Our Programs


Bay Area Center for Independent Living promotes access to community resources and support for people with disabilities and their families through programs which offer choices, preserve dignity and increase independence for an improved quality of life across the nine counties of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Supports Planning Agency

Supports Planning Agency (SPA), through Maryland’s

Department of Health, supports individuals to live and participate fully in the community while receiving Medicaid funded services through Community Options (CO), Community First Choice (CFO), Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS), or Increased Community Supports (ICS).

Vocational Services

Bay Area CIL works cooperatively with Maryland’s Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) to provide adult vocational services for job preparation, development, and placement. Click below to learn more.

Advocacy

Click the link below to discover more information about our Advocacy program.

Youth Vocational Services

Bay Area CIL works cooperatively with Maryland’s Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) to provide youth transitional services in self-advocacy and work-based learning experiences.

Independent Living

Bay Area CIL offers individuals with disabilities five core services. Click below to learn more.

Health and Wellness Studio

The Bay Area Center for Independent Living is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the community through their complimentary fitness studio programs, tailored to address various disabilities and age groups. With a wide range of offerings such as yoga, stretching, mindfulness, and low-impact exercises, they provide valuable peer-to-peer and caretaker-to-caretaker support networks, fostering a supportive environment for all participants.