Disability Resource Association is a Center for Independent Living (CIL). CILs provides services to people with disabilities to increase their independence and their opportunity to participate in day-to-day life within their communities. There are 22 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) statewide that offer independent living services. The CILs are funded through Vocational Rehabilitation grants and are managed by persons with disabilities who have been successful in establishing their own independent lifestyles.
- Peer counseling
- Advocacy
- Information and referral
- Independent living skills training
- Services that facilitate transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, provide assistance to those at risk of entering institutions, and facilitate transition of youth to post-secondary life.
- Provide access to affordable accessible housing in a community of your choice.
Learn about the history of the Independent Living Movement