East Texas Center for Independent Living

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A non-profit agency in Tyler, Texas providing services to the one in five East Texans who claim to have disabilities, as well as education to the community on disability related topics.

Governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities who bring a wide range of knowledge and experience to their work in assisting others with disabilities.

Funded by contributions from foundations, corporations, and individual donors as well as federal, state and local grants.

One of over 400 such Centers in the United States.

mobility impairments such as amputations, spinal cord injuries, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, post polio, spina bifida, and cerebral palsy.
mental, cognitive, or developmental disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries, depression, and learning differences.

Some services are offered free of charge.