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Independent Living Canada/Vie Autonome Canada
402 – 214 Montreal Road
Ottawa, ON K1L 8L8
Phone: (613) 563-2581
Fax: (613) 563-3861
Web: www.ilcanada.ca or www.vacanada.ca

Who is Independent Living Canada?
Founded in 1986, Independent Living Canada is a national bilingual umbrella organization, representing and supporting a network of 27 member Centres at the national level.

Vision

Independent Living Canada envisions an inclusive and accessible society where people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.

Mission
Independent Living Canada is a national non-profit association of Independent Living Centres run by and for people with disabilities who promote the Independent Living Philosophy. Independent Living Canada supports the development of Independent Living Centres, and provides education and leadership for its member organization, partners and communities.

Independent Living (IL) Canada's primary activities include:
• Promoting the development of IL Centres in Canadian communities;
• Articulating and promoting the IL vision, philosophy and work of the IL Centres at the national level;
• Providing organizational assistance, training and the implementation of programs to IL Centres; and
• Acting as a liaison between IL Centres