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Austria | |
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| BIZEPS - Behindertenberatungszentrum - Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben http://www.bizeps.or.at/ | Austria, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Organization of disabled students in Austria "UNIABILITY is a community of interests consisting of disabled representatives, affected students, and others. Their aim is to improve the standards and capabilities of all Austrian universities and colleges, and to represent the interests of disabled students to the public." http://info.tuwien.ac.at/uniability/engl.. | Austria, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Selbstbestimmt Leben Innsbruck Center for Independent Living in Innsbruck. Site in German only. http://www.selbstbestimmt-leben.net/ | Austria, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Selbstbestimmt-Leben-Initiative (SLI) Linz Center for Independnet Living. Site only in German. http://www.sli-linz.at/ | Austria, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Australia | |
| People with Disability Australia Incorporated http://www.pwd.org.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Physical Disability Council of Australia We are a National Peak Disability Organisation, representing the interests and views of people with physical disability across Australia. http://www.pdca.org.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Barbados | |
| BARBADOS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE DISABLED (BARNOD) Our Mandate is to raise public and political awareness on issues concerning persons with disabilities. Our goal is to promote full participation and equalisation for persons with disabilities. We are committed to: * Lobbying government at all levels on policies affecting persons with disabilities * Promoting awareness through media, lectures, seminars and training courses * Sharing information and self help skills that will improve the socio-economic status of persons with disabilities * Supporting activities to foster better health and sporting opportunities for persons with disabilities. http://www.barnod.org/ | Barbados, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Bangladesh | |
| Sunrider Protibandhi Kalayan Sangstha For details please visit our website. http://www.spks.8k.com/ | Bangladesh, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Belgium | |
| Dysmelia DYSMELIA is a self help group of persons with dysmelie (= Congenital absence of a portion of one or more limbs) active in Belgium. DYSMELIA organises meetings and weekends with the members and also publishes a quarterly named Dysmelia - Info http://www.dysmelia.org/ | Belgium, French language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| European Disability Forum Our mission is to ensure disabled citizens' full access to fundamental and human rights through their active involvement in policy development and implementation in the European Union. http://www.edf-feph.org/ | Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Canada | |
| Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC) 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. http://www.cailc.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked (2006-11/2020-06 |
| Disabled Peoples' International Disabled Peoples' International(DPI) is a network of national organizations or assemblies of disabled people, established to promote the human rights of disabled people through full participation, equalization of opportunity and development http://www.dpi.org/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Rick Hansen Institute RHI provides leadership to the field of disability, with a special emphasis on spinal cord injury. "Our mission is to find a cure for paralysis." http://www.rickhansen.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Thalidomide Victims Association An organization of approximately 125 Canadian victims of the drug thalidomide. It provides non-monetary programs, services, and advocacy for its members as well as the history and current issues concerning the drug. http://www.thalidomide.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The disAbility Resource Centre http://www.cvilrc.bc.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Victoria Disability Resource Centre Victoria Disability Resource Centre. We are a non profit organization that helps people with all types of disabilities lead independent lives - under their control and by their choice. Our organization is fully cross disability, that is to say that anyone in the community with a disability, regardless of type is potentially able to draw on our services. http://www.drcvictoria.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Germany | |
| VbA-München - erbund behinderter Arbeitgeber - Selbstbestimmt Leben http://www.vba-muenchen.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| ZSL - Erlangen Das ZSL e.V. ist aus der Behinderteninitative StIB e.V. entstanden und wurde 1988 gegründet. Bereits ein Jahr später begann mit zwei MitarbeiterInnen die hauptamtliche Arbeit. http://www.zsl-erlangen.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| ABS: Aktive Behinderte in Stuttgart und Umgebung http://www.aktive-behinderte.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| ASL - Association for Self-determined Life of seriously disabled people - Berlin Center for Independent Living in Berlin. Site in German and English. http://www.asl-berlin.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Autonom Leben e.V - Selbstbestimmtes Leben für alle behinderten Menschen http://www.autonomleben.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Berliner Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben Das Berliner Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben behinderter Menschen - BZSL engagiert sich seit 1990 in unserer Stadt. Als Selbsthilfegruppe während der "Wendezeit" in Ostberlin gegründet, haben wir eine Beratungsstelle aufgebaut, die jährlich ca. 550 bis 600 behinderten Menschen, ihren Angehörigen und Partnern mit Rat und Tat zur Seite steht. http://www.bzsl.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Das Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben (ZsL) e.V in Mainz Das Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben (ZsL) e.V in Mainz bietet Beratung von behinderten Menschen und leistet inhaltliche sowie praktische Arbeit zur Gleichstellung. http://www.zsl-mainz.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Die Kate - Selbstbestimmtes Leben - Bonn Independent Living Center in Bonn, Germany. Site only in German. http://www.diekate.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Independent Living Berlin, Brandenburg, Sachsen Independent Living e.V. bietet Kinder- und Jugendhilfe in Berlin, Brandenburg, Sachsen mit Kindertageseinrichtungen, Betreutem Jugendwohnen, Mädchenwohnen, Ambulanten Hilfen, Jugendclubs http://www.independentliving.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| INDIVIDUALHILFE für SCHWERBEHINDERTE e.V. Heidelberg http://individualhilfe.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Jenaer Zentrum für selbstbestimmtes Leben behinderter Menschen e. V. http://www.jzsl.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Mobile-Dortmund Center for Independent Living in Dortmund. Site only in German. http://www.mobile-dortmund.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| PHÖNIX e.V. Beratung und Hilfen für behinderte Menschen in Regensburg http://www.phoenix-regensburg.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Selbstbestimmt Leben Bremen http://www.slbremen-ev.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Verein zur Förderung der Autonomie Behinderter - FAB Center for Independent Living in Kassel. Site only in German. http://www.fab-kassel.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| WüSL - Selbstbestimmt Leben Würzburg e.V. http://www.wuesl.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Zentrum für selbstbestimmtes Leben behinderter Menschen Frankfurt Independent Living Center in Frankfurt. Site in German. http://www.selbstbestimmt-leben-frankfur.. | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Zentrum für selbstbestimmtes Leben Köln Das Kölner Zentrum für selbstbestimmtes Leben (ZsL) war 1987 eine der ersten Beratungsstellen von Behinderten für Behinderte im gesamten Bundesgebiet; bis heute ist es das einzige ZsL in Nordrhein-Westfalen. http://www.zsl-koeln.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Denmark | |
