Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc.

Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc. The Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc. (or, “The SILC”) is a private nonprofit What Is Independent Living?

It is important to understand that Independent Living is not a place; it is a philosophy, or viewpoint that barriers to independence have more to do with the world around us than with diagnosis, label or condition. Independent Living is about changing policies and practices that under-estimate, segregate or oppress people with disabilities. Independent Living promotes the idea that people with disabilities have the same rights and responsibilities, the same control over life choices as those without disabilities. We therefore, work to change societal attitudes by moving away from segregation, paternalism and pity and toward empowerment, independence and fully contributing and valuable citizens. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was an important piece of legislation for disability rights in the U.S. It prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities in federal employment or in any federally funded programs. Amendments to the Act later mandated that the states establish Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs) to provide guidance for the development and expansion of independent living programs.

One of our key advocacy issues for Georgia's General Assembly this year is maintaining our funding for the Home Access P...
01/29/2026

One of our key advocacy issues for Georgia's General Assembly this year is maintaining our funding for the Home Access Program. This essential service provides modifications for people across the state to allow them to stay in their homes rather than move to nursing homes.

Part of our advocacy agenda for Georgia's legislative session this year is pushing for the The Enable Work Program. This...
01/22/2026

Part of our advocacy agenda for Georgia's legislative session this year is pushing for the The Enable Work Program. This program would allow workers with disabilities to earn more income without the risk of losing basic Medicaid-funded services.

Join us for Advocacy Days, featuring training sessions and going to advocate at the Capitol!
01/20/2026

Join us for Advocacy Days, featuring training sessions and going to advocate at the Capitol!

Many centers for independent living provide necessary support for people with disabilities in rural areas. Learn from th...
01/13/2026

Many centers for independent living provide necessary support for people with disabilities in rural areas. Learn from this episode of our podcast with Disability Resource Center what this can look like! https://youtu.be/bsUf3rIbFes

Learn more about Access 2 Independence and their incredible work helping to keep people in their homes! https://youtu.be...
01/06/2026

Learn more about Access 2 Independence and their incredible work helping to keep people in their homes! https://youtu.be/6kpIc-4AMUo

Happy Holidays from SILCGA!
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from SILCGA!

Low-cost, fully accessible apartments available in Decatur! They would like to fill 4 Brand New 2 bedroom - 2 bathroom f...
12/16/2025

Low-cost, fully accessible apartments available in Decatur!

They would like to fill 4 Brand New 2 bedroom - 2 bathroom fully accessible apartments homes that are 943 square feet.

The rental rate is $1432.00 per month with a $250 security deposit.

If interested, you can contact the property directly at phoenixstationatl.com or by emailing phoenix@thehdc.org or calling 678-374-6003.

Pheonix Station Adress:
3345 Kensington Road
Decatur, GA 30032
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Pheonix Station URL: https://www.phoenixstationatl.com/

New Podcast Episode! To commemorate our 30 year anniversary, Lee Ann Pendergrass shares about the creation of SILCGA!
12/04/2025

New Podcast Episode! To commemorate our 30 year anniversary, Lee Ann Pendergrass shares about the creation of SILCGA!

In this episode of Accessibility Now, we speak with Lee Ann Pendergrass, who became the first Statewide Independent Living Coordinator for Georgia’s Division...

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315 W Ponce De Leon Avenue, Ste 600
Decatur, GA
30030

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Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm

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