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National and International IL Resources and Centers Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) ("a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. Its goal is to expand the body of knowledge in independent living and to improve utilization of results of research programs and demonstration projects in this field. It is a program of TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research), a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation facility for persons with disabilities." TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research). Excellent resource for all resources, materials, referral and issues related to independent living. The ILRU web site offers the ILRU NetWork Online, a the quarterly newsletter, job postings, training and announcement, Resource Materials on independent living for order, ILRU and NICL technical assistance training materials and fact sheets, State Independent Living Councils (SILC) information, links to all Centers for Independent Living on the Web, the ILRU/Dimenet Independent Living Library, research information on independent living, etc. ILRU JUMP SITE (The ILRU JUMP SITE is a hypertext directory for all CILs (name, location and/or website address only) and statewide independent living councils (website addresses) in the U.S. by state or territory.)
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NRIC) (online gateway to an abundance of disability- and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use.)
AT508.com - Internet TV for Assistive Technology: ("the latest and greatest information on Assistive Technology and how it pertains to Section 508 is made available to everyone. Goal: To provide the public with a single point to find solutions to Section 508 compliance, and to showcase the companies responsible for the technological breakthroughs necessary to enable true Section 508 compliance."Current and archived videos of important events, products and commentary related to disability issues, conferences, and information as well as "subject matter expert" articles. Utilizes Windows Media Player and/or Real Player for web cast video and audio.) Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Spinal Cord Injury: Promoting Health and Preventing Complications through Exercise - (site provides ongoing information about research and training efforts with a focus on the prevention of secondary conditions through an active and healthy lifestyle. The goal is to make the Website is a portal for an array of resources on exercise and prevention for people with spinal cord injury (SCI), to include scientific and consumer publications and fact sheets, conference presentations, and research abstracts. The site features multimedia content in the form of short videos and additional audio content. In addition, the site has links to transcripts of past Virtual Townhall Meetings (i.e., audio webcasts) and interactive 'Ask the Doctor' question and answer sessions on a variety of pertinent topics on SCI. Training manuals available on the website provide educational content for health care professionals as part of the Consumer Professional Partnership Program a framework for training as part of the Peer Mentoring Program.) Research and Training Center on Independent Living at the University of Kansas - (excellent site for project summaries, research and training information, technical assistance, online catalog, new products, products on the Web, newsletter, staff information and related sites on independent living with a priority on "underserved" individuals and groups.)
Independent Living USA (ILUSA) (Resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, Independent Living centers, and professionals. Excellent resource site for current issues, advocacy and IL related topics as well as a comprehensive listing of addresses and Web sites for Centers Independent Living (CILs) within the United States by state, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Canada, United Kingdom, Brazil, Africa and European countries. Site offers articles related to the historical movement for Independent Living, CIL history, and the roots of the independence movement at the University of California at Berkeley.)
DisabilityWorld (the international webzine of news and views, contains reports of progress in technology, accessibility, employment and others areas affecting people with disabilities in 25 countries. The magazine, published in English and Spanish, is available only on the web.)
A History of Independent Living (excellent article by Gina McDonald and Mike Oxford.) DIMENET ("a national computer networking system that is accessible at multiple locations and provides access for communications and information sharing among individuals involved in the disability rights and independent living movements. DIMENET seeks to facilitate this process by providing a mechanism to access the current body of knowledge related to and needed for independent living. It does this through the use of searchable databases of information, cataloging systems to manage retrieval and dissemination of relevant print, video, audio and other materials maintained by ILCs, the Government and others, and provides the means for ILC staff and consumers to communicate with others in similar circumstances to secure additional knowledge learned from personal experience.") National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) ("NCIL promotes a National Advocacy Agenda that advances the full integration and participation of persons with disabilities in society and the development, improvement, and expansion of Centers for Independent Living.")The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) ("a national network of rural centers for independent living (CIL’s) and other organizations and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living. APRIL is organized to promote independence and strive for full rights and benefits for individuals with disabilities living in rural environments.")
