The Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO) has been a staple of the disability community in Suffolk County for nearly 25 years. During that time SILO has worked with individuals, businesses and agencies to promote equal access for people with all disabilities. SILO is not a "case management" agency; rather, our focus is on empowerment, mentorship, knowledge and advocacy. Most of our service staff are people with disabilities themselves, and this peer model facilitates a better relationship between the Independent Living Skills Specialist and the individual being served. A question we ask all consumers before getting involved with us: How badly do you want to achieve your goals? Are you willing to work hard to accomplish them? SILO isn't about doing it for you. SILO is about helping you to acquire the tools you need to accomplish your own goals. SILO's services are person-centered so individuals determine their individual goals, not other people. SILO works with children, adults and seniors with disabilities to help them reach their individual goals. SILO receives its primary funds from the NY State Education Department, so we play a crucial role in the education of children with disabilities as well.

This center belongs to the Suffolk County community of people with disabilities. We need your support to help continue the great work we've been doing within the community. If you're a person with a disability living in Suffolk I urge you to become more involved in SILO. Whether it's attendance at a peer support group, advocacy training or just visiting us during lunch, we need you. Your skills and abilities can help SILO achieve our goal of full integration of people with disabilities throughout Suffolk County. I encourage you to contact us and find out how you can help SILO create access for all in Suffolk County. We need you to become involved!