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The photo above shows a young, white woman painting. She is holding the paint brush with her toes. She does not have any arms.
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The photo above shows a young, black girl engaged in conversation with someone who is slightly off screen. She has a big smile on her face. They are communicating in sign language.
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The photo above shows a Hispanic woman sitting in a library surrounded by books. She is reading a book which is in braille.

Welcome to Delaware’s Statewide Independent Living Council

The SILC is a consumer driven council. Its members are appointed by the Governor to represent persons with disabilities throughout the state and charged with:

Determining the allocation of federal funds for independent living;

Developing the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) after receiving input from individuals with disabilities, other stakeholders, and all segments of the public;

Evaluating the implementation of the goals, objectives and activities cited in the SPIL;

Advising the Governor and Legislature about issues impacting persons with disabilities in Delaware;

Creating projects and moving forward ideas that will enhance the ability of people with disabilities to live independently while promoting self-determination, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of life; and

Assuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws governing independent living.

All council members serve a three-year term as volunteers.

Statement of Who We Are

The Delaware Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) envisions a future where all people, including individuals living with disabilities, are fully engaged members of communities, and where culturally appropriate supports that lead to independence, productivity, and a satisfying quality of life are available to individuals across the life span.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the SILC is to serve as a statewide catalyst for independent living by promoting the philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy, in order to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities, and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.

Our Centers

The Freedom Center for Independent Living serves: The southern New Castle County areas: Newark, Bear, Glasgow, Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, Port Penn, Delaware City, New Castle and Christiana.

Phone: 302-376-4399

Email: info@fcilde.org (this is our contact email address for any generic inquiries)

Visit the Freedom Center for Indepenent Living Website

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Address: 400 N. Broad Street, Middletown, DE. 19709

Independent Resources, Inc. serves upper New Castle County, Kent and Sussex Counties.

Phone: 302-765-0191 (Headquarters Wilmington Office)

Email: dwilson@iri-de.org

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This picture is composed by two pictures and text. On the top left corner there's a picture of a young woman with a big smile on her face and a phone in her hands. On the top right corner there's a young man with a big smile on his face, sitting on a wheelchair with a laptop on his lap. And text is distributed between the two pictures and it reads: Your Voice Your Plan. Thank you for participating in the SILC's Needs Asssessment Process! We appreciate your attending a Listening Session, completing the Survey, or submitting a written testimony. At the bottom of the picture the text reads: So, what happens next? Over the next few months, the SILC will carefully review all information you provided and draft the 3-Year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). Your input will be translated into goals, objectives, and an action plan. The SPIL will be available for public comment, so check back often to find out how you can continue to be an active participant.
This picture is composed of two pictures and text. On the top left corner there's a picture of a young woman with a big smile on her face and a phone in her hands. On the top right corner there's a young man with a big smile on his face, sitting on a wheelchair with a laptop on his lap. And text is distributed between the two pictures and it reads: Your Voice Your Plan. Thank you for participating in the SILC's Needs Asssessment Process! We appreciate your attending a Listening Session, completing the Survey, or submitting a written testimony. At the bottom of the picture the text reads: So, what happens next? Over the next few months, the SILC will carefully review all information you provided and draft the 3-Year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). Your input will be translated into goals, objectives, and an action plan. The SPIL will be available for public comment, so check back often to find out how you can continue to be an active participant.

For more details on activities related to YOUR VOICE YOUR PLAN, visit The STATE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SPIL) page

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The picture above on the left is a torn piece of paper. Written on the paper is This organization is funded by. The picture above on the right is the logo for the ACL Administration for Community Living.