Posted on 09/23/24 by Isabel in LEAP Spotlight!
[image:1] Elizabeth Rogers has continued a family tradition of service as a one-year Jesuit volunteer at LEAP. Much of her work involved employment and recreational activities for people with disabilities. The Jesuit Volunteer Corp (JVC) describes its... read more
Posted on 09/19/24 by Isabel in Advocacy
[image:1] Election Day is around the corner. Are you planning to cast your ballot early but worried about challenges in fulfilling your civic duty because of your disability? This experience is common. Inaccessible voting is a widespread... read more
Posted on 08/13/24 in Independent Living
[image:1] By Barbara Judah, Director of Benefits and Employment Services at LEAP Employment can be a goal of Independent Living Consumers (people with disabilities) often embrace a process of self-discovery that includes an interest in pursuing a job.... read more
Posted on 07/30/24 in Independent Living
By Barbara Judah, Director of Benefits and Employment Services What services are available to help? People with disabilities need help coping with the everyday costs of living and the ability to pay for their healthcare. Fortunately, there... read more
Posted on 05/13/24 in Independent Living
By Cheryl Gorham, Director of Independent Living Services at LEAP [image:1] What is Independent Living? The independent living philosophy promotes self-help & self-advocacy, development of peer role models, equal access to society, and all services, programs, activities, resources,... read more
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