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independent living

1. A living arrangement that maximizes independence and self-determination, especially of disabled persons living in a community instead of in a medical facility.

2. A social movement asserting that people with disabilities should have the same civil rights and life choices as people without disabilities.

in·de·pen·dent liv·ing

(in'dĕ-pen'dĕnt liv'ing)

A philosophy for self-determination and equal opportunity for people with disabilities that includes the right to live with the same opportunities and choices as someone who does not have a disablility.

independent living

In rehabilitation, thriving on one's own; living autonomously and actively in one's own home and community.

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Oftentimes as a person becomes an adult the type of independent living they work on changes.

Transitioning into residential living: independent living at a whole new level: when a person who has a disability takes that big step of transitioning out of the home and into some type of residential living, it may not always be easy but it is definitely possible

We already have closed several transactions and are looking to increase our activity, with the majority of these also on the independent living and assisted living sides," she said.

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Theresa Center, which offers independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's assisted living, general nursing care, transitional care, and a unit specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care

Workforce solutions from your peers: a new information resource offers examples of ways owner/operators have addressed the staffing issue. (Feature Article)

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), the advocacy and training organization serving ILCs nationwide, represents over 700 ILCs and Statewide Independent Living Councils throughout the nation.

Accessing accessible housing

Some centers for independent living (ILC's) have taken on the task of training people with disabilities to recruit, hire, terminate, train, supervise, and pay their providers.

Personal Assistance Services Policy: Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going

This article focuses on three areas: (1) a brief review of independent living centers and the movement which preceded their establishment; (2) results of a survey describing diversity within independent living centers in a federal Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) region; and (3) considerations and strategies for outreach to traditionally unserved and underserved populations referenced in Title VII of the Act.

Rehabilitation Cultural Diversity Initiative: a regional survey of cultural diversity within CILs

HomeCall Independent Living Services, the Redcar-based sister company of Coast & Country Housing, works with elderly and vulnerable people who need monitor and response support.

Service is answering the call

it is a tender to ensure providers of social services support independent living and ensuring the availability of chosen target group - persons with disabilities, particularly mental disabilities and persons with mental illness.

Provision of social services to support independent living in the Karlovy Vary region for people with intellectual disabilities and mental illness

The project is expected to contain 365 independent living units, which may be owner-occupied or rentals, and 150 assisted living units.

EDC seeks Staten Island senior housing partner

This is Part I of a two-part series on resident aging in place within independent living communities.

Aging in place challenges assistance in IL

Kapuskasing Disability Resource Centre for Independent Living.

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Community Accessability Program 416-325-6207