Capital Region2 Jurisdictions
Independence Now, Inc.
Empowering independence in Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties
Counties Served:
Montgomery CountyPrince George's County
Executive Director: Diane Palmer
Statewide CIL Directory
Find a Center for Independent Living
Maryland is served by 7 Centers for Independent Living (CILs). CILs are consumer-controlled, cross-disability nonprofit organizations that empower people with disabilities to live fully independent lives.
Core Mandate
The 5 Core Independent Living Services
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability non-profits that deliver five federally mandated core services across Maryland:
01
Advocacy
Individual and systems advocacy to defend disability civil rights.
02
Peer Support
Mentorship and peer counseling from individuals with lived experience.
03
Skills Training
Practical training for budgeting, mobility, cooking, and daily living.
04
Info & Referral
Connecting you to housing, assistive technology, and community resources.
05
Transition
Support for youth transitioning to adulthood and institutional de-escalation.
Maryland CIL Locator Directory
Find your local Center for Independent Living by selecting your region or searching your county.
Western Maryland2 Jurisdictions
The Freedom Center, Inc.
Promoting choices and opportunities in Carroll & Frederick Counties
Counties Served:
Carroll CountyFrederick County
Executive Director: David Drezner
Office Location:
Main Office1890 North Market St., Suite 203, Frederick, MD 21701
Central Maryland3 Jurisdictions
The IMAGE Center of Maryland
Independent Living Movement Association for Greater Empowerment
Counties Served:
Baltimore CityBaltimore CountyHarford County
Executive Director: Teara Winmond
Office Location:
Main Headquarters300 East Joppa Road, Suite 302, Towson, MD 21286
Southern Maryland3 Jurisdictions
Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living (SMCIL)
Serving Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties
Counties Served:
Calvert CountyCharles CountySt. Mary's County
Executive Director: Lidiya Belyovska
Office Location:
Main Office38588 Brett Way, Suite 1, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Western Maryland3 Jurisdictions
Resources for Independence, Inc. (RFI)
Serving Western Maryland: Allegany, Garrett & Washington Counties
Counties Served:
Allegany CountyGarrett CountyWashington County
Executive Director: Lori Magruder
Office Location:
Main Office735 East Oldtown Road, Cumberland, MD 21502
Central Maryland2 Jurisdictions
Accessible Resources for Independence, Inc. (ARI)
Serving Anne Arundel and Howard Counties
Counties Served:
Anne Arundel CountyHoward County
Executive Director: Joan Rumenap & Betsy Hein (Interim)
Office Location:
Main Office1406-B Crain Hwy South, Suite 206, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Eastern Shore9 Jurisdictions
Bay Area Center for Independent Living (BACIL)
Serving the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland
Counties Served:
Caroline CountyCecil CountyDorchester CountyKent CountyQueen Anne's CountySomerset CountyTalbot CountyWicomico CountyWorcester County
Executive Director: Dr. Katherine Jones
Office Location:
Salisbury Headquarters31516 Winterplace Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21804