ADAPT ("Nationally ADAPT focuses on promoting services in the community instead of warehousing people with disabilities in institutions and nursing homes. ADAPT has a long history of organizing in the disability community and using civil disobedience and similar non-violent direct action tactics to achieve its goals.") The National Disability Rights Network (the nation’s largest enforcer of rights for individuals with disabilities and voluntary national membership association of protection & advocacy systems and client assistance programs including Advocacy, Inc.) Liberty Resources, Inc. (outstanding CIL resource site in Philadelphia and Allentown, PA. for current advocacy updates and articles, managed care, status and commentary on the MICASSA legislation, housing, publications, calendar of events, In the News and Community Pride features, Job Bank, commercial services and Resource Database.) Center for Independent Living - Berkeley, California (a national leader in the IL movement and services since 1972 for persons with disabilities. Site includes many useful resources and commentary with sections on Attendant Resources and special feature sections. ) CyberCIL of Arizona - "The First Virtual Center for Independent Living" (visit this "virtual Center" that "provides innovative, meaningful assistance in accordance with the principles and philosophy of independent living, and on behalf of, Arizonans with disabilities so that they may maintain or continue an independent lifestyle.") Institute on Independent Living (Excellent European web site in Sweden for IL resources and education whose "purpose is to promote the opportunities of persons with disabilities to gain more personal and political power, self-determination, full participation and equality, both in Sweden and internationally through educational activities. These activities may consist of production and dissemination of educational materials and information, planning and organizing of courses, seminars and study visits." site contains an online library with articles on self-determination, personal assistance services, updates on the international IL movement, disability, poverty and social development. Many of the free online services include discussion forums, assistant referral services, vacation home exchange, and DisOrgNet. Site presents worldwide news on events, issues, Center for Women with Disabilities as well as maintaining the Personal Assistance Network, European Network on IL and Disability Radio Worldwide.) DisOrgNet: Global Networking (free service designed to facilitate networking among organizations working in the disability field. Operated by the Institute on Independent Living in Sweden.) A Profile of Independent Living Services for American Indians with Disabilities Living on Reservations (by Julie Anna Clay - University of Montana Rural Institute, 1992. "Little is known about Independent Living Center services for Native Americans with disabilities. Two hundred thirty-one Independent Living Centers (ILCs) serving rural areas that might encompass Indian land received questionnaires focusing on ILC services for Indians with disabilities, available funding sources, and ILC/reservation community relationships. Results suggest that as many as one-third of the nation's 278 federal and state reservations are served by ILCs, but that service is minimal and insensitive to cultural issues. The demand for ILC services by rural Indian people with disabilities whose needs are barely being met is discussed. This issue should be addressed by ILCs and Tribal governments.") Top of PageInformation and Resource Center
Region 6 Currents Home PageRegion 6 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Organizations
Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas
Arkansas DELTA Resource Center 400 Main St. Suite 118 Pine Bluff AR 71601 V (870) 535-2222 FAX (870) 534-8191 Email: info@dcil.orgMainstream Living 300 S. Rodney Parham, Suite 5 Little Rock, AR 72205
V (501) 280-0012 FAX (501) 280-9267
Spa Area Independent Living Services, Inc. 101 Archwood, Hot Springs AR 71901 V (501) 624-7710 FAX (501) 624-7510 Email at: sails@hotsprings.netSources for Community Independent Living Services, INC. 1918 N. Birch Avenue , Fayetteville , AR 72703-2408 Toll Free: (888) 284-7521 Direct: (479) 442-5600 TTY: (479) 251-1391 Fax: (479) 442-5192 Email: sources@arsources.org
