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Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU)

 

ILRU has a long history of providing research, education and consultation in the areas of independent living, the Americans with Disabilities Act, home and community based services and health issues for people with disabilities.

Among our core areas of expertise are:

  • Centers for Independent Living: Long a leader in the area of independent living, ILRU through the IL Net offers training and technical assistance to CILs and SILCs 
  • Americans with Disabilities Act: The DBTAC Southwest ADA Center is one of the ten Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers that provide technical assistance and training on the ADA
  • Home and Community Based Services: Providing support to agencies and providers with training and publications
  • Disability and Health Issues: As collaborators on the RRTC's in Health and Wellness and in Spinal Cord Injury and Exercise, ILRU provides education and training on these important topics

ILRU
2323 S. Shepherd, Suite 1000
Houston, Texas 77019

Tel: (713) 520-0232 
Fax: (713) 520-5785 

Email: ilru@ilru.org

Website: 
http://www.ilru.org/

Fast Fact:

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