The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center invites people with disabilities and other under-represented persons or groups to a discussion on how they can fully participate in the process that will determine how millions of dollars from the BP oil disaster will be used in our communities including workforce and educational development.
Representatives of the US Department of the Interior and representatives from the State of Florida will be in Pensacola, Florida on February 11, 2014 to discuss ways for our disenfranchised communities including people with disabilities, African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, women and other minorities including Veterans, unemployed and the underemployed can influence how these monies are allocated and spent in our communities.
The meeting is at the Asbury Facility behind Cokesbury United Methodist Church 5725 N. 9th Ave (850-476-5818).
Food will be provided therefore an RSVP is advised by emailing gloria@cil-drc.org or calling the Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center, (850) 595-5566 (V/TTY).
All persons needing special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and any persons needing Spanish or Vietnamese translators should contact the CIL Disability Resource Center 850-595-5566.