Christina Mills, director of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers sent out an announcement about Disability History Week in California schools. This is a first for public schools in our state, thanks to the hard work of a team of disabled youth organizers

Christina Mills, director of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers sent out the flyer below, regarding the Disability History Week in California schools. This is a first for public schools in our state, thanks to the hard work of a team of disabled youth organizers

Both houses of the California Legislature voted to approve Disability History Week!

This measure designates the second week of October 2010, and annually thereafter, as Disability History Week, and encourages public and private institutions of higher education, state and local agencies, nonprofit and community-based organizations, private businesses and corporations to observe Disability History Week by dedicating appropriate classroom instructional time or by coordinating all-inclusive activities to be conducted during that week to afford opportunities for students and the general public to learn more about the disability community and to celebrate and honor its role in contemporary American society.

To get involved, visit our web sites and take action today to help educate a new generation of youth!

www.yodisabledproud.org

www.cfilc.org

Photo banner along the top of graphic flyer includes portraits of: Helen Keller, Ed Roberts, Paul Longmore, Lois Curtis and Frida Kahlo

Both houses of the California Legislature voted to approve Disability History Week!

This measure designates the second week of October 2010, and annually thereafter, as Disability History Week, and encourages public and private institutions of higher education, state and local agencies, nonprofit and community-based organizations, private businesses and corporations to observe Disability History Week by dedicating appropriate classroom instructional time or by coordinating all-inclusive activities to be conducted during that week to afford opportunities for students and the general public to learn more about the disability community and to celebrate and honor its role in contemporary American society.

To get involved, visit our web sites and take action today to help educate a new generation of youth!

www.yodisabledproud.org

www.cfilc.org