Living on your own terms

What an independent living center is, and a nonprofit directory of centers in California.

These are starting points in California. Confirm the details with the organization. We do not decide who qualifies.

State agency

Independent living

California Department of Rehabilitation

DOR describes independent living centers as local organizations, designed and run mostly by people with disabilities, for people with any kind of disability. Core services include information and referral.

Next step

Read DOR's explanation, then use the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers to find a local center.

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Find a local center, Independent living
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California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

CFILC is the nonprofit that builds up California's independent living centers. Its site includes Find your local ILC, plus programs such as Ability Tools.

Next step

Use Find your local ILC on the CFILC site.

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Find your local ILC, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
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California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

CFILC's search lists local independent living centers with an address and phone. DOR says California has 28 independent living centers. The center, not this directory, decides how it can help.

Next step

Search the CFILC list for the center that covers your county, then call the number on that listing.

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Search independent living centers, Find an independent living center
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