My friend Maria Stepanyan sent me an informational video on Centers for Independent Living. Also known as CIL. She runs a CIL in Longmont, Colorado. I didn't know about CILs until I watched Crip Camp. After the movie I looked it up, but still didn't know what it was truly about. The video she sent me gave me a good understanding of it. At the end of the video it says to learn more watch the video "What is Independent Living Philosophy". That is another good video to inform yourselves. I will post it below as well.
What is a Center for Independent Living? Watch the video below to find out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTmE9p1jh5Y&feature=emb_title
What is Independent Living Philosopy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLAZAz4R3WA
Below is one more video I stumbled upon about CILs in Georgia and what it means to people who have disabilities in that state. Even though the video is about Georgia, it gives wonderful information about CILs in general and the obstacles that a lot of people have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqlj_kv5Jrk
I hope you have learned some things, as I did, about the needs for people with disabilities. They have to fight for so many things that some of us take for granted. The freedom to make their own choices can even be a challenge for some. Support your local CILs and anyone who might need help in living a productive INDEPENDENT life!
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