DisAbility Solutions for Independent Living

What DisAbility Solutions for Independent Living does

DisAbility Solutions for Independent Living (DSIL) is a Florida-based nonprofit Center for Independent Living (CIL) founded in 2004 and headquartered in Holly Hill, Florida. The organization serves people with disabilities in Volusia and Flagler counties through advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, information and referral, youth and community transition services, case management, and a range of specialized supports including assistive technology, home modifications, mobility training, service animal training, and IEP advocacy. A secondary business segment delivers ADA-compliance services to local employers and businesses, including facility accessibility surveys, job accommodation consultation, work setting evaluations, and disability rights training.

DSIL operates three core programmatic lines: (1) contracted employment services under Florida's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, including a Vocational Rehabilitation Career Camp for students aged 14-21; (2) the James Patrick Personal Assistant Services (JP-PAS) statewide stipend program administered through FACIL under Chapter 413, Florida Statutes; and (3) case management services including an education case management function and a partnership with the DCF ACCESS Network that allows consumers to receive food stamps, Medicaid, and temporary cash assistance on-site. Community programs such as the CookAbles accessible kitchen class complement the service mix. The organization has 5 named staff members and a Board of Directors chaired by Brian Seeber, with Ciawanda McDonald serving as President/CEO.

DSIL's revenue model is funded through government contracts and grants (Florida VR, DCF partnership, FACIL-administered JP-PAS stipends) supplemented by donations accepted via PayPal. Services are free to eligible consumers. The organization has no disclosed technology platform, no proprietary software, and no AI/ML capabilities; presence is limited to a WordPress website and a Facebook page (DSILDaytona). GTM motion is community-led, relying on direct service delivery, referral partnerships with state agencies, and outreach to businesses for ADA-related engagements. Geographic footprint is regional, confined to two east-central Florida counties.

Name

DisAbility Solutions for Independent Living

Legal name

DisAbility Solutions for Independent Living

Website

https://dsil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DisAbility Solutions for Independent Living (DSIL) is a Florida-based nonprofit Center for Independent Living founded in 2004 that provides advocacy, case management, employment, transition, and ADA-related services to people with disabilities in Volusia and Flagler counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Living and Disability Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Independent living support
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Case management services
• Assistive technology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Holly Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: DSIL operates as a non-profit receiving government funding. Contracts with Florida's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide employment services to persons with disabilities. JP-PAS program administered through Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living (FACIL) providing monthly stipends to eligible participants.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through PayPal as indicated on the website.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DSIL is a designated Center for Independent Living (CIL) providing advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, information and referral, and community and youth transition services for people with disabilities in Volusia and Flagler County, Florida. Its service portfolio spans consumer services (case management, assistive technology, mobility training, service animal support, home modifications, IEP advocacy), business/employer services (facility accessibility surveys, ADA training, job accommodation consultation), and contracted programs such as Employment Services through Florida Vocational Rehabilitation, the JP-PAS personal assistance stipend, the CookAbles accessible kitchen class, and the Vocational Rehabilitation Career Camp for students ages 14–21.

