The Services Center for Independent
Living (SCIL) has
worked with people who are disabled of all ages in 22 cities in south east Los Angeles County - The East San Gabriel and Pomona
Valleys - since 1980. Services include: self-advocacy training, assistive technology, a registry of sign language interpreters,
housing information, independent living skills training, peer counseling, and personal care assistance, as well as information
and referral about a variety of timely topics. Most services are provided at no cost to our consumers.
No other
resource offers the array of services and cross disability expertise that we provide. Our goal is simply to encourage people
to make good choices and exercise control over their own lives - that is, expand access to information, and resources, increase
their independence, and improve the quality of their lives. We will work with anyone who comes to us regardless of type of
disability, race, gender, life style, or religious persuasion. At present, 90% of our staff and 60% of our Board of Directors
have significant disability. This gives us a unique insight into what our consumers face each day and permits us to more effectively
guide them as they work to address their concerns, issues, and problems.
