Bristol Reclaiming Independent Living (BRIL)

BRIL is a community group run by and for Disabled people, neurodivergent people, people living with chronic illness and people who experience mental distress.

Our aims are to :

• Campaign for equality and inclusion for all Disabled people. 
• To promote the principle of ‘Independent Living’ for all.
• To provide peer-support.

BRIL defines Independent Living as:

• The right to live in the community
• Being free from segregation and isolation
• Having choice and control over our lives, on an equal basis to other people 
• Having access to support and personal assistance that meets our needs. 

BRIL defines peer support as way of:

• Sharing experiences
• Recognising and respecting our differences
• Being connected to others
• Having choice and control 
• Showing solidarity.