, and Honolulu.

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Address

8885 Rio San Diego Drive, Ste 135
San Diego, CA
92108

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16192933500

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