(Image: Woman with SMA in electric wheelchair smiles and looks at camera in polling station. People vote in the background. ) Disability Voting Rights Week, happening this year from September 9 -13, 2024, is a vital initiative aimed at raising awareness about...
A Conversation with Rep. David Ortiz (Image: CPWD Community Organizer Craig Towler talks with Rep. David Ortiz at the Denver Capitol in March of 2023.) Over the past two months, we’ve talked about several important independent living issues and topics. In July,...
(Image: A reserved parking sign shows the emblem of the line drawing of a person in a wheelchair that indicates accessible parking.) Public accommodations and reasonable access extend beyond just physical buildings. In practice, public accommodations increase...
(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...
(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 necessity. This...
(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...
(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...
(Image: A young man with a prosthetic leg is doing meditation outdoor in a city park.) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting the well-being of everyone, especially those in the...
Image: A graphic in green says "mental health Awareness Month" and shows several hands in green and white with green ribbons for mental health awareness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important month dedicated to raising awareness and removing...
(Image description: Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month logo.) Every April, the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLALDAM) draws attention to the stories of individuals who have experienced limb loss or are living with limb differences,...
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