Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living

To promote the full inclusion and participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of community life.

BVCIL is a consumer-based, consumer-controlled, cross-disability, non-residential nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization focused on Connecting People to the Power of Independence!

We opened on January 2, 2011, to serve unserved and underserved residents in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes (added in 2020), Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties.

BVCIL provides five core independent living services:

Information and referral

IL skills training

Peer support

Individual and systems advocacy

Transition services

Guided by a consumer-controlled board, we also offer:

Adaptive and assistive technology (loan & recycling)

Housing and transportation supports

Life skills, interpreter, and reader services

Personal assistance training and supports

Education on transportation and IL services

Transition help (nursing homes, independent living)

Social and recreational activities

Youth training in self-advocacy and career exploration

Contact us at 979-776-5505 or info@bvcil.org for more information

Testimonials

I am very happy with BVCIL transporting me to dialysis on Saturdays. It is a lifesaving thing I must do. BVCIL has become like my weekend family. I appreciate all and everything BVCIL does for me. They are God sent people." - Shirley J.

"First, I want to compliment BVCIL for the wonderful service they have provided me through the years. The staff is warm, kind and so helpful, drivers are the best, many times they have had to help me get in and out of the van due to my disability. I don’t know what I would do without this service, rides to my doctors, dentist and grocery store. Always, a smile and a welcome. Thank you Raquel for helping me schedule my rides." - Jean J.

"I have found BVCIL Transportation to be completely dependable, and all the people are very thoughtful. I would like to add that I think the transportation people are so fortunate to have the guidance of Raquel and Jackie." - Rusleen M.