About Us
Our Vision
Our Mission
General Information
We currently serve approximately 250 people with disabilities within our various programs and services.
For additional information regarding our not-for-profit status, please see our Financials.
Advocacy
Locations
Reactor Way Site
Our Reactor Way Site, including our new addition, which was completed in Fall of 2017, houses the iChoose and iWork programs, administrative departments (Accounting, HR, etc.), offices for our iLive, I Strive, and shipping and receiving warehouse. This location features a top of the line art room.
Thanks to all our donors who supported and continue to support our capital improvements: The William N. Pennington Foundation, The Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Mathewson Charitable Lead Trusts, The Bretzlaff Foundation, The Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Foundation, The Fields Family, The Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation and the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.
Downtown Diplomats
Established in 2015, the Downtown Diplomats program, a public-private partnership between the City of Reno and High Sierra Industries, provides the City of Reno with a capable workforce to help beautify the downtown district and make it more welcoming for both residents and visitors. Working as a team, the Downtown Diplomats not only help keep downtown Reno neat by picking up trash and pulling weeds, but also report maintenance issues such as graffiti or potholes. The Diplomats also greet residents and visitors and, helping answer any general questions they might have.
Community Partnerships
BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Co. | KTVN Channel 2 / KRNV News 4 / KNPB Public Television |
Black Bear Diners | Microsoft |
Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | NV Energy |
CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada | Peppermill Casino Spa Resort |
Circus Circus / Eldorado / Silver Legacy | Regional Transportation Commission |
City of Reno | Renown Health |
Crystal Creamery | Scolari’s Food and Drug |
Food Bank of Northern Nevada | The Discovery |
International Game Technology PLC | University of Nevada, Reno |
Washoe County School District |
Current Projects
I Strive Assessment
Our latest project that will be debuting soon is a teaching tool for anyone working with learners on how to track their progression toward personal and professional independence.