To work on developing European concepts, principles and definitions related to Independent Living. To promote the philosophy and concept of Independent Living among political parties, governments and other European bodies. To seek funding for ENIL to carry out its activities. To promote an understanding of Independent Living in Europe. To facilitate information sharing on Independent Living.
Independent living is a process of consciousness raising, empowerment and emancipation.
This process enables all disabled persons to achieve equal opportunities, rights and full participation in all aspects of society. Disabled people must be able to control this process individually and collectively. To achieve this goal we provide peer support and use democratic principles in our work. The Independent Living Movement must be a cross disability movement addressing the needs of all disabled persons. In order for this to occur we must rid ourselves of any prejudice we have towards persons with disabilities other than our own and encourage the involvement of disabled women and other underrepresented groups.