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
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
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