At its core, Beyond Barriers represents our collective commitment to breaking down the physical, attitudinal, and systemic barriers that prevent the full participation of individuals with disabilities in our community. Access, equality, and inclusion lie beyond these barriers; they are the pillars upon which we strive to build a more inclusive society.

Sharing in these moments with friends like you to celebrate the work we do and the profound impact it has on our community has always been one of our most cherished activities. The shared passion, heartfelt stories and conversations, and the sense of unity are truly invaluable to us.

Your presence and support have always been a cornerstone of our success, having you by our side once again fills our hearts with immense gratitude. Together, we have rekindled the spirit of togetherness and will continue making a positive difference in the lives of individuals we serve.

We invite you to reflect on the event with us.

Join us in reviewing our 2024 Friends of Independence Breakfast Digital Journal, filled with photos of our speakers, guests and messages from our supporters. If you were unable to attend, we invite you to share in these captured moments of warmth and unity.

Look out ahead for more exciting things coming up throughout the rest of the year.
Stay tuned, Friends!
Graphic design created with a pink, yellow and green floral boarder. The background is white with black and white flowers scattered throughout the colorful flowers. The black and white flowers have images of people with disabilities. The sponsor logos are throughout the center of the image.

15th Annual Friends of Independence Breakfast

Beyond Barriers: Building an Accessible Future

Image Description: Potted flowers in a field of wild and free flowers. The potted flowers are cracking through the pot, breaking free of their barrier to be with all of the other flowers in the field.

Image Description: Potted flowers in a field of wild and free flowers. The potted flowers are cracking through the pot, breaking free of their barrier to be with all of the other flowers in the field. “Beyond Barriers” is leaning against a log with a singing bird perched atop.

The annual Friends of Independence Breakfast is a fundraiser and the single most important source of unrestricted operating revenue for Independent Living, Inc. Funds raised from this event allow us to cover gaps in funding, increase awareness about our services, and serve more people with disabilities in need.