The idea that persons who are disabled can take charge of their own lives and live independently surprises many people. It even surprises many persons with a disability, but not us!

Our mission is assisting persons who are severely disabled to live independently in the community and to encourage necessary change within the community so independent living is a possibility.

The Central Virginia Independent Living Center, Inc. (CVILC) was established in February, 1983. It is a community based, non-profit, non-residential program which provides services to persons with a disability, their family and the community. In 2003, we changed our name to Resources for Independent Living (RIL) to better reflect our mission.

1. Services to individuals and community groups which strengthen the integration of persons who are disabled into community life.
2. Serve as an advocate for the personal and collective rights of persons who are disabled in the areas of accessibility, education, employment, transportation, and all other areas of equal opportunity.
3. Develop new resources in the community to support the independent lifestyle chosen by persons who are disabled.
4. Bring together individuals and groups to develop common goals and work toward achievement of those goals.
5. Act as a spokesperson for the disabled community in public and governmental relations.

The Board of Directors meet the second Thursday of each month at 6:00p.m. at 4009 Fitzhugh Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23230.

Upcoming Events

5th Annual Art/Crafts Show & Sale

I-CAN!

Virginia launches website describing community living choice project for seniors and individuals with disabilities

BENEFITS PLANNING

?Benefits Specialist/Community Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC) provides SSA disability beneficiaries (including transition-to-work aged youth) with access to benefits planning and assistance services. The ultimate goal is to assist SSA's beneficiaries with disabilities in meeting their employment goals. Staff certified by Social Security provides outreach, benefits planning and information to assist people with disabilities who wish to be employed without losing their benefits. RIL staff serves the Charles City and New Kent area providing this service.

?Work Incentive Specialist Advocate (WISA) staff helps individuals with disabilities to become or remain employed and to understand the impact of earned income on their SSI and SSDI benefits. RIL staff provides this service to all individuals with disabilities in RIL’s catchment area.

Sensitivity Training

Two new Disability Awareness Programs are now available at NO COST, to all public schools from Resources for Independent Living. For more information, please view this PDF brochure.