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Liberty Resources, Philadelphia’s Center for Independent Living, advocates with disabled people, individually and collectively, to ensure our civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in the community. Founded in 1980 by members of the grassroots advocacy group Disabled in Action, Liberty Resources embraces the principles of self-determination and Consumer control – the majority of our governing Board and over 51% of our staff are people with disabilities. In accordance with the philosophy of the Independent Living Movement, which stemmed from the Disability Rights Movement of the 1970s and begat Centers for Independent Living, LRI offers a menu of wraparound services focused on providing tools and resources to empower people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent lifestyles.

Public transit is a lifeline for people with disabilities, workers, families, and entire communities. At Liberty, we kno...
08/18/2025

Public transit is a lifeline for people with disabilities, workers, families, and entire communities. At Liberty, we know that access to reliable and affordable transit is access to independence.

Right now, transit funding is on the line — and we’re joining labor partners, riders, and advocates to say we need more funding, not less.

📢 Rally with us to call on legislators to stand up for public transit:
🗓 Tuesday, August 19
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Senator Picozzi’s District Office, 12361 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, 19154

RSVP here: bitly/rallytransit

Because independence should belong to everyone. 🚌✊

Thank you to FHL Bank of Pittsburgh for hosting today’s Roundtable Discussion on Affordable Housing. As Philadelphia’s C...
08/04/2025

Thank you to FHL Bank of Pittsburgh for hosting today’s Roundtable Discussion on Affordable Housing. As Philadelphia’s Center for Independent Living, Liberty Resources was proud to stand alongside fellow advocates, policymakers, and community leaders in a vital conversation on expanding access to housing that is not just affordable—but accessible, inclusive, and equitable.

A special thank you to Rep. Dwight Evans for his unwavering leadership and longstanding commitment to housing justice, especially for people with disabilities, older adults, and historically marginalized communities.

At Liberty, we know that independence begins with access—and access begins at home. Everyone deserves a safe, affordable, and accessible place to live. That’s not a privilege; it’s a right.



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Image 1: A close-up of Liberty Resources staff seated attentively at the roundtable. Pictured are Director of Communications and Development Steven T. Mack, Liberty Housing Development Corporation Executive Director Bianca Waliddin, and CEO Thomas Earle.

Image 2: Thomas Earle speaks passionately into a microphone during the discussion. A woman is seated beside him, and a water bottle sits in the foreground.

Image 3: Congressman Dwight Evans smiles while speaking, dressed in a tan blazer.

Image 4: A group photo featuring Liberty Resources staff with Congressman Evans. From left to right: Steven Mack, Bianca Waliddin, Thomas Earle, and Representative Dwight Evans.

On July 30th, we celebrated 60 years of Medicare and Medicaid! 🎉Signed into law in 1965, these programs have been life-c...
08/01/2025

On July 30th, we celebrated 60 years of Medicare and Medicaid! 🎉

Signed into law in 1965, these programs have been life-changing—providing millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, access to essential healthcare and long-term services.

At Liberty Resources, we advocate every day to ensure Medicare and Medicaid remain strong, protected, and centered on community-based care and independence—not institutionalization.

We honor this milestone and recommit ourselves to the fight for healthcare access, equity, and freedom for all.

Catching Up with NCIL Leadership!Last week at the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Conference, our own Inde...
07/31/2025

Catching Up with NCIL Leadership!

Last week at the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Conference, our own Independent Living Specialist, Shearon Allen, connected with Theo Braddy, President of NCIL and a longtime champion of disability rights.

These two advocates represent the heart of the Independent Living movement—pushing forward, speaking truth, and showing up for community.



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Image Description:
Shearon Allen, Liberty Resources Independent Living Specialist, stands smiling next to Theo Braddy, President of the National Council on Independent Living, who is seated in a power wheelchair. They are inside a large conference room, both beaming with joy. Shearon wears a black sports jersey and black beanie, holding a cane in one hand, while Theo wears a patterned shirt and a baseball cap. The warmth and camaraderie between them are unmistakable.

Liberty Night at the UnionJoin us Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 PM to celebrate Disability Independence Day with Liberty! Di...
07/17/2025

Liberty Night at the Union

Join us Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 PM to celebrate Disability Independence Day with Liberty! Discounted tickets, good vibes, and a portion of every ticket supports Liberty’s mission. Click the link below:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Libertyresources2

Choose any section—but if you want to sit with the Liberty crew, go for Section 121.

