Universal Progress ILC · Independent Living Center
For a society where everyone can live independently and with equal rights
Every person with a disability has the right to plan their own life and make their own decisions.
Since 2010
Turning the right to independent living into real support
We support people's choices and participation through personal assistance, peer counseling, training and advocacy.
How we work
Three areas of work built around people's choices
Every service works toward one goal: strengthening human rights, independent decision-making and equal participation in society.
Independent Living Support Department
Through personal assistance services, peer counseling, peer conversations and the Independent Living Program, we help each person plan their own daily life and make their own decisions.
Inclusion Department
Policy research, a policy council on ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities, advice and training for businesses, infrastructure accessibility assessments and consulting services.
Members' Social Participation Program
We expand opportunities for equal participation in society through advocacy, employment support and member development activities.
Our impact
Years of experience and real support
Building on shared participation, we bring services, advocacy and knowledge together in one place.
2010
working continuously ever since
7
core areas of work
Accessible Environments
Our work for accessible environments
Since 2009, we have carried out research and advocacy for accessible public transport, buildings and sidewalks, and contributed proposals to standards. Learn about our work and experience.
Guidance
Find the guidance you need
We provide information and video lessons on laws and regulations, independent living, infrastructure accessibility, employment and inclusive education, organized by topic.
Guidance and information
Choose a topic and read on
We have grouped useful information by topic for persons with disabilities, families, employers, teachers and other organizations.
Laws and Regulations
From our list of laws, regulations and standards on the rights of persons with disabilities, open and read the official text of the document you need.
Independent Living
Articles and interviews on the right to independent living, personal assistance services and the Independent Living Program.
Accessible Infrastructure and Buildings
Video lessons on accessible parking, ramps, doors, stairs, toilets, elevators, information and sidewalks.
Employment
Advice for employers, plus interviews and videos featuring employed persons with disabilities.
Inclusive Education
A plain-language explanation of what inclusive education is and why it matters.
Accessible Environments
Our work and guidance on the accessibility of infrastructure, buildings and public transport.
Activities
What we do
Our services and activities cover seven core areas.
Advocacy
Awareness-raising and advocacy to change misconceptions and attitudes in society and to improve the legal framework.
Peer counseling
An international approach in which persons with disabilities give each other psychological support through peer conversations.
Training and information
Regular training and online information that support independent living, employment and participation in society.
Personal assistance
A service that supports persons with severe disabilities in their daily activities.
Research
Research and monitoring on education, social protection and infrastructure accessibility.
Member development
Regular activities that build members' capacity and their participation in society.
Our impact
In numbers
2010
year founded
The year Universal Progress ILC was officially founded
7
areas of work
Advocacy, peer counseling, training, personal assistance, research, member development, employment
15
partner organizations
International, foreign, government and non-governmental partners
Vlog and videos
Our story and work on video
Watch the UP’s day vlog series and videos of our activities on our YouTube channel.
UP's day Vlog #1: guest — Ch. Ganjavkhlan, founder of Lantuun Dokhio NGO
UP's day Vlog #2: guest — Kiku Taira
UP's day Vlog #3: guest — Ts. Oyungerel
News and reports
News and activity reports
Read reports on our completed work and news from the organization.
Report · 2011–2019
TRY advocacy tour
An overview of the Asia TRY and MONGOLIA TRY advocacy tours: routes, goals and participation. During the tours, we promoted the right to independent living, met local organizations and carried out accessibility assessments.
Report · 2019
Project to improve the accessibility of vocational education and training institutions
With GIZ funding, we trained 129 teachers from three polytechnic colleges on human rights, inclusive education and accessible environments, and assessed the school premises (progress report).
Report · 2016
Accessibility assessment of public transport stops and bus services
Under a JICA project, we assessed 168 stops and 9 bus services on 5 routes in Ulaanbaatar against the standard and made 10 recommendations.
Partnerships
Partner organizations
International, foreign and Mongolian organizations we have worked with.
International organizations
- Partnership-based Technical and Vocational Education and Training project
- Open Society Forum
- The Asia Foundation
- AIFO
Foreign partners
- Mainstream Association (Japan)
- Muchu (Japan)
- Partner (Japan)
- Kokorozashi network
Government agencies
NGOs
- Forum for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- National Association of Independent Living Centers of Mongolia
- Mongolian Youth Coalition
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Look for the answer to your question here. If you can't find it, please contact us.
How do I become a member?
Membership is free and open to all persons with disabilities over 18. To become a member, visit the center in person to get to know us, and take part in our activities.
How can I get personal assistance services?
Visit the center in person to meet us, and then sign a service agreement.
Can I work part-time at your center?
Yes. We register people who want to assist persons with disabilities, train them and provide them with part-time work. You can work in your free time alongside your studies or job.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Volunteering is open to everyone who would like to take part. Please call us to register.
Can you carry out an accessibility assessment for my organization?
Yes. At the request of organizations and individuals, we assess the accessibility of infrastructure such as buildings and toilets, and make recommendations. Where needed, we also estimate the cost of renovation work and carry it out in line with the standards.
Contact
Contact us
If you have questions about our services, membership, volunteering or partnerships, please contact us by phone, email or through our Facebook page.
- Building 58, Khoroo 2, Bayangol District, Ulaanbaatar
- 7601-5800
- info.upmilc@gmail.com
- Facebook: MILC.TugeemelKhugjil
- YouTube: UPMILC Universal Progress ILC