Program provides advocates that listen to client issues and provide brief assistance, advice, and information.

Independent Futures that Work is designed to help in the successful transition of youth and young adults from high school into the next stage of adult life. "Transition" is used to describe the period when youth with disabilities (ages 14-26) begin to focus on their future adult life. IFTW will provide resources and trainings for youth with disabilities, their families, and professionals.IFTW is a project of the Alabama Parent Education Center in partnership with Parent Training and Information Centers from five other states including Arkansas.

Program helps by providing a variety of training opportunities based on individual interests and needs so that individuals can live in the community as independently as possible. To foster independence, programs provide individuals with training opportunities in daily living skills, such as personal hygiene, time/money management, physical fitness, nutrition, arts and crafts, and computer skills.

Program provides advocacy and litigation when certain issues become agency cases and are handled by an advocate or attorney