The Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc. (CIL) is a private, non-profit organization that was founded in 1976 by Central Floridians dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve their self-determined goals for independent living. CIL is a consumer-driven organization whose philosophy is based on peer role models: people with disabilities empowering people with disabilities and their families on the road to independence.
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Our Mission
CIL, in partnership with the community, promotes personal rights and responsibilities among people with all disabilities and strives to eliminate architectural, communication, and attitudinal barriers by providing education, resources, and training to enhance self-determination through informed choice.
The Center for Independent Living offers support, acceptance and resources that empower people with disabilities and promote their full inclusion in society. As the only local nonprofit in Central Florida dedicated solely to this cause, we have met this vital need for 35 years.
CIL offers:
Employment assistance
Housing counseling
Accessibility services
Communication and education for the deaf
Mental health counseling
Aging in Place program to keep seniors with disabilities in their homes
Center for Independent Living in Central Florida Address
720 N. Denning Dr Winter Park, Fl United States
Center for Independent Living in Central Florida Email