Black History Month and the Disability Rights Movement

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February is a time to honor and celebrate Black Americans who’ve made an undeniable impact in moving us forward as a nation. Often left out of the history books are the contributions of Black persons with disabilities. When their stories are told, rarely do they mention their disability. Many people…

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Supporting and Hiring People with Disabilities

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With 61 million Americans living with disabilities, the work we do at NILP is critical. Serving, employing, and retaining people with disabilities is our mission. Independent Living Centers like NILP are unique because they serve people with disabilities and their bylaws say that 51% of their staff must have a…

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