Western Resources for dis-ABLED Independence (WRDI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing services to support individuals with disabilities in their efforts to live independently. 

Independent living is being in control of your own life, taking responsibility for your actions, taking risks, and either failing or succeeding on your own terms. It means participating in community life and pursuing activities based entirely upon self-determined interests and preferences. To support these goals, WRDI helps individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities to obtain whatever services they need to preserve their right to choose, and to fully and equally participate in society.

Each year, our staff provides direct services to approximately 460 people with disabilities.  Presently, we have a staff of eight employees which include an Executive Director, a Finance Manager, an Administrative Assistant, and five Independent Living Specialists  The staff is responsible to travel western South Dakota which runs approximately 263 miles east and west and approximately 250 miles north and south which covers 30,540 square miles bordering North Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska.

As an organization founded by people with disabilities, WRDI understands the challenges faced by people with disabilities. This motivates us to achieve immediate and long-term solutions by assisting individuals with finding affordable and accessible housing, equipping a home with assistive technologies, or enhancing independent living skills.

        WRDI BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Officers:

Jeff Wangen - President
Brenda French - Vice President
Linda Lockner - Secretary
Sandra Magnavito - Treasurer


Members at Large:

Margot Burton
Sharon Colombe
Dennis Coull
Ken Moon
George Nelson
Mike Pendo
Robert Slocum