Ep 15: The Difference Makers at LIFE

Also Listen on:       Living Independence for Everyone, the Savannah-based CIL serving Coastal Georgia, is growing strong. They’re making new hires, building new inroads into the community and practicing truly active listening with their consumers. We spoke with three of their staff, Executive Director Neil Ligon, Associate Director Angel Denardi, and Students for […]

Ep 14: Holistic Self-Advocacy with the Georgia Advocacy Office and Cheri Mitchell

Also Listen on:       The Georgia Advocacy Office is a key player in the fight for independent living. They lead accessibility and advocacy initiatives, take on cases, and spearhead investigations into disability rights issues. We sat down with Cheri Mitchell, a GAO advocate specializing in housing, to talk about her 18-year career, her […]