Greater Indianapolis Disability Town Hall

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 / 5:30-7:30 PM ET

Join INSILC for a Disability Town Hall at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Noblesville, IN or via a live stream!

Welcome to the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council

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 opportunities, choices, and 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.

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

A visually impaired man wearing headphones sits in front of a computer screen, his hands positioned on the keyboard. His fingers lightly touch the keys as he navigates the computer interface with a sense of concentration and determination. Braille labels are visible on the keyboard, indicating accessibility adaptations. Assistive technology devices are placed nearby, suggesting he is utilizing specialized tools to interact with the digital content. The scene illustrates empowerment and independence through technology for individuals with visual impairments.

Independent Living (IL) Philosophy & Movement

Independent Living is a philosophy that people with disabilities should be able to make decisions that affect their own lives and a civil rights movement that advocates for equal participation in 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.

Centers for Independent Living (Centers)

Centers for Independent Living 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

Statewide Plan for Independent Living
(State Plan)

INSILC the Centers for Independent Living develop a State Plan for Independent Living every three years based on the input of Hoosiers with Disabilities. The State Plan listens to what our peers with disabilities say and outlines goals and activities for the Indiana’s Independent Living Network to improve services, access, and opportunities they need and deserve.