Independent Living Vernon

Independent Living Vernon Independent Living Vernon is a resource centre providing information, referral and social support for people with disabilities.

IL Vernon is a resource centre for people with a variety of disabilities! ILV's business is disability, and Independent Living is how we do that business! There 28 Independent Living Centres across Canada, 100's in the United States and UK, and many others all over the world!

We appreciate our practicum students Darcy and John for being such a big help!
04/21/2026

We appreciate our practicum students Darcy and John for being such a big help!

National Volunteer Week – April 19 – 25, 2026 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️

This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the people who power our movement—and the spark that keeps it growing.

This year’s theme, “Ignite Volunteerism,” speaks directly to who we are at Independent Living Canada.

For 40 years, volunteers across our network have ignited change in their communities—lighting the way for greater choice, dignity, and inclusion. Whether through peer support, advocacy, leadership, or simply showing up for one another, your contributions create momentum that cannot be ignored.

Volunteerism within the Independent Living movement is more than giving time—it’s about sharing lived experience, building connections, and driving a future where accessibility is embedded from the start.
You are the spark behind every barrier challenged, every story amplified, and every step forward.

To our volunteers: thank you for igniting this movement—and for continuing to fuel what comes next.


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Semaine nationale du bénévolat – 19 au 25 avril 2026 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️

À l’occasion de la Semaine nationale du bénévolat, nous rendons hommage aux personnes qui font vivre notre mouvement et à l’étincelle qui le fait grandir.

Le thème de cette année, « Donner vie au bénévolat », reflète parfaitement l’identité de Vie autonome Canada.

Depuis 40 ans, les bénévoles de notre réseau sont des moteurs de changement dans leurs communautés, ouvrant la voie à plus de choix, de dignité et d’inclusion. Que ce soit par le soutien entre pairs, la défense des droits, le leadership ou simplement par votre présence les uns pour les autres, votre contribution crée une dynamique incontournable.

Le bénévolat au sein du mouvement Autonomie, c’est bien plus que donner de son temps : c’est partager son expérience, tisser des liens et bâtir un avenir où l’accessibilité est intégrée dès le départ.

Vous êtes l’étincelle qui se cache derrière chaque obstacle surmonté, chaque histoire partagée et chaque pas en avant.

À nos bénévoles : merci d’avoir lancé ce mouvement et de continuer à alimenter l’avenir.

04/21/2026

YOU Group at ILV today for Earth Day Art, 3:00-5:00. 🔆

Kyla Leah and Crystal Williams. had a great time promoting YOU Group & ILV at the Fulton Future Forward Fair!!!
04/17/2026

Kyla Leah and Crystal Williams. had a great time promoting YOU Group & ILV at the Fulton Future Forward Fair!!!

04/16/2026

Hi.
The debit machine is fixed thanks to our amazing bookkeeper.

Im bringing a basket of new beauty stuff I can't use. It will be on the side table by the door.

Also say hi to our new practicum students when stopping by. I met Darcy already he's great. I will meet the other one tomorrow.

When renewing parking permits, if you want email contact instead of Canada Post please give us your primary email address 😀

04/14/2026

YOU Group today at People Place for Music Appreciation! 3:00-5:00!

04/10/2026

We have an exciting NEW event coming to Vernon on Wednesday April 15th from 2:00 - 7:00 PM at the Prestige Inn at 4411-32nd Street (across from London Drugs)

The Counselling Options and Alternatives Events will be filled with counsellors and therapists of all kinds.

We will a variety of Counsellors and Therapists for you to talk to, learn about what they do and how they can help you

There will be information about qualifications and designations which will also be provided to help you choose your counsellor

We will also be having speakers from Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District, Family Resource Centre and NOHS - North Okanagan Hospice Society who will share what they have to offer. These talks will be running from 2:30-4:30 and from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

If you have always wondered about how to find the right counsellor, ask questions to a potential counsellor, find out if they are covered by extended benefits, who offers free or low cost sessions and so much more then this is the event for you

We hope to see you at this drop in event which is FREE but a small donation is greatly appreciated

04/07/2026

YOU Group meeting at Chopped Leaf for Diner Club today. 3:00-5:00!!!

04/07/2026

⚠️ Notice ⚠️

Our debit machine is currently out of service. At this time, we are only able to accept **cash or cheque payments** for parking permits at Independent Living Vernon.

We expect our debit machine to be up and running again by **Friday, April 10**.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

03/31/2026

YOU Group 3:00-5:00, @ People Place. Games & Support!

03/24/2026

YOU Group 3-5 at People Place. Making Magic share your tricks!!!!

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Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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