Services for Independent Living (SIL) envisions a society that is accessible to all people. Our mission is to empower persons with disabilities to lead inclusive lives through advocacy, community engagement, and self-directed services.

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Individual Services

Individual Services

Individual services focus on providing individuals with disabilities access to crucial information and skills needed to facilitate and enhance their independence, and to remain in the community of their choice.

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Advocacy

Advocacy

Advocacy involves promoting the interests or cause of someone or a group of people. An advocate is a person who argues for, recommends, or supports a cause or policy. Advocacy is also about helping people find their voice.

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Community Services

Community Services

Community Services focus on providing information to professionals and other members of the community to improve service delivery, increase access, and address physical, attitudinal, legislative, and systemic barriers to community living.

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SIL's Services

All Centers for Independent Living (CILs) advocate, educate, and help to empower persons with disabilities by providing the following core services:

Information and Referral 

Independent Living Skills Training 

Peer Support

Individual and Systems Advocacy 

Transition Support 

Services for Independent Living (SIL) also provides other services to improve the ability of individuals with disabilities to function independently in the family or community and/or to continue in employment.

Abilities R Us

Supplies for Independent Living Program

Young Adult Council

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Personal Care Assistance Program

The Latest News & Events

March 13 – April 15 is Ohio Deaf History Month

March 13 – April 15 is Ohio Deaf History Month

March 19, 2025
Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP)

Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP)

March 15, 2025
Brain Injury Awareness Month – March 2025

Brain Injury Awareness Month – March 2025

March 9, 2025
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Mar 25
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emergency Preparedness
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