EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Full
Inclusion


We are a community based, non-profit, independent living advocacy organization created by and for people with disabilities.

OUR
Mission
HCIL, BCCIL, and FBCIL promote the full inclusion, equal opportunity and participation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of community life. We believe that people with disabilities have the right to make choices affecting their lives, a right to take risks, a right to fail, and a right to succeed.



























Latest News
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH – JANUARY 2023
JOHN WEBER-ACCOUNTANT! John Weber is the CBFL accountant in charge of the accounts receivable and payable, and he is very good at preparing our payroll. …
OUR CBFL EXECUTIVE OFFICE, HCIL, RELOCATION, IL SERVICES, AND WIPA STAFF HAVE MOVED!!
Effective August 1, 2022, our new address is 11111 Wilcrest Green Drive, Suite 385, Houston, Texas, 77042! All you have to remember is the word …
REV UP
Mission Statement The mission of REV UP Texas is to outreach, educate, and disseminate information. REV UP Texas works with people with disabilities, their family members, …
Upcoming Events
- No events scheduled for January 30, 2023.
- No events scheduled for January 31, 2023.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (A.S.L.)
Houston Center for Independent Living (HCIL) 11111 Wilcrest Green Drive, Suite 385, HoustonWeek of Events
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: HARRIET TUBMAN: COLLECTIVE LIBERATION
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: HARRIET TUBMAN: COLLECTIVE LIBERATION
Today we are proud to kick off our Black History Month celebration by honoring Harriet Tubman! Irrefutably one of the greatest Black liberators of all time, Tubman made thirteen recorded […]
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS: REPRESENTATION MATTERS
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS: REPRESENTATION MATTERS
It’s Day 2 of our Disability Rights in Black series and we are particularly pleased to uplift staff at the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands! Led by Executive […]
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: KERI GRAY: INTERSECTIONAL INCLUSION
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: KERI GRAY: INTERSECTIONAL INCLUSION
It’s Day 3 of our Disability Rights in Black Series and we are excited to celebrate Keri Grey! As a fierce advocate for greater inclusivity and accountability, Keri unapologetically intersects […]
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: BRAD LOMAX: THE BLACK POWER OF THE 504 SIT-INS
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: BRAD LOMAX: THE BLACK POWER OF THE 504 SIT-INS
Day 4 of our Disability Rights In Black series is in dedication to Brad Lomax. Unflinching in his advocacy around Black empowerment and disability rights, Lomax was A member of […]
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: LEROY MOORE: BLACK DISABLED ART HISTORY
DISABILITY RIGHTS IN BLACK 2023: LEROY MOORE: BLACK DISABLED ART HISTORY
It’s Day 5 of our Disability Rights in Black series and it’s time to crank up the music and creativity as we celebrate Leroy Moore! Co-founder of Krip-Hop, a movement […]
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (A.S.L.)
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (A.S.L.)
Weekly ASL Sessions In Person & Virtual Learn. Communicate. Advocate. Learn American Sign Language, ASL, with Laura Swansey of Deaf Services of Houston. Laura Swansey brings to HCIL her years […]