Independent Living Resource Centre

Become a Member

Membership with the Independent Living Resource Centre (ILRC) is open to individuals who support the principles of Independent Living and the objectives of the ILRC. Membership is free.

To become a member, first read over the Statement of Support and Objectives of the ILRC below. If you agree with these statements, please complete the membership form and return it to us. You will receive an ILRC membership card in the mail, which will be good for three years.

As a member, you can vote at the Annual General Meetings, as well as receive our newsletter and other important information during the year.

Statement of Support

Independent Living (IL) is a way of thinking and living. It is about having the right to make choices, living where you want to live, having control over the supports you need, and following your dreams. It is about finding solutions that work for you. At the ILRC, people with and without disabilities have come together to find a new way of doing things.

Objectives of the ILRC

To promote and enable Independent Living for persons who have disabilities,
To provide supports, resources and opportunities for empowerment, which enable persons with disabilities to make informed choices about their lives, and
To follow the principles of consumer control, cross-disability, community responsiveness, and equity.

You can download, print or even fill out the membership form online by clicking on one of the links below. If you download or print the form, please return the completed application to the ILRC.

You can find all of our contact information on the Contact Us page.