by Kyra Coates | Sep 28, 2023 | Blog
In August 2020, against the backdrop of nationwide protests and heightened awareness of the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD) initiated a transformational journey by establishing the Inclusion,...
by Kyra Coates | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
With support and assistance, over a period of years, Amber brought her life from being stuck at home with debilitating mental illness, to being fully engaged at a job, socially, and in her family. Her story is one of hope and empowerment, and also one...
by Kyra Coates | Sep 11, 2023 | Blog
This week (9/11 – 9/18/23) is Disability Voting Rights Week. It’s a time to emphasize that all citizens have the right to vote and that a disability shouldn’t be a barrier to participation in this civic right and duty. However, historically, in-person elections...
by Kyra Coates | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
Centers for Independent Living (CILSs) are unique disability service organizations born out of the Independent Living Movement. Unlike typical human services case management, which may “do for” an individual or dictate necessary tasks or activities, CILs strive...
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