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ADVOCACY

CIL was founded on collective action and activism. We aim to carry on this foundational spirit by continuing to fight for disability justice and pursue equitable accessibility in all facets of our community by breaking stigma and raising expectations. 

Some local and statewide issues our advocacy team is currently focusing on include:

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  • Affordable and accessible housing and transportation

  • Emergency and disaster preparedness

  • Long-term/In-home support and services

  • Intersections of environmental, social and disability justice

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What are issues you are worried about or care about? 

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SYSTEMS CHANGE
ADVOCACY

Here are ways you and I can enact larger systems changes:

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COMMUNITY
ADVOCACY

We better our communities through these services:

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SELF
ADVOCACY

Do you want to take control of your own life and influence the community around you? We offer:

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Interested in any trainings or services?

Community Voices Bulletin Board

For more information about CIL's Advocacy Program,
please contact our:

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Advocacy Team

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CILadvocacy@centerforindependentliving.org

or contact CIL at 510-841-4776

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