The Independent Living Institute (ILI) is a non-profit organization based in New Bern, NC that advocates for the self-determination and equal opportunities of individuals with disabilities. Through information, education, lobbying, and project activities, ILI works to empower people with disabilities to have control over their lives and participate fully in society.
ILI promotes the philosophy of Independent Living, which emphasizes the right of individuals with disabilities to make their own choices and have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers. The organization supports the integration of disabled refugees into society and focuses on access to work as a means of improving their integration process. ILI also provides resources and assistance to individuals and organizations in reporting cases of discrimination and advocates for the legal protection of disability rights.
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