Alabama Centers for Independent Living

Alabama — Regional Community-Based Nonprofit Network

About

Centers for Independent Living, commonly called CILs, are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability nonprofit organizations.

They do not provide residential care. Instead, they help people with disabilities establish and pursue their own independent-living goals while participating fully in their communities.

Core Services

  • Information and referral
  • Independent-living skills training
  • Peer support
  • Individual advocacy
  • Systems advocacy
  • Transition services

Individual centers may also provide assistance with housing, transportation, employment, assistive technology, accessibility and other local disability resources.

Who They Serve

Centers for Independent Living serve people of all ages and with many different disabilities, including individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Specific programs and service areas vary by center.

Geographic Area Served

Regional service areas throughout Alabama. Visitors should identify the center responsible for the county where they live.

Alabama Centers

Alabama’s Centers for Independent Living are organized by region, with each center serving a specific set of counties. Visitors should use the directory below to find the center that serves their county.

Directory: https://drradvocates.org/alabama-centers-for-independent-living/

Why We Recommend This Resource

Centers for Independent Living can help people with disabilities locate community services, strengthen self-advocacy skills, learn independent-living techniques and connect with peers who have personal experience living with disabilities.

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