Document Type
Research Report
Publisher
RTC:Rural
Publication Date
1-2025
Disciplines
Demography, Population, and Ecology | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Sociology
Abstract
Western Reserve Independent Living Center (WRILC) is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) that provides services that promote independence, advocacy, and leadership among the people with disabilities they serve. WRILC's approach is rooted in a deep commitment to empowering individuals through personalized support, peer connections, and skills development. RTC:Rural researchers explore WRILC's relationship-based community advocacy approach through the Rural Community Living Development project.
Keywords
rural, disability, independent living, self-advocacy, rural outreach, rural community living development
Rights
© 2025 RTC:Rural
Granting Agency
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
Acknowledgement
This publication was developed with funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
Project Number
90RTCP0005
Recommended Citation
Greiman, L., Santore, L., & Sage, R. (January 2025). Western Reserve Independent Living Center: Leaders in Disability Advocacy for Eastern Ohio. The Rural Institute on Inclusive Communities, University of Montana. Missoula, MT. Retrieved from: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/ruralinst_independent_living_community_participation/102/
