Country’s First Disability Rights Museum is Long Overdue
Posted by Trisston on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Trisston raising support and awareness for the new Disability Rights Museum.
I’m a supporter of an organization – the Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham (ILRGB) – that is preparing for a “groundbreaking” event in the disability community and country-at-large. ILRGB is in the process of purchasing land and building the first-ever Disability Rights Museum, as well as a Memorial Garden honoring individuals on a local, state, and national level who have been leaders in the advancement of the rights of individuals with disabilities. Best of all, it’s located-most appropriately – in the Civil Rights District of downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
For 30 years, ILRGB has encouraged people with disabilities to support one another in reaching their independent living goals. The organization also promotes equal access and disability rights through advocacy and public awareness activities. All services are community-based and are non-residential in nature. Simply put, ILRGB empowers people with disabilities to fully participate in the community, just like products like my BraunAbility Entervan have for some many years.
A museum like this is long overdue, and I’m proud to be a part of it. Yours truly is currently serving as President of the Junior Board of ILRGB, and we’re working on fundraising projects to help with this endeavor. In fact, we’ll be hosting our first fundraiser called “Jazz in the Vineyard” on Saturday, August 14that Vizzini Farms in Calera, Alabama. The event promises to be a fun-filled evening including wine tastings, a dinner, silent auction, and jazz entertainment. Tickets are $30/individual or $50/couple and are tax deductible. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket or if you are interested in learning more about our Junior Board, please contact me.
ILRGB is just one of many independent centers that assist and advocate people with disabilities throughout the Nation. To locate a center near you, visit www.ncil.org.
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August 7th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Hi, Trisston! I’m not surprised that you are doing this. You always have been one to make a difference. You should sell some of your paintings too – I would buy one, for certain. Until you do, I’ll take two tickets – just tell me how to get them. Hope things are going well for you – this is a great picture of you. Would sure love to see you.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Trisston – Thank you for being involved in the building of the Disability Rights Museum. I think many people do not know there has been (and continues to be) a “fight” for the rights of people with disabilities. Your activities and this Museum will be a huge and needed reminder of this. And, I cannot think of a better place for it to be located……the Civil Rights District of downtown Birmingham, Alabama is a perfect location. Thank you.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Thank you Ava and Debi for your comments. I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement. The “fight” for the rights of people with disabilities has certainly come a long way over the years. However, we still have much more work that needs to be done. I am excited and honored to be involved with the ILRGB Junior Board’s fundraising efforts to help make ILRGB’s new facility & disability rights museum a reality. Your support is greatly appreciated! Ava, I will email you info regarding your question about purchasing tickets to our 1st fundraiser, Jazz in the Vineyard. So, check your inbox. Again, thank you both for posting your comments. As always, it is wonderful to hear from you!!