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Independent Living
National, nonprofit organization of vocational rehabilitation service and community supports committed to maximizing employment opportunities and independent living for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
A national network of rural centers for independent living and other organizations and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living.
This report, the third in AARP's Beyond 50 series, takes an in-depth look at the roles of supportive services, family and community and our social and physical environments in enhancing the independence of persons with disabilities who are age 50 and older.
AARP's Beyond 50 report presents a new agenda for examining, building and retrofitting communities to support successful aging. Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide is also available. Both documents are in .pdf format.
State by state list of CILs, which are private, non-profit organizations that provide services relating to employment, health care and living skills that support the independence of individuals with disabilities.
The Exchange is funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and is a vital hub of information sharing, training and technical assistance for more than 180 recipients of Systems Change Grants for Community Living in all 50 states, two territories and the District of Columbia.
Information and resources from the National Organization on Disability on increasing alternatives to institutional services and other issues related to community-based services and legislation.
National Council on Disability report identifies barriers to developing livable communities and sheds light on potential methods for overcoming these barriers.
The Independent Living Research Utilization's directory, updated weekly, of all Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILC) and related organizations.
Recommendations from a mini-conference of the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. Document is in .pdf format, but is also available in Word format.
March 17, 2008 report from the National Council on Disabilities (NCD) that looks at barriers and solutions relating to people with psychiatric disabilities fully participating in their communities.
Offers resources for persons with extensive disabilities and develops consumer-driven policies for self-determination, self-respect and dignity.
A program of The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research, ILRU provides information, training, research and technical assistance in independent living.
Information about Independent Living Centers from the Independent Living USA Web site includes details on what ILCs are, how the movement started and addresses and phone numbers for state ILCs.
Offers training, clinical, and employment services, conducts research, and provides assistance to organizations to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in school, work, and community activities.
Provides national training and technical assistance to centers for independent living and advocates for national laws and policies affecting people with disabilities.
Web site of a university-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities.
The PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) Center is a national center based in Minnesota that provides a wide variety of programs, materials and services to assist parents of children with disabilities to expand their children's opportunities in education, work and independent living.
The Supported Employment Toolkit from the National Mental Health Information Center provides information on how to help people with mental illnesses and other disabilities find and keep competitive employment within their communities.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers beneficiaries with disabilities/blindness a greater choice in obtaining the services they need to help them go to work.
Enter a search term on this Web page for access to articles and abstracts on a variety of topics related to independent living, including transportation and employment.