Welcome to INSILC!

The Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC) is a nonprofit organization that works to advance independence, access, inclusion, and opportunities for Hoosiers with disabilities.

Guided by the Independent Living Philosophy, we believe that people with disabilities should have the same control over their lives as anyone else.

Our Council is made up of a majority of people with disabilities and works alongside Indiana’s Centers for Independent Living and other partners to hear directly from people with disabilities across the state.

We identify barriers, support solutions, and promote statewide initiatives that help people with disabilities live independently and fully participate in their communities.

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What is Independent Living?

Independent Living (IL) is a philosophy and a movement that believes people with disabilities should be able to make decisions that affect their lives and have equal access to community life.

IL focuses on social attitudes and physical barriers rather than a person’s limitations. Instead of emphasizing a person’s disability, IL stresses an individual’s right to access and accommodation.

What are Centers for Independent Living?

Centers for Independent Living (Centers) are community-based, cross-disability, nonprofits that are designed and operated by people with disabilities.

Centers provide:

Peer Support
Information and Referral
Individual and Systems Advocacy
Independent Living Skills Training
Transition Services

What is the Statewide Plan for Independent Living?

The State Plan for Independent Living (State Plan) is a roadmap outlining goals and activities that aim to improve services, access, and opportunities for people with disabilities.

Every three years, INSILC the Centers for Independent Living develop a State Plan based on the input of our peers with disabilities.