Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Attend the
Statewide Independent Living Conference
April 22-24th in Dallas
10. Network and learn from the best experts and supporters of the IL Movement in Texas.
What does independent living mean to you? Does it mean access to transportation, employment opportunities, and housing? Does it mean having safe and healthy relationships that foster independence? If yes, attending the conference will be an excellent chance to network with and learn from important people connected to independent living in Texas.
9. Connect with old & new friends who know what you’re going through.
Attendees can meet and learn from other people with disabilities who are living on their own and thriving in their communities. This is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and make some new ones.
8. Get Connected to Geri Jewell, Actress, Disability Advocate, and Keynote Speaker
Geri Jewell is the first person with a disability to have a regular role on a prime time series, “The Facts of Life” in the 1980s. After her ground breaking role on “Facts” she has appeared on such shows as “Young and the Restless”, “Strong Medicine”, the HBO hit series, “Deadwood”, and most recently, the television series, “Alcatraz.” When Geri is not working in television as an actress, producer, and writer, she is a highly sought-after motivational speaker in the areas of disability and diversity. Geri is famous for her ability to captivate the hearts of her audiences by using humor to facilitate attitudinal change.
Check back next Wednesday for reason #7
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