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Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are federally or state-funded, non-profit organizations that provide information and referral, skills training, peer support, and advocacy to facilitate independent living and community participation. The goal of CILs is to help people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate fully in their communities.