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Independent Living Research Utilization 

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Independent Living History and Philosophy

Agenda

Pre-Teleconference discussion at sites

Distribute training materials to participants
(download from ILRU website if necessary)

Discuss the following questions prior to the call:
1. Is it contradictory for people with disabilities to demand both civil rights and specialized services?
2. How did/does the Independent Living movement differ from other civil rights and even disability rights movements in the United States and worldwide?
3. How have public policies and services supported and/or hindered Independent Living for people with disabilities?

Live Teleconference
3:00 pm Eastern, 1:00 pm Mountain, 2:00 pm Central, 12:00 noon Pacific, 11:00 am Alaska, and 10:00 am Hawaii

Post-Teleconference activity

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