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Independent Living, as seen by its advocates, is a philosophy, a way of looking at disability and society, and a worldwide movement of people with disabilities who proclaim to work for self-determination, self-respect and equal opportunities.
In most countries, proponents of the IL Movement claim preconceived notions and a predominantly medical view of disability contribute to negative attitudes towards people with disabilities, portraying them as sick, defective and deviant persons, as objects of professional intervention, as a burden for themselves and their families, dependent on other people’s charity. These images, in the IL analysis, have consequences for disabled people's opportunities for raising families of their own, getting education and work, which, in turn, result in persons with disabilities making up a large portion of the poor in any country.
History
With origins in the U.S. civil rights and consumer movements of the late 1960s, the Independent Living Movement grew out of the Disability Rights Movement, which began in the 1970s. The IL Movement works at replacing the special education and rehabilitation experts’ concepts of integration, normalization and rehabilitation with a new paradigm developed by people with disabilities themselves. The first Independent Living ideologists and organizers were people with extensive disabilities. Still today, the movement’s message seems most popular among people whose lives depend on assistance with the activities of daily living and who, in the view of the IL Movement, are most exposed to custodial care, paternalistic attitudes and control by professionals. More on [ Independent Living ]
Independent Living :: Disabled
(BUSINESS PRACTICES) Independent Living Developer Moving Toward 'Higher Care' http://bit.ly/8CgjQ
HousingSeniors (Housing For Seniors) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:51:15 -0000
(BUSINESS PRACTICES) Independent Living Developer Moving Toward 'Higher Care' http://bit.ly/8CgjQ
Loves seeing independent theatre. Is once again reminded of the perks of living in a big city.
mermaid625 (Meredith Ship ) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:42 -0000
Loves seeing independent theatre. Is once again reminded of the perks of living in a big city.
My client that SO needed to move into her own place got into independent living today! Today is a good day&a reminder of y I love what I do
LSUeeyoreBB (Michelle W) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:46:51 -0000
My client that SO needed to move into her own place got into independent living today! Today is a good day&a reminder of y I love what I do
Notifying Pro bono attys of independent living staffings, then send case discharge letters to Guardian ad Litems, attach docs 4 docket. Ugh!
CMWLullaby (Crystal M. Williams) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:35:11 -0000
Notifying Pro bono attys of independent living staffings, then send case discharge letters to Guardian ad Litems, attach docs 4 docket. Ugh!
Avalon Park Group Appoints Nationally-Renowned Interior Designer for Adult Independent, Assisted Living Facilities http://pitch.pe/32775
pitchfeed (pitchfeed) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:27:11 -0000
Avalon Park Group Appoints Nationally-Renowned Interior Designer for Adult Independent, Assisted Living Facilities http://pitch.pe/32775
Avalon Park Group Appoints Nationally-Renowned Interior Designer for Adult Independent, Assisted Living Facilities http://pitch.pe/32775
lvco (Larry Vershel) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:27:11 -0000
Avalon Park Group Appoints Nationally-Renowned Interior Designer for Adult Independent, Assisted Living Facilities http://pitch.pe/32775
A Rough Guide to Independent Living - First published in a hard format, now updated and freely available. Includes advice on housing, dealing with officials, travel, work and education.
Ability Housing Association - Providing housing and support services for people with disabilities near London. Includes news and services offered.
Meta Description: [ Ability Housing - Housing and support services for people with disabilities ]
Ability UK - Providing healthy living centres with a particular focus on the inclusion of people who have special needs. Includes links to all UK centres. Fundraising and donation page.
Assist UK - Offering free and ethical information and advice about products which can increase disabled or older people's choices about how they live. Regional centres, news and publications.
Meta Description: [ Assist UK is the National Network for advice on Independent Living Equipment ]
Assisted Living Foundation - Voluntary organisation providing support and assistance to disabled people and their carers. Contains, grants and awards plus work and volunteer opportunities.
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Association of Independent Living Advocates - Sets a standard for advocacy in the independent living field. Offers Accredited Training in Advocacy Course awarded by the University of Essex.
Meta Description: [ An association of advocates for disabled or disenfranchised groups promoting choice and control,the social model of disability and independent living principles ]
Brighton and Hove Federation of Disabled People - Charity which works to promote independence and dignity for people with disabilities. News, links and services including an advice centre, complementary therapies and counselling.
Care and Repair England - Charity created to improve the housing and living conditions of older and disabled people. Campaigns, activities, advice on funding adaptions and repairs, rights, facts and figures.
DASH - Disability advice and information for the people of St Helens. Includes advice on aids, benefits, discrimination, education and living in the community.
Meta Description: [ Disability Advice and Information, St. Helens ]
Disabled Living Foundation - Solutions for independent living. Advises on and provides equipment for disabled people.
Independent Living - Includes news, reviews, products and information designed to help disabled people live independently.
Meta Description: [ Independent Living is the site for news, views and practical information on all issues related to independent living. Designed for the elderly, physically disabled, carers and care professionals ]
Independent Living Alternatives - Promotes the right of disabled people to live independently. Information on support services, employing personal assistants, advocacy and rights.
Meta Description: [ Independent Living Alternatives promotes the right of disabled people to live independently. ]
Independent Living Schemes - Provides information and advice for people using support services in York. Contains direct payment details.
Meta Description: [ Independent Living Schemes provide information and advice for people using support services in York. ]
L'Arche - Manages community homes and workshops where people with learning disabilities and carers can live and work together. Publications, news and events.
Meta Description: [ L'ARCHE IS AN INTERNATIONAL FAITH COMMUNITY FOUNDED BY JEAN VANIER IN FRANCE IN 1964 WHERE ASSISTANTS AND PEOLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES LIVE AND WORK TOGETHER ]
Leicestershire Centre for Integrated Living - News, services, details of the library and information service plus how to use the access information database for Leicester.
Leonard Cheshire - Information, support, assistance and publications for disabled people. News and views, online donation facility and links to other resources.
National Association of Adult Placement Services - A UK charity representing the interests of vulnerable adults, attempting to house them within a secure family placement. Explains regulations and legislation. Includes discussion forum.
Meta Description: [ NAAPS is a UK charity which represents the interests of all those involved in Adult Placement as a resource offering alternative accommodation for vulnerable adults. ]
National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL) - Advances the philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities. Includes a directory of local support schemes, employer's kit and a newsletter for personal assistants.
National Disabled Persons Housing Service Ltd - Promotes housing resources for disabled people in the UK. Offers housing details, services offered and links.
Phab England - National charity dedicated to the integration of people with physical disabilities in the community.
Meta Description: [ www.phabengland.org.uk - Phab England is a leading national charity dedicated to the integration of people with and without physical disabilities in all aspects of society. ]
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