| Danish Disability Council (DSI) DSI was founded in 1934 and has 29 national member organisations representing more than 300,000 people with disabilities in Denmark. DSI is the only Danish umbrella organisation in the disability field. http://www.dch.dk/english/#top | Denmark, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Handicappede Studerende og Kandidater En gruppe bevægelses- handicappede studerende ved Københavns Universitet, Indre By, startede i 1985 foreningen med det formål at forbedre lokale- og adgangsforholdene på Universitetet. http://www.hsknet.dk/ | Denmark, Danish language, Link checked 2008-06 |
United Kingdom | |
| the Surrey Independent Living Council Disabled People in Surrey can now use services funded by Surrey County Council and run by S.I.L.C. to support themselves to live independently in the community. http://www.surreyilc.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Barnet Independent Living Agency http://www.bilagency.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Choices and Rights Disability Coalition The Centre for Independent Living, covering Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, mamanaged by Choices and Rights Disability Coalition. Includes service details, disability resources, newsletters, and links. http://www.choicesandrights.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| CIL The Centre For Independent Living, Belfast (CIL) is an organisation of disabled people working to support disabled people's right to have choice and control in their lives and to take an active part in the community in which they live. CIL aim to promote the philosophy of independent living and raise awareness about Direct Payments as an option for disabled people to achieve independence. http://www.cilbelfast.org/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Cornwall Disability Forum - England This site aims to direct people to information on the Internet and elsewhere, relating to disability in Cornwall, the UK, Internationally and most importantly to be as accessible as possible to all disabled people. http://www.cdf-net.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Council of Disabled People. Warwickshire & Coventry The CDP is an organisation run and controlled by Disabled people. It has been in existence since the early 1990's and exists to promote the rights and the full participation of Disabled people economically, socially and politically. http://www.cdp.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living (DCIL) DCIL is an organisation of disabled people, developing & providing services for Disabled People. It works to apply disabled people's own ideas and experience to developing services and public policies. http://www.dcil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Disability Action Disability Action has six offices. It's Head Quarters and Transport office in Belfast, and four local offices in Derry, Dungannon, Carrickfergus and Newry. Services include information & policy, employment and training support, capacity building, training on disability issues, transport and mobility assessment. http://www.disabilityaction.org/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| 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 2008-06 |
| Disability Information and Advice Centre We are an independent registered charity which is run and managed by disabled people for disabled people living in York and surrounding area. Our trained advisers offer information and advice on the following issues: Benefits, Employment, Equipment, Holidays and leisure, Blue Badge parking, Access, Housing, Disability Rights, Adaptations to the home Health, Social care issues, Personal Assistance Scheme/Direct Payments. http://www.diac-york.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Disability Now We publish a fortnightly publication and run this website. We cover the latest news stories, bring you comment from the UK's most influential disabled campaigners, guide you through the latest developments in motoring and equipment and offer a selection of lifestyle and arts features. Disability Now is put together by a team of professionally trained journalists, advertising and marketing experts, almost 50 per cent of whom are disabled. http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Disability Solutions Disability Solutions is a voluntary organisation, a registered charity controlled and run by local disabled people with services available across the whole of North Staffordshire and most of our services are available to anyone in North Staffordshire who has a query or problem connected with any aspect of disability. http://www.disability-solutions.net/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Disabled People's Alliance Northamptonshire Disabled People's Alliance Northamptonshire is a countywide organisation supporting all disabled people in Northamptonshire with the following:- Independent Living Support and Information Service Advocacy User Involvement Support for Young Disabled People Campaigning on Disability Issues Information on a variety of Disability Issues Disability Issue Based Training http://www.dpan.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Essex Coalition of Disabled People (ECDP) We hope this site becomes a valuable resource for disabled people in Essex and those visiting the county. We are a ‘cross impairment’ based organisation and exist to support ALL disabled people, whatever sort of impairment you may have. http://www.ecdp.co.uk/home/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Fife Independent Disability Network An organisation managed by people with disabilities to improve the life of disabled people in Fife. http://www.fidn.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Greenwich Association of Disabled People's Centre for Independent Living Greenwich Association of Disabled People's Centre for Independent Living (GAD, as we are known) was the first organisation of its kind in London and one of the first in the whole country. GAD was originally set up in 1975 to support disabled people's interests in Greenwich http://www.gad.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| HAD-London Borough of Harrow HAD is the umbrella organisation of Disabled people, residing, working or undergoing education or training in the London Borough of Harrow and has been established since 1971. http://www.asudesign.co.uk/had/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Herefordshire Centre of Independent Living | Providing independent living services to disabled and older people throughout Herefordshire http://www.herefordshire-cil.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Hounslow Association of Disabled People In 1987 a group of disabled people came together in Hounslow and started the Hounslow Association of Disabled People and as an independent agency we rely on fundraising and donations to support our work. http://www.disabilitynetworkhounslow.org.. | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| INDEPENDENT LIVING ALTERNATIVES ILA provides a comprehensive range of independent living and personal assistance services. http://www.ilanet.