Independent Living Related Forums at Your Favorite Things:
Disabilities - Being disabled or having to care for a disabled individual can sometimes be a tough road to travel. Whether you are temporarily or permanently disabled or caring for someone who is disabled, feel free to come in and join our discussion.
Society - Come on in and talk about people, religion, spirituality, philosiphy, politics, sexuality, women, men and more...
Health and Fitness - Subjects ranging from keeping fit and healthy to alternative medicine, disabilities, senior health, weight loss and more.
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living - A national network of rural independent living centers, other programs, and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living. APRIL is an advocate for increased funding and policy changes to improve rural disability services.
Autism Community - Exchange ideas on housing alternatives for people with autism, i.e., Group Homes, Live-in Caregivers, Co-ops, Intentional Communities, Housing, Homeownership, Waivered Services, non-profit organizations, grants and other programs for disabled or autistic people.
Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC) - A national umbrella organization which consists of local autonomous Independent Living Resource Centres (ILRCs). Each ILRC is community-based and controlled by and for persons with disabilities.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities - A housing initiative designed to provide information and technical assistance on affordable housing issues to people with disabilities, their families, advocates, and service providers across the United States.
Disability World - A web-zine dedicated to advancing an exchange of information and research about the international independent living movement of people with disabilities.
Independent Living USA - Resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, Independent Living centers, and professionals.
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.
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.
National Home of Your Own Alliance - Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April - This national nonprofit free of charge rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.
The San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) - Supports people with disabilities and families in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California, who wish to use individualized funding to purchase their own services and supports. Project information, principles, hotline, and resources.
