Mission: Founded in 1980, granite state independent l1v1ng (gsil) is a statewide nonprofit organ1zat1on whose mission is to promote life with independence for people with disabilities and seniors through advocacy, informat1on, education and support. Gsil offers a wide variety of tools and services, including informat1on and referral, employment services, asl interpreter referral, peer support, transporation, personal care, access modification and benefits counseling.

Programs: Long term care - gsil offers a variety of personal care service programs based on eligibility. Personal care attendants provide non-medical, hands-on assistance with activities of daily living for seniors and adults living with disabilities. A personal care worker helps individuals to bathe, dress, eat and navigate a range of other daily tasks. In addition to providing assistance with activities of daily living, personal care workers can assist with housekeeping chores, meal preparation and medication management. Personal care services can be delivered in either a private home, residential care setting or an individual's place of employment. Gsil also provides nursing facility transition.

community and economic development - gsil is committed to assisting seniors and consumers with disabilities so they can function well within their community, pursue personal goals, whether through employment or earning academic credit through the earn & learn and youth transition programs. Options are discussed through a call to the information & referral program service coordinators who help individuals set their goals. The department then provides services which can include benefit planning, transportation, asl referral, peer support and access modification. Additional services offered may include placement, job coaching and employment through the ticket to work program.