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Why Advocate?

Posted on 03/14/24 in Advocacy

[image:1] Built on the philosophy of individual choice and control, LEAP believes in helping people with disabilities to help themselves, and helping others understand how to support people with disabilities. We do this through various levels... read more

Working from Home: Creating More Equitable Workplaces

Posted on 04/25/22 in Advocacy

[image:1] by Joseph Bell, AmeriCorps Vista Policy Advocate The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the number of people working at home. According to Pew Research, 59% of people able to work from home, are working from home most... read more

All to work, together!

Posted on 03/17/22 in Advocacy

[image:1] Did you know that one out of every four Americans has a disability? That is a lot of talent potential for employers. Yet, many people with disabilities are afraid to ask for accommodations that would make... read more

Every Voter’s Choice Matters

Posted on 11/01/21 by Advocacy in Advocacy

[image:1] The government is not far away or untouchable, it is your tool to shape the world around you. The power we have as voters can be forgotten in our busy everyday lives, but you have... read more

September 13-20 is National Disability Voter Registration Week!

Posted on 09/17/21 in Advocacy

by Joseph Bell, AmeriCorps Vista Policy Advocate And, I want to say that your vote matters. Every voter’s choice has an impact and as a group, your voice is amplified. That group can be a political party,... read more