services

Information and Referral

Key to being part of everyday life is information about accessibility in our community. MCIL is a source of information on accessible, affordable, integrated housing; The Americans with Disabilities Act; and disability-related community resources.

Advocacy

MCIL is dedicated to our mission to facilitate the full integration of persons with disabilities into all aspects of community life. The Memphis Center for Independent Living has a history of working on the implementation of civil rights laws that include people with disabilities in the community; but we need your help to build the progressive, inclusive community that equally welcomes all members.

Peer Mentoring

The Peer Outreach Program encourages people with disabilities to become more independent and active in the community through the use of one-on-one peer support.

Nursing Home Transition

Since the civil rights initiative of the ADA, people with disabilities have turned to remaining in the community with family and employment opportunities rather than expensive segregated institutions. MCIL has a history of working with individuals to make a sustainable choice to live independently in the community and has worked for effective services and supports.

Independent Living Skills

MCIL offers a variety of training topics relevant to people with disabilities such as employment, housing, disability benefits, self-advocacy, personal finance and health and fitness.