FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Ability360, Inc. received a $473,716 formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) for the period September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2027. This award supports Ability360's statewide network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) serving individuals with disabilities throughout Arizona. The funding enables the organization to deliver core independent living services designed to enhance community participation, self-sufficiency, and independence among people with disabilities.

Under this grant, Ability360 provides a comprehensive array of services including peer counseling, independent living skills training, information and referral services, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance from institutional to community-based living. As a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability nonprofit organization, Ability360 operates its statewide CIL network to promote full inclusion and integration of individuals with significant disabilities into mainstream American society, consistent with the standards and assurances outlined in Section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. This formula grant represents a continuation award to an established provider demonstrating compliance with program requirements.