Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida

The Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida is a non-profit organization headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. As a 501(C)3, the organization is locally controlled and driven by consumers, with a focus on empowering people with disabilities to achieve their goals for independence. The Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida employs 72 people and serves 16 counties in the North Central Florida region. The organization provides a wide range of services at no cost to individuals across various disabilities. These services include advocacy, information and referral, peer support, independent living skills education, and transition services. In addition to these core Independent Living Program services, the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida offers programs such as wheelchair ramp building, competitive and supported employment, ADA paratransit screenings, sign language interpreting, a DME closet, disability awareness programs, emergency preparedness initiatives, and youth transition services. The Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida distinguishes itself through its consumer-controlled structure, with at least 51% of both the governing board of directors and staff comprising individuals with disabilities. This ensures that the organization's services are directly responsive to the needs and priorities of the community it serves. For more information about the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida and its services, please visit cilncf.org.