DC Center for Independent Living

General Information

DC Center for Independent Living
2600 12th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 388 0033
http://www.dccil.org/

Brief Description

We are a Center for Independent Living serving all people with disabilities in our Main Office and Satellite Office; The Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program serves people who are 55 years or older and legally blind.

Services Offered

• Daily Living Skills/Independent Living Skills Training
• Provides training in independent living skills.


• Support Groups
• Offers peer counseling.


• Community Outreach Programs
• Seeks out persons who are 55 years or more of age and who are blind to provide services that promote independence in their community.


• Information and Referral
• Helps people to obtain funding for assistive technology aids and devices that foster greater independence.


• Travel/Orientation and Mobility
• Offers O&M training.


• Low Vision Services
• Offers low vision services.