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401-738-1013

866-857-1161 (toll-free)

401-738-1083

info@oscil.org

401-738-1013

866-857-1161 (toll-free)

401-738-1083

info@oscil.org

A group of young men playing wheelchair basketball on an indoor court.

Independent Living is Freedom

It grants people the ability to live and make decisions according to their own choices and preferences, free from unnecessary institutionalization.

Independent Living is Empowerment

It enables individuals to take control of their own lives, make choices that align with their values, and pursue their goals with autonomy and self-determination.

A group of young adults are posed for a photo alongside members of the OSCIL staff. Everyone is wearing casual summer clothing. They are all smiling and standing in front of a stone fireplace.
An older white woman with short light brown hair is sitting on a beige stairlift as it rises up a set of outdoor stairs to the front door of a yellow split level house. The woman is wearing black shoes, black pants, and a robin egg blue sweater with a colorful scarf. She is smiling at the viewer.

Independent Living is Inclusion

It promotes equal opportunities and participation for all individuals, regardless of their abilities or differences, by removing barriers and fostering a sense of belonging in society.

Independent Living is
Dignity

Independent living is dignity as it respects and upholds the inherent worth and self-respect of individuals, allowing them to lead their lives with autonomy, choice, and respect for their personal preferences and values.

A man with a short graying beard has his arm around the shoulder of a white woman with shoulder length, curly dark hair. They are both wearing ball caps and long sleeve shirts under gray T-shirts that read 'take pride in your health'. They are both smiling at the viewer while standing behind a blue table arranged with brochures and various promotional items. They are standing beneath a black canopy, but both their shirts are soaked through with rain and overcast skies are visible in the background.

Independent Living is:

  • Cross-age

  • Cross-disability

  • Community-based

  • Self-directed

  • Freedom

  • Empowerment

  • Inclusion

OSCIL is not:

  • Not a residential facility

  • Not a case-management provider

  • Not a rep-payee

  • Not a day habilitation

  • Not a medical facility

  • Not a state agency

  • Not an emergency service

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