Location: Memphis, TN.
MCIL's goal is an integrated community that equally welcomes all members
The Memphis Center for Independent Living works so that people with disabilities in the Memphis area may live independently. We believe that there is nothing more disabling than pity.
People with disabilities are a powerful and significant part of our community, yet; as a group our social roles have been marginalized by bigotry, discrimination, poverty, isolation, dependency and pity. Americans with disabilities have not had access to transportation, housing and employment that other citizens have enjoyed; MCIL will change that.
Personal Attendant Services
The philosophy of the Personal Assistant Services program is that people with disabilities manage and direct their services. MCIL works with you to recruit your Direct Service Professional, recruit people you already know, interview potential staff to work for you, select who you want, manage your direct support staff and set your schedule.
Independent Living
Historically people with disabilities have been marginalized in our society, either cared for by families or segregated into charities, facilities and institutions. The Disability Rights movement and Independent Living have struggled to include people with disabilities in all aspects of civic life. But barriers remain in physical accommodations, communication and attitudes. Today, Centers for Independent Living such as MCIL offer comprehensive Independent Living Programs that provide people with disabilities with the advocacy, training, resources and peer support needed to live independently.
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