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Independent Living Association-West Sussex The Independent Living Association is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the independence of disabled people in West Sussex. The ILA provides specific practical support to disabled people such as the advice service to people on the county's Directs Payments (DP) scheme. It is also increasingly involved in championing the interests of disabled people and seeking change in social attitudes to disability. http://www.ila.ukf.net/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| KCIL - Kingston Centre For Independent Living KCIL is a local charity working proactively to empower and support disabled people. KCIL was established in 1968 and is a member-led organisation with a number of sub groups and committees which guide the work of the organisation. http://www.kcil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Leeds Centre for Integrated Living (Leeds CIL) Website under construction. Addresses and email available. http://www.leedscil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Lothian Centre for Integrated Living The Lothian Centre for Integrated Living is a disability and user led organisation established in 1991 to provide a range of practical services to disabled people in the Lothian region. http://www.lothiancil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Oxfordshire Council of Disabled People is a http://www.ocdp.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| SOLNETWORK This website is for finding out about what service user organisations are doing and also what non-service user organisations are doing for service users This website will provide a way for service user organisations, service users and other people who are interested to - support the development of local user involvement that aims to deliver better outcomes for service users be a place where user controlled organisations can voice their views and concerns. give information about and support service user involvement at a national level be open to all user groups in an equal and accessible manner to enable groups to link to other user controlled groups to develop links with world wide international user controlled organisations The aim of this activity, like the rest of Shaping Our Lives' work, is to improve the quality of support people receive. http://www.solnetwork.org.uk | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The Association of Blind and Partially Sighted Teachers and Students [ABAPSTAS] ABAPSTAS was founded in 1970 by a small number of visually impaired people with the primary aim of supporting students, teachers and lecturers. http://www.abapstas.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| WECIL- West of England Centre for Inclusive Living The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living (WECIL) was set up in 1995 and provides a range of services to over 4000 people a year, with the aim of promoting inclusive opportunities and enabling choice and control over their lives http://www.wecil.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Ireland | |
| Blanchardstown Center For Independent Living Blanchardstown Center for independant Living aims to provide support to people with disabilities and their partners and their families in the Dublin 15 area. Our key objectives are to provide practical solutions to Independant Living at home. http://www.virtualdublin15.info/bcil/ind.. | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Cork Centre For Independent Living Ltd. Cork Centre for Independent Living's main areas of service include the provision of personal assistance, advocacy, promoting independent living, research library, and information and support services, in the greater Cork area. http://www.corkcil.ie/ | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| European Network on Independent Living, ENIL promote ethos and ideals of independent living especially pas services http://www.enil.eu/ | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Fingal Awareness of Disability & Equality Ltd. (F.A.D.E) Fingal Awareness of Disability and Equality is a centre of Independent Living Advocates and people with Disabilities established F.A.D.E in January 1999 for people with Disabilities. Activities of F.A.D.E. include raising awareness and lobbying at local, Regional and National level on a wide range of issues such as access, employment, housing and the right to equal participation in society for all people with disabilities. http://www.fadecil.com/ | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities, a Centre of Independent Living established by, controlled and managed by people with disabilities. http://www.lapwd.com/ | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The Westmeath Centre for Independent Living (CIL) The Westmeath Centre For Independent Living, is a community based non-profit organization dedicated to integrating people with disabilities into community life. http://myhome.iolfree.ie/~ciladmin/ | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Tipperary Centre for Independent Living The Tipperary Centre for Independent Living has offices in Thurles and Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. The Tipperary CIL provides services to people with disabilities in all corners of County Tipperary, North South. The company is in existence for almost 10 years and is managed by Mr. Jim Casey see who have been involved in this project from the very beginning. The objective of the Centre is to enable people with disabilities to achieve independent living, participate in economic, social and political life and to have the same opportunities in life as everyone else. http://www.tippcil.tk/ | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| West Limerick Independent Living CIL Disability Services West Limerick Independent Living is a not for profit company established in 1997 by a small group of people, many of whom have a disability. The main objective of the organisation is to develop high quality Personal Support Service for people with disabilities in the Mid West region of Ireland. http://www.limerickcil.com/ | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Italy | |
| Consequor - Associazione Consequor per la Vita Indipendente Consequor Onlus nasce, soprattutto, dalla volonta' e dalla determinazione di alcune persone con disabilita' che abitano in Piemonte, dalla loro/nostra convinzione a promuovere, sostenere, rivendicare e esigere il diritto delle persone con disabilita’ alla Vita Indipendente, all’autodeterminazione e alla vitale necessità di assistenza personale autogestita: nonostante la disabilita'. http://www.consequor.it/ | Italy, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| La Cooperativa sociale a r.l. Independent Living http://www.independent.it/ | Italy, Italian language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Jamaica | |
| Combined Disabilities Association (CDA) Access is one of the main components of our advocacy, access to: - Mobility Housing Education Recreation – Rehabilitation Employment Its objective is to enable persons with disabilities to have a greater voice and active participation in their affairs, and to affirm the rights of persons with disabilities. To ensure provision in all national plans for development. The organizations target group is all persons with physical, visual, hearing, and mental disabilities. http://caribbean.dpi.org/ | Jamaica, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Nigeria | |
