Riverside Community Access Center

Riverside Community Access Center We are the Independent Living Center serving the County of Riverside, California.

Individual advocacy includes Social Security Advocacy
and IDEA (IEP) Advocacy;
Assistive Technology Advocacy;
Senior Low Vision services;
System Change advocacy;
and Peer Support

31/01/2025

Our hearts at the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) go out to all those affected by the tragedy of the passenger plane and military helicopter fatal collision on January 29th at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). In times of grief, our focus should be on unity and support, which makes it particularly egregious that this disaster is being politicized by President Trump to further his administration’s harmful agenda. His baseless attempt to falsely link inclusive hiring policies for individuals with disabilities to this tragic accident is not only offensive but profoundly misleading.
By suggesting that the inclusion of qualified individuals with disabilities in the federal workforce compromises safety, the president is perpetuating harmful and dangerous stereotypes. These remarks undermine decades of hard-fought progress toward equity, opportunity, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) is about ensuring that all individuals—including those with disabilities—are hired based on their qualifications and abilities, not their perceived limitations. Any attempt to scapegoat marginalized communities in moments of national tragedy is reprehensible and must be met with unequivocal condemnation.
CFILC stands firmly against this discriminatory rhetoric and reaffirms our commitment to a world where all people—regardless of ability—are valued, respected, and protected from harm. The disability community is strong, capable, and essential to every sector, including government service. We call on leaders, advocates, and allies to reject these falsehoods and stand with us in defending disability rights.
It is our collective responsibility to speak out against these injustices, challenge misinformation, and continue building a society that uplifts and empowers all its members.

this is awesome
18/12/2024

this is awesome

Another day another ramp !
02/12/2024

Another day another ramp !

27/11/2024

Thanks to our sponsor california resource services we were able to have another round of turkeys to give out to the community!

Thanks to IEHP, we were thrilled to share a little joy by giving away turkeys to some of our valued consumers. Wishing e...
15/11/2024

Thanks to IEHP, we were thrilled to share a little joy by giving away turkeys to some of our valued consumers. Wishing everyone a warm and happy holiday!

Our centers leaders taking part in A Civil Rights Roundtable and Discussion by United States Attorney Martin Estrada.
24/10/2024

Our centers leaders taking part in A Civil Rights Roundtable and Discussion by United States Attorney Martin Estrada.

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Riverside, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19512740358

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