Product overview

DisAbility Solutions for Independent Living (DSIL) provides a comprehensive suite of disability services organized around consumer services, business/employer services, specialized programs, and case management. Consumer services include accessibility surveys, assistive technology, advocacy, peer counseling, mobility training, and youth transition services. Business services offer ADA compliance training, job accommodation consultation, and facility accessibility assessments. Programs include the CookAbles Class (accessible kitchen skills training), Employment Services partnered with Florida Vocational Rehabilitation, the James Patrick Personal Assistant Services (JP-PAS) stipend program, and Vocational Rehabilitation Career Camp for youth. Case Management services cover education advocacy, DCF ACCESS partnership for public assistance, and general needs-based case management with Independent Living Plan development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consumer Services Comprehensive disability services for individual consumers including accessibility surveys, advocacy, assistive technology, case management, peer counseling, mobility training, service animal training, and youth/transition services.
• Business and Employer Services ADA compliance, accessibility, and workplace accommodation services for local businesses and employers in Volusia and Flagler County.
• DSIL Seminars, Presentations, and Workshops Regular seminars and workshops on disability rights, ADA laws and the complaint process, service animal rights, emergency preparedness, and education rights under ESE, IEP and IDEA, delivered to the community of people with disabilities.
• CookAbles Independent Living Skills Class Hands-on independent living skills class held in DSIL's fully accessible kitchen, teaching individuals with disabilities to modify the cooking environment, use adaptive cooking utensils, and develop nutrition, budgeting, shopping, and organizational skills.
• Employment Services (Vocational Rehabilitation) One-on-one employment assistance delivered under contract with Florida's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, including customized employment plans, job placement, and retention support for persons with disabilities.
• James Patrick Personal Assistant Services (JP-PAS) Program Monthly stipend program for adult Floridians with significant disabilities who require personal assistance to attain and maintain competitive and integrated employment, established under Chapter 413.402, Florida Statutes and administered through FACIL.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Career Camp Career development program for students with disabilities ages 14-21, offering job exploration counseling, postsecondary educational counseling, workplace readiness training, work-based learning experiences, and self-advocacy training.
• Education Case Management Advocacy and case management for students with disabilities in the school system, including IEP meeting attendance, mediation and manifestation hearing support, transition services, and PATH planning assistance.
• DCF ACCESS Partnership Case Management Partnership with the Florida Department of Children and Families ACCESS Network enabling DSIL consumers to access public assistance services including food stamps, Medicaid, and temporary cash assistance, and to print temporary Medicaid cards.
• General Case Management Comprehensive case management for DSIL consumers, including needs assessment, Independent Living Plan (ILP) development, goal setting, advocacy, and coordination of community services and resources.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living (FACIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFACIL receives authority to administer the JP-PAS (James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services and Employment Assistance) Program in Chapter 413, Florida Statutes. DSIL participates in this statewide program providing monthly stipends to adult Floridians with significant disabilities who require personal assistance to attain and maintain competitive employment.
• Florida Division of Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSIL contracts with Florida's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to assist persons with disabilities in finding and retaining gainful employment. Employment Specialists work one-on-one with consumers to create customized employment plans aligned with their goals and abilities.
• Department of Children and Families (DCF) ACCESS NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSIL is a community agency partner with DCF ACCESS Network (Automated Community Connection to Economic Self-Sufficiency). DSIL consumers can access public assistance services including food stamps, Medicaid, and temporary cash assistance, and DSIL can print temporary Medicaid cards.
• Florida Unique Abilities Partner ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState of Florida program connecting businesses with disability-focused organizations. DSIL listed as a partner to promote employment of people with disabilities.
• Division of Blind Services (DBS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida state agency providing services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Listed as a community partnership on DSIL website.
• Regions BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution partnership supporting disability employment initiatives through the Florida Unique Abilities Partner Program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Disability Rights Florida: The state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for Floridians with disabilities. Comparable as a statewide disability-services and advocacy entity, though it operates at much larger scale and focuses on legal protection rather than direct CIL service delivery.
• Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: The state agency that contracts with DSIL for employment services. Comparable as the primary funder and partner in DSIL's employment-services revenue stream and as the broader statewide provider of vocational rehabilitation services to the same consumer population.
• Easterseals Florida: A large national nonprofit operating in Florida delivering disability services including employment support, IL skills, and advocacy. Comparable to DSIL in mission and service categories, though at materially larger scale and with broader funding diversification.
• Florida Independent Living Council: The statewide council that plans and advocates for independent living services for Floridians with disabilities. Comparable to DSIL as a Florida disability-services ecosystem participant, though it is a coordinating/governance body rather than a direct service provider.
• Goodwill Industries of Central Florida: A regional Goodwill affiliate providing employment, training, and disability-services programs in Florida. Comparable to DSIL in serving people with disabilities seeking competitive employment through VR partnerships and individualized employment plans.

Direct peers

• Disability Resource Center: A Center for Independent Living serving the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida region. Comparable to DSIL in offering independent living skills, advocacy, and employment services under the federally mandated CIL framework.
• Center for Independent Living of Central Florida: A federally designated Center for Independent Living serving the Orlando/Central Florida region. Directly comparable to DSIL as both are CILs delivering advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, and transition services under the same federal mandate.
• Space Coast Center for Independent Living: A Florida CIL serving Brevard and adjacent counties. Directly comparable to DSIL as a regional CIL with advocacy, transition, and employment services funded through similar state VR and DCF partnerships.
• Center for Independent Living of Broward: A designated Florida CIL serving Broward County with advocacy, peer mentoring, and independent living services. Same federal CIL mandate, same five-pillar service framework, and same VR/state agency contracting model as DSIL.
• Suncoast Center for Independent Living: A Florida-based CIL serving Sarasota, Manatee, and surrounding counties. Closely comparable to DSIL in scope of services (advocacy, IL skills, employment support) and consumer base (people with disabilities seeking independent living).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DSILDaytona
• Xx.com/DisabilityVF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/disability-solutions-for-independent-living

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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