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Jackson Center for Independent Living "Your Disability Information & Resource Center" 1981 Hollywood Drive - Jackson TN 38305 Phone 731 668-2211 VOICE/TTY JCIL was established in 1996 as part of a nationwide network of non-profit organizations operated by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. Independent Living is being in control and advocating for yourself. People with disabilities are the experts on disabiities. That is why our services are consumer driven. 4th Annual JCIL Fishing Rodeo Photo by Norris Branick --- Click Here for PHOTOS & VIDEOS of the event at "ACCESSIBLE" Oneal Lake in Haywood County, Tennessee. In case you haven't noticed, those storefront, advance-check, payday lenders on every street corner are WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. Beware!

GOOD NEWS --- The Tennessee Long Term Care Community Choice Act legislation is a first-step in the right direction. Governor Bredesen signs bill. MORE DETAILS HERE See JCILNOW, our Newsletter HERE Mission Statement: The Jackson Center for Independent Living is a community based, nonresidential, consumer controlled program of services designed to enable persons with disabilities to achieve maximum independence and fully participate in all aspects of community life. Facts: Consumers enjoy full and equal participation in every aspect of JCIL (the staff, board, administration, committees, programs and events) as they should in all disability organizations. Independent Living is more than token participation. IL is being in control. More Facts: A person living in a nursing home against their will is imprisoned. A person living in an inaccessible home is under house arrest. Until the state diverts adequate funds from nursing homes into home and community based care, we will do what we can to free our people not only with advocacy but with hammer & nails. At JCIL we are... Making HOPE Accessible Where there's a CIL. there's a way. Contact your CIL, today! CLICK HERE It's time to HELP YOURSELF! IS YOUR CHURCH ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC DURING STORMS? Click Here for CHURCH ACCESSIBILITY FORM