Mission Statement
The Florida Independent Living Council achieve its goals in working with the 15 Centers for Independent Living, working with state agencies in Florida, and educating the community. Our role is not to provide direct services to individuals, but to help advance and develop Independent Living and the disability community in Florida.
The FILC is committed to promoting a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, individual and systems advocacy, in order to maximize leadership, empowerment, independence, productivity and to support integration of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.
The Council operates with 11 Governor-appointed members who provide statewide representation, have a broad range of individuals with disabilities and backgrounds, who are knowledgeable about CILs and IL services.
Existing Executive Order Continuance and Reauthorization of the Florida Independent Council