Who We Are

  • Mission, Vision, and Financials

    The Mission of the Center for People With Disabilities is to provide resources, information and advocacy to assist people with disabilities in overcoming barriers to independent living.

  • History

    Learn about the story of CPWD and the History of the Independent Living Movement.

  • Staff

    Meet the Team! Many of us are people with disabilities. CPWD is a consumer-controlled Center for Independent Living. More than 70% of our board and staff are people with disabilities.

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    Board of Directors

    More than 51% of our BOD members are people with disabilities. Meet the Board!

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    IDEA Committee

    The mission of CPWD’s IDEA Committee is to foster a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion while actively challenging and dismantling systemic racism and oppression.