Independent Life Resources

Misson and activities:

To provide a “World of Resources” for persons with disAbilities, Senior Citizens, and Those Who Care! Categorized easy-to-use directories, articles, news, care-provider and special education training materials, and consulting services. Assistance available for those who need individualized support with personal and health related needs, education, and care.

Our business works at the international level.

We consider ourselves as part of the international Independent Living and Disability Rights Movement.

Our organization is to some degree run, controlled and represented by disabled people.

We have expertise, or are interested in cooperating with other organizations, in the areas of:

Accessible public transportation.
Assisting persons with intellectual disabilities.
Assistive devices.
Awareness raising.
Children with disabilities.
Coalition building and networking.
Computers and disability.
Education and vocational training.
Employment.
Independent Living Skills Training.
International development and disability.
Legal aid.
Legislation.
Media work.
Parenting.
Peer support.
Personal assistance.
Recreation and travel.
Research.
Self-advocacy.
Sexuality and relationships.
Travel.
Universal design.
Women and disability.
We have cooperated with organizations in other countries before:
My humble efforts are focused on improved networking. At this time, I am posting and providing consumers with access to many international links.

We have traineeships or volunteer positions that people with disabilities are welcome to apply for.

Our traineeships or volunteer positions are open to applicants from abroad.

People planning to come to our city are welcome to contact us to find out about accessibility and services in Pekin. We may be able to help with information.

Contact us:

This entry added: Friday 15th February 2002. (record #464) Changed: Wednesday 26th May 2021. Link checked Friday 6th December 2024.