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New Horizons Independent Living Center Northwest Louisiana (Shreveport) 9300 Mansfield Rd. Suite 204 Shreveport , LA 71118 Toll free 1-877-219-7327 - (V) 318 671 8131 - Fax 318 688 7823 Email at: horizons@bayou.com
New Horizons Independent Living Center - Northeast Louisiana (Monroe) 1900 Lamy Ln., Suite H, Monroe , LA 71201 , Toll free 1-800-428-5505 (V) 318 323 4374 Fax 318 323 5445
New Horizons Independent Living Center - Central Louisiana (Alexandria) 3400 Jackson, Suite A, Alexandria, LA 71301 - Toll free 1-888-361-3596 (V) 318 484-3596 Fax 318 484-3640 Southwest Louisiana Independence Center, Inc. (Lake Charles) 3505 5th Ave., Suite A-2 Lake Charles LA 70605 V (318) 477-7194 FAX (318) 477-7198 Southwest Louisiana Independent Lining Center (Lafayette) 1604 West Pinhook, Suite 150 Lafayette LA 70508 V (318) 269-0027 FAX (318) 233-7660 Resources for Independent Living (New Orleans and Baton Rouge):1555 Poydras St., Suite 1500 New Orleans LA 70112-3701 V (504) 522-1955 FAX (504) 522-1954New Mexico
The Ability Center 715 East Idaho, Suite 3E, Las Cruces, NM 88001 V/TDD 1 800 376 4372 - V/TDD 505 526 5016 - FAX 505 526 1202 - E-mail at: ability_center@hotmail.com
Independent Living Resource Center 4401-B Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque NM 87110 V (505) 266-5022 FAX (505) 266-5150New Vistas IL Center - Arkansas Plaza 1205 Parkway Dr. Santa Fe NM 87505 V (505) 471-1001 FAX (505) 471-4427
CHOICES CIL 601 W. 2nd St., Suite 8 Roswell NM 88201 V (505) 627-6727 FAX (505) 627-6754San Juan Center for Independence 504 N. Main, Aztec, New Mexico 87410, v - 505 334 5805 FAX 505 334 5805
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Oklahoma Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) (web site for the Oklahoma SILC. The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) and the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services jointly prepare a state plan for provision of independent living services to individuals with disabilities. The SILC works with regional independent living centers and other entities to promote implementation of the state plan for independent living that "provides the leadership in guiding the state's planning process for independent living services so that needed services are available statewide." Site contains contact information and web site links to Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Oklahoma, SILC members e-mail information, and links to Civil rights Laws, Leaders in the Independent Movement, advocacy, history and other links related to.)
Redlands Partners (Oklahoma's developmental disabilities partnership network that includes the University Affiliated Program of Oklahoma (UAP), the Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. (ODLC).)
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. (ODLC) (federally funded program whose mission "is to protect, promote and expand the rights of people with disabilities and mental illness" via a system of protection and advocacy in the state of Oklahoma.)Lighthouse Transitional Center, Inc. 14625 NE 23rd Street Choctaw, OK 73020
405- 390-6223 - E-mail: awov@aol.com (Transitional services for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Emphasis on development of skills in adaptive behavior, independent living, social-emotional behavior and verbal and non-verbal communication. Provides training and practice for participation in the community and achieving each individual’s potential for self-sufficiency. Individual assessments are provided and transition plans developed. Day and after school programs available.)
CILs in Oklahoma
Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center 705 S. Oakwood, Suite B-1 Enid OK 73703 V (580) 237-8508 FAX (580) 233-6403
Green County IL Resource Ctr. 4100 SE Adams Rd., Suite C-106 Bartlesville OK 74006 V (918) 335-1314 FAX (918) 333-1814 Email: gcilr@bartnet.net
Ability Resources 823 S. Detroit, Suite 110 Tulsa, OK 74120 1-800-722-0886 918-592-1235 V/TDD Progressive Independence 121 North Porter Avenue Norman OK 73701 V (405) 321-3203 FAX (405) 321-7601Oklahomans for Independent Living 321 S. 3rd, Suite 2 McAlester OK 74501 V (918) 426-6220 - FAX (918) 426-3245
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Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC) (home page for the Texas SILC with contact information. The Texas SILC mission " is to promote the philosophy of independent living and to promote the expansion of quality consumer directed independent living service programs statewide.")
