About Us

Mission Statement:
To partner with individuals with disabilities, their families, and their support teams to increase their independence, advocate for their rights in the community.

DRAIL believes each individual deserves access to full support and resources in our community. We serve and welcome clients of all backgrounds and communities. In all of our programs and operations, as well as in our work with clients, staff, volunteers and partners.

DRAIL's six core counties served are Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne, San Joaquin and Stanislaus. DRAIL works to assist consumers coping with the effects of all disabilities at all life stages.

DRAIL's services include Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills, Individual Advocacy & Systems Advocacy (Disability Rights), Assistive Technology (Home modifications, personal medical devices, communication devices, etc.), Peer Counseling, Personal Assistance Services, Housing Supportive Assistance, Disability Income Advocacy (Social Security Benefits, Veterans Benefits and General Aid Services), Emergency Preparedness Services for the Disability and Access Functional Needs Community and Work Incentives Planning Assistance (WIPA) services. These are just some of the ways DRAIL has helped improve the lives of those in our community.