Upcoming Events

Limited activities during May due to building renovations. We still keep regular office hours. Call 806-374-1400.

May 31 - 3:00pm

Special Message

Panhandle ILC is your "Key to Independence" a symbol of the assistance and encouragement we offer to people with disabilities. More than 40 years ago in California, a group of people living in nursing homes simply because they were disabled, refused to give up their rights. Working together, they formed the first Independent Living Center, left the nursing homes, and began advocating for themselves.

This spirit continues in Centers all across America and in Amarillo where we help fill in the gaps left by other agencies. We encourage people to become their own advocates, take risks, accept responsibility, and gain control over their own lives. It's about participating as full and equal members of the community.

The philosophy behind Independent Living is that: "Everyone, regardless of disability, should have equal access to the rights and responsibilities that each citizen has to be as active and productive a member of society as he chooses to be."

ConocoPhillips Shares Youth Encountering Success Mission

The students of Youth Encountering Success 2011 joined PILC Board Treasurer Ray Aplin in accepting this year’s gift from ConocoPhillips employees Dayton Packebush, Milt Hoefling and Hector Bernal.

ConocoPhillips Exploration and Production Panhandle Operations delivered encouragement and a gift of $3,500 to PILC’s Youth Encountering Success.

The corporate gift marks the third year of the company’s support now totaling $7,250. The funds directly support PILC’s Youth Encountering Success summer program, enabling youth with disabilities to participate at no cost. This year, 23 students from the Panhandle region enjoyed vocational and social field trips, life skills training and self-empowerment activities.

Under the direction of PILC’s Cynthia Hammett, the YES program helps build confidence and motivation among students who will soon transition from high school. Students ages 12 to 21 participate in the ten-week summer program endorsed by area schools and educators. The gift from ConocoPhillips helps provide transportation, supplies, awards, T-shirts, event admissions and refreshments.

This latest gift from ConocoPhillips was presented by Dumas-Pampa Production personnel Milt Hoefling, Hector Bernal and Dayton Packebush. The gift was accepted during the YES graduation ceremonies by the students and PILC Board Treasurer Ray Aplin. Following a slide show about the summer’s activities, the ConocoPhillips guests received a plaque recognizing the company’s “Continuing Support Building Better Futures for Youth.”

Also honored was Southwest Church of Christ which allows the YES summer program to use its spacious facilities. The church’s gym, classrooms and audio/visual equipment give more students a chance to enjoy wholesome, rewarding activities.