DC Center for Independent Living

Richard A. Simms, Executive Director


Mission
The Mission of DCCIL is to maximize leadership, empowerment and independence for individuals with significant disabilities by working to integrate and create opportunities for these citizens to be mainstreamed into society.

Company Overview
The District of Columbia Center for Independent Living, Inc. (DCCIL) was established in April 1981 through Congressional Legislation to promote independent lifestyles for people with significant disabilities, assist persons with significant disabilities to meet their selected independent living goals and to mainstream people with disabilities into society. As a non-profit, community based, consumer-controlled, cross disability center, DCCIL is directed by and assists persons with disabilities to lead independent, productive lives.