What is an Independent Living Center?

Independent Living Centers are typically non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities. Their goal is to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential within their families and communities.

Also, Independent Living Centers serve as a strong advocacy voice on a wide range of national, state and local issues. They work to assure physical and programmatic access to housing, employment, transportation, communities, recreational facilities, and health and social services. These are just a few of the services offered.

Five non-profit Centers for Independent Living (CIL's) have been developed to support local communities throughout Arizona. In addition, a cyberspace independent living center provides information and education.

• SMILE Services Maximizing Independent Living Empowerment 1929 S. Arizona Ave, Suite 12,
  Yuma, Arizona
  (928) 329-6681
  http://www.snap211.com/org/1482438.html
   
• DIRECT
  1023 N. Tyndall
  Tucson, Arizona
  (520) 624-6452
  http://www.directilc.org
   
• ABIL Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
  1229 E. Washington
  Phoenix , Arizona
  (602) 256-2245
  http://www.abil.org
   
• NHILC New Horizons Independent Living Center
  8085 E. Manley Dr.
  Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314
  V/TTY (928) 772-1266
  1-800-406-2377
  Fax (928) 772-3808
  http://www.newhorizonsilc.org
   
• ASSIST! to Independence
  P.O. Box 4133
  Tuba City, AZ 86045
  Phone is: 888-848-1449 or 928-283-6261
  TTY: 928-283-6267
  http://www.assisttoindependence.org
   
• CyberCil
  http://www.cybercil.com
   
• www.Cochiseability.org