Virginia’s Independent Living Conference “Developing Dynamic Disability Leadership”

Virginia’s Independent Living Conference was a valuable training opportunity for those across our state who work to make independence a reality for people with disabilities.

Leaders for Independent Living attending the conference included
Front Row: Ed Turner, Rehabilitation Research & Training Center/VCU; Commissioner Jim Rothrock, Department of Rehabilitative Services; Michael Cooper, Endependence Center of Northern Virginia;
Back Row: Betty Bevins, Clinch Independent Living Center; Marcia DuBois, Valley Associates for Independent Living; Ralph Shelman, Peninsula Center for Independent Living; Sandra Wagener, Resources for Independent Living; Walter Sabin, Lynchburg Center for Independent Living

Lisa Grubb, Executive Director to the Statewide Independent Living Council and Greg Morrell, Executive Director of the Appalachian Independence Center in Abingdon Virginia discuss statewide Independent Living opportunities.

Professionals and advocates meeting together to make independence a reality for people with disabilities.

Darlene Burcham, Roanoke's City Manager welcomes Independent Living Conference attendees to Roanoke Virginia.

Senator John S. Edwards shares his support for independent living

Theresa Preda, Independent Living Director at the Department of Rehabilitative Services, Introduces the keynote speaker.

Dr. Al Condeluci, CEO - UCP of Pittsburgh, and nationally known disability advocate and author, speaks on Dynamic Disability Leadership.