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| | Independent Living: Just the facts... |
 | | The Independent Living approach, in traditional self-help group fashion, is based on peer support and role modeling in local grass-roots initiatives, referred to as Centers for Independent Living or CILs, that are run and controlled by persons with disabilities. | | | For example, peer support is used in Independent Living Skills classes where people living with their families or in institutions learn how to run their everyday lives in preparation for living by themselves. | | | With origins in the US civil rights and consumer movement of the late 1960’s the Independent Living movement replaces the special education and rehabilitation experts’ concepts of integration, normalization and rehabilitation with a new paradigm developed by disabled people themselves. |
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http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/i/in/independent_living.htm
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| | Ratzka, Adolf. 2003. "Independent Living in Sweden." |
| | For a better understanding of the Independent Living philosophy’s introduction, development, role and its particular interpretation in Sweden an account of the situation of persons with extensive disabilities in Sweden in the 1980s, before the introduction of the Independent Living philosophy and approach, will be helpful. | | | In the 1980s, the few leaders who did live in cluster housing or had home help service seemed to make a point of publicly displaying grief and resignation over their situation, perhaps, in order to show solidarity (35) with other unhappy residents. | | | So far, the movement’s lasting contribution to disability policy have been the articulation of the concept of consumer power, the notion that persons with disabilities are not objects of professional intervention but experts on their needs, and the recognition of control over one’s every-day life as a basic human right. |
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http://www.independentliving.org/docs6/ratzka200302b.html
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| | History of Independent Living |
| | Thus, another cornerstone of independent living philosophy became the shift away from the au thoritarian medical model to a paradigm of individual empowerment and responsibility for defining and meeting one's own needs. | | | Ralph Nader was the most outspoken advocate for this movement, and his staff and followers came to be known as "Nader's Raider s." Perhaps most fundamental to independent living philosophy today is the idea of control by consumers of goods and services over the choices and options available to them. | | | Self-help and peer support are recognized as key points in independent living philosophy. |
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http://www.acils.com/acil/ilhistory.html
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| | Association of Independent Living Advocates |
| | An Independent Living Advocate can be any sort of advocate (citizen, formal, peer group) providing they work with, promote and accept the concept of independent living and independent living principles. | | | For individual advocates membership at the various levels demonstrates a commitment to the concept of independent living. | | | At Associate level and above it also demonstrates knowledge and competency in the practice of independent living advocacy. |
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http://www.aila.org.uk
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| | Independent Living Resources Advocacy and counseling for individuals with disabilities. |
| | To promote the philosophy of Independent Living by creating opportunities, encouraging choices, advancing equal access, and furthering the level of independence for all people with disabilities. | | | By offering the four core services of Advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Counseling and Skills Training, Independent Living Resources helps people to help themselves. | | | Through ILR's many changes, a common thread has been our non-profit status and our perseverance in helping others. |
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http://www.ilr.org
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| | Independent Living for Seniors |
| | Independent Living for Seniors offers all of the health, medical and social services needed to help you maintain your independence, dignity and quality of life. | | | You now have a choice to live out your life in your community - enjoying family, managing your health, making new friends - simplifying how you choose and pay for needed long term care. | | | The ILS Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE, has proven that integrating health care services can have a powerful and beneficial impact on your health and well-being. |
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http://www.viahealth.org/body_senior.cfm?id=65
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| | Independent Living Center of Waterloo Region - Welcome |
| | Our philosophy and community-based independent living programs have made us a leader in many areas in the community. | | | Your visit to ilcwr.org is appreciated and your feedback welcome. | | | ILCWR offers a variety of programs in response to individual needs including Attendant Services, Community Support Services, and Education and Promotion programs such as the Kids on the Block and the Independent Living Awards. |
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http://www.ilcwr.org
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| | Independent Living USA- ILCs |
| | Independent Living: From Social Movement to Analytic Paradigm by Gerben DeJong | | | For more information on the Independent Living Movement visit the the Rehabilitation Research Training Center on Independent Living Management (RRTCIL-M). | | | Their goal is to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential within their families and communities. |
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http://www.ilusa.com/links/ilcenters.htm
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| | Vermont Center For Independent Living - VCIL |
| | The independent living philosophy holds that individuals with disabilities have the right to live with dignity and with appropriate support in their own homes, fully participate in their communities, and to control and make decisions about their lives. | | | Consumer choice, autonomy and control define the Independent Living Movement. | | | Vermont Center for Independent Living - Citizens with disabilities working together for dignity, independence and civil rights. |
