Frequently Asked Questions

Independent Living (IL) is both a cultural movement and a program. It is a way of looking at disability putting the individual first and the disability second, while working toward equal opportunity for the people with disabilities to share in all the benefits of society.

No. RICV is not a residential home. RICV is an Independent Living Center (ILC). It is an organization which offers services and programs to empower people with any kind of disability to live independently. As an ILC, RICV is designed and operated by a majority of people with disabilities. 

Because the organization serves five counties—Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, and Tulare, RICV has three offices located in California’s Central Valley. The main office is in Fresno at 3636 N. First Street, Suite 101. Our North Valley office is in Merced at 710 W. 18th Street, Suite 5, and serves Merced and Madera Counties. Our South Valley office serves Kings and Tulare Counties and is located at 425 E Oak Avenue, Suite 102 in Visalia.

RICV’s hours of operation for all three locations are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Currently, due to the unpredictability of Covid, RICV offices are closed to the public, but RICV is continuing to provide services virtually. We look forward to providing in-person services again and we will keep the public informed when in-person services resume. RICV is committed to keeping the RICV Team and the disability communities we serve safe, healthy, and Covid-free.