Empowering People With Disabilities To Meet Their Independent Living Goals

Welcome to Niagara Centre for Independent Living.

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting persons with disabilities throughout Niagara to achieve their independent living goals.

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Our Consumers

Find independence
through our programs

NCIL works with consumers to build a personalized program of support for individuals living with a disability within the Niagara Region, Canada.  

NCIL provides four main program services; all pertaining to the purpose of helping someone with a disability live independently. We do this by ensuring awareness of and access to the support required for every day living, inclusive of work and home life. 

We care about our consumers’ success, before, during and after work. We want to help our consumers live with confidence through the benefits of our programs.  

The following list describes some of our most active programs and their benefits:

  • WorkLink Employment Services
  • Individual & System Advocacy
  • Peer Support
  • Supporting Seniors
  • Resume Screening
  • Direct Funding | Self Managed Attendant Services
  • Community Participation Supports
  • Accessibility/Inclusion
  • Skills Development & Workshops
  • Community Development

Contact Us Today


Call: 905-684-7111 x 222 information@abilityforlife.ca

"Staff here is very knowledgeable and have helped me on many aspects relating to employment so I can live a meaningful life."
JohnGoogle Review
"I wasn't excluded because I am in a chair, I got to participate, act silly and have fun with everyone else."
Program Attendee2018
"Because of Direct Funding, my life has become less about my disability and more about me. With this new found independence I’m learning to put myself first."
Program Attendee2021
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How WE CAN help

Through our various programs and services we assist people who live with a disability find access to programs and support measures that enable them to thrive within our community.

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OUR Programs

Advocacy

Our advocacy service is here to assist you, as a person with a self identified disability, to express your opinions and make your views heard in order to lead positive change in your life.
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Direct Funding

The Direct Funding (DF) Self-Managed Attendant Services Program embodies the key principles of the Independent Living philosophy: choice, flexibility and control!  Direct Funding offers opportunities for persons with physical disabilities to hire their own attendants.
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Work Link

Work Link provides tailored assistance to adults with disabilities throughout the Niagara Region. Our employment facilitators will work with you to create a Return-to-Work Action Plan that works best for your situation.
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Peer-Community Participation Support

Providing local community interaction opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.  This program accepts referrals through Developmental Services Ontario.
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We also have our computer lab with various accessible technology, and a telephone for our consumers to use free of charge.

“We, the ones who are challenged, need to be heard. To be seen not as a disability, but as a person who has, and will continue to bloom. To be seen not only as a handicap, but as a well intact human being."

— Robert M. Hensel —

Get Involved

There are many ways to help our cause. Either as a member, board member, or through donation, your contribution is a vital part of the success for people living with disabilities within Niagara Region. 

Donate

Help Us to Keep Helping Others. Make a difference in someone's life today.
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Become a Member

We welcome you to become a member of NCIL! This includes an opportunity to be on the volunteer board of directors. Membership is free.
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Services funded by:

Our programs are funded in part by the following supporting agencies:

We are proud to be in partnership with

Independent Living Canada

Independent Living Canada envisions an inclusive and accessible society where people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully. 

Independent Living Canada is a national non-profit association of Independent Living Centres run by and for people with disabilities who promote the Independent Living Philosophy. 

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