Arizona Bridge to Independent Living

Independent living and advocacy by, and for, people with disabilities.

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) is Arizona’s largest center for Independent Living. ABIL offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community.

ABIL is one of five centers for independent living in Arizona. There are more than 600 centers across the country dedicated to equal opportunity and full inclusion of people with disabilities into all aspects of community life.

About ABIL

ABIL advocates personal responsibility – by, and for, people with disabilities – as a means to independence. To help consumers achieve self-sufficiency, ABIL offers a number of comprehensive programs.  Click here to learn more about ABIL »

The Spirit of ABIL Awards

The Spirit of ABIL Awards banquet is fast approaching - March 20, 2010.  Spirit of ABIL is a special awards event to honor a consumer or advocate who exemplifies the Independent Living Philosophy.  Awardees will be notified by invitation.  Please check back here for more information as the date approaches. 
Click here for the for The Spirit of ABIL nomination form »

What’s New

ABIL Has Moved

In October 2008, Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) moved it's main office and two other offices into the beautiful new Disability Empowerment Center (DEC), located at 5025 E. Washington St, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ  85034. 
Click here to see the location of each of ABIL's offices »

New Center Helps The Disabled Live Independently

A new center near Tempe, touted as the only one of its kind in the Southwest, creates camaraderie among groups with a common goal:  Empowering Arizona residents with disabilities.  
Click here to read more about the DEC »

ABIL Newsletter - The Bridge

The Bridge is ABIL's monthly newsletter.  It provides a wealth of information about local, state, and national disability news, upcoming local events, disability-related items for sale, and humor.  Click here to read ABIL's Monthly Newsletter »