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Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc.

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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.

02/18/2026

Georgia Advocacy Days are here.

Join Disability Link and the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia for two opportunities to build advocacy skills and meet with legislators.

February 19 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM): Advocacy training (in-person at disABILITY LINK, 1901 Montreal Rd, Tucker, GA 30084, and remote options available).
Remote access: 1-646-558-8656 | Meeting ID: 404-687-8890 | Password: 1901

February 26 (9:00 AM–11:30 AM): Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol (meet inside the Capitol).

Questions or accessibility needs: Enisia Jones, ejones@disabilitylink.org
or 404-687-8890 ext 106

02/10/2026

Personal care attendants are the starting point for independence. In this clip, Parker Glick explains that if you can’t safely get out of bed, use the restroom, bathe, or eat, you can’t even begin to access transportation, work, school, or community life. Watch this quick moment and hear why addressing the personal care attendant crisis matters to residents.

02/09/2026

“I didn’t even know I had a voice.” In this clip, Parker Glick shares how youth leadership spaces helped him grow into community involvement through the independent living network. Moments like this matter because representation and access start early—and they shape who gets heard in local decisions. Watch this quick update and catch how participation can become a pathway to leadership.

02/04/2026

Do you know we help provide modifications to help make homes more accessible? The map below shows how many cities were served in from July through December. Contact your local Center for Independent Living to find out more. Here's a directory of the Center's for Independent Living: https://www.silcga.org/cils/find-cil-locations-in-georgia/

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.

01/27/2026

Join us for our quarterly board meeting via Zoom this Thursday 1/29!
See the agenda here: https://www.silcga.org/silcga-board-meeting/

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.

01/20/2026

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

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

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

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from SILCGA!

Address

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

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17702706860

Website

https://www.silcga.org/donate

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