INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE
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It is the mission of the Agency to promote the philosophy of independent living by creating opportunities, encouraging choices, advancing equal access and furthering the level of independence for all people with disabilities. We value personal growth and self- determination. ILR aims to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for every stage of life.

In 1957 Independent Living Resources (ILR) began its life of community service. In those early years the agency manually transcribed and duplicated Braille textbooks.

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Over time this agency expanded services to the blind community. Activities such as orientation and mobility, skills training, crafts, and recreation were there for the asking. Since 1994, services have been extended to people with all disabilities. Through ILR’s many changes, a common thread has been our non-profit status and our perseverance in helping others. By offering the four core services of Advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Counseling and Skills Training, Independent Living Resources helps people to help themselves.

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University of Washington Research Study

September 5, 2024

University of Washington Research Study: Investigating the Potential for AI in Mixed Visual-Ability Families Engaging with Children’s Artwork Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) are investigating how artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology can play a supplementary role in blind or low-vision parents or adult relatives and their children discussing child-created physical artwork. Arts and crafts play an integral part of many children’s lives, through school projects, extra-curricular activities, and more. However, many of these art pieces are often 2D visual creations, which can be inaccessible for blind or low-vision relatives. We are conducting a user study to understand if an AI-powered phone application built by UW researchers can enhance blind or low-vision parents' or relatives' current experiences of engaging with their children's visual artwork.
Who can Participate in the Study? They are looking to recruit English-speaking adults who are blind or low-vision and have children relatives who create visual artwork. They would like to conduct this study in-person with the blind or low-vision parent/relative (and optionally including their sighted children as well) and are willing to travel anywhere that is convenient for prospective participants in WA / OR/ the PNW for studies, so they can understand their experiences and current artwork practices with their child. Participants will be paid $25 per hour for their participation if researchers come to their home, or $40 per hour if participants come to the University of Washington Seattle campus, the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, or some other mutually agreed upon location. How Do I Sign Up? Please fill out this form to express your interest in participating in our research study:  Alternatively, you can email Arnavi Chheda-Kothary at: chheda@cs.washington.edu. 

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We at Independent Living Resources (ILR) invite you to meet us and learn about our agency and our mission.

Some staff may offer limited face-to-face appointments at outside settings like public parks or at the ILR picnic tables. ILR staff and consumers must be masked and practice social distancing. Appointments in the building will eventually start again in 2022 when pandemic infection rates have returned to low levels. Please speak to your counselor in order to plan for your services going into the fall.

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