Step 1 - 

We prefer, when possible, to speak directly to the individual requesting or needing services. It is their voice and choices.  

Someone in our office will ask some questions about contact information, benefits, income, disability and what you what type of assistance is needed. 

This is then entered into our confidential database program and assigned to an Independent Living Advocate.

Step 2 -

The Independent Living Advocate will contact you to set up a meeting at the office, your home, or another location as agreed.

During this meeting an Independent Living Plan (ILP) will be completed. Goal setting is a large part of this process.  The goals are set by you for your independence in the community.

SICIL will assist you in meeting these goals, offer a referral / resources to contact other organizations/providers.  We will also assist in advocating with these organizations with you.

Peer support is essential to the Independent Living philosophy and overall approach to service delivery. Most of our staff are people with disabilities who work with our consumers to explore options and solve problems. Because of their own experiences, staff and other consumers provide unique and creative ideas to others living with disabilities as well as true peer support.

The purpose of the service is for peers to share and provide practical, real life solutions to everyday problems encountered as a result of a disability.

VIBE (Visually Impaired Blind Experience) works with people who are visually impaired and blind to maintain and remain independent in their own environments. Staff work to identify and overcome barriers through supports from assistive technology, peer counseling, community programs, and more.

Assistive technology often enables people with disabilities to perform personal, work recreational and social functions that would otherwise not be possible. Individuals can acquire some items through SICIL based on grant funding and eligibility.