Today we observe Black History Month in remembrance of Betty Williams! Beloved by many, Betty was a legendary self-advocate from Indiana who believed in everyone’s right to hope and dream. From President Obama’s Committee for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities to community-based meetings, she took every presented opportunity to teach, engage and prioritize issues of importance to […]
It’s day 28 of our #DisabilityRightsInBlack series and Ryan Easterly is focused on philanthropy! Currently, the Executive Director of the WITH Foundation, Ryan is an ardent advocate of supporting diverse decision-makers with disabilities across the philanthropic sector. Rooted in the concept of leadership by those most impacted, he envisions a world where funding models evolve […]
In Person & Virtual Explore your art creativity and empower yourself along with your peers through the arts. Express our disability pride via art! You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Join HCIL for a Zoom meeting. HCIL ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88980580134?pwd=TldVa1l5UjBxVksrY1lCUms1M0dhZz09 Meeting ID: 889 8058 0134 || Security Passcode: 198402 One tap mobile: +13462487799,,88980580134#,,,,*198402# US […]
Weekly ASL Sessions In Person & Virtual Learn. Communicate. Advocate. Learn American Sign Language, ASL, with Laura Swansey of Deaf Services of Houston. Laura Swansey brings to HCIL her years of experience as an educator and her passion for the Deaf Community. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. […]
In Person Every First Thursday Explore your art creativity and empower yourself along with your peers through the arts. Express our disability pride via art! You won’t want to miss this opportunity!