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...
by Jude Sky | Jun 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Join the CCDC Listening Tour A Platform for the Disability Community Images: CCDC and CPWD Logos The Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC) is a leading statewide organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of people with all types of disabilities. CCDC...
by Jude Sky | Jun 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Image description: A person dressed in Pride colors in front of a series of colored balloons spelling out PRIDE Celebrating Pride with Everyone: Disability Inclusion in the LGBTQ+ Community Pride Month, celebrated every June, is a vibrant time for the LGBTQ+ community...
by Kyra Coates | May 30, 2024 | Blog
(Image: Someone grabs a handrail in a bathroom, one component of Universal Design in the home.) In today’s world, where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority, creating spaces that cater to everyone’s needs is no longer a nicety, but a...
by Kyra Coates | May 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
(Image: A man who is deafblind sits and works with a Support Service Provider as they communicate using tactile signing. Photo from The Lighthouse for the Blind.) In the quiet corners of our communities, many people with dual sensory loss—both hearing and...
by Kyra Coates | May 23, 2024 | Blog
(Image: A woman with Down Syndrome speaks with a professional to advocate for her needs.) Imagine standing at a crossroads, unsure which path to take. This is often the reality for people with disabilities navigating a world that may not always be designed with...
by Kyra Coates | May 17, 2024 | Blog
(Image: Seven people holding white cards with letters to assemble the word SUPPORT on textured wooden desk.) Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated each May, highlights the importance of mental wellbeing for everyone, including those living with...
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