About
Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) is a non-profit independent living center providing advocacy, resources, and services for people with disabilities in Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine Counties. Their mission is to advocate, empower, educate the community, and provide services enabling individuals to control their alternatives for independent living. PIRS offers a range of services, including information and referral, peer support, personal assistants, independent living skills training, and assistive technology resource coordination. They also provide community education and technical assistance about disability rights and accessibility. PIRS is a Core Partner with the Agency on Aging/Area 4 in the Placer County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) and a partner of the Pacific ADA Center, providing education and technical assistance about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability rights laws and regulations. Their service area covers Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties, with their main office located in Auburn, CA.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Assistive Technology
PIRS provides assistive technology resource coordination.
Social Skills Training
Although not explicitly mentioned, PIRS offers independent living skills training which may include social skills training.