About SNCIL

About SNCIL

Differing from many organizations that serve people with disabilities, SNCIL is founded on the belief that independent living is about consumer control. Guided by the Independent Living and People First Philosophy, the majority of board, staff, and volunteers are people with disabilities. We’re here to help you adapt to living with your disability and pursue the life you want to live.

Located about a mile from the Las Vegas Strip, SNCIL has been in Southern Nevada since 1984. In 1995, we became a stand-alone Center for Independent Living and established a satellite office to serve the rural areas of Southern Nevada.

SNCIL is one of approximately 350 consumer-directed Centers located throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and American Samoa, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living.

Mission

We’re committed to removing barriers preventing independent living by providing services designed to empower people with disabilities to:

  • Make individual choices
  • Assume responsibility to direct their lives
  • Manage their own affairs
  • Fulfill social roles
  • Achieve independent lifestyles in the community

We proudly serve people of all ages and disabilities throughout Clark County, Nevada, helping them navigate their journey toward greater independence.

SNCIL Servies

Our core services include:

  • Peer support
  • Information & Referral
  • Individual and systems advocacy
  • Independent living skills training
  • Transition

We work one-on-one with individuals to help them achieve their independent living goals. And, as a non-profit, we provide most of our services to our community at little to no cost.

Our services are completely free and made possible through grants from the Administration for Community Living. We look forward to partnering with you to develop and achieve your independent living goals — because everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, choice, and support.

To schedule an appointment, call 702-889-4216 and press extension 101, or e-mail and we will reach out to you.

Let us know how we can help!

Staff

  • Mary Evilsizer, Executive Director, MA, MBA | Bilingual: English-Spanish
  • Alicia Santiago, Office/Data Manager, Administrative Assistant | Bilingual: English-Spanish
  • Minerva Rivera, Lead Trainer/Independent Living Coordinator, Peer Counselor/Advocate | Bilingual: English-Spanish
  • Lupe Kaawaloa, Independent Living Coordinator, Peer Counselor/Advocate
  • Yiset Bahena, Independent Living Specialist, Peer Counselor/Advocate | Bilingual: English-Spanish

Board of Directors

  • President: Jill Godin
  • Acting Vice-President: Lee Brasted
  • Treasurer: Aaron Murray
  • Secretary: