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who we are
Resources for Independent Living, Inc. is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit organization) that focuses on inclusion. As a Center for Independent Living (CIL), our goals and services improves accessibility for our clients, and the community, as a whole.
Our CIL provides education and guidance to ensure individuals achieve social, vocational, physical& mental health, and economic opportunities that enhance independent living and promotes personal choice. We have served the Southeast Louisiana area since 1988 and believe advocacy, compassion, and equity is required to truly provide quality services within the community.
we want to be the key to your independence
Resources for Independent Living, Inc. is a consumer-driven, family oriented organization striving for positive and
effective change within our community.
Our compassionate staff delights in providing quality services to persons in need and take pride in our role as advo- cate, ally, and professional.
We provide a variety of services to as- sist persons with any access and func- tional need, as indicated in categories below:
Cognitive, Hearing, Mental, Physical, Visual, & Health-Related
Comprehensive, individualized Support Coordination is ingrained is our service delivery model, as each person is unique.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
RIL’s Equal Opportunity Policy (EOP) is in accordance with The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88–352, 78 Stat. 241, enacted July 2, 1964), which is a landmark civil rights and labor law in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex,[a] and national origin.[4] It prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools and public accommodations, and employment discrimination. RIL is an equal-opportunity employer and service provider. RIL does not discriminate against any person employed by or seeking employment with the center, being served by or seeking the assistance of the center, or participating in, or seeking to participate in a policy-making, planning, or advisory body of the center on any legally recognized basis.
It is the policy of RIL to provide equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and hiring, training, provision of benefits, promotion, discipline, and separation of employees. It is the policy of RIL to provide equal opportunities in the provision of assistance to eligible persons. It is important to note that Federal and State laws require RIL to hire persons with significant disabilities and some programs and services (i.e., Deaf-Blind services) may require disability selectivity for service provision, as outlined in the relative program grants. This in no way conflicts with RIL’s compliance with equal opportunity laws. The EOP is printed on our website, brochures, and other applicable documents disseminated to consumers, employees, and the public.