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???Join us for a special screening of "Change, not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act" on April 1! Presented by Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) and Center for Independent Living (CIL) at the Ed Roberts Campus. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to come together as a community, reflect on the past and future of disability rights, and engage in a conversation about accessibility, activism, and the ongoing fight for equality. Event Details: ??? Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 ?? Location: Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA (Above Ashby BART Station) ? Time: Doors Open at 5:15 PM | Screening at 5:45 PM | Panel Discussion at 6:40 PM | Event Ends at 7:30 PM ?? Food and drinks provided ?? Masks are required when not eating or drinking. KN95 masks will be provided at the event. Following the screening, we will host a panel discussion. More details to come. This event is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gKDeUnse [ID] Dark blue flyer with white and red text announcing a watch party for Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act on April 1, 5:15-7:30 PM at Ed Roberts Campus. Food and drinks provided. #ADA #DisabilityRights #ChangeNotCharity #FilmScreening #EdRobertsCampus

*EDIT:?THANK YOU all for your brilliant enthusiasm! We’ve reached our registration cap for this particular listening session but if you live in other counties in the Bay Area, please check back in for other listening sessions! More details to come.? - We are inviting people with disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties to share your experiences, needs, concerns, questions and ideas for how disabled people can be better served by our local government agencies in a moment where the safety and dignity of our communities are under threat. What: Listening Session for residents of Alameda & Contra Costa Counties When: March 18th at 4:30 - 6:00 p.m Where: In-person at the Ed Roberts Campus (3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA) or online via Zoom **Registration required: https://lnkd.in/gcaGNvbb Participants will be compensated $50.00 for their time and labor, and transportation vouchers are available. This is the first of several listening sessions across nine Bay Area Counties that will inform the upcoming Accessible Futures Conference, scheduled for June 16 & 17 in San Francisco. The conference is designed to provide an opportunity for the Bay Area disability community to share experiences to identify needs, gaps and actions to inform a countywide agenda on disability programs and services, including transportation, housing, the environment, and other topics of priority for the community — towards shaping the future of accessibility and equity in our region. The Accessible Futures Conference is being organized by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG). Access: For in-person attendees, the Ed Roberts Campus is a wheelchair-accessible, universally-designed disability community space above the Ashby BART Station. ASL and CART will be provided upon request. Masks are required, and KN95 masks will be available, snacks and drinks will be available. Please request any additional accommodations below. [ID] A digital flyer for "Uplifting Disabled Voices" invites people with disabilities in Alameda & Contra Costa County to share their experiences with local government. The event is on Tuesday, March 18, 4:30-6:00 PM at The Ed Roberts Campus, Berkeley. Participants receive $50 and transportation vouchers. A registration link is included. The flyer has bold text, a speech bubble graphic, and CIL, CRIL, and ILRSCC logos in the top left corner.

Join us in person for a panel on labor and transit equity for ALL workers! Featuring Ciara Lovelace (Berkeley Center for Independent Living), Will Toaspern (Green Economy team; UAW 4811 BayPass team), and Valerie McGraw (People’s Transit Alliance). Feb. 27, 4 - 6 PM UCB Labor Center Register at: https://lnkd.in/gpWn_9gJ [ID] The flyer features a bright photo at the top, with the same photo as a black and white background behind the flyer. The general effect is clean lines, bold writing, and a teal frame. At the top of the flyer is a line art graphic of a sleek public transit bus alongside a curb. The image is light green with dark green lines. Also visible in the graphic are bikes, trees, planes, and a background cityscape. Event details, description, a QR code, and logos are below.

Are you curious to learn more about dementia and how it can lead to Alzheimer's? Do you know the symptoms of these two diseases? If you would like to learn more, please join us inside the Spanish Speaking Citizen's Foundation on February 25th from 11:30am-1pm where representative Daniela Escorcia Ayala from the Alzheimer's Association will be presenting to us about the history, symptoms, and resources of these two diseases. [ID] The flyer incudes: title and information of event, date, and contact of Daniela. Picture of 2 children and 3 older women having a good time. -- ?Tiene curiosidad en aprender más sobre la demencia y cómo puede llevar al Alzheimer? ?Conoce los síntomas de estas dos enfermedades? Si desea obtener más información, únase a nosotros en la oficina de Fruitvale (Spanish Speaking Citizen's Foundation) el 25 de febrero de 11:30 am a 1:00 pm, donde la representante Daniela Escorcia Ayala de la Asociación de Alzheimer dará una presentación sobre la historia, los síntomas y los recursos de estas dos enfermedades. [ID] El volante contiene: título e información del evento y contacto de Daniela. Imagen de 2 ni?os y 3 mujeres mayores pasando un buen rato.

