As the Systems Change Coordinator at the Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) in Santa Barbara, I am hoping to encourage you to become an ally to those with disabilities in Santa Barbara.
We need allies — or people who provide support to a community even though they don’t consider themselves members of that group, for example, LBGTQ or disability. This support includes helping to advocate to remove barriers faced by members of that community.
Every person has a different idea of what they are looking for in an ally. Personally, I want allies who are open to learning how I experience the world.