There is an eligibility criterion to follow based on the guiding principles of IL. Here are some of the keys to the success of forming an Independent Living effective in Nepal.

• Gain the support of persons with disabilities, community and/or organizations by sharing information about IL.

• Verify gaps in service provisions through access collaborative community consultation processes.

• Remain flexible to best assess the needs of the various groups of people with disabilities. Build a community based consumer controlled Steering Committee which can eventually involve into an elected consumer controlled Board of Directors.

• Set out a plan which does not duplicate services, but instead endeavors to address community gaps and needs as identified by people with disabilities in innovative, collaborative, and strategic ways.

As communities begin planning for an IL Center and reach the stage where a Steering Committee is formed, ILC facilitates the exchange of support and information. The existing network of ILC plays an important role in this regard. In addition, ILC helps groups to find opportunities to develop skills and knowledge of the local stakeholders in the community. ILC recently developed its Citizenship Engagement Tool which helps stakeholders become knowledgeable about community consultation.