Image Description:
Three Philadelphia Union players celebrate on the field in navy and gold uniforms, with the team logo displayed beside them.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: July 30 | 6–8PM📍 112 N 8th St, Suite 208, PhiladelphiaAccess & Allies: Civic Speed NetworkingHos...
07/16/2025

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: July 30 | 6–8PM
📍 112 N 8th St, Suite 208, Philadelphia

Access & Allies: Civic Speed Networking
Hosted by Young Involved Philadelphia & Rev Up Philly

Think speed dating—but for people who care about voting rights, access, and building a better Philly for everyone. ✊🏽💬

Join us for a fun, low-pressure night of:
✅ Real conversations
✅ Community energy
✅ Civic connection
✅ Good food & drinks (included!)
✅ A fully accessible space

We’re also raising funds for Rev Up Philadelphia, a movement fighting for disability voting rights and full civic inclusion. 🗳️♿

🎟️ $20 gets you in—covers food, drinks, and meaningful connection.
👉 Let us know your access needs when you register: vicki@disabilitypridepa.org
🔗 Register now: https://lu.ma/byaq18vc

This week, our partners at National ADAPT returned to Washington, D.C. with urgency and power—putting their bodies on th...
06/26/2025

This week, our partners at National ADAPT returned to Washington, D.C. with urgency and power—putting their bodies on the line to demand what should never be up for debate:

NO CUTS TO MEDICAID.

On June 24, ADAPT staged a bold Die-In at the Hart Senate Building, complete with tombstones, a Grim Reaper, and the truth laid bare: Medicaid cuts kill. The next day, they joined Popular Democracy and U.S. Senators from Connecticut and Oregon for a press conference and direct action at the Russell Senate Building.

🔥 Dozens of disabled activists were arrested—again showing the world what true courage and leadership look like.

They made it plain:
👉 Medicaid cuts are a death sentence
👉 Disabled people belong in the community
👉 Our freedom is non-negotiable

At Liberty Resources, we couldn’t agree more. As Philadelphia’s Center for Independent Living, we see firsthand how essential Medicaid is—not just for healthcare, but for independence, dignity, and community integration. Our consumers rely on Medicaid for personal attendant services, home modifications, medical equipment, and more. Cuts or caps would directly threaten the safety and freedom of those we serve.

We proudly stand with ADAPT and every activist who raises their voice (and risks arrest) so people with disabilities can live freely and fully.

📢 Take Action Today.
Call your Senators. Email. Tag them on social media. Let them know:
NO Cuts. NO Caps. Medicaid is a Lifeline.



📸 Image 1 Description:
A powerful moment of civil disobedience: U.S. Capitol Police officers surround and begin detaining disabled activists participating in a protest inside a marble-floored government building. One officer holds up a woman wearing a black shirt that reads “Healthcare Cuts Will Kill.” Another protester lies on the ground nearby holding a bright red sign that reads “Medicaid Cuts Kill.” The space is tense but peaceful, as officers move in to remove demonstrators calling attention to the life-threatening implications of Medicaid cuts.

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📸 Image 2 Description:
An overhead shot captures the scale and symbolism of the protest. Dozens of disability rights activists, including individuals using wheelchairs and mobility scooters, gather around a die-in demonstration in the rotunda of a government building. In the center, a large white banner with bold blue letters reads “Medicaid Cuts Kill.” Supporters stand in solidarity, filming and documenting the action while law enforcement monitors the scene. The image conveys urgency, resistance, and collective power.

📣 Big News from Liberty Resources, Inc.!We are honored and grateful to be selected as a recipient of the Philadelphia Di...
06/20/2025

📣 Big News from Liberty Resources, Inc.!

We are honored and grateful to be selected as a recipient of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Violence Prevention Grant Initiative, receiving $50,000 to support our mission of empowering people with disabilities to live independently and safely in their communities. 💪🏽♿️

Thank you to District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO team for investing in real community-led solutions to violence prevention and accessibility. Your support enables us to continue building a Philadelphia where all people, regardless of ability, are safe, seen, and supported.

Special shoutout to our Independent Living Specialist Rodney Whitmore, who powerfully shared his story at today’s press conference. As a disabled Black man impacted by gun violence, Rodney’s advocacy and lived experience give voice to so many. We are proud of you and the work you do every day!

🧡 Together, we are creating safer, more inclusive communities where independence is a right—not a privilege.



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📸 Image Descriptions:
1. Group Check Presentation: DA Larry Krasner stands with Liberty Resources staff, including Chief Executive Officer Tom Earle, Director of Communications & Development Steven Mack and IL Specialist Rodney Whitmore, who is seated in a wheelchair, holding a $50,000 check made out to Liberty Resources, Inc.
2. Rodney Speaking: Rodney Whitmore speaks into a microphone at the press conference while seated in his wheelchair. Behind him stands DA Krasner and Tom Earle. A vibrant mural next to Rodney reads “YOU ARE LOVED” with a portrait of a smiling Black woman.
3. Close-Up of Check: A close-up of the $50,000 ceremonial check from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, dated June 20, 2025, awarded to Liberty Resources, Inc. under the DAO’s Violence Prevention Grant Initiative.

You’re Invited to Our ADA Anniversary Community BBQ! 🎉We’re firing up the grill to celebrate 35 years of the Americans w...
06/17/2025

You’re Invited to Our ADA Anniversary Community BBQ! 🎉
We’re firing up the grill to celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and YOU’RE invited!

