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Who We Are
Independent Living Centre Kingston was founded by people with disabilities in the late 1980s.The centre empowers people with disabilities to live self-sufficiently. Our organization has grown by increasing specific programs and services to support our community.
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Our Mission
Independent Living Centre Kingston's focus is empowering people with disabilities to create an accessible and inclusive community.
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Our 4 Principles
1. Be Consumer-controlled
2. Serve Cross-disability
3. Be Community-based and Non-profit
4. Promote Full Participation and Integration
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Our Vision
Independent Living Centre Kingston envisions an inclusive community that is designed to value and empower people with disabilities.
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Independent Living Centre Kingston
COVID-19 Update
The staff of Independent Living Centre Kingston continue to support people with disabilities in our community. We are once again open to the public for appointments and walk-ins and also available to assist you over the phone, by email, and by video conferencing. Our public computer lab is open again at full capacity, to offer internet access to community members. Please call us at 613-542-8353 or email us at info@ilckingston.com. We can help you find the resources you need during these challenging times.
23. Mar 2020
Drop in Fall Schedules
Our weekly Drop-In event is temporarily on hold but should be starting up again soon. Please contact us for any updates.
29. Oct 2018
Diner’s Club
Join the Diners’ Club once a month when we visit accessible local restaurants. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy an evening out at one of your favourite restaurants or to experience somewhere new to you.
29. Oct 2018
Our Services During COVID-19
Independent Living Centre Kingston is still operating and putting measures in place to meet the needs of people with disabilities in our community
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Access to Independence
We are assisting individuals in applying for programs such as the Ontario Disability Support Program and the Disability Tax Credit. Meetings are conducted by appointment, over the phone, and in some cases, using video conferencing.
Peer Support
We are offering one to one support in person by appointment, by phone and video conferencing during this time. We have temporarily suspended our weekly Drop In.
Information and Support Services
We are continuing to provide this service to ensure that support to people with disabilities is available and that needs are met. Now more than ever, individuals may have questions about available community services and support. We continue to provide access to support on issues such as: attendant services, income supports, assistive devices, counselling services, and crisis relief programs. We provide this service in person by appointment, over the phone, by email, and by video call.
Self-Managed Attendant Services, Direct Funding
Direct Funding participants continue to receive support by phone, email and video calls. New policies are being developed to address the unique needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Direct Funding staff are working with participants to find flexible individualized solutions to meet their attendant service needs.
Phone: 613-542-8353
Email: info@ilckingston.com Website: www.ilckingston.com
Facebook: www.https://facebook.com/ILCKingston/