Welcome!

The Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee (SILC of TN) and the Centers
for Independent Living (CIL) are federally mandated. There are currently six centers
located across the state. Our organizations work on behalf of persons of all ages and
all disabilities.

• Employment - Livable wages and non-discrimination practices
• Human Rights - Equality and equal access
• Urban Planning and Transportation - Accessible and affordable
• Health Mental, HIV/AIDs, and General - Affordable health care
• Housing - Fair, safe, accessible, and affordable

No less than fifty-one percent (51%) of each organization's makeup are people with
disabilities themselves.

Participation with a variety of organizations that promote the independent living philosophy
currently include:

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)
Tennessee State Rehab Council
Tennessee State Family Support Council
Tennessee Disability Coalition
Tennessee Technology Access Program Council
Visitability Task Force
Alliance for Public Policy