Upcoming Events

Staff and Center Development

Aug 6 (All day)
Travel Training

Aug 9 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
YES Program

Aug 10 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Travel Training

Aug 10 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Movie Day

Aug 11 - 1:00pm - 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 50 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."

PILC’s Website Just Got A Facelift!

PILC’s Joe Rogers linked the Center with contemporary internet technology.

Yes, panhandleilc.org is sporting a fresh new appearance that promotes greater consumer use and the public’s access to information. The site features more current information about Center events, calendars and a “What’s Happening at PILC” link that is updated often.

Especially beneficial is the addition of links to the Center’s new Facebook and Twitter accounts that establish a “family of friends.” PILC Development Director Joe Rogers said the Facebook page allows consumers and friends to interact with staff and each other about issues and events that interest them. “They can find current information about activities or print our flyers at their own convenience.”

In designing the website, Joe worked with David and Janet Lanier who developed a program called “Ready Sites.” The program enables small non-profits to maintain their own websites while saving money, as well.

Joe hopes the overhaul will expand PILC’s visibility. “The goal is to reach more people while empowering our consumers to become more engaged with us and the broader community."