The CCDI state office has added new online organizing tools to our member advocacy tool box, in an effort to (1) address the transportation barrier that prevents many CCDI members from physically meeting with other members; (2) further engage youth in the disability community; and (3) allow advocates to be involved at varying levels of commitment. We are really excited about these new additions, and we hope that you’ll take advantage of the opportunities that they provide for your voice to be heard and for you to be involved!

Here are the ways that you can now get involved online:

Please share your personal stories, ideas, successes, failures, and inspiration, with other CCDI advocates on the new CCDI blog: http://ccdiactionnow.blogspot.com/

Please become a “fan” of CCDI on our new Facebook page, share thoughts and greetings with other fans, and keep up-to-date on events and news. Our Facebook page is a one-stop-shop if you want the latest information. You can also access CCDI’s photo albums! You will need to create a Facebook account once you click on this link (if you don’t already have one):

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coalition-of-Citizens-with-Disabilities-in-Illinois/68626749329

Finally, CCDI is also on Twitter! Twitter is a pretty cool organizing tool; it has been used to exonerate innocents from jail, unite outsiders during a tragedy, and raise life-saving donations. You can use it to get updates on what’s happening with CCDI by checking out: https://twitter.com/CCDI

We look forward to hearing from you and to keeping you updated!

Illinois Youth with Disabilities Leadership Summit University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign July 26 - 29, 2009

Application for Mentors and Resource People Deadline: May 29, 2009

For more information on the Youth Summit, visit http://www.silcofillinois.org/youth_summit.htm