WHO WE ARE   

Resources Needed for Independence is a North Carolina–based nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to independence-focused resources for adults with disabilities and aging adults. We work at the intersection of education, advocacy, and community collaboration to support individuals and families navigating complex support systems.

OUR PURPOSE

Many families struggle to find solutions that balance safety, independence, and quality of life. RNI was created to help fill that gap by offering practical guidance, community-based support models, and education that reflects real-world needs.

OUR VALUES

Dignity and self-determination

Safety without unnecessary restriction

Family-centered and person-centered approaches

Practical, scalable solutions

Community collaboration

Monica A. Wallace

Executive Director

Monica A. Wallace is the Executive Director of Resources Needed for Independence, bringing more than 20 years of experience across healthcare systems, behavioral health, and community-based support models.

Her work has focused on closing gaps in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and aging adults by aligning policy, technology, and real-world family needs. Monica has supported organizations in designing practical, person-centered approaches that promote independence while maintaining safety and dignity.

As Executive Director, she leads the organization’s mission, partnerships, and program strategy to ensure Resources Needed for Independence remains grounded in lived experience, community collaboration, and sustainable impact.