Our Background

Independence Associates, Inc. was established in 1980 as and independent living center as mandated in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII Part C.

The first office was located at Lakeville State Hospital in space provided by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. As funding became available, IA moved into its own quarters in the Elmwood section of Bridgewater in 1982.

In the late 1980's was relocated to Brockton and later established separate administrative offices in Taunton. In 1997, IA consolidated all of its operations at its present location in Taunton.