Disability Resources - Independent Living, general
Links in this category: 16. Newest link in this category: 2021-01-21
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| ILRU: Independent Living Research Utilization Project The ILRU program is a national (US) center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. Its goal is to expand the body of knowledge in independent living and to improve utilization of results of research programs and demonstration projects in this field. https://www.ilru.org/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2024-07 |
| Threshold Association, Finland The Threshold Association is a cross-disability organization, which focuses on the basic and human rights of persons with disabilities. It was founded by students with disabilities in 1973. https://kynnys.fi/en/threshold-associati.. | International interest, Finland, Finnish language, Link checked 2024-06 |
| STIL STIL, founders of Independent Living in Sweden (former name was Stockholm Cooperative for Independent Living). The first European personal assistance user cooperative, became the model for numerous cooperatives in Sweden and abroad. https://www.stil.se/ | Sweden, Swedish language, Link checked 2024-06 |
| Welcome to the California State Independent Living Council Website In cooperation with the state Department of Rehabilitation, the SILC prepares a State Plan for Independent Living which sets the policy and funding levels for the state's network of Independent Living Centers (ILCs) and services. To help guide this policy, the SILC solicits continual public feedback on the effectiveness of independent living services and the changing needs of the community. https://www.calsilc.ca.gov/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2024-07 |
| New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. The New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. is made up of representatives, a majority of whom have disabilities, from around the State, who are appointed by the Board of Regents. It is a not-for-profit, non-Governmental, consumer controlled organization which monitors the federally funded Independent Living Centers in New York State, promotes the independent living philosophy statewide, and provides support and technical assistance to the entire network of Independent Living Centers (ILC) in New York State which consists of 37 community-based, not-for-profit organizations run by and for people with disabilities. https://nysilc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2024-07 |
| Statewide Independent Living Council of Illinois Main Home Page Our mission is to provide leadership, research, planning and education required to support independent living services in Illinois. https://silcofillinois.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2024-07 |
| Foundation of Resources for Equality and Employment for the Disabled (FREED) As a non profit Independent Living Resource Center, our goal is to empower people with disabilities to exercise their civil rights in becoming active, productive members of our community. https://freed.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2024-06 |
| American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT) We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions. https://adapt.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2024-06 |
| Thistle Foundation A Scottish charity providing health services, housing, and support enabling physically disabled people to lead independent lives. https://www.thistle.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2024-06 |
| Umbrella of the Capital District Umbrella of the Capital District is a non-profit agency helping senior citizens and persons with disabilities live independently, comfortably and safely in their own homes. https://theumbrella.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2024-06 |
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