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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.
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.
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.