The Guam State Independent Living Council (SILC) is a federally-mandated council whose members are appointed by the governor, with the majority being people with disabilities. The SILC works as a planning and advocacy organization focused on ensuring that people with disabilities in Guam have access to services and supports that promote independence and community participation.

The Council operates on the independent living philosophy, which emphasizes that people with disabilities should have control over their own lives, make their own choices, and participate fully in their communities.

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