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http://www.vcil.org
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| | Independent Living |
| | ILR offers training in independent living skills, including mobility orientation and use of public transportation, personal skill development, self-advocacy, and communication skill development. | | | CSBP provides a wide range of services to promote independent living for people with vision loss. | | | DSB provides independent living training, travel and mobility training and orientation, communication training, adaptive equipment and assistive technology training, and other support and assistance as needed to eligible clients. |
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http://spot.pcc.edu/~rjacobs/career/independent_living.htm
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| | Asperger/Autism: Independent Living Mailing List |
| | This e-mail-based group consists of several "forums" (each of which has its own e-mail address) dedicated to a particular topic related to living independently with our condition. | | | We come together here to make friends, support each other, and share practical experiences and tips relevant to independent living with our condition. | | | We are an online support group for people with Autism or related conditions, including but not limited to Asperger Syndrome. |
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http://www.inlv.demon.nl
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| | Home - Rockland Independent Living Center |
| | On April 27th the Rockland Independent Living held a seminar for our consumers on Advanced Directives. | | | RILC is an equal opportunity agency committed to providing reasonable accommodations to everyone. | | | New York who have disabilities so that they may pursue lifestyles of their choice. |
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http://www.rilc.org
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| | Low vision aids, products for the visually impaired - Independent Living Aids |
| | Independent Living Aids carries low vision aids that help the visually impaired enjoy a more independent lifestyle. | | | Stay active and make your life easier with our superb selection of specially adapted low vision aids, tools and | | | If you or someone you love is blind, diagnosed with macular degeneration or is otherwise visually impaired, you've come to the right place. |
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http://www.independentliving.com
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| | ILUSA - Independent Living USA Home Page |
| | Today's technology has completely changed our lives, and it continues to do so in many positive ways - including changing the lives of people who are applying for Social Security disability benefits. | | | ATLANTA - Coretta Scott King is mostly paralyzed on the right side of her body and faces a long, difficult recovery from a stroke, but she managed to say a few words Friday, her doctor said. | | | The FREED Center for Independent Living is presenting the last two workshops in its series on "Choosing to Live Well with a Disability." Click here for article. |
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http://www.ilusa.com
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| | Home - cfilc.org |
| | The entire focus of the Independent Living Movement is the realization that freedom to make choices and the ability to live in the community is a basic civil right that should be extended to all people, regardless of disability. | | | With this framework, Independent Living Center staff work with and for the consumer to promote his or her independence in the community. read more | | | © Copyright 2005, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers |
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| | Utah Independent Living Center |
| | The UILC's Mission is to assist persons with disabilities achieve greater independence by providing services and activities which enhance independent living skills and promote the public's understanding, accommodation, and acceptance of their rights, needs and abilities. | | | UILC is committed to provide services needed by people with disabilities to function more independently in their families and communities. | | | UILC services, consumers must need UILC assistance in order to attain or maintain a higher level of independence than presently exists in their own lives, they must cooperate with |
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http://www.xmission.com/~uilc/main.php3
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| | February 1, 2005 -- Abstract There is great and growing interest in assisting people with learning disabilities to live in their own homes with support to promote and enhance... | | | April 1, 2005 -- We are well into what may prove to be a watershed year for assisted living. | | | But they are beginning to feel embarrassed about their increasing signs... |
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http://www.articlesgalore.com/search/independent_living
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| | people with disabilities are assisted in exploring alternatives to institutionalization and are encouraged to make their own decisions about how they will live. | | | Independent Living Centers (ILCs) help people with disabilities achieve or maintain more self-sufficient and productive lives in their communities. | | | Control over one's life means having a choice of acceptable options that minimize reliance on others in making decisions and performing every day activities. |
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http://www.w-ils.org
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| | Welcome to the California State Independent Living Council Website |
| | 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. | | | The SILC also coordinates with similar agencies and councils at the state and federal levels to increase communication and help assure that services to people with disabilities are delivered effectively. | | | 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. |
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http://www.calsilc.org
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| | SILC Home Page |
