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Bob Michaels has worked in the field of disability since 1972. Initially, Bob developed and implemented programs in mental health and developmental disabilities in Pennsylvania and Arizona, respectively. Since 1984, he has worked in independent living as a center director, consultant and trainer, assisting both on-site and through a variety of distance-learning technologies. He provides considerable training and technical assistance to the field, oversees research efforts on the management and administration of centers for independent living and statewide independent living councils, and writes articles and briefs on a variety of related topics.

Leau Phillips has been working in the disability field for the past 20 years. Most recently working at Family Voices, providing training and technical assistance to the Family Voices Network speaking on behalf of children and youth with special health care needs and their families. .