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Mission Statement
The Ocean State Center for Independent Living provides various independent living services to enhance , through self-direction , the quality of life of persons with disabilities and to promote integration into the community . OSCIL is committed to helping all Rhode Islanders of any age with any disability live their best lives .
Wish List Financial Contributions
Corporate Sponsorships Event Sponsorships
IL Conference Sponsorship
Quest for Independence Summer Camp Sponsorship
Gift Cards for Consumers
Hiring OSCIL for Disability Sensitivity Training : oscil . org / sensitivity
Upcoming events OSCIL ’ s Independent Living Conference
April 2024 Date & Location : TBA , check oscil . org for information
Tickets / Sponsorships : info @ oscil . org
Regular Support Groups Brain Injury Virtual Support Women with Disabilities Youth Peer Support Spinal Cord Injury Lunch & Learn
Background Established in 1988 , the Ocean State Center for Independent Living is Rhode Island ’ s nonprofit Center for Independent Living . A CIL supports persons with disabilities to live in the community of their choice , providing crucial resources , support and advocacy across the age and disability spectrum . With a mission to ensure equal opportunity for all Rhode Islanders , OSCIL relies on donor support to expand its impactful programs , enabling greater empowerment and inclusivity for everyone served .
BRAG LINES OSCIL serves thousands of Rhode Islanders each year , typically at no cost to the consumer . The majority of OSCIL staff , decision-makers and board members are themselves people with disabilities and bring their own lived experiences to their work . OSCIL goes beyond traditional supports , advocating to change unjust systems that unfairly discriminate against people with disabilities . OSCIL is Rhode Island ’ s go-to agency for disability services , resources and information .
Pay It Forward Empower Rhode Island ’ s disability community by supporting OSCIL ! Your contribution is not merely a donation ; it is a transformative force . Together , we break barriers and cultivate inclusivity , enabling Rhode Islanders to lead full and independent lives . Your generosity fuels crucial programs , resources and initiatives , helping to create a society of equal opportunity . Please help us create a more accessible and equitable Rhode Island through your generous and tax-deductible support of OSCIL .
Check oscil . org / events for information .
Ocean State Center for Independent Living
Ryan MacLeod Program Director 1944 Warwick Ave . Warwick , RI 02889 401-738-1013 x26
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