Dakota Center for Independent Living, Inc. (DCIL) is a nonprofit Center for Independent Living that promotes full inclusion for people with disabilities by advocating for the reduction of architectural, social, and attitudinal barriers.
DCIL provides assistance and resources that support people with disabilities in living independently in their communities. The organization describes itself as a consumer-controlled, community-based agency that advocates for civil rights and inclusion.
DCIL operates offices in Bismarck, ND and Dickinson, ND and is listed as a Network Provider in North Dakota’s Independent Living Network.
Key services include information and referral, individual and systems advocacy, peer support (including peer supporter training), independent living skills training, transitional services, accessibility assessments, and representative payee services for SSI/SSDI beneficiaries (per SSA guidelines, with fees determined by SSA).
Features & Services
- Information & referral
- Individual advocacy
- Systems advocacy
- Peer support
- Peer supporter training
- Independent living skills training (meal planning, money management, benefits counseling, community integration)
- Transitional services (nursing home/institution to community transitions; preventing institutionalization; youth transition to adulthood)
- Accessibility assessments focused on ADA, Section 504, Fair Housing Act, and UFAS
- Representative payee service for SSI/SSDI beneficiaries (per SSA guidelines; fees determined by SSA)
- Advocacy for reduction of architectural, social, and attitudinal barriers
This business description is based on publicly available information and has not yet been verified by the business owner.
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