by Kyra Coates | Jul 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
In today’s world, fostering inclusivity and accessibility is foundational to creating an equitable society. Ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate fully in all aspects of life is not just a moral obligation but...
by Jude Sky | Jul 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Image description: Young Asian boy who uses a wheelchair laughing The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990, was a landmark piece of legislation that significantly advanced the rights of individuals with disabilities in the United States. However, its...
by Kyra Coates | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog
(Image: Doug Brown and Gene Turitz, founders of Center for Independent Living’s Van Modification Shop, carrying the CIL banner at the Disabled Peoples’ Civil Rights Day March and Rally in San Francisco, Oct. 20, 1979. Credit: Ken Stein) The Center for People...
by Jude Sky | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Image: a man who uses a wheelchair and a 1960s VW Bug CPWD and Centers for Independent Living A Legacy and Ongoing Effort Centers for Independent Living (CILs) stand as a testament to the unwavering spirit of the Independent Living Movement. Unlike traditional human...
by Jude Sky | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Image: George H. W. Bush signing the ADA in 1990 The fight for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities has been a long and challenging journey. In the United States, the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 marked a...
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