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Directory Sites
IMPACT Center for Independent Living
A site to preserve and promote the rich history and philosophy of the independent living movement.
www.impactcil.org
Resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, Independent Living centers, and professionals.
www.ilusa.com
Institute on Independent Living
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.
www.independentliving.org
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.
www.cailc.ca
Articles of interest to people with disabilities, wheelchair accessible homes, contractors that specialize in this field.
www.waccess.org
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
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.
www.ncil.org
A web-zine dedicated to advancing an exchange of information and research about the international independent living movement of people with disabilities.
www.disabilityworld.org
Family Village--Independent Living Resources
Links to papers on Independent Living philosophy and lists of Independent LIving Centers.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
Centers for Independent Living Web Sites
Links to centers and resources for the United States and Canada.
www.jik.com
National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL)
Britain's National Centre for information about independent living issues affecting disabled people.
www.bcodp.org.uk
Exchange ideas on housing alternatives for people with autism, i.e., Group Homes, Live-in Caregivers, Co-ops, Intentional Communities, Housing, Homeownership, Waivered Services, non-profit organizations, grants and other programs for disabled or autistic people.
www.geocities.com
National Home of Your Own Alliance
Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
alliance.unh.edu
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the subject.
ohioline.osu.edu
Listing of Independent Living Centers in the United States.
www.designlinc.com
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This national nonprofit free of charge rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.
www.rebuildingtogether.org