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