Urban CIL Brings Disabled Latinos into the Community
In 2003 the annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Fruitvale, California brought out the usual large crowds celebrating Mexico's independence from the French and the continual struggle in the U.S. for social justice in the Latino community. However, one significant change was noticed. This year a contingent of disabled adults marched in the parade under the banner, Center for Independent Living (CIL).

California Take on "Promotora" Model of Community Outreach A Success
Promotoras are community members who serve as liaisons between their community and health, human and social service organizations. They work with organizations and institutions - formally and informally, as employees or volunteers - to bring information to their communities.

ABCs of the ADA
Last October the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a fact sheet about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Being Non-Disabled in a Disabled World
All my life I have been labeled a minority. I am a minority because I am a Puerto Rican woman from the South Bronx. I was a minority in college as the only Latina in my class. I was a minority at my first job being one of two Latinas at the office. Once again I'm a minority being the only non-disabled person at my current job.