“I never felt like I fit in anywhere, and now I do with the peer support groups at SCIL”

Kim - Springfield

“They were so welcoming and believed in me. I could have given up, but I was determined to move out of the nursing home and if I hadn’t made the call to SCIL, I don’t know what I would have done.”

Larry - Springfield

“The Your Life group is fantastic and gives so much to the youth.... It has given Jeffrey a positive place to experience friendship and learn life skills”

Mable & Jeffery - Springfield

“My mother always encouraged me to live life with my disability. Today, I advocate for others with disabilities at the local and state level.”

Launa - Springfield

“SCIL installed a ramp for me, it's my world, without it I would still be in the nursing home.”

James - Springfield

“Without SCIL I wouldn't be living in my own home with the quality of life that I have now. I can't imagine life differently. ”

Michael - Springfield

“SCIL helped me get the equipment I need to live more independently. A phone I can hear better on and a magnifier so I can read easier.”

Ruth - Springfield

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Thank you Volunteers & Donors!

Nearly 10 Ramps completed in April!

Without your support, Ramp Camp would not be possible. Thank you!

Kudo's to KOLR 10, Ozarks Local 27 and KY3 for their coverage of the event!

Volunteers enjoyed a wonderful lunch from McAlister's Deli! - THANK YOU!

Visit the Ramp Camp Photo Gallery

Nominations Needed for SCIL's Honoring People with Disabilities Wall

"Disability is not a ‘brave struggle’ or ‘courage in the face of adversity’ ...disability is an art, an ingenious way to live.” Neil Marcus, artist

The “Honoring People with Disabilities Wall” at Southwest Center for Independent Living(SCIL) recognizes the people living in the Ozarks with disabilities for their contributions tothe disability community.Nominations are accepted at any time for people with disabilities from times past andtoday, from these categories: Advocacy, Community Service, Peer Mentoring, RoleModel, Determination, and Leadership in the Community.

Honorees are announced January, March, May, July, September and November with anarticle in the Beacon newsletter, SCIL E-News and www.swcil.org and their photodisplayed for a year on the Honor Wall at SCIL's Main office.

Nominate someone online

Download the nominations form

Please mail forms to: SCIL Honor PWD Wall, 2864 S. Nettleton Ave., Springfield, MO 65807 

Save the Date!

9th Annual Day at the Range & OutdoorAdventure Fair

Saturday, June 16, 2012

8am - 2pm

Free event for individuals with disabilities to experience the great outdoors!

Download DATR Flyer

Download DATR Registration Form

or Register Online: www.SouthwestMissouriDayAtTheRange.com