Mission Statement
The mission of SCIL is to promote a barrier-free environment for all individuals with disabilities through public education and advocacy for social change, and to provide a full range of independent living services which will assist in progressing toward his or her goals for independence.
SCIL History
The Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) is a private, non-profit agency founded in 1985 by a grassroots group of concerned citizens. Our doors opened on February 2, 1986. SCIL serves all persons, regardless of age or disability type. We are one of over 400 Centers for Independent Living with 38 satellites nationwide. All Centers are consumer-controlled, which means that the majority of the governing board and staff are persons with disabilities. Those using our services have a wide range from which to choose, although all Centers offer four core services:
► Individual and Systems Advocacy
► Peer Support
► Information and Referral
► Independent Living Skills Training
Who We Serve
SCIL serves all individuals in our eight county area with any disability. Those disabilities are defined as a physical, mental, cognitive or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, including the ability to function independently in the family or community or to obtain, maintain or advance in employment.
Service Area:
SCIL offers programs and services in these Missouri counties: Christian, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster.
Fact Sheet 2011
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