Services for Independent Living

Disability Services and Support Organization Serving Mid-Missouri

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Active & Aging Health and Resource Fair

Sept 18, 2026 from 9am - 1pm | MU Health Care Pavilion

Join us for Active and Aging, Mid-Missouri’s premier health and resource fair for older adults. Enjoy free health screenings, live music, food vendors, and dozens of community resources all in one place. Designed for adults 55 and up, caregivers, and anyone planning for the future.

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Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a nonprofit disability resource center serving Columbia and Mid-Missouri. As one of 21 Centers for Independent Living in Missouri, we help people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans live independently, access critical services, and advocate for their rights.

From accessible transportation to peer support and in-home care through Consumer Directed Services (CDS), SIL connects people to the tools they need to thrive.

Want to make a real impact? Your donation helps provide mobility equipment, support services, and life-changing resources to people who need them most. Give today and help someone live on their own terms.

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Golden Technologies™

Looking for an affordable lift chair or mobility aid? SIL now offers Golden Technologies™ equipment at reduced nonprofit pricing to help you stay independent without breaking the bank. From power lift recliners to scooters and power wheelchairs, we’ll help you find the right fit, right here in Columbia, Missouri.

Call today to schedule an appointment for your custom model.

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ATTENDANTS & AIDES

SIL by the Numbers

Number of People Served Per Year

1261

Information and Referrals Given

4000

Value of Durable Medical
Equipment Distributed

$266,655

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Core services

Independent Living Centers provide five core services:

Advocacy

Independent
Living Skills

Information
and Referral

Peer
Support

Transition

SIL serves individuals within our seven-county service area of Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Howard, Montgomery, and Randolph counties. SIL offers programs and services for youth and adults with disabilities, seniors, and the community.