| Persons with Disabilites Action Network (PEDANET) Nigeria To promote the rights, health and social well being of Nigerians living with Disabilities in a sustainable, participatory and non-discriminatory manner through advocacy, training, systematic research, and documentation and to improve the practice of encouragement through multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral perspectives. http://pedanet.virtualactivism.net/ | Nigeria, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Norway | |
| Disability Empowerment Network DEN - Resource-Access provides quality empowerment services for people with disabilities, specialiseing in service delivery to people with visual impairments. http://www.resource-access.com/ | International interest, Norway, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Uloba ULOBA was founded in 1991. It is based on the principles of empowerment, full citizenship and human rights. The cooperative is owned and run by disabled people according to the philosophy of Independent Living. http://www.uloba.no/ | Norway, Norwegian language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Nepal | |
| National Federation of the Disabled-Nepal The economically strong, politically aware Nepali persons with disability living in a barrier free environment with full realization of rights (civil, economic, political, cultural and social) and dignity. The key Activities are: Awareness and sencitization Advocacy and protection of Humanrights of Persons With Disabilities Capacity Building and Networking http://www.nfdn.org.np/ | Nepal, Nepali language, Link checked 2008-06 |
New Zealand | |
| Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Information about New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, blindness issues, Guide Dog Services, Library and Information Services for the Blind, Equipment for Blind people http://www.rnzfb.org.nz/ | New Zealand, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Sweden | |
| GIL Göteborgskooperativet för Independent Living GIL är ett icke vinstdrivande kooperativ som ägs och drivs av medlemmar med funktionshinder och behov av personlig assistans. http://www.gil.se/ | Sweden, Swedish language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independent Living Institute The Institute serves self-help organizations of disabled people who work for equal opportunities, self-determination and self-respect. We provide information, training materials and technical assistance on personal assistance, advocacy, accessibility, legislation and peer support. We publish your articles, reports, manuals or comments and other materials related to Independent Living. http://www.independentliving.org/ | International interest, Sweden, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Kooperativet HIL Helsingborgs Independent Living är ett kooperativ för funktionshindrade som använder sig av personlig assistans. Kooperativet startade 1993. Att vara medlem i HIL betyder att få stöd och hjälp av andra i samma situation. http://www.hil.m.se/ | Sweden, Swedish language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Marschen för tillgänglighet: Otillgänglighet är diskriminering! An organization aimed towards the enactment of a law that will define inaccessibility as discrimination of people with disabilities living in Sweden. Marschen för tillgänglighet är en organisation som kämpar för att otillgänglighet ska klassas som diskriminering av personer med funktionshinder. http://www.marschen.se/ | Sweden, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Slovenia | |
| The Slovene Association of Disabled Students The Slovenian Association of Disabled Students offers advice and counselling regarding study accessibility, accommodation, , financial assistance, employment , etc. We provide personal assistance to people with more severe disabilities, transportation by adopted vans, use of modern computer technology, photocopying facilities, digitalization of books for the blind, etc. In addition to this we organize educational, cultural and sporting activities and social events home and abroad. http://www.dsis-drustvo.si/ | Slovenia, Slovenian language, Link checked 2008-06 |
Thailand | |
| Foundation To Encourage The Potential Of Disabled Persons To promote and encourage the health, education, employment, and dignity of northern Thailand's disabled persons. http://disabled.infothai.com/ | Thailand, Thai language, Link checked 2008-06 |
United States | |
| Independence, Inc., Lawrence KS Serving as a resource to communities in northeast Kansas by providing information, services, and advocacy for people with disabilities and the communities in which they live. http://www.independenceinc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Access Alaska, Inc. An Independent Living Center offering services to people with disabilities in Alaska. http://www.accessalaska.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Access II Independent Living Center We envision communities that provide inclusion, independence and self-determination for persons of all abilities. The Mission of Access II is to remove architectural and attitudinal barriers that limit the independence of persons with disabilities, promote a positive change in attitudes about disability and persons with disabilities, and encourage greater independence for persons with disabilities within our communities. As a Center for Independent Living, Access II is committed to the provision of a full range of independent living services. http://www.accessii.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Action Toward Independence Action Toward Independence is operated as an Independent Living Center. Not only does ATI comply with the laws of both New York State and of the United States of America, but also its commitment to human rights requires a standard that goes above and beyond those rights that are protected by law. http://actiontowardindependence.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Active Re-Entry Independent Living Programs Active Re-Entry is a community based program which assists individuals with disabilities to achieve or maintain self-sufficient and productive lives in their own communities. http://www.arecil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| American Amputee Soccer Association The American Amputee Soccer Association provides an opportunity for recreational soccer programs for men, women and children on the local and regional levels, and competitive programs to the international and Amputee World Cup Levels. http://www.ampsoccer.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| 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. http://www.adapt.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL), a powerful “voice” for the disability community in Arizona, offers independent living programs designed to empower people with disabilities to build independent lives. http://www.abil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| ASSIST! to Independence ASSIST! to Independence is a community based, American Indian owned and operated non-profit agency that was established by and for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions to help fill some of the gaps in service delivery. The agency serves as a consumer driven community action program to facilitate general awareness of disability related issues, community access, education, information sharing, assistive technology access, advocacy, and independent living that is culturally appropriate for American Indians. This is done through a comprehensive collaborative network which provides support and resources that promote the active participation of each individual in their self-care management. Program staff work to provide the tools necessary for individuals to make informed choices and decisions; to maintain a maximum level of independent living; to achieve equality of opportunity, inclusion and integration in the community and society; and for economic and social self-sufficiency. http://www.assisttoindependence.