VACIL's Purpose VACIL is a statewide association of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) that advocates for the integration and inclusion of people with disabilities into all aspects...
Search Results "Disability"
2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
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Virginia Association of Centers for Independent Living (VACIL) - Richmond, VA
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American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)
Mission The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) is committed to empowering diverse families with deaf* children and youth by embracing full access to language-rich...
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Services for Independent Living, Inc. (SIL) - Euclid, OH
(SIL) is a nonprofit, nonresidential, independent living center in Northeast Ohio advocating on behalf of and providing services to empower individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed...
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Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. (ILRC) - Jefferson City, MO
(ILRC) is a non-residential, consumer controlled, not for profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with disabilities in Southern Callaway, Camden, Cole, Miller...
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Florida Independent Living Council
In compliance with state law, a majority of the voting members are persons with disabilities....
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Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL) - Sparks and Elko, NV
NNCIL was founded in 1982 by a small group of people with disabilities, who believe that each person, regardless of the severity of his or her disability, has the potential to grow, develop...
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Access Independence - Stratford, CT
Access Independence, formerly the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, is one of five Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Connecticut. ...
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Center for Living & Working - Worcester, MA
The Center for Living & Working is a non-profit independent living center, which takes its direction from persons with disabilities....
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Access to Independence of Cortland County, Inc. (ATI) - Cortland, NY
Mission Access to Independence empowers people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their community and strives to open doors to full participation and access for all....
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Southwest Louisiana Independence Center (SLIC) - Lake Charles, Leesville, Lafayette, LA
Mission SLIC provides Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Counseling, and other Independent Living Services - Develops community options for persons with significant disabilities...
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Independent Living Center - Homer, Soldotna, Seward, AK
Our Process We’ve been providing services to seniors and people and families living with disabilities since 1991....
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Active Re-Entry Centers for Independent Living - Price, Moab, and Vernal, UT
Mission Our program is committed to promoting the rights, dignity, and quality of life for all persons with disabilities....
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FREED Center for Independent Living - Grass Valley, Marysville, CA
FREED is a disability and aging resource center providing services to residents of a five county area comprised of Nevada, Sierra, Yuba, Sutter and Colusa Counties. ...
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Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) - Decatur, Charleston, Shelbyville, IL
Its purpose is to promote and practice independent living for all people with disabilities....
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Mountain State Centers for Independent Living (MTSTCIL) - Huntington and Beckley, WV
We believe that by focusing on advocacy and teaching people with disabilities self-advocacy skills, our vision and mission can be achieved. [Visit the Advocacy in Action section.]...
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Independent Living Resources (ILR) - Portland, OR
About ILR Independent Living Resources (ILR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with all disabilities....
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West Central Illinois Center for Independent Living (WCICIL) - Quincy, Macomb, IL
It is a not-for-profit advocacy center funded by state and federal grants to provide services to people with disabilities....
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REACH, Inc. - Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Plano, TX
Our mission is to provide services for people with disabilities so that they are able to lead self-directed lives and to educate the general public about disability-related topics in order...
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ARCIL, Inc. - Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos, TX
ARCIL, Inc. of Austin, Texas provides independent living services to persons with disabilities, their families and communities throughout Travis and surrounding counties....
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Resources for Independence, Central Valley - Madera, Fresno, Merced, and Visalia, CA
By charter, at least 51% of RICV’s staff and Board of Directors have disabilities, underscoring the importance of consumer-control....
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Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) - Dayton, OH
We work with individuals with significant disabilities in their goals of independence in the community....
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Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL) - Watertown and Lowville, NY
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL) is a community-based disability rights and resource center....
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The Independent Living Center of Southern California (ILCSC) - Van Nuys, Lancaster, CA
Mission Statement: The ILCSC is dedicated to providing the services which will offer Persons with Disabilities, Older Adults, and Veterans the opportunity to seek an individual path towards...
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Wyoming Independent Living, Inc. (WIL) - Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie, WY
(WIL) is a registered, private, non-profit agency, in existence to provide people with severe disabilities the opportunity to secure their highest possible level of personal independence...
