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Everyday Living

Many government agencies and nonprofit organizations help people with disabilities find ways to cope with the tasks of daily living. Two good places to start looking for services that might help you include:

• Your local Center for Independent Living (CIL) – CILs are nonprofit organizations designed and operated within local communities by people with disabilities. CILs provide information and referrals, independent living skills training, and peer counseling. To find a CIL in your area or a statewide independent living council (SILC), visit the Independent Living Research Utilization Directory of Centers & SILCs.

• DisabilityInfo.gov – This federal Web site provides people with disabilities information and resources in such areas as employment, housing, and transportation. State resources are also available. To find disability resources in your state, click on the "Find State and Local Resources" map located in each of the subject areas.

The sections here will help you learn about specific resources to help make daily living easier.

• Assistive Technologies
• Job and Financial Assistance
• Housing Options
• Transportation
• Service Animals
• Personal Assistants

Content last updated September 22, 2009.