The purpose of Resources for Independence is to provide services that promote independence, accessibility, self-advocacy, productivity, and quality of life for all individuals or groups of individuals with all types of significant disabilities, (A significant disability is one which affects a person in a limiting way in one or more areas of life functions such as: mobility, cognitive reasoning, communication, etc . .)

Services are provided to those residing in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties in Maryland.

Resources for Independence is part of the Maryland Home Team. "Home Team" workers help people in nursing homes find suitable housing and support services in the community to meet their needs. Housing Transition Specialists meet with nursing home residents and their family/friends, and nursing home staff to share information about community living options. This includes providing listings of affordable, accessible housing and community support resources. Additionally, Housing Transition Specialists have access to specific funds to assist individuals with security and utility deposits, environmental modifications, and obtaining necessary furnishings.

Equal Access is a computer training program designed for individuals with disabilities to become employable by learning data processing and e-commerce trades. Funded by a Community Development Block Grant through the City of Cumberland, the project is designed for one on one instruction and is equipped with assistive computer software.

Funding is mainly provided by federal and state grants from the Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Education and Department of Human Resources. Some funding is also provided by the City of Cumberland Community Development Block Grant and the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council.