Information & Networking

The Information and Networking Pillar promotes the IL philosophy to consumers, their families, friends, support networks, community and governments by providing clear, accurate and up to date information that meets individual needs. This process is interactive; a “two-way street” that creates positive impacts for consumers and builds ongoing relationships between IL Centres and organizations in the community through the provision of current information on cross-disability issues. The experiences of people with disabilities validate the information that is out there to further understanding. Information is the key to having choices, making decisions, and learning to take risks. 

Principles:

• Empowers the individual with information in order to make informed choices
• A response-orientated approach is required to provide leadership to the community
• Works with an individual to reduce their isolation and refer them to the appropriate resources