This award commemorates Allan Simpson, one of the founding members of the IL Movement in Canada. His work for and involvement in ILC was exemplary. Allan Simpson not only shared a passion for the promotion of Independent Living across Canada, but also lived IL to the fullest on a daily basis.  The Allan Simpson Award for Programming is presented to an Independent Living Center that takes an innovative approach to a particular project/program based on the fundamental principles of Independent Living.

The project/program should:

Demonstrate strong leadership using the Independent Living philosophy;

• Increase the profile of Independent Living in the community;
• Be transferable to other IL Center across Canada in ways that are unique to each particular Center;
• Include persons with cross disabilities in meaningful ways.

Process for Nomination

A letter (approx 1000 words) must be submitted to IL Canada’s Public Policy / Government Relations Committee telling us the story of the evolution and development of this program/project, including lessons learned, and the impact of this project/program on persons with disabilities in your community and nationally;

Include clear examples:

• Center may nominate another center or self nominate;
• Member of IL Centre staff or Board may nominate;
• Consumer may nominate;
• Community/ associate partner in a project may nominate.

Nominations may be submitted by mail, fax, or email.

Attention: Public Policy / Government Relations Committee

Independent Living Canada (IL Canada)

402 - 214 Montreal Road

Ottawa, ON K1L 8L8

Phone: (613) 563-2581

Fax (613) 563-3861

Email:

Deadline for submissions: September 15 annually