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Posted August 13, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Guest blog post: Makings of an Advocate by Lucia Rios

Lucia Rios is a Community Access Specialist at Disability Network Lakeshore. The following is an excerpt of an article she wrote for the blog AbleBodies on June 25, 2014. The … Continue Reading Guest blog post: Makings of an Advocate by Lucia Rios

Posted August 1, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

People We Love: Alana Theriault, Berkeley, CA

This is a GREAT quote from Alana Theriault about changes in the independent living philosophy: The latest incarnation of Independent Living includes increased case management. Don’t ask me how many … Continue Reading People We Love: Alana Theriault, Berkeley, CA

Posted July 7, 20141 Comment Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #9: California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)

Why, hello, it’s the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, our 9th media partner! The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) is a disability rights organization made up of 21 … Continue Reading Media Partner #9: California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)