Learn about Ed Roberts! “This section of the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Web site is dedicated to the life, work and legacy of Ed Roberts, a pioneering leader of the disability rights movement….” Included on this website: A Day in the Life of Ed Roberts: Lee Roberts talks about his father, Ed […]
“ACTION ALERT: Celebrate Ed Roberts Day 2014 with YO!” From the website of YO! Youth Organizing – Disabled & Proud A Project of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers “Ed Roberts was an international leader and educator in the independent living and disability rights movement. He is known as the Father of the Independent […]
From all of us at The Youth Legacy Foundation, we wish you a very Happy Holiday Season! Thank you for your interest and support. Together, we can maximize community- and interest-based opportunities for youth with disabilities, to empower them to create their own legacies in the community for the benefit of all. This was a […]
Saturday, December 14th, was a snowy one. The Youth Legacy Foundation (YLF) youth were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads… that is, all except the three who braved the weather to make gifts and volunteer with us at our open house! Thank goodness some people came since Viv […]
YLF had the amazing opportunity to meet Dr. Temple Grandin, who is a highly regarded animal scientist who has autism. She encourages us to avoid labeling youth, and instead focusing on their many abilities and strengths. Read the FULL ISSUE of our E-newsletter for more on our conversation with her and to learn about today’s […]
On November 19, YLF board member, Amanda Tempel, and executive director, Bridget Siljander, attended the Home for Life’s Fall Gala, The Fancy Feast. Special guest was Temple Grandin, who has autism and is an autism activist, along with being a highly regarded animal scientist. Amanda and Bridget had the amazing opportunity to actually meet Dr. Grandin at her […]
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