DC Center for Independent Living

We are a private non-profit organization that assists DC residents with significant disabilities to live independently in their homes and in their communities.

Individual and Systems Advocacy

DCCIL advocates for improved accessibility, and assists people transitioning from nursing homes to independent living in their communities. DCCIL staff advocate on an individual and system-wide basis...
  • 2600 12th St, NE Washington DC 20018
  • 840 Chesapeake St, SE Washington DC 20032
  • 2901 14th St NW Washington DC 20009
Service Category: Legal
Service Eligibility: Living with a Disability

Information and Referral

DCCIL provides disability-specific information and referral to ensure people with disabilities have access to information needed to achieve or maintain independence in their communities.
  • 2600 12th St, NE Washington DC 20018
  • 840 Chesapeake St, SE Washington DC 20032
  • 2901 14th St NW Washington DC 20009
Service Category: Care
Service Eligibility: Living with a Disability

Transition Services

DCCIL assists individuals with significant disabilities who live in nursing homes and other institutions to transition to community-based residences as well as assist in establishing community-based s...
  • 2600 12th St, NE Washington DC 20018
  • 840 Chesapeake St, SE Washington DC 20032
  • 2901 14th St NW Washington DC 20009
Service Category: Care
Service Eligibility: Living with a Disability Disability

Independent Living Skills Training

DCCIL provides IL skills training in specific areas needed to achieve independent living, ensuring that people with disabilities achieve and maintain their independence.
  • 2600 12th St, NE Washington DC 20018
  • 840 Chesapeake St, SE Washington DC 20032
  • 2901 14th St NW Washington DC 20009
Service Category: Care
Service Eligibility: Living with a Disability

Low Vision Services

Provides services for folks with vision problems from limited vision to blindness.
  • 2600 12th St, NE Washington DC 20018
  • 840 Chesapeake St, SE Washington DC 20032
  • 2901 14th St NW Washington DC 20009

Peer Counseling

DCCIL preserves its integrity as a grassroots organization by implementing peer support to achieve objectives set by the disability community itself. The value placed on peer support in the Independen...
  • 2600 12th St, NE Washington DC 20018
  • 840 Chesapeake St, SE Washington DC 20032
  • 2901 14th St NW Washington DC 20009
Service Category: Care
Service Eligibility: Living with a Disability

Additional Services

In addition to our core services, DCCIL also provides an array of other related services. These services include but are not limited to ADA information and consultation, relocation by choice, benefits...
  • 2600 12th St, NE Washington DC 20018
  • 840 Chesapeake St, SE Washington DC 20032
  • 2901 14th St NW Washington DC 20009
Service Category: Transportation Housing Care
Greater Washington Urban League
2901 14th St NW Washington DC 20009
DC Center for Independent Living – SE Satellite
840 Chesapeake St, SE Washington DC 20032
DC Center for Independent Living - Main Office
2600 12th St, NE Washington DC 20018