LEAP Cleveland

05/25/2026

The LEAP offices will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

We are so excited to announce that Beth Glas, LEAP’s Executive Director, has been recognized as a Cleveland 230 honoree “Coalition Builder.” It is so well deserved!

The Cleveland 230 celebrates the individuals whose leadership, impact, and contributions have helped shape Cleveland’s story and continue moving our city forward. This is part of One Cleveland, the Cleveland Public Library’s citywide civic pride campaign.

To read Beth’s profile and see other honorees, click this link: https://cpl.org/onecle/230/beth-glas/

To watch a video featuring the Coalition Builders, click this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hw_XyQgczE

To learn more about One Cleveland, click this link: https://cpl.org/onecle/

05/21/2026

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day!! 🌍

May 21st is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Let's talk about making the digital world inclusive for everyone. Did you know that accessible tech helps people with disabilities AND improves usability for all? Small changes, like adding alt text to images or captioning videos, can make a HUGE difference.

Click here if you’re interested in learning more: https://accessibility.day/

Image description: A graphic of GAAD in a circle with a keyboard at 5:00 next to the text Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

Thursday, May 15, 2025, help us celebrate the 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.

05/15/2026

Join us on May 29th for our fourth annual Prom! There will be a DJ, photobooth, food, giveaways, and a red carpet for participants to strut their stuff!

Register by May 22nd at the link below, it is sure to be a fantastic time!

https://www.leapinfo.org/events/2026/05/29/prom

05/12/2026

If you have a disability or know someone that does, OSILC wants to hear from you! Check out the survey below. Thanks!

The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council (OSILC) wants to hear from people with disabilities!

Share your experiences, goals, and any challenges you face—whether or not you are connected with Center for Independent Living (CIL) services. Your feedback will help improve services and help OSILC better support people with disabilities in the community.

Please take the survey today using the link or QR code below:
https://www.research.net/r/OSILC_Survey

🔹 All responses go directly to Measurement Resources Company, our survey partner, and will remain anonymous to OSILC.
🔹The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete.
🔹 The deadline to provide your input is May 22, 2026.

Taking the survey is optional, but your input is important.

Have questions about the survey?
Contact Emily Wolfe-Sherrie:
Phone: 614-947-8899
Email: [email protected]

05/08/2026

May is Older Americans Month!

During the month of May, LEAP recognizes the contributions that older Americans’ make that improve all our lives. We are committed to supporting older adults that are living, working, and thriving in our community.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has announced that this year’s theme is Champion Your Health. It “emphasizes prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as foundations of healthy aging. It encourages people to take an active role in managing their health, advocate for themselves, access preventive care, and make informed decisions that support independence.”

To learn more, check out their website: https://acl.gov/oam/older-americans-month

05/05/2026

The Disability Experience in Womanhood

Join us for a conversation between women, those with disabilities and those without, to discuss our lived experiences. All women and non-binary folks are welcome. We'll discover our shared struggles and where our paths diverge. Advocate Saphire Murphy will lead a fun, engaging, and emotional discussion.

Tuesday, May 12
From 5:00 to 7:00 pm
At Cleveland VOTES (2111 Center Street, Cleveland, OH 44113)

Venue is wheelchair-accessible. Live captioning and ASL interpretation provided. Enjoy light dinner and snacks.

This free event is brought to you by Cleveland VOTES and LEAP. Registration is required.

Click here to register: https://www.leapinfo.org/events/2026/05/12/the-disability-experience-in-womanhood

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!! 💚🎗

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let's talk about the intersection of disability and mental health. Studies show that individuals with disabilities often experience mental health challenges at a higher rate than those without disabilities. In fact, a study by the CDC “found that adults with disabilities report frequent mental distress 4.6 times as often as those without disabilities.”

Why is this the case? Factors such as discrimination, social isolation, chronic pain, and barriers to accessing healthcare can all play a role. It's crucial to recognize these unique challenges and work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive society for everyone.



Interested in learning more? Click here: https://www.cdc.gov/disability-and-health/articles-documents/adults-with-disabilities-mental-distress.html

04/25/2026

You can visit Barb at the Live Special transition fair today until 2pm at the Independence Civic Center. There are many great organizations and resources available!

04/24/2026

LEAP is looking for more people to join our advocacy group!

Disability Rising CLE is a grassroots advocacy group led by people with disabilities that meets via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:00–6:00 PM EST. Our mission is to build a collective of informed advocates who use shared learning and lived experience to raise awareness and advance inclusive policies. If you are someone with lived experience, a disability professional, or care about advocacy, this group may be for you.

Members are actively engaged in advocacy at the local, state, and national levels, with a current focus on voting engagement and accessibility.

Join us at our next meeting on May 20th at 5:00 PM. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Elizabeth Brassell at [email protected].