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Home AccessibilityAssistive Technology & Durable Medical Equipment (DME)✓ Verified
Tampa, Hillsborough County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Self Reliance, Inc. (Center for Independent Living for Hillsborough County)
About This Organization

Self Reliance, Inc., located on North Armenia Avenue in Tampa, is the state-designated non-profit Center for Independent Living serving Hillsborough County. Operating as a regional Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) and Florida Telecommunications Relay (FTRI) partner, Self Reliance provides older adults and people with disabilities with wheelchair ramp construction assistance, durable medical equipment loans, free amplified telephones, and home accessibility evaluations.

Official Verification Sources: Self Reliance, Inc. Official Website

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida Designated Center for Independent Living / FAAST Partner: SRI-CIL-TAMPAStatus: Active Statutory Non-Profit Center

Issuer: Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation / FAAST / FTRI

Notes: Official statutory Center for Independent Living for Hillsborough County under Title VII of the federal Rehabilitation Act.

Services Offered
Home Accessibility & Wheelchair Ramp Construction Program
Free FTRI Amplified & Captioned Telephones for Seniors
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Closet (Wheelchairs, Walkers & Shower Chairs)
FAAST Assistive Technology Demonstrations & Device Loans
Independent Living Skills & Fall-Prevention Guidance
Nursing Home Transition & Community Reintegration Advocacy
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Self Reliance, Inc. (Center for Independent Living for Hillsborough County)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Does Self Reliance, Inc. help Hillsborough seniors build wheelchair ramps or borrow mobility equipment?

Yes, Self Reliance operates a Durable Medical Equipment loan closet and coordinates wheelchair ramp and home accessibility assistance for qualifying seniors and individuals with disabilities in Hillsborough County.

Can seniors with hearing loss receive a free amplified phone at Self Reliance?

Yes, as an authorized Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) distribution center, Self Reliance provides free amplified and captioned telephones to permanent Florida residents with hearing loss.

Where is Self Reliance, Inc. located in Tampa?

The office is located at 8901 North Armenia Avenue, Suite 2B, in Tampa, Florida.

Contact Information
Address
8901 N Armenia Ave, Ste 2B
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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