ARCIL services are available to persons with disabilities, their families and communities throughout Travis and surrounding counties. The San Marcos centers services are available in Hays, Caldwell, Comal and Blanco counties, and the Round Rock centers services are available in Williamson, Bell, Burnett and Milam counties. Core Services Core services are available at ARCIL Austin, ARCIL San Marcos & ARCIL Round Rock Advocacy Provide information and assistance for people with disabilities and their families in accessing support systems, and promoting changes that enhance full access to the community. Independent Living Skills Provide opportunities for people with disabilities to gain the skills that empower them to live independently. The following are examples of independent living skills activities: Independent living skills training (problem solving, decision making activities) Functional life skills training Social & recreational activities For more information on available independent living skills training see our transition services department. Information & Referral Provide comprehensive and up to date information on available resources for people with disabilities and assist individuals by providing referrals for: Housing Education Attendant assistance services Community resources for related services Peer Counseling Offer people with disabilities the opportunity to interact with peers sharing knowledge, experiences and related issues such as: Friendship Leisure recreation Family support Ancillary Services Transition Service Transition services empowers consumers to participate and advance as members of the community. This service focuses on independent living skills, community supports, social leisure activities and appropriate referrals for education, training and employment. Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Project ARCIL, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received a Cooperative Agreement award from the Social Security Administration to provide benefits planning, assistance and outreach services for SSI/SSDI beneficiaries with disabilities. Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program Through the TBRA program, ARCIL, Inc. provides rent subsidies for people with disabilities who live in an institution but want to move to a community living environment.  Home By Choice (HBC) Project Do you, or someone you know live in a nursing facility but want to move back home? Do you want to live with family members or find an affordable apartment? People in nursing facilities can choose to live in their own homes or with their families with the appropriate support systems. Can you live at Home? Contact the ARCIL, Inc., HBC Project.   Miscellaneous Community Services Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Disability Awareness Workshops Consulting Services for Business and Government ARCIL Graphics, Services & Design