As you prepare to leave high school and enter adulthood, SILC's work directly impacts the independent living services available to you. Through their website and planning activities, you'll find information about:

Independent Living Philosophy and Rights Understanding your right to make choices about your own life and learning about the principles that guide independent living services in Guam.

Service Planning and Coordination Information about how independent living services are planned and delivered across the territory, including gaps in services and efforts to expand support.

Centers for Independent Living Connections to Centers for Independent Living that provide direct services and peer support to help people with disabilities live independently

Advocacy and Systems Change Learning about ongoing efforts to improve services and remove barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in their communities.

Consumer Voice and Control Understanding how people with disabilities can have a voice in shaping the services they receive and ensuring those services meet their actual needs 

Coordination with Other Agencies Information about how SILC coordinates with vocational rehabilitation and other disability agencies to ensure services work together effectively 

This article outlines your rights and responsibilities as a student with disabilities, and the duty that postsecondary institutions owe to you. It also explains the obligations of higher education institutions to provide academic accommodations—such as auxiliary aids and services—to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability.

Through its Focus Areas, the HSRC provides practical tools, training, and guidance to support person-centered planning. Self-advocates can use the site to learn about affordable housing, supportive services, and strategies for transitioning from institutional settings to community living. With real-life examples and easy-to-navigate resources, the HSRC empowers individuals to take an active role in shaping their adult lives.