FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Award Details: The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $565,148 to Utah Independent Living Center, Inc. under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) on September 30, 2025, with completion targeted for September 29, 2027.

Products and Services: Utah Independent Living Center, Inc. provides a comprehensive array of core independent living services to individuals with disabilities throughout Utah, including advocacy, independent living skills training, information and referral, peer counseling, and transition assistance for individuals transitioning from institutional to community living settings. The organization augments these primary services through sub-award partnerships: the Utah Department of Workforce Services sub-award funds pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities through work-based learning experiences and summer employment programs, while the Utah Transit Authority sub-award has provided accessible transportation infrastructure, including ADA-compliant buses and related radio equipment, to enhance mobility and accessibility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. This integrated funding structure enables the center to deliver direct support services while simultaneously expanding infrastructure accessibility for the populations served.