Welcome to the North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council (NC SILC)

The North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council (NC SILC) is a federally-mandated, not-for-profit, Governor appointed council. A majority of council members must be people with a disability. By federal law, the SILC is charged with:

Developing a state plan and provisioning statewide independent living services (SPIL).

Developing and supporting a statewide network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs).

Monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating the state plan (SPIL).

Get Involved

We believe that North Carolinians with disabilities should have control over their own life, have opportunities comparable to other citizens, participate in the community as they wish, and have economic security. These beliefs are at the core of the Independent Living philosophy.

We invite individuals with disabilities to join us in advancing independent living options for all North Carolinians by attending a meeting or applying to join the Council.

Young handicapped woman sitting at a nicely lit room looking and smiling off frame.
Young Black man hugging their small dog.
Parents posing and smiling with their handicapped son for a group photograph.
Young woman in a business casual outfit sitting in a wheelchair and with a warm smile on her face.

Take Action

➔ Help support individuals with disabilities.
➔ Become a member and make change happen.
➔ Donate time, gifts, and talents.

The NC SILC hosts quarterly meetings that are open to the public. Please visit Events for dates and times.

If you are interested in applying for membership, please visit Get Involved or contact Gloria Garton at gloria.garton@nc-silc.org.

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