Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann Inc. (ILCNSCA) - Salem, MA

Location: Salem, MA.

ILCNSCA is unique in the arena of human service agencies. Following the federal standards and assurances, ILCNSCA is consumer controlled and community based, serves individuals of all ages who have all types of disabilities. A minimum of 50% of the Board of Directors and direct services staff must be persons who have disabilities, and the Executive Director must also be a person with a disability. Directors and staff provide leadership and serve as role models of successful Independent Living (IL). Consumers choose their goals and work at their own pace to attain goal completion.

Mission Statement

The Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann Inc. (ILCNSCA) is a service and advocacy center run by and for people with disabilities. ILCNSCA supports the struggle of people who have all types of disabilities to live independently and participate fully in community life.

The ILCNSCA pursues this mission through a combination of self-advocacy services and community action. Self-advocacy services are designed to enable participants to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve personal independence. ILCNSCA organizes and supports collective action by people with disabilities aimed at positive social change, the elimination of discriminatory barriers, and the creation of supportive and fully accessible community environment.