Centre for Independent Living in Toronto

Vision: To contribute to the achievement of social and economic equity in collaboration with people with disabilities through an inclusive approach. Mission: To promote the vision through the principles of the Independent Living approach which are: Self-governance, self-help, self-determination, community (grass roots) based, choice, control, autonomy, empowerment. For persons with a disability... by persons with a disability. CILT is a consumer-controlled, community-based resource organization. We help people with disabilities to learn Independent Living skills and integrate into the community. (Please note: CILT is a resource agency and does not do any political, systemic or group advocacy!) CILT operates on the philosophy of the Independent Living movement which was developed in response to traditional rehabilitation services models. CILTs aim is to develop and implement dignified social services that empower individuals rather than create dependencies. We encourage people wit...