| | We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our work in Idaho, and to check other links that may be of value. | | | This service is provided to acquaint the disability community and service providers to our organization, which advocates for equal opportunity, equal access, self-determination, independence and choice for people with disabilities. | | | stems from a philosophy which states that people with all types of disabilities should have the same civil rights and control over choices in their own lives as people without disabilities. |
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http://www2.state.id.us/silc
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| | DLCC: Semington Independent Living Centre - Home |
| | Our Occupational Therapists give, impartial advice, offering practical solutions to problems of daily living. | | | You can see and try a wide range of products and receive information on where to buy or how to get help to obtain what you need. | | | For details of Independent Living Centres (sometimes known as Disabled Living Centres) in other parts of the country, please click here. |
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http://www.ilc.org.uk
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| | DVRS - Independent Living Services |
| | Over 94% of participants surveyed expressed satisfaction with the program. | | | That means providing services that enable these individuals to live and function in the homes and communities of their choice. | | | Of these, 2,106 achieved their independent living goals while others progressed toward theirs. |
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http://dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us/DVR/IL/ilhome.htm
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| | Rural Facts: Estimating the Cost for Achieving Universal Access to Centers for Independent Living |
| | Missoula, MT: Research and Training Center on Rural Rehabilitation, The University of Montana. | | | Over the past 20 years, the national network of centers for independent living has significantly advanced the cause of people with disabilities, and helped countless thousands of individuals with significant disabilities achieve healthy and independent lives. | | | Whatever model is used, it is critical for CILs to have a stable financial base that permits them to administer the programs, conduct advocacy, provide core services, and leverage additional funding to address local needs. |
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http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/IL/Ruralfacts/ILCUniversalAcs.htm
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| | ILC of Birmingham Home Page |
| | We welcome any comments or suggestions you may have to improve our web site. | | | The Center encourages people with disabilities to support one another in reaching their own independent living goals. | | | The Center also promotes equal access and disability rights through advocacy and public awareness activities. |
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http://www.birminghamilc.org
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| | Open Directory - Society: Disabled: Independent Living |
| | 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. | | | 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. | | | Each ILRC is community-based and controlled by and for persons with disabilities. |
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http://dmoz.org/Society/Disabled/Independent_Living
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| | MetroWest Center for Independent Living, Inc. Home Page |
| | MWCIL is dedicated to working on behalf of the objectives of the disability rights and independent living movements, through the provision of comprehensive services to enhance the range of options available to, and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities. | | | Donna Shalala, former Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services states "No American should have to live in a nursing home or in a state institution if that individual can live in the community with the right mix of affordable supports" in comments on the Olmstead Decision. | | | APRIL and others bringing forward the voice of the Independent Living / Disability Rights Movements. |
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http://www.mwcil.org
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| | The Independent Living Centre of Western Australia |
| | Provides people with direct access to professional, unbiased advice to assist them in making an informed decision about the most appropriate equipment or other practical solution for their greater independence in daily life, easier caring and improved quality of life. | | | The Independent Living Centre of WA does not sell equipment, but does have a Hire Service with specialist equipment that may assist individuals and organisations with short-term needs or for trial purposes. | | | Enables people to find out about, see and trial a range of equipment, assistive technology and training resources for people living and working with disabilities, injuries and age-related difficulties: |
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| | The Independent Living Centre Association of Queensland Inc. |
| | The ILC enables consumers to make an informed choice on the most appropriate equipment, building design and technology for their needs. | | | The ILC provides information and advice on equipment, technology and design to facilitate independent living to more 16,000 people in communities across Queensland. | | | If you would like the Independent Living Centre to visit your community in 2006, call 1300 885 886 to be included in our schedule! |
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http://www.ilcqld.org.au
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| | Wisconsin Independent Living Centers |
| | Independent living centers also provide information and access to assistive technology as part of the WisTech Program. | | | An independent living center (ILC) is a consumer-directed, non-profit organization that provides an array of services, including: peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy, community education, personal care and service coordination. | | | A text-only list of counties also is available. |
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http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/Disabilities/Physical/ILCs.htm
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| | Georgia Independent Living |
