Centers for Independent Living Resource Center

(CILs)

1. Centre for Independent Living Dublin
   The main aim of the CIL is to empower and enable disabled people to achieve independent living, choice and control over their lives and to achieve full and active participation as equal citizens in society. CIL has proven to be an effective voice of disabled people and has contributed significantly to national policies in relation to people with disabilities over the past number of years. [More Information]
2. Centre for Independent Living in Toronto, Inc.
   The Centre's site has many links to aid people with disabilities in their quest for independent living. CILT is dedicated to the betterment of living in Toronto. This site has links on funding, employment, IL skills training, referrals, parenting, peer support, resources, books, and other helpful links. [More Information]
3. Community Research for Assistive Technology
   The California Foundation of Independent Living Centers, in collaboration with the California State University at Northridge, is conducting a five-year research program funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. The goal of the project is to increase the capacity of the independent living community to work with its members and stakeholders to collect research data on access and use of AT to improve the lives of people with disabilities. [More Information]
4. European Network on Independent Living
   Founded in 1989 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, ENIL is the umbrella of individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting Independent Living among persons with disabilities and the general public in Europe. [More Information]
5. Independent Living Research Utilization
   "The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) program is a national 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. It is a program of TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research), a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation facility for persons with disabilities." [More Information]
6. Institute on Independent Living
   "The Institute on Independent Living serves self-help organizations of disabled people who work for self-determination and equal opportunities. We provide information, training materials and technical assistance on personal assistance, advocacy, accessibility, legislation and peer support. We publish articles, reports, manuals or comments and other materials related to Independent Living." [More Information]
7. National Council on Independent Living
   The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) is a cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. Founded in 1982, NCIL represents over 700 organizations and individuals including: Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), individuals with disabilities, and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the U.S. [More Information]
8. Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Full Participation in Independent Living
   The RRTC conducts research on, identifies, and advances person-environment centered strategies that encourage full participation in society, among persons with disabilities representing diverse cultures, varying socioeconomic strata, and emerging disability populations. [More Information]
9. Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Independent Living Management
   To help Centers for Independent Living (CILs) become integrated more fully with their communities, this project identifies and applies best practices, finding examples from both inside and outside the CIL network. The work is conducted embracing, supporting, and emulating the principles of the independent living philosophy, which encompass consumer control, self-help, advocacy, peer relationships, peer role models, and empowerment. [More Information]
10. Senior Housing at homestore.com
    This site lists home pages of different communities and centers for independent living throughout the U.S. It also provides an online tool and supporting information that helps seniors to determine their needs and payment options. [More Information]
11. Uloba - Independent Living Norway
    The Institute's purpose is to promote the opportunities of persons with disabilities to gain more personal and political power, self-determination, full participation and equality through information, training materials, consultancy and technical assistance. The Institute works in cooperation with other organizations which support these aims at the local, national and international level, including self-help groups in developing countries. [More Information]

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