Lukol Directory: Society: Disabled: Independent Living

Independent Living Research Utilization
Information, training, research and technical assistance in independent living.
http://www.ilru.org/

Opening Doors
A housing initiative designed to provide information and technical assistance on affordable housing issues to people with disabilities, their families, advocates, and service providers across the United States.
http://www.c-c-d.org/intro_page.htm

The San Diego Regional Center (SDRC)
Supports people with disabilities and families in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California, who wish to use individualized funding to purchase their own services and supports. Project information, principles, hotline, and resources.
http://www.sdrc.org/

Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April
This national nonprofit free of charge rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org

Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living
Headquarters for a national network of rural centers and other organizations and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living.
http://www.april-rural.org/

Centers for Independent Living Web Sites
Links to centers and resources for the United States and Canada.
http://www.jik.com/ilcs.html

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
A membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society.
http://www.ncil.org/

Autism Community
Exchange ideas on housing alternatives for people with autism, i.e., Group Homes, Live-in Caregivers, Co-ops, Intentional Communities, Housing, Homeownership, Waivered Services, non-profit organizations, grants and other programs for disabled or autistic people.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/2...

Disability World
A web-zine dedicated to advancing an exchange of information and research about the international independent living movement of people with disabilities.
http://www.disabilityworld.org

Family Village--Independent Living Resources
Links to papers on Independent Living philosophy and lists of Independent LIving Centers.
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/general/...

National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL)
Britain's National Centre for information about independent living issues affecting disabled people.
http://www.bcodp.org.uk/ncil/index.html

National Home of Your Own Alliance
Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
http://alliance.unh.edu/

Institute on Independent Living
Promotes the opportunities of persons with disabilities to gain more personal and political power, self-determination, full participation and equality, both in Sweden and internationally through educational activities.
http://www.independentliving.org/

Mobility, HYG-5276-95
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the subject.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5276...

Design Linc
Listing of Independent Living Centers in the United States.
http://www.designlinc.com/centers3.htm

IMPACT Center for Independent Living
A site to preserve and promote the rich history and philosophy of the independent living movement.
http://www.impactcil.org/

Independent Living USA
Resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, Independent Living centers, and professionals.
http://www.ilusa.com/

Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)
An umbrella organization supporting local independent living resource centres (ILRCs). Association profile, FAQs, listings.
http://www.cailc.ca/

Wheelchair Accessible Homes
Wheelchair Access Inc., Practical Information for the disabled - Interactive.
http://www.waccess.org/

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United Kingdom


Related Topics:
Society: Disabled: Universal Design
Society: Issues: Disabilities: Accessibility



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