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Capital District Center for Independence CDCI,Inc. is a Capital District ( Albany NY and surrounding areas) organization assisting persons with disabilities to live independently. http://www.cdciweb.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Center for Independent Living - CIL - Berkeley, CA The Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a national leader in helping people with disabilities live independently and become productive, fully participating members of society. http://www.cilberkeley.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Center for Independent Living of Southwest Florida Helping people with disabilities to remain independent in their lives, their homes, their places of work, and in their communities. http://www.cilfl.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Central Coast Center for Independent Living Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL) is an advocacy and information center organized by and for people with disabilities, serving Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties. CCCIL promotes the independence of people with disabilities by supporting their equal and full participation in community life. CCCIL provides advocacy, education and support to all people with disabilities, their families and the community. http://www.cccil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Central Utah Center for Independent Living Independent Living means that we demand the same choices and control in our every-day lives that our non-disabled brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends take for granted. We want to grow up in our families, go to the neighborhood school, use the same bus as our neighbors, work in jobs that are in line with our education and interests, and start families of our own. Since we are the best experts on our needs, we need to show the solutions we want, need to be in charge of our lives, think and speak for ourselves - just as everybody else. http://www.cucil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| CID Belmont: Center for Independence of the Disabled The Center for Independence of the Disabled (CID) is a private, non-profit organization located in Belmont, California. CID is a consumer-driven, community-based services and advocacy organization serving San Mateo County. http://www.cidbelmont.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Community Resources for Independence-Santa Rosa CRI’s headquarters are in Santa Rosa where services are provided to increase choices, opportunities and independent living for people with disabilities. CRI has branch offices in Ukiah (Mendocino County) and Napa (Napa County). The Employment One-Stop Centers in Lake and Mendocino Counties have made office space available to CRI in Ft. Bragg and Lakeport where Independent Living services are provided as requested. CRI remains active within the Native American communities in Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties providing services for Tribal groups as far away as Covelo, Point Arena and Middletown. http://www.cri-dove.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Community Resources for Independent Living Community Resources for Independent Living supports, empowers and teaches skills to persons with disabilities so that they may more effectively participate in daily community and life activities. CRIL teaches and advocates for change to remove barriers to access for persons with disabilities. http://www.cril-online.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Cybercil: Independent Living Center on the World Wide Web CyberCIL, The Arizona Cyber Center for Independent Living offers a variety of services and work within communities to make changes to laws, regulations and practices that impact people with disabilities. Although the cyber center will operate autonomously with its own consumer-directed board of governors, it is anticipated that the center will maintain Internet linkages with other centers and providers in Arizona�s IL network. http://www.cybercil.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Dan Windheim - Life with Traumatic Brain Injury A Resource for Survivors http://www.tbilife.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Dayle McIntosh Center Dayle McIntosh Center was named in memory of a young woman with a severe physical disability who worked to found the Center in 1977. Our Mission is to advance empowerment and inclusion of all persons with disabilities. DMC is the largest Independent Living Center in California. Independent Living is a philosophy and a movement of people with disabilities who work for self-determination, equal opportunities, and self-respect. A non-residential facility, DMC exists to enable persons with disabilities to succeed in every arena they desire. http://daylemc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Disabled Resource Services For Larimer County Disabled Resource Services (DRS) is a consumer controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non residential, private non-profit agency that is designed and largely operated by individuals with disabilities to provide an array of independent living services. http://www.fortnet.org/drs/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disabled Resources Center Inc. Incorporated in 1976, the Disabled Resources Center provides over seven services to thousands of people each year in the cities of Artesia, Avalon, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, and Signal Hill. Most of the staff members are people with disabilities, as are the members of the Board of Directors, who provide positive role models for other people with disabilities. The mission of the agency is to empower people with disabilities to live independently in the community, to make their own decisions about their lives and to advocate on their own behalf. http://www.drcinc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| DuPage Center for Independent Living | Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA The DuPage (Illinois) Center for Independent Living -- A self-help agency dedicated to promoting the full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities. http://www.glen-ellyn.com/dcil/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Network, USA A network of and for persons with disabilities providing resources, products and services to self employed persons with disabilities and those seeking self sufficiency by starting and building a business. http://www.e-d-n.net/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| 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 2008-06 |
