Centers for Independent Living, or CILs, are places where people with all types of disabilities can go to get services, enabling them to live more independently in their community. Arkansas has four such places, which cover 25 counties of the state with Independent Living services. Each of these Centers offers four core services.

Information and Referral: Utilizing local and national resources to increase your independence by finding creative solutions to your problems.

Peer Support: Learn from other people with disabilities through their problem solving experiences and mutual support.

Independing Living Skills Training:Learn skills that will increase your independence at home, in the community, in the workplace.

Advocacy: Learn about your legal rights, civil rights, available benefits, and community accessibility.

Each of the Centers in Arkansas also participate in other community projects or grants. Contact the Center in your area for more information!

For your convenience, the counties served by each Center are listed below:

Delta Resource Center: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley,Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, and Lincoln.

Mainstream: Faulkner,Lonoke, Perry, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline

Sources: Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington.

SAILS: Clark, Garland, Hot Springs, Montgomery, Pike, and Saline.

Contact information:

8500 West Markham, Ste. 105
Little Rock, AR 72205
1-800-772-0607
501-372-0607
Fax: 501-372-0598