(Image description: A man in a wheelchair inserts his ballot into a voting box.) A foundation of Independent Living is consumer choice – the right to choose how you want to live your life because you know what’s best for you. But choice also comes with...
(Image above: People gathered around a table together during a peer group activity) The Independent Living Movement has transformed the lives of people with disabilities around the world. At its core is Independent Living (IL) Philosophy: the idea that people with...
In Colorado, the battle against housing discrimination is ongoing. Despite legal protections put in place since January 2021 to outlaw income-based housing discrimination, income-based barriers and discrimination persist today. Those who rely on publicly-funded...
Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD) was privileged and happy to host Mind Prawatsrichai, a person with a disability as a visiting participant from Thailand. In Bangkok, Mind works as a TV host presenting and sharing about the lives of people with...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
As society continues to recognize and embrace the unique bond between humans and animals, the roles that animals play in our lives have expanded beyond companionship. From guide dogs for people with visual impairment to therapy animals providing emotional...
July 26, 1990, marked a monumental moment in American history when President George H.W. Bush, Sr. signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. This landmark legislation was a significant step towards dismantling barriers and ensuring equal...
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