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Read all about what’s been happening here, including staff visits with state lawmakers, our community advocacy efforts, upcoming events, and new resources. We will also keep you updated on mobility and housing in the state as well as government initiatives that impact people with disabilities.  Join our mailing list to receive our quarterly newsletter and other communications by clicking here. 

Working for change throughout Georgia

The Statewide Independent Living Council is a systems advocacy and planning organization. We work for systemic change in the areas that are the biggest barriers to people with disabilities participating fully in their communities. In our current 3-year plan, the areas we are focused on are:

Download Our Annual Report to Learn More About What We Do

Includes highlights of our community partnerships, achievements for the year, and updates on our local centers for independent living (CILs) throughout the state.

The Legacy of Shelly Simmons

Advocates who worked closely with SILCGA’s Shelly Simmons reflect on the legacy she’s left in the IL Movement since her passing. 

Live from NCIL 2025!

Advocates from across the country share with SILCGA about their work at this year’s NCIL Conference in Washington DC!

35th Anniversary of the ADA

Christina Holtzclaw reflects on the ongoing impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act 35 years after its passage