| FREED -- An Independent Living Resource Center 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. The majority of FREED's staff and Board of Directors are people with disabilities. We are headquartered in Grass Valley, CA and serve the counties of Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Sierra and Colusa with a branch office located in Marysville. http://freed.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Home - Rockland Independent Living Center Rockland Independent Living Center provides advocacy and leadership in the creation and development of an accessible and integrated community for people with disabilities, so that they may pursue lifestyles of their choice. http://www.rilc.org/index.htm | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| ILC of Kern County http://www.ilcofkerncounty.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| ILRCSF - Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco We are a cross-disability resource center. That means that we serve all people with disabilities, including people with: * psychiatric disabilities * general physical and mobility disabilities * blindness and vision impairment * deafness and hearing impairment * environmental illness/multiple chemical sensitivity * traumatic brain injury or stroke * HIV/AIDS * substance abuse * developmental disabilities * other cognitive disabilities http://www.ilrcsf.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| IMPACT IMPACT is a self-help, advocacy organization, which was formed in September of 1985 primarily by people with disabilities. IMPACT continues to be operated by people with disabilities. It is our mission to assist people with disabilities to achieve their full human potential and to advocate for a society that is free from both physical and attitudinal barriers so that we may be full participants in our own communities. http://www.impactcil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Independence Center Transitional Residence For Young Adults Independence Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent living for young adults with a variety of learning disabilities. http://www.independencecenter.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independence First IndependenceFirst is a non-residential Independent Living Center operated by a staff and board composed primarily of people with disabilities. http://www.independencefirst.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independence First IndependenceFirst was established in 1979 as a non-profit organization directed by, and for the benefit of persons of all ages, with disabilities of all kinds, primarily serving the four county Metropolitan Milwaukee Area. IndependenceFirst is your resource on accessibility and issues related to living independently in our community for persons with disabilities. http://www.independencefirst.org/home/in.. | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independent Living Center East San Gabriel Valley The Independent Living Center is dedicated to expanding access to information and resources to help increase independence and enhance the quality of life for the East San Gabriel Valley residents with disabilities. http://www.ilc-clar.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independent Living Center Of Eastern Indiana Serving Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Decatur, Rush, Union and Wayne Counties http://www.ilcein.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independent Living Center of Mobile http://www.ilcmobile.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independent Living Center of Northeast Kansas The Independent Living Center of Northeast Kansas is a nonprofit organization striving to assist persons with disabilities to live integrated, quality lives, with dignity, respect, and independence. http://www.ilcnek.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida Founded in 1991, the ILRC is guided by its mission statement: "To empower all people with a disability (as defined in the American's With Disabilities Act (ADA) or Rehab Act of 1973), to live independent and self-empowered lives." http://www.cilj.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Independent Living Resource Center-Santa Barbara County Independent Living Resource Center serving persons with disabilities. http://www.ilrc-trico.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independent Living Resources ndependent Living Resources is a non-profit agency operated by a skilled staff and board of directors composed primarily of people with disabilities. This firsthand experience with disabilities provides a unique base of expertise for effectively addressing and providing services to individuals with disabilities. http://www.ilresources.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Independent Living Services of Northern California http://www.ilsnc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| 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 2008-06 |
| International Ventilator Users Network Post-Polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and networking. http://www.ventusers.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Lake County Center for Independent Living Lake County Center for Independent Living is a disability rights organization governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities. Lake County Center for Independent Living offers services and advocacy that promote a fully accessible society, which expects participation by persons with disabilities http://www.lccil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Life Center for Independent Living LIFE Center for Independent Living advances equality and integration of all persons with disabilities. To achieve this mission, we: * Promote local, state and national advocacy * Educate persons with disabilities about their rights and responsibilities * Provide support services * Raise community awareness about disability issues in DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean Counties. http://www.lifecil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Linc Inc - Home Promoting personal empowerment and equality of opportunity for people with disabilities in St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois. http://www.lincinc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Living Independence Network Corporation Living Independence Network Corporation (LINC), is a non-profit organization empowering people with disabilities to achieve their desired level of independence. LINC promotes personal growth and freedom of choice through advocacy, networking, public awareness and modification of environments. http://www.lincidaho.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. The Long Island Center for Independent Living, is committed to the empowerment of consumers with disabilities. LICIL staff functions as "ambassadors" to the belief that individuals with disabilities have a responsibility to take an active role in their own lives and a self-determined view of their futures. http://www.licil.net/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Marin CIL Marin CIL is a non-profit agency whose mission is: To assist people with all types of disabilities to achieve their maximum level of sustainable independence as contributing, responsible and equal participants in society. http://marincil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Midstate Independent Living Consultants What and who is Midstate Independent Living Consultants (MILC)? · MILC is a private non-profit agency serving persons with disabilities of all ages. · MILC is operated by staff and board composed primarily of people with disabilities. · MILC services are consumer directed working together with staff to meet goals. http://www.milc-inc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Multicultural Independent Living Center of Boston, Inc. What can the Multi-Cultural Independent Living Center of Boston, Inc. do for YOU? The Multi-Cultural Independent Living Center of Boston, Inc. provides information and referral services to disabled people and their families. Programs offered by the MILC empower people with disabilities to not only avoid institutionalization but to live, work and participate in their communities to the best of their ability. MILC informs disabled people on the services and opportunities available to them, teaches independent living skills, and offers the support systems which allow a person to achieve self-sufficiency. http://www.milcb.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) National coordinating body for competitive sports for individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and survivors of stroke. http://www.ndsaonline.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| New Horizons ILC We are an advocacy resource center for disability issues. http://www.newhorizonsilc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| 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 2008-07 |
