Independent Living for People with Disabilities
The Independent Living Rehabilitation Program (IL) helps consumers live a more independent life. IL provides an alternative to living in a nursing home or other facility for eligible individuals. Services are person-centered and may be provided directly, purchased or coordinated through other community resources. If the Independent Living program is unable to meet a person's needs, that individual may be referred to other partners for services as appropriate.
Services may include:
- Guidance and counseling
- Rehabilitation engineering
- Home and vehicle modifications
- Independent living skills training
- Certain equipment purchases
- Assistance with leisure activities
- Personal assistance services
- Service Animals for People with Disabilities
NC Independent Living Rehabilitation Program Brochure
Eligibility
You may be eligible for IL services if:
- You have a significant disability
- The disability severely limits your ability to live independently
- Our services will improve your ability to live independently
The financial resources of eligible individuals will be considered for the delivery of some services provided under the IL program. Some services are available to eligible individuals without regard to their financial need.
How to Apply
Obtain an application from a local IL office and discuss services with our staff.
| Office | Telephone | Toll-Free | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle | 704-985-1172 | 1-877-699-7579 | 702 Henson Street 28001 |
| Asheville | 828-670-3377 | 1-877-832-3832 | 8 Barbetta Drive 28806 |
| Boone | 828-265-5419 | 1-888-521-5054 | 245 Winklers Creek, Suite A 28607 |
| Charlotte | 704-568-8804 | 1-888-521-5484 | 5501 Executive Ctr Dr, Suite 101 28212 |
| Durham | 919-560-6810 | 1-888-666-4916 | 4312 Western Park Place 27705 |
| Elizabeth City | 252-338-0175 | 401 South Griffin St, Suite 75 27909 | |
| Fayetteville | 910-486-1717 | 1-888-258-1473 | 155 Eastwood Avenue 28301 |
| Greensboro | 336-487-0500 | 3401-A West Wendover Avenue 27407 | |
| Greenville | 252-830-3471 | 101 Fox Haven Drive 27835 | |
| Hickory | 828-322-2921 | 1-855-820-1113 | 1261 10th Avenue Lane SE 28602 |
| New Bern | 252-514-4806 | 2832 Neuse Blvd 28562 | |
| Raleigh | 919-859-8301 | 4900 Waters Edge Drive 27606 | |
| Rocky Mount | 252-446-0867 | Station Square, Suite 100 27804 | |
| Sylva | 828-586-3455 | 1-877-282-0753 | 100 Bonnie Lane, Suite C 28779 |
| Wilmington | 910-251-5810 | 3340 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 210 28403 | |
| Winston-Salem | 336-784-2700 | 1-877-699-7578 | 2201 Brewer Road 27127 |
Your Rights
For more information about your rights as a consumer or prospective consumer of IL services, visit the Client Assistance Program website.
ACCESS North Carolina
The publication ACCESS North Carolina provides travelers with disabilities a full range of information on the accessibility of the state's parks, historic sites, museums and other destinations.