Services For Independent Living (SIL)

Services For Independent Living (SIL) SIL empowers people to maximize their independence. SIL Service Area: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Howard, Montgomery and Randolph Missouri Counties

Our Mission: SIL empowers people to maximize their independence

Our Vision: SIL will be a leader in changing society's perception of disability. We envision an inclusive community that promotes equality, self-determination and the elimination of all barriers to independence.

Missouri Centers for Independent Living showed up at the Capitol because policy decisions shape whether people with disa...
05/30/2026

Missouri Centers for Independent Living showed up at the Capitol because policy decisions shape whether people with disabilities can live independently, access needed services, and stay connected to their communities.

Our work continues beyond the legislative calendar because disability rights are not seasonal.

Accessibility is more than checking a box.A space is not truly accessible if people still have to fight the door, hunt f...
05/28/2026

Accessibility is more than checking a box.

A space is not truly accessible if people still have to fight the door, hunt for the entrance, squeeze through a hallway, or ask for help with something that should have been usable in the first place.

At SIL, we believe access should be practical, thoughtful, and built into the way our communities work.

Because “technically accessible” is not the same thing as accessible.

We’re collecting items for our Senior Sunshine Boxes, and we’d love your help.These boxes include everyday essentials li...
05/27/2026

We’re collecting items for our Senior Sunshine Boxes, and we’d love your help.

These boxes include everyday essentials like shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and other hygiene or household items.

For a lot of older adults living on limited incomes, these basics can be hard to keep stocked. When you’re trying to stretch every dollar, a bottle of detergent or a pack of toilet paper really does make a difference.

Senior Sunshine Boxes are currently made possible through support from Assistance League of Mid Missouri and are available to older adults served through SIL’s Senior Connect program. Community donations help us supplement that support and keep more useful items available for the people we serve.

All donated items must be new, unopened, and individual sized. Please do not donate bulk sized items.

You can help by donating items on your own, organizing a small fundraiser or collection drive for SIL, or purchasing directly from our Amazon wishlist.

Every item helps. Really. The boring stuff is often the most needed.

Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/06rsIHLQ
To donate items or organize a collection, contact us at info@silcolumbia.org.

05/26/2026

Being part of the community should not depend on whether you can drive, walk long distances, or navigate services alone.

Services for Independent Living helps people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans access the support they need to live more independently.

Transportation. Equipment. Advocacy. Peer support. Connection.

That is independent living in action.

On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives in military service.We also honor that sacrifice by continuing t...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives in military service.

We also honor that sacrifice by continuing to serve veterans in our community every day.

When Mark reached out to SIL, his family needed help fast. His mother in law, who lives in a memory care facility in Boo...
05/22/2026

When Mark reached out to SIL, his family needed help fast. His mother in law, who lives in a memory care facility in Boone County, had been using a hospital bed that needed to be returned right away, leaving the family with very little time to find another option.

Because staff at her facility knew about SIL’s durable medical equipment program, they pointed Mark our way.

Our team was able to match her with a hospital bed that met her needs and deliver it that same day.

The family was incredibly grateful, and we were glad we could help.

Sometimes this work is about advocacy, planning, and big systems change. And sometimes it is about making sure someone has the bed they need before the end of the day.

These are the moments that remind us why this work matters.

Thanks to support from the Veterans United Foundation and Caliber Office Furniture, SIL now has new bariatric seating in...
05/19/2026

Thanks to support from the Veterans United Foundation and Caliber Office Furniture, SIL now has new bariatric seating in our office for consumers and visitors!

These chairs help us provide a more accessible, comfortable, and welcoming space for people while they are waiting, meeting with staff, or working with us on their independent living goals.

Accessibility shows up in the details, and sometimes the details are where people feel most respected.

Stress can build up fast when you or a loved one faces mobility challenges or health concerns. But the right support can...
05/19/2026

Stress can build up fast when you or a loved one faces mobility challenges or health concerns. But the right support can make all the difference.

At Services for Independent Living, we provide essential resources that help seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities feel safer and more confident every day. Here's how we can help:

• Durable medical equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, and canes
• Personal care services to support daily living
• Accessible transportation options
• Peer advocacy and community connection

If you or someone you care about needs support, or if you have gently used equipment to donate, reach out today. Together, we can reduce stress and empower independence.

Centers for Independent Living are powerful because they are built on a simple idea: people with disabilities deserve to...
05/18/2026

Centers for Independent Living are powerful because they are built on a simple idea: people with disabilities deserve to lead their own lives.

CILs are not about doing things for people. They are about making sure people have the tools, resources, advocacy, and support to make their own choices and live with dignity in their own communities.

That can look like helping someone transition out of a nursing facility, connecting a person with durable medical equipment, supporting a student as they prepare for life after high school, helping someone learn independent living skills, or advocating for systems that remove barriers instead of creating them.

The power of a CIL is that it is consumer controlled, community based and rooted in lived experience.

Because independence is not a luxury.

It's a right.

05/14/2026

I've learned that community access is about more than just convenience—it's about dignity and belonging.
When people can easily connect with resources and each other, they gain independence and confidence.
That's why we're here: to make sure no one feels left out or stuck. How has community support made a difference in your life?

We’re in Moberly today for Healthy Community Day, talking with folks about Consumer Directed Services and how it can hel...
05/13/2026

We’re in Moberly today for Healthy Community Day, talking with folks about Consumer Directed Services and how it can help people stay independent at home.

Stop by and say hi, ask questions, or just grab some information to take with you. We love getting out into the community and helping people find support that makes everyday life a little easier.

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1905 W Ash Street
Columbia, MO
65203

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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