| North Central Florida Center for Independent Living The mission of our organization is to empower people with disabilities to exert our individual rights to live as independently as possible, make personal life choices and achieve full community inclusion. http://www.cilncf.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| North Country Independent Living...it's a matter of choice North Country Independent Living is a private non-profit agency serving people with disabilities in living as independently as their abilities will allow. http://www.northcountryil.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Options for Independence The mission of OPTIONS for Independence is to raise the vision and capability of the community at large to the point where people of all abilities will have equal access. http://www.optionsind.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Options for Independent Living Options for Independent Living, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to empowering people with disabilities to lead independent and productive lives in their community through advocacy, the provision of information, education, technology and related services. http://www.optionsil.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Panhandle Independent Living Center We attempt to stimulate and promote a growing sense of personal dignity and responsible community participation of individuals with disabilities through training, community development, and direct services to meet the unmet needs of individual swith disabilities. http://www.panhandleilc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Placer Independent Resource Services PIRS is a non-profit independent living center. Our mission is to advocate, empower, educate and provide services for people with disabilities enabling them to control their alternatives for independent living. http://pirs.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Placer Independent Resource Services Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, educates the community about disability issues, and provides services to persons with disabilities to live independent, productive lives. Any person with a disability is eligible for our services. http://www.pirs.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Prairie Freedom Center for Independent Living Prairie Freedom Center for Independent Living was established over twenty years ago at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The founders believed in the human value, contribution, and spirit of individuals who have significant disabilities. They believed all people, including individuals with disabilities, should have the right to determine how and where they should live. http://www.pfcil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Progress Center for Independent Living Progress Center is a: Community-based, non-profit, non residential, service and advocacy organization, operated for people with disabilities and by people with disabilities. http://progresscil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Resources For Independent Living We are the only organization in Sacramento providing services to people with all forms of disability. The majority of our policy-making board is comprised of individuals with disabilities. Therefore, our decision-making process is both innovative and highly effective, because we are, in essence, helping ourselves. http://www.ril-sacramento.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Rolling Start, Inc. We empower and educate people with disabilities to achieve the independent life of their choice. http://www.rollingstart.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Service Dog Users The main purpose is to get disABLED Service Dog Users to communicate and share experiences, discuss situations and problems and to help and support each other. http://www.servicedogusers.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Society's Assets, disability services in Southeastern Wisconsin Society's Assets began in 1972 as an informal grass roots effort led by people with disabilities. It incorporated in 1974, with a mission of providing disability services to Southeastern Wisconsin. One of the agency's first goals was to expand home health care in Racine. http://www.sai-inc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Sources, Inc. Sources for Community Independent Living Services, Inc. provides services to persons with all types of disabilities who want to seek their independence and become active participants in community life. http://www.arsources.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Southern California Rehabilitation Services SCRS provides services and referrals for people with disabilities in Southeast Los Angeles County. http://www.scrs-ilc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Southwestern Independent Living Center home - Jamestown, New York USA Providing services services that will assist individuals with severe disabilities in reaching maximum independence and an enriched quality of life throughout Chautauqua County. http://www.ilc-jamestown-ny.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| 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 2008-07 |
| Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee http://www.tnsilc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Summit Independent Living Center, Inc Services for people with disabilities, individual and community advocacy, located in western Montana. http://www.summitilc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| SVILC- Silicon Valley Independent Living Center Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is a community based non-profit resource center, which provides various services for people with disabilities. The programs and services that SVILC provides are designed to meet various independent living needs of people, thus enabling these people with disabilities to live and lead an independent life. The programs and services provided are Assistive technology, Benefits information and referral, Personal assistant services, counseling, housing referral and placement, specialized services, Independent living skills, Vocational training, Therapeutic recreation and Individual systems and advocacy. http://www.svilc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The Access Center Over the years, The Access Center has grown and expanded to serve some 250,000 disabled residents in San Diego, providing direct services to about 5,000 people a year, and making referrals for an additional 12,000 to 15,000 people. In addition to the Spoke Shop, the Center offers 14 programs, most of them free, including counseling, an employment program, and help in finding affordable, accessible housing. Our Center Services include: Information and Referral, Housing Options, Personal Assistance Services, Peer Counseling, Financial Advocacy, Independent Living Program, Employment Services, Client Assistance Program, Volunteer Program, Systems Advocacy, and Assistive Technology. Today, the Access Center operators out of three locations: The main office at 1295 University Ave., in Imperial Valley in El Centro, and in North County at Oceanside. We serve these communities by providing valuable services to people with all types of disabilities. http://accesscentersd.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The Arc of the United States The Arc of the United States is a national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families. http://www.thearc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin The Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin (CILWW) advocates for the full participation in society of all persons with disabilities. Our goal is empowering individuals to exercise choices to maintain or increase their independence. Our strategy is providing consumer-driven services at no cost to persons with disabilities in Western Wisconsin. http://www.cilww.