FREED Center for Independent Living

05/22/2026

FREED's offices are closed in honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th.

ID: an American flag military patch, with a gold stitched border.

05/22/2026

To Nevada County residence:


Are you registered for Nevada County Alerts? A countywide test of the new Nevada County Alerts system will take place on May 28.
Nevada County Alerts may come from up to five different phone numbers. Using multiple numbers helps ensure alerts are delivered quickly, even during high-volume emergencies. Residents are encouraged to save these numbers to their contacts to easily recognize an emergency alert:
• 530-394-6160
• 530-248-7554
• 530-248-7559
• 530-248-7564
• 530-385-0422
To register for emergency alerts visit ReadyNevadaCounty.org/EmergencyAlerts

05/21/2026

Check out this upcoming workshop on making your home or business more wildfire ready: https://yubanet.com/regional/wildfire-ready-coalition-presents-workshop-on-wildfire-ready-home-advisory-assessments/

Thumbnail image description: Photo of a building with stone siding and a large sliding glass door, surrounded by a concrete patio with a large overhang.

Nevada County, Calif. –  Wildfire-Ready Coalition of Nevada County will present a workshop for homeowners on how to use the Wildfire-Ready Home Checklist on Sunday, May 31, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Seaman’s Lodge in Pioneer Park, Nevada City. The workshop, based on the program developed by the Insu...

05/21/2026

This video might be a bit silly, but it’s true that accessibility benefits the bottom line - and disabled employees have high retention and productivity!

05/20/2026

Want to improve pedestrian accessibility in the downtown Grass Valley area? Take this short Caltrans survey! It closes Friday, 5/22/26. https://engage.dot.ca.gov/sr20_49gvstudy
A note about why you don’t use this intersection would be helpful to decision makers. With safer pedestrian access, this could be a much safer bike and walking/rolling route from GV neighborhoods to many popular shopping destinations, the Fairgrounds, downtown Grass Valley and more.

Caltrans is conducting a feasibility study on the State Route (SR) 20/49 interchange to assess and develop comprehensive alternative solutions that address bicyclist and pedestrian safety accessibility and connectivity. The study also explores alternative safety solutions that improve traffic flow f...

05/16/2026

Stop by and see us at the Nevada County Armed Forces Day event today, Saturday May 16th 8am-3pm at the Nevada County Airport!

ID: the FREED booth, under a large ez up, white tablecloth with the FREED logo and colorful swag. Behind the table a white woman with long hair and sunglasses smiles at the camera.

05/15/2026

Team FREED had a blast at the Housing First conference this week (and now they are home, applying what they learned and connecting with new partners across the region).

ID: Two white women stand in front of a wall branded with the Housing First Partners Conference Logo, one is holding a sign that says "Come as you are" the other is holding a sign that says "Housing boosts health outcomes."

05/14/2026

Last night on we talked with Julie Fuller and Tyler Czapkay, both power soccer players, about the value of sports in their lives and how the game fosters independence, camaraderie and joy in the disability community. Catch the replay, including more of the nitty gritty details over on

FREED’s monthly radio show and podcast airing on KVMR 89.5 FM Nevada City, California, United States. Listen live on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to…

05/13/2026

Football fans may be talking World Cup match ups, but we're talking Power Soccer tonight on and the part sports play in disabled people's lives. Kickoff at 6:30pm on KVMR 89.5FM & 105.1FM

05/12/2026

On the next episode of we're joined by two power soccer players for a conversation about the importance of sports in the disability community. Join us on Wednesday at 6:30pm on KVMR 89.5FM & 105.1FM

05/09/2026

Emergency Preparedness Training (Free!)

Join FREED for a virtual training designed for older adults and people with disabilities.
🗓 Friday, May22nd�⏰ 1 PM (Zoom)
📧 Register: brian@freed.org
Stay safe. Stay prepared.