The CIL Disability Resource Center

The Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. (CILSF) is a non-profit organization run by persons with disabilities for persons with disabilities. The company's mission is to: Empowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of achievement: advocating for system change that results in access, choice, equality, inclusion,... integration and independence The company is a non-profit 501 (C) 3 corporation registered with the IRS and State of Florida. In keeping with IL Philosophy, a majority of ILC's staff and Board of Directors are people who experience disabilities. CILSF was formed in 1993 due to the tremendous needs of people with disabilities following Hurricane Andrew. The company has grown to provide a variety of services and supports to the disability community of Miami-Dade County. The foundation of the company's services is based on five Core Service areas: Individual and Systems Advocacy Peer Support Independent Living Skills Training Information and Referral TransitionThe services the company provides are consumer directed. You as the consumer along with your family and/or support system, identify the services you need and together with staff, decide how best to acquire the services and assistance.Read More