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. The Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. (ILCSC) is a non-profit consumer-based, non-residential agency providing a wide range of services to a growing population of people with disabilities. ILCSC is dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities to exercise independence -- professionally, personally and creatively -- while striving to educate the community on their needs. http://www.ilcsc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. (ILCSC) The Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. (ILCSC) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) consumer-based, non-residential agency providing a wide range of services to a growing population of people with disabilities. ILCSC is dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities to exercise independence -- professionally, personally and creatively -- while striving to educate the community on their needs. http://ilcsc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley seeks to help persons with disabilities do for themselves instead of depending on others to do for them. The majority of our staff and Board of Directors are persons with a disability. Our approach is rooted in the philosophy of self-reliance and self-determination. Our approach makes sense. The full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the community is cost-effective and reduces the spending of local, state, and federal revenues. http://www.ilchv.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| The Western New York Independent Living Project The Western New York Independent Living Project, Inc. family of agencies is a catalyst for systems and individual change, enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities, while respecting diversity, and promoting choices and alternatives for independent living in our societies. http://www.wnyilp.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Three Rivers Center for Independent Living Three Rivers Center for Independent Living (TRCIL) was established in 1983. Its MISSION is: To empower people with disabilities to enjoy self-directed, personally meaningful lives by providing outstanding consumer controlled services and by advocating for effective community change. Its VISION is: A world in which all physical, attitudinal, communication and systems barriers are eliminated and people with disabilities have equal opportunities and the right to full participation in society. As an agency TRCIL serves thousands of people in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties with offices in Erie, New Castle, Pittsburgh, and Washington. http://www.trcil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Three Rivers Inc., Independent Living Resource Center Our Center serves people of all ages, with all types of disabilities, and assists them in achieving their personal goals. We are a non-residential, non-profit agency that was started in 1985 by people with disabilities in Wamego, Kansas. http://www.angelfire.com/il/threeriversi.. | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Tri-County Independent Living Tri-County Independent Living is one of twenty-nine Independent Living Centers throughout the state of California servicing over 1.5 million people with disabilities and promoting the Philosophy of Independent Living. We have proudly served Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties since 1978. http://www.tilinet.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Tri-County Independent Living Center of Utah The mission of the Tri-County ILC is to enhance independent living for all people with disabilities. http://www.tri-county-ilc.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| VESID - New York State Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with NYS VESID's mission is to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities while ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are entitled; assure appropriate continuity between the child and adult services systems; and provide the highest quality vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to all eligible persons as quickly as those services are required to enable them to work and live independent, self-directed lives. http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Washington Coalition of Citizens with disAbilities WCCD promotes equality and choice of people with disAbilities through advocacy, collaboration, and programs. http://www.wccd.org/index.htm | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Welcome to Central Iowa Center for Independent Living The Central Iowa Center for Independent Living is a community based, non-profit, non-residential program serving persons with disabilities. Our board of directors is composed of a majority of persons who have disabilities. CICIL is dedicated to assiting all persons, regardless of disability in making choices about their own lives and in experiencing success as active participants in society. http://www.raccoon.com/~cicil/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Welcome to D.I.L.A. Information and resources related to deafness and hard-of-hearing. http://www.dila.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Welcome to IVCIL Website The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) is a community-based, non-residential center for independent living dedicated to enhancing options available to persons with disabilities so they may choose and maintain individualized and satisfying lifestyles. IVCIL combines direct services with advocacy to individuals, ensuring the continuance of positive social change to allow greater integration of persons with disabilities into the mainstream of community life. http://www.ivcil.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| 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 2008-07 |
| Welcome to the Will-Grundy Center for Indepenedent Living As people with disabilities and their advocates, the Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living strives for equality and empowerment of persons with disabilities in the Will and Grundy County areas. The Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living, a United Way Agency, is a cross-disability, community based organization. We are your local resource for information on the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability related laws. We inform persons with disabilities of their rights, educate them about their responsibilities, provide support services, promote advocacy, and raise community awareness about disability issues. http://www.will-grundycil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Westchester Independent Living Center The Westchester Independent Living Center, Inc. (WILC) is a not-for-profit, community-based advocacy and resource center that serves people with all types of disabilities. http://www.wilc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Westside Center for Independent Living WCIL, Independent Living Center, Disabled, Disabilities, Disability, Disability Resources, Handicap, Handicapped, Computer Training Project, CTP, Non-Profit http://www.wcil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
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| Association of Students with Disabilities http://www.adsyu.org/ | Serbia and Montenegro, Serbian language, Link checked 2008-06 |
| Little People Of Kosovo Little People Of Kosovo works with disabled persons in the former Yugoslavia. http://www.lpkosovo.tk/ | Serbia and Montenegro, English language, Link checked 2008-06 |
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