Advocates for Independence

Contact(s): Val

Additional information:

Reason(s) the Group Meets:
Political

Board of Directors:
No

Typical Activities:
Independent Lifestyles’ Advocates for Independence Committee includes staff, consumers, and community members who join together to support each other in their self-advocacy efforts as well as addressing disability issues in the community. On the website, the group lists some of its accomplishments:
-MTC—“Live Chat” option via the internet to schedule rides on the Dial-A-Ride
-Menards and the Crossroads Center now have electric mobility carts
-A public telephone has been put in the St. Cloud Public Library
-Traffic lights have been lengthened in St. Cloud
-Annual Day at the Capitol: Speak with legislators about current needs
-Voter registration drives
-Completed an accessibility assessment for the St. Cloud Civic Center