Our Mission

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is a cross-disability, intergenerational, multicultural disability justice organization that creates fully inclusive communities that value the dignity, equality, freedom, and worth of every human being. We do this by building

  • disability identity;
  • culture and pride;
  • creating opportunities for personal and community transformation;
  • and partnering with others to ensure that civil and human rights are protected.

The organizational values of SVILC reflect positive identity, culture and pride, in addition to personal transformation that include a defiant celebration of being a person with a disability.

Our Vision

We envision a world with intergenerational, informed, interdependent communities where:

  • all difference is valued;
  • people have authentic relationships and are able to challenge each other in loving, respectful ways;
  • disability is seen as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity;
  • disabled people embrace their whole selves;
  • people have a deep sense of shared values, responsibility, vigilance, choice, and connection;
  • and the economic system doesn’t define and drive the community.

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Our Values

  • Celebrate positive identity, culture, and pride.
  • Transform ourselves and each other.
  • Ensure equal access for all.
  • Support equality and social justice.
  • Promote self-determination and advocacy.
  • Build interdependence and CommUNITY.
  • Provide inclusion and diversity.

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