ADVOCACY

As an independent living center we are committed to the philosophy of the independent living movement which states that people with disabilities should have the same civil rights, options and control over choices in their lives and equal opportunity as people without disabilities. We work with people with disabilities to eliminate discrimination and barriers that prevent full inclusion in the community.
We provide skills training to empower people with disabilities to be well informed advocates and active citizens; to change laws, legislation, systems and attitudes that affect their independence. People with disabilities are often excluded from housing, health care, employment, education, transportation and other services. Through education we inform consumers of their rights through the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and section 504, Fair Housing Amendments Act, the American’s with Disabilities Act and other legislation and provide individual and community action support as needed.