Friday, July 18
12 PM – 3 PM
Carol Ann Campbell Apartments – 5526 Vine Street, Philadelphia

Join Liberty Resources, Consumers, Caregivers and community partners for an afternoon of:

FREE BBQ lunch (veggie options too!)
Music & good vibes
Giveaways + raffles
Community Resource Tables

Join our Side-Dish Cook-Off Competition!
Bring your best side-dish for our judges to try... and possibly win a prize!

Please complete RSVP form by July 7: https://www.jotform.com/build/251544112562146

Are you a Community Partner interested in hosting a resource table?
Sign up via the link above or contact AymeeOneill@LibertyResources.org

Let’s celebrate independence, inclusion, and community!

Today the Garden Group was back at it—getting our hands dirty and our souls fed. We planted tomatoes, squash, watermelon...
06/17/2025

Today the Garden Group was back at it—getting our hands dirty and our souls fed. We planted tomatoes, squash, watermelon, and a few sunflowers that are definitely reaching for the stars already. 🌞🌱

But y’all… we’ve got some feline interference in the garden. Our neighborhood cat thinks we set this up as her personal jungle gym. So now we’re trying out different anti-cat tactics—starting with the ancient wisdom of… cinnamon 😂 (If she shows up smelling like a snickerdoodle, mind your business.)

📅 Mark your calendars: Garden Group meets again July 18 at 11am, followed by BBQ at 12pm. Come for the veggies, stay for the vibes (and maybe a cinnamon-scented cat).

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📸 Image Descriptions:
1. Close-up of squash leaves dusted with cinnamon—our new line of defense against the neighborhood cat who thinks she’s a garden inspector. 🍂🐾
2. Garden team member carefully planting a seedling in the raised bed with gloves and tools nearby. Nothing but focus and green thumbs! 🧤🌱
3. Community members gathered around garden beds—some chatting, some planting, all vibing in the urban green space. 🗣️🌿
4. Wide shot of the garden space with multiple raised beds and neighbors working together, showing off teamwork and some seriously stylish planting poses. 🧑🏽‍🌾💪🏾

We Showed Up for Disability Pride! 🖤♿💜Rain couldn’t stop the celebration of Disability Pride 2025! Liberty Resources sho...
06/07/2025

We Showed Up for Disability Pride! 🖤♿💜

Rain couldn’t stop the celebration of Disability Pride 2025! Liberty Resources showed up and showed out with energy, community, and empowerment on full display. From meaningful conversations under our tent to rocking our Liberty gear with pride, we stood together to honor the power, presence, and progress of the disability community.

As Philadelphia’s Center for Independent Living for the past 45 years, Liberty Resources continues to lead with a clear mission: Independence for Everyone. Whether through advocacy, peer support, housing, home modifications, or personal care services, our team lives out that mission every day—and Disability Pride was no exception.

Special thanks to everyone who visited our table, shared stories, or simply stopped by to support!

Disability Pride is not just a celebration—it’s a movement. And Liberty is proud to march in it.



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Image 1. A crowd gathers under a white Liberty Resources tent on a rainy day. People engage with staff at a table, including individuals using power chairs and mobility aids. The tent reads “Liberty Resources: Independence for Everyone.”

Image 2. A view from inside the Liberty Resources tent looking outward at the street. People in black Liberty shirts and yellow staff shirts sit and engage with passersby at a resource table.

Image 3. A closer shot of the Liberty table with water bottles, brochures, and branded materials. Staff and volunteers smile and chat under the canopy.

Image 4. Lauren Alden, Director of IL Services, stands near a U-Haul truck wearing sunglasses, a black Liberty Resources shirt, and a cap, smiling and observing the event. After delivering a reverting speech on equity for everyone!

Image 5. Steven Mack (Director of Communications & Development), Thomas Earle (CEO), and Anton Austin (Executive Director, Liberty Home Choices) walk across the street near the event. Thomas is using a white cane as the three of them move forward together in stride, proudly wearing Liberty apparel.

🎉💪 Join Liberty Resources as we celebrate Disability Pride Philly on June 7, 2025! 💙We’re hitting the Parkway to honor t...
06/03/2025

🎉💪 Join Liberty Resources as we celebrate Disability Pride Philly on June 7, 2025! 💙

We’re hitting the Parkway to honor the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a FREE Parade & Celebration of power, pride, and community!

🕚 11AM Parade Kickoff — City Hall
🎉 12–4PM Celebration — 1600–1800 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Come enjoy:
✅ Guest Speakers
🎨 Artist & Resource Tables
🎯 Accessible Games for All Ages
🍔 Food Trucks
🖌️ Face Painting
🌈 Sensory Friendly Zone & more!

This year, more than ever, it’s time to show up, be seen, and be heard. Let’s flood the Parkway with power and pride. 💥

🔗 More info: www.disabilitypridepa.org

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112 N 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19107

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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