Independent Living Center

The Blue Ridge Independent Living Center (BRILC) helps people with disabilities to live independently. Core services include information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills training, transition services and advocacy. Other services include housing assistance, employment assistance, support groups, financial assistance to acquire assistive technology, computer instruction and personal assistance services. Volunteer opportunities also available.

Centers for Independent Living, often referred to as "CILs" are non-residential places of action and coalition, where people with disabilities learn empowerment and develop the skills necessary to make lifestyle choices. Centers provide services and advocacy to promote the leadership, independence, and productivity of people with disabilities. Centers work with both individuals and with the local communities to remove barriers to independence and ensuring equality of people with disabilities