Centre for Independent Living Kent (CILK)

About

CILK supports the positive promotion and uptake of Direct Payments and Independent Living for Disabled People living in Kent, and provides services, including:

Support for people receiving Direct Payments
Information resources
Peer support
Advocacy
Training

Disabled people have identified twelve basic needs which, if met, would enable them to fully participate in society. CILK will campaign for and/ or promote services to facilitate these.

The 12 basic needs are:
1. full access to the environment
2. a fully accessible transport system
3. technical aids/ equipment
4. accessible/ adapted housing
5. personal assistance
6. inclusive education and training
7. an adequate income
8. equal opportunities for employment
9. appropriate and accessible information
10. advocacy (including self advocacy)
11. counselling
12. appropriate health care provision

CILK is a Registered Charity 1107079, and a Company Limited by Guarantee 4854897.

The current Directors are all disabled people with differing impairments.

Telephone enquiries Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday l0am to 3pm (Answerphone at other times)

CiLK is a member of Disability Rights UK, South East