Open Directory - Society: Disabled: Independent Living
See also: - A national network of rural independent living centers, other programs, and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living. APRIL is an advocate for increased funding and policy changes to improve rural disability services. - A national umbrella organization which consists of local autonomous Independent Living Resource Centres (ILRCs). Each ILRC is community-based and controlled by and for persons with disabilities. - Links to centers and resources for the United States and Canada. - 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. - Links to papers on Independent Living philosophy and lists of Independent Living Centers. - A site to preserve and promote the rich history and philosophy of the independent living movement. - Information, training, research and technical assistance in independent living. - Resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, Independent Living centers, and professionals. - 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. - A non-profit organization that offers a variety of housing and support services for people with developmental dissabilities. Covers Philadelphia areas. - 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. - Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes. - This national nonprofit free of charge rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities. - 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.
