“When we think about the social location of parents with disabilities, and where power historically resides, and the legacy of harm from undue and often cruel interactions with child welfare […]
Continue ReadingReflections on 40 Years of Independent Living – Today’s reflection by Nouma Hammash
“The change has been so big that I can divide my life into pre-Direct Funding and post-Direct Funding. That was when I deeply felt the Independent Living philosophy in my […]
Continue ReadingToday’s Video Reflections on 40 Years of Independent Living – from Anne Borden King
“All aspects of life…has been improved for people with disabilities…and guess what—the entire city benefits from all of these access initiatives, too.” About Anne Borden King: Anne Borden King is […]
Continue ReadingReflections on 40 Years of Independent Living – Today’s reflection by Karen Yoshida
“I witnessed the power of community, the power of collective voices and disability rights in action. I was excited and Vic saw that I had potential to be an ally […]
Continue ReadingReflections on 40 Years of Independent Living – Today’s reflection by Cathy Samuelson.
“The Centre for Independent Living Toronto has a long history of pioneering and supporting the Independent Living model of service to empower people with physical disabilities. This model is not just a philosophy, but a standard for support that we can all strive to uphold. Throughout my career, I have always worked to provide services under the Independent Living philosophy. The fundamental values of Independent Living promote and support autonomy, dignity, the right to risk, the recognition that the consumer knows their own needs best, and that the consumer can direct support in a way that best fits their specific needs.
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