The History of
Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
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Independent living began as a grassroots movement in the late 1960's and early 1970's in Berkeley, California. The movement has grown from a local effort, to having a national impact on human and civil rights.
Today, there are independent living centers in all 50 states. Each organization is dedicated to promoting the rights of all persons with disabilities to direct their own lives.
Independent living centers are unique because they are controlled and operated by persons with disabilities, for persons with disabilities.
With assistance from an independent living center, people of all ages with disabilities can work to achieve a lifestyle and degree of independence and of individual choice, and can become active participants in all aspects of society.
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Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
655 Walnut, Suite 131
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-243-1742