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SIL empowers people with disabilities, seniors and veterans to maximize their independence in the community.

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We envision a barrier free community for all people.

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Upcoming Events

  • Wellness Wednesday
    Wellness Wednesday
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    Jun 23, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Service for Independent Living & ZOOM, 1401 Hathman Pl, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
    It’s All about Me: Ways to Practice Self-Care
  • Jeoparty Game Night
    Jeoparty Game Night
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    Jun 25, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    ZOOM
    Join us the last Friday of every month, now through October, to play a virtual game of trivia.
  • Beat The Heat: Summer Wellness Program
    Beat The Heat: Summer Wellness Program
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    Jul 02, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Services for Independent Living, 1401 Hathman Pl, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
    Stay Safe this Summer
  • ZOOM GameNight
    ZOOM GameNight
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    Jul 02, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    ZOOM
    Zoom Game Night is for youth and young adults, with and without disabilities, and is designed to promote fun & socialization.
  • You've Got The Power: A Self Advocacy Workshop
    You've Got The Power: A Self Advocacy Workshop
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    Jul 12, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Service for Independent Living, 1401 Hathman Pl, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
    Learn how to Advocate with Legislators
  • UNITE
    UNITE
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    Jul 14, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
    ZOOM
    UNITE is a group of young adults, ages 15-34, with and without disabilities who come together for camaraderie and fun.
  • Live it Up with Jill and Ryan
    Live it Up with Jill and Ryan
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    Jul 15, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Zoom
    Live it Up with Jill and Ryan
  • ZOOM GameNight
    ZOOM GameNight
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    Jul 16, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    ZOOM
    Zoom Game Night is for youth and young adults, with and without disabilities, and is designed to promote fun & socialization.
  • Savings, Credit, and Money Management
    Savings, Credit, and Money Management
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    Jul 26, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    ZOOM
    Informative presentation from Kelly Siemens at Commerce Bank
  • Computer Basics 101: Session 1
    Computer Basics 101: Session 1
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    Jul 28, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Columbia MACC Campus: Suite 216, Room 1, 601 Business Loop 70 W Suite 216, Columbia, MO 65203, USA
    The Desktop and Keyboard/Word Basics Session
  • Computer Basics 101: Session 2
    Computer Basics 101: Session 2
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    Jul 29, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Columbia MACC Campus: Suite 216, Room 1, 601 Business Loop 70 W Suite 216, Columbia, MO 65203, USA
    Setting up and Using Email/Internet Basics
  • Computer Basics 101: Session 3
    Computer Basics 101: Session 3
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    Jul 30, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Columbia MACC Campus: Suite 216, Room 13, 601 Business Loop 70 W Suite 216, Columbia, MO 65203, USA
    Internet Basics Continued
  • Jeoparty Game Night
    Jeoparty Game Night
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    Jul 30, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    ZOOM
    Join us the last Friday of every month, now through October, to play a virtual game of trivia.
  • ZOOM GameNight
    ZOOM GameNight
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    Aug 06, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    ZOOM
    Zoom Game Night is for youth and young adults, with and without disabilities, and is designed to promote fun & socialization.
  • Cooking 101: Knife Skills
    Cooking 101: Knife Skills
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    Aug 10, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
    SIL, 1401 Hathman Pl, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
    Cooking 101 focuses on cooking basics and skills practice. Participants will learn how to choose and care for a good knife and cutting board, how to hold and safely use a knife, and then practice using fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • UNITE
    UNITE
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    Aug 11, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
    ZOOM
    UNITE is a group of young adults, ages 15-34, with and without disabilities who come together for camaraderie and fun.
  • Cooking 101: Knife Skills
    Cooking 101: Knife Skills
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    Aug 12, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    SIL, 1401 Hathman Pl, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
    Cooking 101 focuses on cooking basics and skills practice. Participants will learn how to choose and care for a good knife and cutting board, how to hold and safely use a knife, and then practice using fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Live it Up with Jill and Ryan
    Live it Up with Jill and Ryan
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    Aug 19, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Zoom
    Live it Up with Jill and Ryan
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Anonymous

All of the roles ALL of you (at SIL) play are so instrumental in helping people live independent, productive lives to the best of the abilities, and this is priceless!

Quotation Mark
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Olin

You really have done wonderful things for me. I was a hermit. You got me out into the world.

Quotation Mark
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Linda

I got a cane, free of charge, through SIL which has helped me get around much better…SIL has been there for me through thick and thin.

Quotation Mark

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