Join us for a community listening session focused on our “Disability Inclusive Emergency Preparedness and Community Perspectives” report on Thursday, February 20th at 12:00 p.m.? over Zoom. As part of this listening session, the CIL and WID teams will share a short summary of our report process, its findings, and next possible steps. Then, we’ll hear from you, our incredible community, any thoughts, reflections, questions, concerns you have regarding the report. What resonates? What did we miss? What are your thoughts on our recommendations and what’s next? Event Details: Thursday, February 20th, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. over Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: Register by visiting bit.ly/EPListening? Haven’t read the report yet? Read it here: bit.ly/DisabilityEP?

?? Wheelchair Marking Strapping and Tethering Program (WMSTP) + Drop-in Transportation Services When: Friday, February 14th, 9:30AM to 12:30PM Where: Ed Roberts Campus What: The WMSTP is a free workshop where people who use wheeled mobility devices can get them strapped and tethered for safer travel on the bus and Paratransit. Appointments are required. We are also holding drop-in transportation services during this time where people can get questions answered, help with applications and trip planning, receive free transit tickets, and more! The WMSTP workshop will be running from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop-in transportation services will continue until 12:30PM. People who are interested in receiving WMSTP services can contact Julia Newton at (510) 422-5087 or [email protected] to book a time slot. If you are unable to attend the workshop you can also contact Kim Ridgeway at (510) 891-7113 or [email protected] to set up an appointment at her office. [ID] Yellow and teal rounded textboxes on a white graph paper-like background and a close up of a tether strap on a manual wheelchair and event details in bold black font.

The recent devastation of the Southern California wildfires have shown us how important emergency/disaster preparedness is...and we've got some answers! Join Community Resource for Independent Living (CRIL) and CIL's Emergency Preparedness and Resiliency program for a special Emergency Preparedness 101 specifically for Blind/Low Vision Communities, led by CIL's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Sheela Gunn. This workshop will be held hybrid, both virtually over Zoom and in-person at the Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, 94703, in the Osher Room. When: Thursday, February 13th, 2025, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Where: Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, 94703, in the Osher Room What: A workshop for people who are Blind or Low Vision that live in the San Francisco Bay Area to learn, then apply, the basics of emergency/disaster preparedness. Who: The Center for Independent Living (CIL), serving northern Alameda County, and Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), serving southern Alameda County. Accessibility: The Ed Roberts Campus is a wheelchair-accessible space. Masks required for in-person attendees. Wayfinding support available. Other accommodations available upon request. Register at: bit.ly/EP101BLIND1 [ID] "Emergency Preparedness 101" graphic with black text and purple, teal, and yellow decorative shapes and designs. "When, where, what" event details are the same as the post caption.

Responding to terror against our immigrant communities, ableist attacks against disabled federal employees, the dismantling of DEI, and the wholesale onslaught against our trans siblings’ safety and existence brings any kind of ‘winter blues’ we might be feeling to a whole other level. Prioritizing rest, recovery, and even joy in times like these makes sure that we have enough energy to keep fighting. Symptoms of seasonal depression can include (not limited to) feeling sad or hopeless, lacking energy or feeling fatigued or lethargic, loss of interest in things you usually enjoy, having trouble focusing or making decisions, feeling unusually irritable or anxious, and more. If you are experiencing symptoms of seasonal depression, consider some of the suggestions in our newest blog post. It also has a list of resources like crisis phone numbers to call and mental health support services. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/gVZfmvYF [ID] "Have you got the Winter Blues?" on a partly cloudy photo background

Statement on President Trump's Disparaging Comments on Americans with Disabilities By: Dr. Victor Pineda, Executive Director of Center for Independent Living, Inc. President Trump's comments this morning, falsely linking inclusive hiring policies for individuals with disabilities to the tragic accident at Reagan National Airport, are both deeply offensive and profoundly misleading. By suggesting that the inclusion of qualified individuals with disabilities in the federal workforce compromises safety, the president not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also undermines decades of progress toward equity and opportunity for people with disabilities. Such rhetoric is not only factually baseless but also dangerous, as it seeks to scapegoat marginalized communities during a time of national tragedy. It is crucial that we collectively and unequivocally denounce these statements while reaffirming the critical value and capabilities that individuals with disabilities bring to every sector, including government service. [ID] Blurry Aurora Borealis-like background with white text boxes and CIL's logo in the bottom right corner. Text reads exactly as caption above.

Join us on Feb 4th for an informative and empowering webinar on disability disclosure and requesting reasonable accommodations in the workplace. This session is designed to help job seekers and employees navigate the complexities of disability disclosure, including when, how, and why to disclose. Participants will also gain a comprehensive understanding of their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and practical strategies for requesting and implementing reasonable accommodations to support success at work. Key Takeaways: ? Understanding legal protections and rights under the ADA. ? Determining if, when, and how to disclose a disability. ? Tips for effectively communicating accommodation needs to employers. ? Examples of reasonable accommodations for various workplace settings. ? Fostering inclusive environments and building strong self-advocacy skills. Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time, advancing your career, or an employer aiming to create a more accessible workplace, this webinar will provide valuable insights and tools to support inclusivity and equity. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and confidence in advocating for yourself or supporting others in the workplace. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gA5VwBRv