The Independent Living Institute (ILI) is a non-profit organization based in Salem, OR 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 more personal and political power, full participation, and equality in their everyday lives.
ILI promotes the philosophy of Independent Living, which emphasizes self-determination, equal opportunities, and self-respect for individuals with disabilities. They strive for individuals with disabilities to have the same choices and control in their lives as their non-disabled counterparts, including access to education, employment, transportation, and family life. By organizing and advocating for political changes that protect the human and civil rights of people with disabilities, ILI aims to create a society where individuals with disabilities are included, recognized, and loved.
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