WELCOME TO NWGACIL

Our Services are FREE and help empower you to meet your goals of independence. 

At NWGACIL we offer a variety of free services and programs designed to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently. These services include advocacy, peer support, skills training, and assistance with navigating community resources. The CIL provides a supportive environment where people can access the tools and guidance they need to make informed decisions, gain confidence, and overcome barriers to independence. With a focus on promoting self-sufficiency, the center is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive in their communities.

SERVICES

NWGACIL offers services like advocacy, independent living skills, peer mentoring, youth and nursing home transitions, and mobile apps to support individuals with disabilities in achieving greater independence.

Advocacy

If you don’t make a choice for your self, someone else will. We can help you to express your choices in ways that others will hear and respect you.

Independent Living Skills

We can provide you with training in areas such as money management, job readiness, apps, and smart technology, wellness and more.

Information and Referral

We offer you a wealth of knowledge, and can refer you to the right resources that are focused on the needs of people with disabilities. 

Peer Mentoring

Many staff are Certified Peer Mentors, and the majority of us have disabilities. We offer you support based on our training and personal experience. 

Transition

We offer you assistance in living in the community of your choice whether you are moving out of a nursing home or you are a youth who is preparing to live in the “real world.”

Mobile Apps

Mobile devices are more and more prevalent as each day passes. These tools–smartphones, tablets, etc.–help to make our lives easier in many ways, regardless of our daily challenges. 

Programs

NWGACIL offers programs such as assistive technology, home modifications, public health support, and emergency preparedness to help individuals with disabilities live more independently and safely.

Home Modification

Resources to build wheelchair ramps, widen doorways and install bathroom modifications. 

Assistive Tools and Technology

We can show you tools and technology that can assist you in your everyday life. 

Public Health Programs

We provide resources and materials to help you live a healthy independent life.

Disaster Preparedness

We provide resources and materials to help you be prepared for any emergency or disaster.