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Independent Living (IL) is a vision, a philosophy and a movement of persons with disabilities. 

IL was founded on the rights of people with disabilities to live with dignity and is an alternative approach to the traditional medical/rehabilitation service delivery model. The IL philosophy promotes and encourages consumer control and self-direction, so that consumers can access the services and resources they require to participate as equal citizens in their communities. The IL philosophy recognizes the rights of individuals with disabilities to take risks and make decisions.