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."

Paul Chaney Supports PILC’s Youth Mission

Another strong advocate for youth transition services is the latest addition to Panhandle ILC’s Board of Directors.
Paul Chaney was elected to the Board as a parent of a youth with a disability and one who has supported the center’s Youth Encountering Success program. “My daughter Tryniti has enjoyed YES for five years, and the program is a great asset to students and this community,” he said. As one of 12 PILC Board members, he joins two other Directors who are parents of children with disabilities.

PILC Board member Paul Chaney, with his daughter Tryniti, enjoyed numerous recreational outings with YES students.

Paul is also employed by ConocoPhillips Refining, a benefactor of the YES program the past two years. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp after serving 11 years, including one combat deployment during Operation Desert Storm. He is a Life Member of the VFW.
Paul looks forward to working with other Board members to improve services, expand awareness and develop resources. “I hope to be available whenever possible and try to help out as a volunteer. My service on the Board may also further raise the awareness and support of ConocoPhillips.”