Frequently Asked Questions

CIL Broward provides free, community based services that help people with disabilities live independently — including advocacy, skills training, peer support, information & referral, and transition services.

  • What services does CIL Broward provide?

    CIL Broward offers core independent living services: advocacy, information & referral, peer support, independent living skills training, and transition services for youth and adults. Additional programs may include employment support, benefits counseling, and community education.

  • Who can receive services?

    Services are available to any person with a disability, regardless of age, income, or type of disability. No medical documentation is typically required to begin the intake process.

  • Is there a cost for services?

    No. CIL Broward’s services are free to individuals with disabilities.

  • What is a Center for Independent Living?

    A CIL is a community based, consumer controlled nonprofit that empowers people with disabilities to live independently through advocacy, skills training, and peer support.

  • How do I start receiving services?

    You can begin by contacting the center to complete an intake appointment. Staff will help identify your goals and match you with appropriate programs.

  • Does CIL Broward help with housing?

    Yes. They provide housing search assistance, accessibility guidance, referrals to housing programs, and advocacy for reasonable accommodations.

  • Does CIL Broward help with employment?

    Many CILs offer job readiness training, resume support, interview preparation, and referrals to vocational rehabilitation services.

  • What is independent living skills training?

    Skills training may include budgeting, transportation training, communication skills, self advocacy, household management, and technology use.

  • Does CIL Broward offer peer support?

    Yes. Peer mentors with lived disability experience provide guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies for independent living.

  • Can CIL Broward help with Social Security or benefits?

    Staff can offer information, referrals, and sometimes direct assistance with SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits programs.

  • Does CIL Broward provide youth transition services?

    Yes. Programs often support youth with disabilities transitioning from school to adulthood, including employment, education, and independent living skills.

  • Does CIL Broward help people transition out of nursing homes?

    Many CILs assist individuals who want to move from institutional settings into community based living, providing planning, advocacy, and resource coordination.

  • Is CIL Broward run by people with disabilities?

    Yes. Centers for Independent Living are consumer controlled, meaning a majority of board members and staff are people with disabilities.

  • Can family members participate?

    Family members can participate in planning and support when appropriate, though services remain consumer directed.

  • How is CIL Broward funded?

    Funding typically comes from federal grants (such as Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act), state programs, local grants, and community partnerships.

Does CIL Broward provide rental assistance?


The Center For Independent Living of Broward does not provide rental assistance or general rent-payment subsidies as part of its primary core services.

However, they do provide housing search, navigation, advocacy, and referral support for individuals with disabilities:

Housing Placement & Search Support: They assist individuals with disabilities in locating accessible, affordable housing options and navigating available community resources.

Information & Referral: They connect clients directly with local Broward County housing authorities, 211 Broward, and other local service programs.

To request assistance with accessible housing and home modifications, you can contact them directly:

Voice: 954-722-6400
Address: 4800 N. State Road 7, Suite 102,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319