Affiliations: University at Buffalo, State University of New York,
Buffalo, NY, USA | Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on
Independent Living Management (RRTC-ILM), Western New York Independent Living
Project, Inc., Buffalo, NY, USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Dr. M.R. Tomita, Principal RRTC-ILM
Project Investigator, CIL National Database, Clinical Associate Professor,
Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Director, Aging and Technology Projects,
University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Main Street, Buffalo, NY
14214, USA. Tel.: +1 716 829 3141 ext. 153; E-mail: machikot@acsu.buffalo.edu
Abstract: In order to create the first comprehensive National CIL Management
Database of existing CIL programs, services, management structures and funding
resources, data from 255 CILs was collected through mailed surveys. The total
revenue of this industry was over $218.5 million, employing over 4,800 people
and offering services and programs to more than 188,000 people with
disabilities. A developmental pattern was identified which was similar to other
organizations. Further studies were encouraged.
Keywords: centers for independent living, survey, programs, management, consumers
