Centers for Independent Living Contact Information
Ability 1st
The programs of Ability1st are designed to target the most vulnerable people living with disabilities in our community. In our mission to empower people, we work to provide ways to improve our consumers’ quality of life. This may include access to affordable housing, mental health and crisis counseling, career development, assistance applying for Social Security benefits, and durable medical equipment loans.
1823 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 575-9621 – Voice
(850) 576-5245 – TDD
(850) 575-5740 – Fax
www.ability1st.info
CIL of Central Florida
Disability inclusion is a Civil Right. Center for Independent Living works to create fully inclusive and accessible communities where everyone can meaningfully contribute regardless of disability. Our philosophy is based on peer role models: people with disabilities assisting people with disabilities on pathways toward independence. In Central Florida, CIL empowers thousands of lives every year – since 1976.
720 North Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 623-1070 – Voice
(407) 623-1185 – TTY
(407) 623-1390 – Fax
(877) 891-6448 – Toll Free
www.cilorlando.org
5125 S. Lakeland Drive, Suite 4
Lakeland, FL 33814
(863) 413-2722 – Voice
(863) 413-2725 – Fax
Disability Achievement Center
Disability Achievement Center is an extraordinary organization like all centers for independent living. It is run by people with disabilities who themselves have been successful in establishing independent lives. These employee team members have both the training and the personal experience to know what is needed to live independently. They have deep commitment to assisting other people with disabilities in becoming more independent and achieving the personal goals they have set for themselves.
12552 Belcher Road South
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 539-7550 – Voice
(727) 539-7588 – Fax
(866) 539-7550 – Toll Free
www.disabilityachievementcenter.org
Self Reliance. Inc.
Self Reliance, Inc. Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization established in 1978. Our mission is to promote independence through empowering persons with disabilities and improving the communities in which we live. Self Reliance is a cross disability agency providing services to both children and adults with disabilities (regardless of age and type of disability) to identify and overcome barriers to independence in their lives. Self Reliance is an agency of last resort and there is no charge for services. Self Reliance is one of 16 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Florida.
8901 N. Armenia Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 375-3965 – Voice
(813) 375-3972 – TTY
(813) 375-3970 – Fax
www.self-reliance.org
Suncoast Center for Independent Living
A nonprofit organization providing services to people with disabilities within Sarasota and Manatee counties. Our goal is to empower people with disabilities to take charge of their lives and guide them through their own destinies.
3281 17th Street
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 351-9545 – Voice
(941) 316-9320 – Fax
(800) 299-0297 – TTY
www.scil4u.org
Center for Independent Living of the Keys
Our programs are free to anyone who self-discloses having a disability of any kind that keeps you from reaching your goals toward greater independence. We’re here to support you! Find out if our programs could help you, or someone you know.
103400 Overseas Highway, Suite 243
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-3491 – Voice
(305) 453-3488 – Fax
(877) 335-0187 – Toll Free
www.cilofthekeys.org
Center for Independent Living South Florida
We stay true to the independent living (IL) philosophy, and therefore, all of our services are person-centered. You as the consumer, along with your family and/or support system, identify the services you need, and together with our staff, map out a plan that will guide you in achieving your IL goals.
4770 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 751-8025 – Voice
(305) 751-8891 – TTY
(305) 751-8944 – Fax
www.cilsf.org
Center for Independent Living of Broward
Welcome to the Center for Independent Living of Broward website! Our mission is to offer assistance to people with disabilities in fulfilling their goals of independence and self-sufficiency. See how our work is changing lives!
4800 N. State Road 7, Suite 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 722-6400 – Voice
(954) 735-0963 – TTY
(954) 735-1958 – Fax
(888) 722-6400 – Toll Free
www.cilbroward.org
7011 Cypress Terrace, Suite 103
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 260-4575 – Voice
(855) 260-4575 – Toll Free
www.cilgulfcoastflorida.org
Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc.
Assistance and legal representation in Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, please contact Susan Carberry at either 561-966-4288 ext. 107 or scarberry@cilo.org.
To sign up for food stamps and Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, Medicare premium assistance and Healthcare District applications contact SAIL department.
4400 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 203
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 966-4288 – Voice
(561) 641-6538 – TTY
(561) 966-0441 – Fax
www.cilo.org
1356 SW Bayshore Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 878-3500 – Voice
(772) 878-3344 – Fax
Resource Center for Disability Solutions
Every day, individuals with disabilities work with Resource Center for Disability Solutions to identify their unique needs and gain access to support their needs to live more independently. We’re part of a statewide organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities thrive, and we utilize our 45 years of experience to connect our clients, and their caregivers, to a vast network of services that simplifies and improves daily life. So how can we support you today?
571 Haverty Court, Suite W
Rockledge, FL 32955
(321) 633-6011 – Voice/TTY
(321) 633-6472 – Fax
www.rcdsfl.org
DSIL – disAbility Solutions for Independent Living
Our Mission is to empower people with disabilities to attain equal opportunities in society.
119 South Palmetto Avenue, Suite 180
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 255-1812 – Voice
(386) 252-6222 – TTY
(386) 255-1814 – Fax
www.dsil.org
CIL – Jacksonville
Our Mission is to empower all people with a disability to live independent, self-empowered lives. Our Vision:
full opportunity for all through self-empowerment, self-determination and equal access.
2709 Art Museum Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 399-8484 – Voice/TTY
(904) 396-0859 – Fax
(888) 427-4313 – Toll Free
www.ciljacksonville.org
CIL of Northwest Florida
CILNWF promotes, educates, facilitates, assists and advocates with and on behalf of people with disabilities, in partnership with their communities, to achieve their goals for independence.
21 South Tarragona Street, Suite 101
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-5566 – Voice
(850) 595-5566 – TDD
(850) 595-5560 – Fax
(877) 245-2457 – Toll Free
www.cilnwf.org
Disability Resource Center, Inc.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is an organization that works to promote Independent Living for and by individuals with disabilities; to enable them to take control of their lives; to make decisions about themselves and their future; to ensure the necessary support services are available to enable them to be active participants in their communities; and to prevent unnecessary institutionalization.
300 West 5th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-6890 – Voice
(850) 387-1800 – Video Phone
(850) 769-6891 – Fax
www.drcpc.org
CIL of North Central Florida
The mission of the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida is to empower people with disabilities to achieve their goals for independence.
We carry out our mission by advocating for and improving:
· Community inclusion
· Access to services and resources
· Civil rights and equality
222 SW 36th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 378-7474 – Voice
(352) 378-5582 – Fax
(800) 265-5724 – Toll Free
www.cilncf.org
2760 SE 17th Street, Suite 300
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 368-3788 – Voice
(352) 629-0098 – Fax