FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Independent Rights And Resources, operating through its Montgomery Center for Independent Living Division in Montgomery, Alabama, received a $137,512 formula grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Centers for Independent Living (CIL) program (CFDA #93.432). The award, dated September 30, 2025, extends through September 29, 2027, and supports a statewide network of consumer-controlled, community-based centers providing comprehensive independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities.

The organization delivers core CIL services including information and referral assistance, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance from institutional to community-based living environments. These services are designed to enhance independence and productivity while promoting full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into mainstream society. Beyond direct CIL services, the organization leverages supplementary sub-grant partnerships with the Alabama Department of Senior Services, Alabama Department of Health, and City of Montgomery to provide complementary support such as transportation assistance, preventative health services, and coronavirus response initiatives, thereby expanding the scope of community living support available to its clientele.