Liberty Resources

10/07/2025

Advocacy in Action at City Hall 🏛️

Today, Liberty Resources proudly stood before City Council as Igor Khmil and Guy Tony Brooks (Liberty Board Member) testified about the accessibility barriers they’ve personally faced during citywide special events.

Their testimonies emphasized the urgent need for the City of Philadelphia to address these barriers before the historic events of 2026, ensuring that people with disabilities can fully participate in all celebrations and public programming.

This public hearing was held by the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs regarding Resolution 250753, which authorizes a review of the City’s progress in preparing to accommodate individuals with disabilities for upcoming 2026 events.

At Liberty, our advocacy continues to ensure access, inclusion, and independence for all.



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Image Descriptions:
1. Igor Khmil and Guy Tony Brooks seated at the witness table in Philadelphia City Hall, preparing to testify before City Council.
2. A wide view of the City Council chamber, showing members of the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs during the public hearing.
3. Igor Khmil speaking into the microphone during his testimony, emphasizing accessibility challenges faced by people with disabilities at citywide events.

10/07/2025

Check out this awesome feature on Igor Khmil, one of our very own from Liberty’s Independent Living Department!

Igor is using his voice and experience to advocate for better communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing riders on SEPTA — including the push for Video Remote Interpretation (VRI).

His dedication to breaking barriers and building inclusion is what Liberty is all about! 🙌

Thank you Igor!!!

Read more about Igor’s advocacy here:

Liberty Resources, a Center for Independent Living supporting individuals with disabilities, is advocating for SEPTA to invest in video remote interpretation (VRI) services at its 1234 Market Street headquarters.

10/06/2025

🌟 Community Partnership Award Announcement 🌟

Liberty Resources is proud to honor A Place for Ummi Maternity Care & Family Services with the 2025 Community Partnership Award!

This recognition celebrates their outstanding commitment to supporting Liberty Consumers and families through compassionate, culturally competent maternity care and family services. Under the leadership of Nasheed Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, A Place for Ummi has been a trusted partner—walking alongside Liberty Consumers through some of life’s most important transitions and ensuring every individual receives the care and dignity they deserve.

🏆 The award will be presented at Liberty’s Independence Ball
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
📍 City Winery, 990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join us as we celebrate independence, resilience, and the partnerships that make it all possible.

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://givebutter.com/c/fFnNCR

Umi Nasheed

10/03/2025

🌟 Community Partnership Award Announcement 🌟

Liberty Resources is proud to honor the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education with the 2025 Community Partnership Award!

This recognition celebrates their outstanding commitment to advancing inclusion, equity, and opportunities for people with disabilities across our community. Their partnership has been instrumental in building a stronger, more accessible future.

🏆 The award will be presented at Liberty’s Independence Ball
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
📍 City Winery, 990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate independence, resilience, and the partnerships that make it all possible.

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://givebutter.com/c/fFnNCR

10/02/2025

🎉 Liberty Resources is honored to celebrate G. Lamar Stewart from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office with the Civic Impact Leadership Award at this year’s Independence Ball!

🎟️ Have you gotten your tickets yet? The Annual Independence Ball is almost here, and you don’t want to miss this unforgettable evening celebrating independence and inclusion for all.

📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
📍 City Winery | 990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

✨ Get your tickets now: https://givebutter.com/c/fFnNCR

09/30/2025

🎉 Liberty Resources is honored to celebrate United States Congressman Rep. Dwight Evans with the Public Servant Leadership Award at this year’s Independence Ball!

🎟️ Have you gotten your tickets yet? The Annual Independence Ball is almost here, and you don’t want to miss this unforgettable evening celebrating independence and inclusion for people with disabilities.

📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
📍 City Winery | 990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

✨ Get your tickets now: https://givebutter.com/c/fFnNCR

09/29/2025

🎟️ Have you gotten your tickets yet?

The Annual Independence Ball is almost here, and you don’t want to miss it! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating independence and inclusion for people with disabilities.

📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
📍 City Winery | 990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

✨ Get your tickets now: https://givebutter.com/c/fFnNCR

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. 🚌✊

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 Descriptions:

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.

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.

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.

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.