"Working toward a just and barrier-free society" Justin Dart, Jr. Disability Rights Advocate

Founded in 1985, The Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) opened its doors in 1986 as a non-profit civil rights organization. SCIL upholds the same core philosophies that the over 400 Centers for Independent Living in the United States follow. As one of 22 in the state of Missouri, we provide to all individuals with disabilities advocacy, information and referral, peer support and independent living skills.

MISSION STATEMENT:

This mission of the Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) is to promote a barrier-free environment for all individuals with disabilities through public education and advocacy for social change, and to provide a full range of independent living services which will assist each in meeting his or her goals for independence.

REOCCURRING EVENTS

Your Life Youth with Disabilities Group
Mondays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Southwest Center for Independent Living
Contact Nathan or Krista at SCIL for more information

SCIL Board Meetings
Tentatively the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:45
Meetings held at SCIL and are open to the public
Call SCIL to confirm meeting dates and times

Consumer Advisory Council
Meetings held bi-monthly
Contact Cari Wright at SCIL for more information

Post-Polio Meeting
Bi-monthly meetings on the third Monday
Contact SCIL for more information

Social Club
Meets every Wednesday
Call Stacie at SCIL for more information

Branson Social Club
Meets the 4th Thursday of each month in Branson
Contact Brooke for more information

SCIL is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds benefit persons with disabilities.

Contact

Voice/TTY: 417.886.1188
Toll-Free: 800.676.7245
email: scil@swcil.org
website: www.swcil.org

Address

Main Office: 2864 S Nettleton Ave, Springfield, MO 65807 | Fax: 417.886.3619
Branson Branch: 610 S 6th St, Suite 201, Branson, MO 65616 | Fax: 417.239.2735

Personal Care Services

SCIL Offers two state approved care choices. Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and In-Home Services (IHS) allow individuals with physical disabilities to obtain assistance with personal care and daily living, while maintaining independence in their own homes and communities.

Consumer Directed Services (CDS) gives individuals the freedom of hiring and directing their own care attendants, including family members. CDS services include personal care, toileting, housekeeping, meals and transportation.

In-Home Care Considered the more traditional attendant care program, IHS offers individuals the choice of care through SCIL care attendants, in which SCIL staff trains, insures and supervises.

Program Services

Assisting Customers Through Technology (ACTT) At SCIL, we have an Assistive Technology Demonstration Center, which contains a wide array of devices and pieces of equipment that could allow you to live more easily and independently at home, school or work

Community Education SCIL staff and volunteers speak to community groups and schools about various aspects of disability. This includes disability awareness and sensitivity training.

Renovation and Modification Projects (RAMPS) Many times, your own home may not be accessible to you in a way that enables you to be independent. Entrances or rooms may be inaccessible to you.

Public Policy SCIL advocates on public policy at the federal, state and local levels with a focus to ensure that any policy created will support and protect individuals with disabilities and encourages a more inclusive society for all people.

Support and Recreation Groups SCIL has weekly and monthly recreation opportunities for all ages and disabilities. In addition, special events and trips are available throughout the year.

Youth Services SCIL's Youth Services include transition classes that focus on learning independent living skills, advocacy for educational endeavors such as implementation of IEP's and 504 plans, driver's education, community resource management, social events and much more.