Independent living

A listing of content on the site related to independent living.

Download the Form to become a Community Choice Act Supporter (Word)

 

The University of Minnesota's Research and Training Center on Community Living

 

HCBS - Clearinghouse for the Community Living Exchange Collaborative

 

Best Buddies

 

EQUITY Profile of the Month

Innovative Transitions: Nick Ensley- A typical 26 year old, except that two years ago a car crash left him paralyzed from the neck down and lives in a "skilled nursing facility". Yet, with the help of caring people, innovative asset building strategies, and Starbuck's- Nick is earning his way towards independence.

Nick Ensley

Nick Ensley, in the middle, surrounded by the Rolling Stones

Inclusion Press International

 

EQUITY Special Section

Creating a Vision: Survey for Youth with Disabilities

Sticks and Stones

Sticks and Stones is as collection of over fifty stories about facing abuse and violence. The compelling stories are told by a diverse group of people with disabilities, as well as family members, services providers, and other allies, and cover a wide range of mistreatment and recovery experiences.

The Cost of Program Models Providing Personal Assistance Services (PAS) for Independent Living

This report analyzes six program models in terms of cost and degree of support for Independent Living using data from WlD's 1989 program survey of all publicly-funded PAS programs in the United States. Both Independent provider and agency models are examined and compared.

Attending to America: Personal Assistance for Independent Living: A Report of the National Survey of Attendant Services Programs in the United States

This unique 1987 report explores the then current publicly provided personal assistance system in the U.S. It contains policy recommendations and action steps, a definition of terms, a directory of attendant service programs in the U.S. and a bibliography.

Just Like Everyone Else

This oversize format publication, intended for a general audience, provides perspective, inspiration, and information about the Independent Living Movement and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Personal Assistant Programs in Germany, Sweden and the USA: Differences and Similarities

This thesis, funded by "Stiftung zur Förderung körper-behinderter Hochbegabter" of Lichtenstein and the IDEAS for a New Millennium Project, describes and compares personal assistance services in three different countries.

RRTC-ILDP Issue Brief: Collaboration Between Publicly-Funded Rehabilitation Programs and Community-Based Independent Living Centers

In recent years, several publicly-funded vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and consumer-controlled, community-based, independent living centers (ILCs) have undertaken collaborations focused on im-proving employment outcomes for people with disabilities (Thayer & Rice, 1990; Means & Bolton, 1992; 1994). However, program and practice char-acteristics that enable such collaborations to succeed are not well understood (Hanson & Temkin, 1997).

RRTC-ILDP Issue Brief: Applying Independent Living Principles to State Health Care Programs for People with Disabilities

To help clarify principles which could and should guide our health care, this Issue Brief looks at how state health care programs targeted at people with disabilities achieve independent living objectives. As numerous states develop managed care programs targeted at SSI and SSDI beneficiaries, it is important to focus attention on health care reform at the state level.

RRTC-ILDP Issue Brief: Taking on Rural Transportation

How can it be that decades after the advent of the independent living and disability rights movements, transportation remains the number one issue for people with disabilities living in rural areas? We live in an era when society is finally trying to open all doors to all people, with every kind of impairment or limitation. Yet, most people with disabilities who live in Rural America continue to be isolated, frustrated, and cut off from any possibility of going to work or school, visiting family or friends, participating in community life, or tending to their health needs, all because of the lack of adequate transportation.

Vida Independiente: nuevos modelos organizativos (Independent Living: new organizational models)

This book is a contribution to the current social debate on the development of the "Independent Living Movement." It also includes guidelines for setting up Independent Living Centers. Spanish language. Este libro es una contribución al debate social actual sobre el desarrollo del "Movemiento de la Vida Independiente." También incluye pautas para el establecimiento de Centros de Vida Independiente. En español.

California Department of Rehabilitation

Assessment, information and referral, training, job search help and placement, counseling and guidance, assistive technology and independent living services. 866-449-2730 Voice, 866-359-7705 TTY.

"COMMUNITY FOR ALL" TOOL KIT RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTING COMMUNITY LIVING

 

TASH

 

The Center for an Accessible Society

 

The University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies

 

The Center on Disability and Community Inclusion

 

Community Works

 

Diversity City Press, Inc.

 

Institute for Community Inclusion

 

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

 

Options in Community Living, Inc.- Madison, WI

 

Partners In Policymaking for Developmental Disabilities

 

Training Resource Network, Inc.

 

Capacity Works

 

The Council on Quality and Leadership

 

The Arc of the United States

 

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

 

Center on Human Policy

 

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

 

National Resource Center on Supported Living and Choice

 

Institute for Human Development

 

Institute on Disability- University of New Hampshire

 

Supported Life Institute

 

Sticks and Stones Cover

Sticks and Stones cover art by Carli Scales.

EQUITY Program of the Month

Tapping Into Disabled Youth’s Power: ADAPT- Jason Glozier, ADAPT Youth Organizer, challenges disabled youth to put action where their mouth is and get organized to solve problems, instead of whining about the "unfairness" of the world .

Curriculum on Abuse Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE)

Sadly, people with disabilities get abused, sometimes at the hands of people who help or care for them. Care providers and personal assistants, including family members and service providers (paid or unpaid) can be abusive. When abuse occurs, a disabled person’s personal health, safety and emotional well-being may be at risk, along with their ability to engage in daily life activities. This page has links to comic book scenes, Sticks&Stones stories and Talking About Abuse, etc movies.

New publication! A Significant Alliance: The Independent Living Movement, the Service Employees International Union and the Establishment of the First Public Authorities in California

During the last decade in California, "Public Authorities" have been established in most counties to allow personal attendants to organize and seek union representation. In order to fully understand the significance of potentially losing Public Authorities due to loss of funding, it's important to understand the depth of the victory that the Public Authorities represent. This publication covers the history behind the establishment of this significant institution.

Independent & Community Living

 

National Council on Independent Living

A membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights and services for people with disabilities to further full integration and participation in society. The site contains a national directory of independent living centers and links to organizations, federal agencies and other resources related to people with disabilities.

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

A non-profit organization operated by and for persons with disabilities, ensuring the rights of people with disabilities to live independently and fully integrated in the community. The Sacramento based foundation lists all California independent living centers that are member organizations. CFILC conducts advocacy, outreach and training activities on a wide range of disability issues.

ILUSA

Independent Living USA site with national and international list of ILCs.

Center for Independent Living - Berkeley, California

 

Institute on Independent Living

 

Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU)

 

Family Friendly Fun and Special Needs Resources

Offers access to mind, body and spirit-enriching information that enhances the quality and enjoyment of family life with special needs.

Harlem (NY) Independent Living Center (HILC)

 

Paraquad, Inc. (St. Louis, MO)

 

Through the Looking Glass

National resouce center for parents with disabilities.

EQUITY Feature Article

Disability Policy: Uniting Forces for the Social and Economic Inclusion of All People- Megan O’Neil, World Institute on Disability, illustrates how not all government policy is created the same. There are new and exciting policy opportunities for people with disabilities and by collaborating with asset building organizations, we can create a more equitable society.

Jason Glozier

Jason Glozier, ADAPT Youth Organizer, on the left