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Grand Opening of The Shop @ CIL

…  and celebrate the Grand Opening of THE SHOP at the Center for Independent Living on May 4 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm with demonstrations of assistive technology, information about The Shop, refreshments, and door prizes. The Shop provides wheelchair repairs and distributes donated … Continue reading

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Free Tax Preparation Help

…  preparation help.  For the nearest IRS location check this webpage, while AARP locations can be found here. If you happen to live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you have even more options!  The United Way of the Bay Area … Continue reading

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In the Sponsor Spotlight – CIL

…  Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a national leader in supporting disabled people in their efforts to lead independent lives.  As an organization founded by people with disabilities, the folks at CIL are highly motivated to achieve solutions, whether … Continue reading

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"It Just Makes You Smile"

…  fitting that the Ed Roberts Campus (a tribute to the late Ed Roberts, one of the primary leaders the Independent Living Movement) would itself represent yet another milestone in that movement. For the first time, a building specifically designed … Continue reading

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The Future of CTP

…  like this. The ERC will feature a sweeping circular ramp visible through two-story glass walls, Braille maps, automatic doors, extra-large elevators operated by foot paddles, and dozens of other features that will allow nearly anyone to feel at home. … Continue reading

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California Department of Rehabilitation

The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities. Continue reading

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The World Institute on Disability

The mission of the World Institute on Disability (WID) in communities and nations worldwide is to eliminate barriers to full social integration and increase employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities. Continue reading

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Ed Roberts Campus

The Ed Roberts Campus mission is to ensure that people with disabilities can live independently and without discrimination. Continue reading

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Independent Living

Listing of Independent Living organizations. Continue reading

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Welcome

…  intensive high technology training to people with disabilities. Our mission remains the same as well: to improve employment opportunities for the disabled community. As an example of a recent, exciting change, we now offer Networking and Technical Support Training … Continue reading

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