Independent Living

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General Independent Living Information

Tennessee Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
Centers for independent living (CILs) are consumer-controlled, community-based organizations that are designed and operated by individuals with disabilities. They provide an array of independent living services including, information and referral, individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training and peer support. Tennessee's CILs are listed below:

Center for Independent Living of Middle Tennessee (Nashville)
Disability Resource Center (Knoxville)
Jackson Center for Independent Living (Jackson)
Memphis Center for Independent Living (Memphis)
Tennessee State Resource & Advocacy Corporation (Chattanooga)
Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee
The mission of the SILC is to promote, support and provide independent living services that are consumer-controlled by and for a cross-disability population. Such services are non-residential and are to be provided within an integrated, fully inclusive setting to ensure the maximum leadership, empowerment and independence for individuals with disabilities. The Council assists Centers for Tennessee Independent Living agencies with program development and training.

Centers for Independent Living
Provides a list of U.S., Canadian, and International Centers.

DisabilityInfo.Gov
Provides information and resources to help people with disabilities live independently and participate fully in all aspects of community life.

Institute for Community Inclusion
Supports the rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the community.

National Council on Independent Living
The National Council on Independent Living is a membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society.

World Institute on Disability
An international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.