What is NRCIL?
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living is a disability rights and
resource center that promotes community efforts to end discrimination,
segregation, and prejudice against people with disabilities. NRCIL works with
community partners to create an accessible, inclusive society. Through NRCIL,
people discover choices to live more independently, with enhanced dignity.
NRCIL serves people with disabilities and their families in Jefferson and Lewis
counties. NRCIL serves people of all ages and disabilities. We also work with
public officials, service providers and businesses that require technical
assistance in responding to the needs of persons with disabilities. Services to
individuals and families are provided free of charge.
What is the Independent Living Philosophy?
The Independent Living philosophy is based on the premise that it is the right
and responsibility of all people with disabilities to participate in their
communities with as great a degree of freedom as possible. Independent Living
supports and advocates for the civil rights of people with disabilities.
The most recent ANNUAL REPORT and the 2003-2008 STRATEGIC PLAN are now available in PFD Format. You will need the free Acrobat Reader to view them.