| | Come be a part of a vibrant community that offers a wealth of exciting activities with friendly neighbors when you feel like socializing and a cozy apartment when you just want to curl up with a hot cup of tea and a good book. | | | At The Legacy, we believe the most important part of a senior living community is living! | | | Nestled on 35 lush acres in historic Roswell, Chambrel offers beautiful views and a quiet relaxing atmosphere. |
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http://www.retirementhomes.com/homes/georgia-independent-living.html
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| | National Centre for Independent Living |
| | This website is designed to be a resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled people and others working in the field. | | | Policy Developments News from and links to decision makers in independent living. | | | An opportunity to get problem solving ideas on every aspect of Independent Living. |
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http://www.ncil.org.uk
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| | Bruno - Home |
| | Bruno Independent Living Aids, founded in 1984, is family owned and operated, and has a proud history of innovation that provides solutions for individuals who may face challenges with mobility. | | | Our stairlifts help overcome the barriers that stairs in your home can create. | | | I know you'll enjoy her unique and inspirational views! |
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http://www.bruno.com
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| | Home Page : Independent Living Funds |
| | Find out more information on how to make an application to the Independent Living Fund. | | | The funds were set up as a national resource dedicated to the financial support of disabled people enabling them to choose to live in the community rather than residential care. | | | A forum for consultation with some of the Funds’ service users providing feedback to the Funds’ management about the service we give and suggest improvements. |
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http://www.ilf.org.uk
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| | NILA Home Page |
| | Find out what you can do to support mentoring: | | | If you are interested in the issues surrounding independent living and today's youth, this conference is for you. |
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http://www.nilausa.org
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| | Florida Independent Living Council |
| | Here you will find information about what agencies and individuals in the state of Florida are doing to promote Independent Living. |
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| | On March 7, 28 and 31, UW Band members donated their time and musical talent to deliver nutritious meals and some Badger tunes to area Evening Meals recipients. | | | has been providing services for more than 32 years helping older and disabled adults live with independence and dignity. | | | University of Wisconsin Band Director, Professor Mike Leckrone supports the Independent Living, Inc. Evening Meals on Wheels program which he says can “make life healthier and happier for an older adult in our community.” |
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http://www.indepenliving.com
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| | Home - Kintera.org -- The Giving Communities |
| | Seeking to enrich the community by offering creative experiences that make a difference in the lives of visitors, the Museum involves artists, arts educators, child development specialists, a variety of community organizations, and the children themselves as active partners in all aspects of Museum programming. | | | San Diego's favorite creative destination for kids and families, the Children's Museum, has served more than 3 million visitors since 1981. |
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http://www.kintera.org/site/pp.asp?c=7dJBKPNxFqG&b=262740
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| | Independent Living |
| | the role of family in empowering independent living | | | Find The Role Of Family In Empowering Independent Living Here | | | Find National Association For Centers For Independent Living Here |
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http://independent-living.blogspot.com
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| | Independent Living Centre NSW |
| | Opinions expressed in articles within this site are those of their owners and may not reflect the opinion of Independent Living Centre NSW. | | | You can try out products and equipment and select those most suitable before you buy. | | | The Centre displays a comprehensive range of products to assist with day to day living. |
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http://www.ngo.net.au/ilcnsw
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| | Independent Living Research |
| | The RIIL project was a joint development effort of the RTCIL at the University of Kansas and (ILRU) program of TIRR. | | | Search for Easy to Understand Research on Independent Living and Disability |
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http://www.getriil.org
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| | NCD - Independent Living Centers |
| | League of Human Dignity Lincoln Center Independent Living (Main) | | | Society for Equal Access Independent Living Center, Inc. | | | Living Independence for Everyone - Center for Independent Living |
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http://www.ncd.gov/living_centers.htm
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| | Access Center for Independent Living, Inc. |
| | The mission of the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is to ensure that people with disabilities have full and complete access to the community in which they reside. | | | Click here if you are having problems with Telnet |
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http://www.acils.com
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| | NCIL - The National Council on Independent Living |
| | The National Council on Independent Living, as a membership organization, advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. | | | NCIL ANNUAL MEETING RESOLUTIONS UPDATE: ***NCIL Members Approve Resolutions supporting efforts to save TennCare and end institutional bias in Tennessee; to ensure an individual's right to food and water; to encourage NCIL members and individuals with disabilities to vote; and, to eliminate the questionaire in the annual membership application.*** | | | The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)- Since 1982 |
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