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Have you ever heard about Centers for Independent Living (CILs)? Did you know there are more than 730 CILs nationally that work with all people with disabilities on reaching their self-identified independent living goals? In Arizona that are 5 CILs. Hear from the Direct Advocacy & Resource Center (Direct), the CIL in Pima County, to learn more about core services and how they are facilitated through Independent Living Philosophy. Objectives/outcomes:1)Participants will learn about Centers for Independent Living2)Participants will learn the principals of Independent Living Philosophy3)Participants will learn about the blind/low vision services at DirectFounded in 1980 as the first of its kind in Arizona, Direct is a private, nonprofit organization operated by and for people with disabilities. Today, Direct is part of a national network of more than 730 Centers for Independent Living (CIL) and focuses on:Advocating for disability rights and justiceEmpowering individuals to achieve their self-identified independent living goalsPromoting the Independent Living philosophy and principles of consumer control, informed choice, community integration, and dignity of risk |
