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."

PILC Directors Chart a New Course for 2011

PILC’s Board officers for 2011 include President D.J. Stubben, Vice President Cynthia Bischof, Secretary Maria Garcia and Treasurer Ray Aplin.

Members of PILC’s Board of Directors gathered in November to applaud a successful year of services, accept new challenges, and elect officers for the year ahead.

Veteran Board member D.J. Stubben was elected to serve as President, her second time to lead the organization. She first served as President from 2005 to 2007, and her vast ties with the community are important to the Center’s current growth and development. As the Center’s new leader, she pledged to make a difference to the community and people with disabilities.

Also elected as officers were Vice President Cynthia Bischof, Secretary Maria Garcia and Treasurer Ray Aplin. Immediate Past President Susan Stokes was recognized for her service to the Center in 2010. Along with her support of fundraising projects, Susan offered guidance as a program specialist with the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Director Susan Stokes, left, was saluted for her service as Board President.

This year’s annual meeting was devoted to building a stronger presence in the region. This includes the development of a Center auxiliary to conduct community events, expanding PILC’s three-year strategic plan for outreach and improving Independent Living services in the 26-county Panhandle region.