FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $418,161 to the Center For Independence Of Individuals With Disabilities, Inc. on September 30, 2025, under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432). This formula grant supports California's statewide network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) through September 29, 2027. The awardee delivers core independent living services including peer support and counseling, skills training for community integration, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral services, and transition assistance for individuals with significant disabilities moving from institutional to community-based living environments.

As a consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit organization operating in San Mateo County, the Center serves as a critical component of California's CIL network dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence and self-determination. The organization has maintained consistent federal funding presence since 2004 and complies with standards and assurances under Section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Beyond the core CIL services, the organization also administers employment support through its cooperative agreement with the Social Security Administration's Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA) and collaborates on Housing Accessibility Modifications initiatives, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing the multifaceted needs of individuals with disabilities in its service area.