Texas Association of Centers for Independent Living (TACIL), Inc. (TACIL represents Texas Centers for Independent Living in promoting dignity, equality, inclusion and independence of all Texans with disabilities. TACIL On-Line Newsletters)CILs in Texas
ABLE Center for Independent Living 3641 N. Dixie, Odessa, Texas 79762Voice/TDD: 432-580-3439 • Fax: 432-580-0280 email: Mel@able-cil.org Accessible Communities, Inc. - Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living 1537 Seventh Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78404 Voice/TDD: 361-883-8461• Fax: 361-883-4820 Toll Free: 1-877-988-1999
email: judyt@acicbcil.org
Austin Resource Center for Independent Living 5555 N. Lamar Square Dr., Suite J-125 Austin TX 78751 V (512) 467-0744 FAX (512) 467-2417
ARCIL San Marcos (ARCIL Satellite) 618 S. Guadalupe, Suite 103, San Marcos, Texas 78666 Voice/TTY: 512-396-5790, Fax: 512-396-5794 email: sanmarcos@arcil.com
ARCIL Round Rock (ARCIL Satellite) 301 Hesters Crossing, Suite 210, Round Rock, Texas 78681 Voice/TTY: 512-828-4624, Fax: 512-828-4625email: roundrock@arcil.com Coalition for Barrier Free Living - Houston CIL 7000 Regency Square Blvd. Suite 160 Houston TX 770363209 - V (713) 974-4621 FAX (713) 974-6927 Coalition for Barrier Free Living/ Brazoria County Center for Independent Living 1100 D East Mulberry, Angleton, Texas 77515 Voice/TDD: 979-849-7060, Fax: 979-849-8465 email: bccil@neosoft.com Coalition for Barrier Free Living/Fort Bend Center for Independent Living
12946 Dairy Ashford Road, Ste. 110, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Voice/TDD: 281-980-2219, Fax: 281-980-2298 email: fbcil@neosoft.com Crockett Resource Center for Independent Living 1020 Loop 304 east Crockett TX 75835 - V (409) 544-2811 FAX (409) 544-7315 East Texas Center for Independent Living 130 Shelley Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701 Voice/TTY: 903-581-7542 • Fax: 903-581-8289email: swilson@etcil.org
Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center P.O. Box 636, Belton, Texas 76513 Voice: 254-939-4482 • Fax: 254-939-2991 email: pcosner@hoctilc.org
LIFE/RUN Lifetime Independence for Everyone Center for Independent Living 4902 34th Street, Suite 5, Lubbock, Texas 79410 Voice/TDD: 806-795-5433 Fax: 806-795-5607 email: wilmacrain@yahoo.com
Palestine Resource Center (CIL) 421 Ave. A, Palestine, Texas v - 903 729 7505 FAX 903 729 7540
Panhandle Independent Living Center 1118 South Taylor Street Amarillo TX 79101-4316 - V (806) 374-1400 FAX (806) 374-4550
REACH, Inc. of Dallas 8625 King George, Suite 210 Dallas TX 78751 (214) 630-4796 (214) 630-6390
REACH, Inc. of Fort Worth 1205 Lake Ft. Worth TX 76102 - V (817) 870-9082 FAX (817) 877-1622
REACH, Inc.of Denton 405 S. Elm, Suite 202 Denton TX 76201-6068 - V (940) 383-1062 FAX (940) 383-2742
RISE - Resource, Information, Support and Empowerment 755 South 11th Street, Suite 101, Beaumont TX 77701 (phone/TDD) 409-832-2599 - (fax) 409-838-4499 - Email at: RISE@risecil.org
San Antonio Independent Living Services (SAILS) 1028 S. Alamo, Suite 1, San Antonio, Texas 78210 - V (210) 281 1878, Fax (210) 281 1759VAIL CIL P.O. Box 5035, McAllen, Texas 78502 - v 956 781 7733 FAX 956 781 7735 (VAIL CIL has satellite CILs in Brownsville and Harlingen, Texas.)
Volar Center for Independent Living 8929 Viscount Blvd., Suite 101 El Paso, Texas 79925-5823 Ph: (915) 591-0800 V/TDDFax: (915) 591-3506. Email at: volar@volarcil.org
Information and Resource Center
E-mail Website address and/or suggested IL sites.Updated: 11-22-05