FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded SPA Area Independent Living Services, Inc. (doing business as Disability Resources And Advocacy Center) a formula grant of $440,757 under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) for the period September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2027. This award supports the organization's operation as a Centers for Independent Living (CIL) facility serving Arkansas, providing core independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities throughout the state's statewide network.

Under this funding, the organization delivers a comprehensive array of consumer-controlled, community-based services including information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, transition assistance from institutional to community settings, and peer support. These services are designed to enhance independence and productivity of individuals with disabilities while promoting their full inclusion and integration into the mainstream of American society. As an established CIL with continuous federal funding since 2021, the organization maintains compliance with applicable standards and assurances under Section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and has received cumulative federal support exceeding $1.5 million under the CIL program since 2019.