Research about Independent Living:
In Canada and Around the World

Independent Living in Canada

On-Line Resources:

Driedger, Diane, & D'Aubin, A. So You Want to Start an Independent Living centre? A Winnipeg case study. Independent Living Institute . Available At:
http://www.independentliving.org/docs5/driedger-wpg1.html

This article explores the IL movement in general, but more specifically provides a case study on establishing an IL Centre and provides details on the Winnipeg Centres' evolution.

Martinez, Kathy. (2003) Independent Living in the U.S. & Canada . Available At: http://www.independentliving.org/docs6/martinez2003.html

This article provides an in-depth exploration of the history of Independent Living in Canada and the U.S.

Walters, Traci. Approaching A New Stage of Empowerment: the Independent Living Movement in Canada and Its Historical Roots. Abilities Magazine . Available At:
http://www.enablelink.org/abilities/archive.html?article=954

This article explores important milestones in the development of Independent Living in Canada , and talks about the importance of federal support for the Independent Living movement.

Books:

Hutchison, P. (1996) Impact of independent living resource centres in Canada . Ottawa : Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres.

This book explores the impact Independent Living Resource Centres have had in Canadian society including their impact on individuals and the community.

Valentine, Fraser. (1994) The Canadian Independent Living Movement, an historical Overview. Ottawa : Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres.

This book provides an in-depth examination of the development of the Independent Living movement in Canada and the political climate which facilitated its growth.

Independent Living International

On-Line Resources:

Barnes, Colin. (2003) Independent Living, Politics and Implications. Available At: http://www.independentliving.org/docs6/barnes2003.html

This article explores how the Independent Living philosophy has been radical in its reshaping of disability. It argues that as a political force, the Independent Living philosophy has the potential to influence other struggles for equality.

Evans, John. (2003) The Independent Living Movement in the UK . Available At: http://www.independentliving.org/docs6/evans2003.html

This article is an in-depth and historical exploration of the development of the Independent Living movement in the UK .

Hasler , Frances . (2003) Philosophy of Independent Living. Available At:
http://www.independentliving.org/docs6/evans2003.html

This article summarizes the Independent Living philosophy and explores the positive impact it may have on people's lives.

Ratzka, Adolf. (2003) Independent Living in Sweden . Available At:
http://www.independentliving.org/docs6/ratzka200302b.html

This article explores the history of Independent Living in Sweden and its impact on persons with disabilities there.

Zarb, Gerry. (2003) The Economics of Independent Living. Available At:
http://www.independentliving.org/docs6/zarb2003.html

This article explores the economic benefits of the Independent Living philosophy, including a cost benefit analysis.

Independent Living in the U.S.

On-Line Resources:

Pfeiffer, David. (2003) The Origins of Independent Living. Ragged Edge On-Line . Available At: http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/0703/0703ft4.html

This article briefly explores the history of the Independent Living movement in the United States.

Brown, Steve. (2000) Freedom of Movement: IL history and Philosophy. Available At: http://www.ilru.org/ilnet/files/bookshelf/freedom/Freedom.pdf

This PDF book provides an in-depth (80 page) examination of the Independent Living philosophy and the movement in the United States.