Alvord-Taylor Independent Living Services has been assisting people with developmental disabilities to live quality lives in their communities since 1974 as an alternative to the institution model provide by the State Institution of Fairview (closed in 2000). Families got together and developed a group home for individuals with disabilities. Alvord-Taylor Independent living Services continues to provide services to individuals in group homes and those who need supports in their own apartments.

We serve over 60 people with disabilities in the Eugene-Springfield area.  Our main areas of focus are facilitating independence and personal opportunity. We believe in genuine community involvement for our clients and increasing community awareness of our client’s abilities.
The majority of our clients are gainfully employed. Clients work with various programs and vocational providers throughout the community to maintain jobs.

Our loving staff of 120 works cooperatively with individuals and their families to identify goals and implement the support and training necessary for increased independence and quality lives.

Alvord-Taylor depends on individual donor support as well as government contracts to support our programs. We rely on community support to ensure access to activities and events are available to all of our clients, not just those who can afford it. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit and all donations, both money and in-kind, are tax deductible.