OIL is a Center for Independent Living funded by a grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Vocational Rehabilitation of Missouri. Ozark Independent Living is located in West Plains at 109 Aid Avenue.OIL provides the following core services:
Information and Referral
Peer Support
Skills Training
Advocacy
Ozark Independent Living (OIL) was created to provide independent living services to persons with disabilities who reside in Missouri. OIL is a non-profit, non-residential, supported by grants, donations, and volunteers.
The ability to pursue activities you like
Having an investment in yourself
Having a job that fits your abilities
Independent Living also supports self-determination, the right and opportunity to try a course of action, and the freedom to fail and learn from your mistakes.
The Independent Living philosophy believes in consumer power, self-reliance, political and economic rights. Services are provided by people with disabilities and Independent Living Centers are governed by people with disabilities.
Welcome to Ozark Independent Living!