Independent Living is a vision, a philosophy and a movement of persons with disabilities. The movement has reached around the globe and changed the way people view and respond to disability. Independent Living Canada is founded on the right of persons with disabilities to:

- Live with dignity in their chosen community.
- Participate in all aspects of their lives.
- Control and make decisions about their own lives.

Our vision and philosophy has been articulated through the independent movement - a network of individuals and community-based resource centres across the country, supported by the national organization.

The movement differs from traditional service providing organizations by... Read more