The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council promotes consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and advocacy.
Our mission is to maximize leadership, empowerment, independence, productivity, and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into mainstream society.
Meeting Information
2026 Meeting Dates: February 19, May 21, August 20, and October 15.
Visit our external meeting website to access information about the SILC and committee meetings.
State Plan for Independent Living
The State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) serves as a blueprint detailing the activities planned by the state to achieve its independent living objectives.
The 2025-2027 State Plan for Independent Living has been approved by the Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Centers for Independent Living
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) provide independent living services
for people with disabilities.
CILs are designed and operated by individuals with disabilities.
What is Independent Living?
“Independent Living is not doing everything by yourself;
rather, it is being in control of how things are done.”
~ Judy Heumann, advocate and pioneer of disability rights movement
News & Updates
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