- Independent Living USA - http://www.ilusa.com/
Resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, Independent Living centers, and professionals.
- Institute on Independent Living - http://www.independentliving.org/
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.
- Opening Doors - http://www.c-c-d.org/intro_page.htm
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.
- Wheelchair Accessible Homes - HTTP://www.waccess.org/
Articles of interest to people with disabilities, wheelchair accessible homes, contractors that specialize in this field.
- National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) - http://www.ncil.org/
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.
- Disability World - http://www.disabilityworld.org
A web-zine dedicated to advancing an exchange of information and research about the international independent living movement of people with disabilities.
- Autism Community - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/2869/index.html
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.
- National Home of Your Own Alliance - http://alliance.unh.edu/
Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
- Mobility, HYG-5276-95 - http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5276.html
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the subject.
- Design Linc - http://www.designlinc.com/centers3.htm
Listing of Independent Living Centers in the United States.
- My Life...My Way - http://www.sdrc.org/self-determination/
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.
- Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April - http://www.rebuildingtogether.org
This national nonprofit free of charge rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.
- Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living - http://www.april-rural.org/
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.
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