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Links in this category: 28. Newest link in this category: 2013-05-20

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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.
http://www.ilru.org/
International interest,
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
CeDIR - Center for Disability Information & Referral
The mission of the Center for Disability Information & Referral (CeDIR) is to provide access to information to meet individuals' disability-related needs through print, nonprint, and human resources.
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/
International interest,
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Crosspoint Anti Racism
A collection of international links in the field of of Human Rights, Anti-Racism, Refugees, Women's rights, Antifascism, Shoah, etc.
http://www.magenta.nl/crosspoint/index.h..
International interest,
Netherlands,
English language,
Link checked 2013-04
Independent Living USA Website
A directory of resources for independent living, for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, independent living centers, and professionals.
http://www.ilusa.com/
International interest,
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder database
Disability links database. Tennessee Family Pathfinder was created with funding from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities within the Administration for Children and Families, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/pathfin..
International interest,
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
STIL
The Stockholm Cooperative for Independent Living, the first European personal assistance user cooperative, became the model for numerous cooperatives in Sweden and abroad.
http://www.stil.se/
Sweden,
Swedish language,
Link checked 2013-05
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.
http://www.calsilc.org/
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Disability Action in the Borough of Barnet
DabB is a voluntary organisation providing a range of accessible services for disabled people living or working in the London Borough of Barnet, their families and supporters.
http://www.dabb.org.uk/
United Kingdom,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
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.
http://www.nysilc.org/
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-04
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.
http://www.silcofillinois.org/
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Independent Living and Personal Assistant Services in Finland
Summary of a paper by Kalle Könkkölä and Gunilla Sjörvall.
http://www.disabilityworld.org/01-02_01/..
Finland,
Finnish language,
Link checked 2013-05
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.
http://www.freed.org/
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Access Ireland.info
Information regarding disability accessibilty throughout Ireland.
http://www.accessireland.info/
Ireland,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
AgrAbility - Resources for Persons with disabilities in rural settings at Purdue University
Links page
http://abe.www.ecn.purdue.edu/ABE/Extens..
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
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.
http://www.adapt.org/
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
BC Housing - Independent Living BC
Independent Living BC, Canada
http://www.bchousing.org/programs/indepe..
Canada,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
CBR is a "strategy within community development for the rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities, and social integration of all people with disabilities.
http://www.cbrresources.org/
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Creative studio
Independent cinema studio as way to Independent Living. Disabled people are featured in movies to change everyone's attitudes to disability in Russia
http://www.esmarchfilm.narod.ru/eng/inde..
Russia,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Disability Information & Resource Centre in South Australia
Resources available to all people with disabilities, and to organisations and persons involved in providing services to people with disabilities.
http://www.dircsa.org.au/
Australia,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Independent Living in Japan
Articles and resources on the IL situation in Japan from the Asia Disability Institute.
http://homepage2.nifty.com/ADI/
Japan,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
National Centre for Independent Living (UK)
This website is designed to be a resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled people and others working in the field.
http://www.ncil.org.uk/
United Kingdom,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Thistle Foundation
A Scottish charity providing health services, housing, and support enabling physically disabled people to lead independent lives.
http://www.thistle.org.uk/
United Kingdom,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05
Threshold Association, Finland
The Threshold Association is a human rights organization of disabled people with headquarters in Helsinki. There are about 1,500 members: people with different kinds of disabilites, their allies and non-disabled people. The Association is managed and governed by disabled people themselves.
http://www.kynnys.fi/kynnys/english.html..
Finland,
Finnish language,
Link checked 2013-05
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.
http://www.theumbrella.org/
United States,
English language,
Link checked 2013-05


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