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1237 West Divide Avenue Suite #1B
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501-1208

Phone: 701-328-8950
Toll Free: 1-800-755-2745
Fax: 701-328-8969
E-mail: dhsvr@nd.gov

Independent Living

The purpose of Independent Living (IL) services is to eliminate barriers and provide assistance to individuals with disabilities so they can live and work more independently in their homes and communities. IL Principles include Consumer Control, Consumer Needs-Based, Individualized Services, Community Based Services and Equal Opportunity.

North Dakota has 4 Centers for Independent Living (CIL's) that provide IL services to individuals with disabilities of all ages.

All CIL's provide the following Core Services:

• independent living skills training
• peer support
• individual and systems advocacy and
• information and referral,

CIL's also provide additional services as determined by consumer identified needs in their service area. The services may include;

• personal assistance services,
• housing assistance,
• transportation assistance,
• social and recreational activities,
• community awareness and education,
• technical assistance to businesses and local governments

The Independent Living State Plan is jointly developed by the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) and DVR. The current 3 - Year Title VII IL State Plan is in effect from October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2010.

Questions, comments or requests for additional information may be directed to DVR or these Centers for Independent Living: