About Independent Living Partnership
Independent Living Partnership (ILP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people live independently, with dignity and choice.
ILP advances this mission through programs and partnerships that remove barriers to transportation and access to essential services. Our work is grounded in a simple belief: independence looks different for everyone, and people are best supported when they have control over their own lives.
For more than three decades, ILP has worked alongside public agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to design and deliver practical, people-centered solutions that strengthen independence and improve quality of life.
Our Story
ILP was formed in the late 1980s to advance the rights and independence of people with disabilities and older adults, initially advocating for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). From early days, ILP partnered with regional and county agencies to address transportation and access gaps that limited people’s ability to receive care, participate in daily life, and remain connected to their communities.
As community needs have evolved, ILP has continued to adapt — while staying focused on what matters most: empowering individuals to make their own choices and live as independently as possible.
TRIP Riverside County
ILP’s primary program is TRIP (Transportation Reimbursement and Information Program), which serves eligible residents throughout Riverside County, California.
TRIP supports individuals who are unable to drive and cannot rely on public transportation due to age, disability, health conditions, geographic barriers, or other life circumstances. TRIP empowers participants to choose their own volunteer drivers — often friends, family members, or trusted community members — and reimburses mileage for eligible trips.
This flexible, rider-directed model allows participants to access medical care, essential services, and community activities in ways that reflect their individual needs and circumstances.
TRIP’s rider-centered design has been recognized nationally. The program was named the “nation’s best volunteer driver model” by the Beverly Foundation, reflecting its innovative structure, community-based approach, and lasting impact.
Who TRIP Serves
TRIP participants include older adults, people living with disabilities, individuals managing medical treatments or mental health challenges, veterans, and others for whom reliable transportation is essential to independence, health, and well-being.
Our Role in the Community
ILP works in close partnership with public agencies, healthcare systems, and community organizations to strengthen local transportation options, support aging in place, and respond to emerging community needs.
In addition to operating TRIP in Riverside County, ILP has developed a proven transportation reimbursement model — and the secure TripTrak™ proprietery software that powers it. Organizations beyond Riverside County use TripTrak to administer similar rider-directed programs, supporting accurate reporting, secure data management, and efficient reimbursement processes.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, ILP is committed to responsible stewardship of public and philanthropic resources, collaborative problem solving, and service delivery that reflects the lived experience of the people we serve.
Nondiscrimination & Complaints
Independent Living Partnership is committed to providing services that are accessible, fair, and free from discrimination.