SMCIL is an organization run by people with disabilities who themselves have been successful in establishing independent lives.

An Independent Living Specialist (ILS) has both training and the personal experience to know what is needed to live independently.

We are committed to assisting disabled people in becoming more independent.

Independent living has to do with self-determination. It is having the right and the opportunity to pursue a course of action. And, it is having the freedom to fail -- and to learn from one’s failures -- as everyone does.

Individual & Systems Advocacy:
Disability awareness training, advocacy for improved accessibility, and/or assistance for people transitioning from nursing home to independent living in their community.

Information & Referral:
Disability-specific information and referral to ensure people with disabilities have access to information needed to achieve or maintain independence in their community.

Peer Support:
Peer support to achieve objectives set by the person with a disability.

Independent Living Training:
Training on skills needed to achieve independent living.