http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:52 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/cil.php Independent Living The Center for Independent Living (CIL), the world's first organization of its kind, is a national leader in supporting disabled people in their efforts to lead independent lives. As an organization founded by people with disabilities, we understand the challenges faced by our consumers. This motivates us to achieve immediate and long-term solutions – be it assistance with finding housing or a job, equipping a home with assistive technologies, or enhancing independent living skills. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:22:35 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/cil.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/southern-california.php Independent Living Freedom is usually associated with independence. Everyone desires independence - it is a quality that defines American culture and history. Independence is not a prideful or stubborn quality; a person who takes care of himself or herself can be seen as someone who is respectful of others' time, polite in all things and who is willing to work for the niceties of life. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:07:52 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/southern-california.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/los-angeles-living.php Independent Living All human beings have the desire to live independently. As children we dream of the day we become of legal age and can make our own decisions. As renters, we may dream of the day we have our own house and can live independently of a landlord or leasing agreement. We will always have that desire to live independently, as it contributes a feeling of pride and accomplishment. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:59:39 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/los-angeles-living.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/pathfinders-independent-living.php Independent Living Pathfinders for Independent Living, Inc., a nonprofit organization, was founded after the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.) Pathfinders provides information and assistance to elderly and disabled individuals and their caregivers on how to live as independently as possible. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:51:35 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/pathfinders-independent-living.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/independent-living-debate.php Independent Living When it comes to senior housing, there are a surprising number of options available to seniors. While discussions tend to range between assisted living, senior communities and nursing homes, a significant debate exists on the issue of independent living. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:41:56 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/living/independent-living-debate.php