CALIF - Los Angeles, CA

Location: Los Angeles, CA

MISSION STATEMENT 

1. To achieve greater input, participation and control over policies and services especially those for people with disabilities, including those that exclude them.

2. To address discrimination wherever it exists.

3. To encourage the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in mainstream activities that enhance the positive image and experience of disability.

4. To empower people with disabilities by encouraging ongoing education and a broad knowledge of the history and heritage of the Disability Movement.

5. To provide the Disability Community with the following core services:

•  Systems Change Advocacy

• Housing Advocacy

• Individual and Benefits Advocacy

• Personal Assistance Services Advocacy

• Information and Referral

• Peer Counseling

• Independent Living Skills Training

• Assistive Technology (AT)

VISION STATEMENT

In the spirit of unity, collaboration and respect for the human dignity and civil rights of all people,  Communities Actively Living Independent & Free (CALIF) envisions a culturally diverse independent living center designed to empower the Disability Community.