Arkansas State Independent Living Council.
– ARSILC’s Mission –
The mission of the Arkansas State Independent Living Council is to promote independence, including freedom of choice and full inclusion into the mainstream of society, for all Arkansans with disabilities.
– SILC’s Vision –
The vision of the Arkansas State Independent Living Council is to reside in a state where all its citizens have equal rights and opportunities.
Promoting Independent Living Philosophy
The Arkansas State Independent Living Council is placed administratively outside of the government structure. The ARSILC is a non-profit organization promoting independent living for people with disabilities. The ARSILC has a Board of Directors comprised of Governor appointed Arkansans, the majority with disabilities.
Our Vision. Our Mission. Your Choice.
- Providing resources for people living with disabilities.
- Representing the interests of disabled Americans to the state of Arkansas Government.
- Connecting the individuals with disabilities with resources for housing, economic development and government support.
2025-2027 State Plan for Independent Living Draft Comments
The Arkansas State Independent Living Council (SILC) works with the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) to create the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The SPIL is a three-year plan that gives the SILC and CILs goals to work on together to improve services and the community.
The SPIL draft will now be up for a 30-day comment period to ask for additional feedback. All feedback will be reviewed by the State Plan Committee. Any recommendations to make changes will be made to the SILC before voting to approve.
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Disability Resources
The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) helps remove barriers to independent living for people with disabilities and works to increase necessary supports and services.
US Disability Resources
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people with disabilities.
Arkansas Disability Services
The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services helps ensure Arkansans with developmental disabilities and delays get access to services to help them learn and thrive.
The National Council
NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.
Arkansas State Independent Living Council
10 Corporate Hill Drive, Suite 240, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-372-0607 | Fax: 501-372-0598
