CIL Celebrates the 33rd ADA Anniversary: Panel Discussion
CIL celebrates the 33rd ADA Anniversary with a panel discussion on the topic.
Intersectionality between Disability and LGBTQIA+
Happy Pride Month from the Center of Independent Living in Central Florida (CIL)! As the LGBTQ+ community all across the country is gathering to uplift each-other’s voices in the fight for their rights, we’ve been hard at work this week doing the same, albeit with an intersectionality-fueled twist.
CIL Celebrates ADA’s 33rd Anniversary! The Movement, the Act, and Us.
CIL Celebrates the ADA's 33rd Anniversary! The Movement, The Act, and Us
Service Animals – They’re more than pets!
Next time you see one of these pairs, in or out of vest, we at the CIL hope that you remember their storied history and duties and, whether as a handler or spectator, always respect these very good dogs, and miniature horses, and their colleagues as emotional support, comfort, and therapy animals, in all that they do. As ardent supporters of the Independent Living Movement, we have always believed in the importance of community understanding and empowerment in ensuring all can live independent lives, and through these positions, we are honored to include animals in these shared empowering bonds.
Let’s Talk About Autism
For this April to truly be Autism Acceptance Month, acceptance must come in many ways, and using the correct language is one. “Listen to the language we use, recognize how the language you use to refer to us makes us feel, and give us our rightful say in how we want to be referred to. Whether we prefer people-first or identity-first language, listening to us is what truly safeguards our personhood.