Our Mission:
Independence.
Empowering people with disabilities to achieve and maintain their independence and overcome obstacles.
“I never ever expected there was a place like this that does so much for our community. Helps make our lives easier.”
*From SCIL’s Annual Consumer Satisfaction Survey
Our Programs
Independent living is having control over your life and being able to make your own decisions. You control the direction of your life and pursue a more independent lifestyle. SCIL offers a vast array of programs to provide you with meaningful benefits, skill(s) development, assistance, support, and community experiences.
Get Involved
Join us in making a difference in the lives of people in our small part of the world! Your support helps individuals with disabilities live independently in the community. We couldn’t do this without you, your support is truly appreciated!
SCIL is a 501(C) 3 federal and state tax exempt charitable organization which relies on your donations as well as federal and state contracts for our funding.
If interested in volunteering on our Board of Directors, don't hesitate to get in touch with Executive Director, Lisa M. Pitta lpitta@secil.org.
To make a donation please click the button below or checks can be made out to Southeast Center for Independent Living and mailed to: Southeast Center for Independent Living, Merrill Building, 66 Troy Street, Suite #3, Fall River, MA 02720.
Our Mission
The Philosophy of Independent Living maintains that individuals with disabilities have the right to choose services and make decisions for themselves. Ultimately individuals with disabilities have the right to live the life they choose.
Southeast Center for Independent Living (SCIL) firmly holds this belief at its foundation and it is the guiding principle in all of SCIL’s policies and operations.
SCIL offers various programs, information, and support to help individuals with disabilities achieve their goals, experience personal growth, and be able to participate fully in community life.