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.

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.

Links to centers and resources for the United States and Canada.

A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.

Listing of Independent Living Centers in the United States.

A web-zine dedicated to advancing an exchange of information and research about the international independent living movement of people with disabilities.

Links to papers on Independent Living philosophy and lists of Independent LIving Centers.

A site to preserve and promote the rich history and philosophy of the independent living movement.

Information, training, research and technical assistance in independent living.

Resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, Independent Living centers, and professionals.

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.

Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the subject.

Britain's National Centre for information about independent living issues affecting disabled people.

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.

Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.

Personal account of raising a child with autism, hyperlexia, ODD and musical savant characteristics. Spans twenty years.

This national nonprofit free of charge rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.

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.

Articles of interest to people with disabilities, wheelchair accessible homes, contractors that specialize in this field.