Organization
Independent Living Canada(ILC)
The national umbrella organisation for Canada's network of Independent Living Centres, run by and for people with disabilities since 1986. ILC promotes the philosophy that people with disabilities are the experts on their own lives.
About
Independent Living Canada (Vie Autonome Canada) was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It represents the network of Independent Living (IL) Member Centres across the country, coordinating their national voice while each centre remains autonomous in its local community.
What They Do
ILC provides national coordination, fosters partnerships, builds the capacity of IL centres, and preserves the integrity of the Independent Living philosophy in Canada. Member centres deliver peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and self-managed attendant services in their communities.
Who They Serve
Adults with all disability types across Canada who want to live independently and exercise control over decisions affecting their lives.
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