Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin
Services
Our Exclusive Services
37,000 people in the Greater City of Sudbury identify with living with a disability. ILSM is about merging persons with disabilities, of all ages, into the community to create an inclusive and accessible society where all are valued equally, and all participate fully. We offer an educational, social, and recreational organization for people with or without disabilities to spend time with each other in a safe and inclusive space. We support programs and services that promote an independent lifestyle. Social and Recreational programming that encourages networking and support, employability programs where members learn new skills and receive one on one coaching in their job search efforts. Members also learn life skills that further enhance their quest for independence. Fundraising initiatives as well as government funding play an integral part in the success of ILSM. ILSM is a member driven organization that exists to enhance the lives of its members. We are committed to enhancing the health and wellness of our members and our community.
Direct Funding
Direct Funding is an innovative program enabling adults with physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendants. Attendants assist with routine activities of living, such as dressing, grooming and bathing. As employers, participants are fully responsible for managing their own employees within a budget that is developed on an individual basis.
Skills Development
We provide a variety of training resources. We offer training in life skills for everyday living and we provide adaptive sports for our members to participate in. We also offer computer training to anyone who would like to learn and have lots of adaptive software to make computers easy to use.
Peer Support
Peer support is designed to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to share their knowledge and lived experiences. Peer Support also offers individuals the opportunity to reduce isolation, develop leadership skills, and give assistance to individuals in exercising their rights and responsibilities.
Research & Community Development
We believe in an inclusive community and our Board of Directors and Staff work diligently to make this dream a reality in the Greater City of Sudbury. We are currently working closely with networks and committees to make this happen. Some committees are:
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Government Relations Committee
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Seniors Community Network
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Accessibility Advisory Council
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Adaptive Sport Council
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Learn about events happening in the Sudbury area, or you can learn the history of ILSM here.