Liberty Lite – August 2025
Ongoing Services and Advocacy
Chair Yoga Access
Liberty consumers and attendants can now access a fully accessible Chair Yoga class recording for free. Perfect for adaptive yoga practice at your own pace.
Community Health Choices Appeal Assistance
Are you a Keystone, UPMC, or PA Health and Wellness consumer who had hours reduced after reassessment? We can help you with the appeal process.
Curb Cut Advocacy
Report damaged or missing curb cuts in Philadelphia. Help us advocate for accessible infrastructure in our city.
Housing Counseling
LHDC housing counselors provide support with rent, mortgage payments, and housing-related challenges.
iPhone Tutoring
One-on-one VoiceOver training for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Sessions held at Liberty Resources.
Nursing Home Transition Program
We help people with disabilities transition out of nursing homes in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties to live independently in their chosen communities.
Weekly Programs
Blind & Low Vision Support Group
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | | 💻 Virtual – August 5, 12 & 19
A peer support group for those who are blind, have low vision, and people with disabilities.
Deaf Social Group (ASL)
🕐 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 💻 Virtual – August 12 & 26
Socialize with old friends and meet new people. Discuss current events and learn about Deaf rights. This group is for people who wish to interact through American Sign Language.
Express Yourself Groups
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 📍 Liberty Resources, Wade Blank A – August 7, 14, 21 & 28
Practice artistic creativity in many different forms! This month we’ll be working with adult coloring, paper mache, and more. All ability levels welcome.
Healthy Cooking Class & Finances
🕐 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | 📍 Skills Training Kitchen – August 13 & 27
Gather around the kitchen table to share tips on budgeting, cooking nutritious food, and taking care of your overall well-being.
LRI Young Men’s Group
🕐 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | 💻 Virtual – August 4, 11, 18 & 25
This group meets at the request of male young adults at LRI to provide support during this important time of growth. Meetings include LRI updates and active discussions about topics of interest, including weekend activities and relationships. Ages 14-30 are welcome.
MYPA & Self Advocacy
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | 📍 Susan Bacal Conference Room – August 6 & 27
In the Managing Your Personal Attendant and Self Advocacy Skills Training Class, consumers learn tools and skills for transitioning to independent community living and effective self-advocacy.
Policy Posse
🕐 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 💻 Virtual – August 12 & 27
This is the space to discuss disability advocacy and learn ways to advocate effectively.
Psychiatric Disability Peer Support Group
🕐 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 💻 Virtual – August 7 & 28
Looking for a safe space to share your mental health journey with others who truly understand? This group offers a supportive community for those facing psychiatric disabilities or mental health challenges.
Social Group
🕐 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 💻 Virtual – August 4 & 25
Join us to chat and talk about…anything and everything! A welcoming space for community connection.
Young Adults with Disabilities Club
🕐 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 💻 Virtual – August 4, 11, 18 & 25
Past topics have included advocacy, employment and work experiences, cultural practices, cooking, and accessible dancing. Topics are decided weekly by the group! Ages 14-32+ are welcome.
Special Events This Month
August 12
Gardening Group
🕐 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 📍 Carol Ann Campbell Apts. Community Room, 5526 Vine St
Come join us for gardening! Please wear weather-appropriate clothing. Feel free to bring your own packed lunch to eat with others after the group ends.
August 19
Men’s Group
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 📍 Virtual
A social/support group for those who identify as men. We discuss a wide array of issues, including how to talk to your doctor, how to be a father, and how to communicate with your partner.
August 26
Blind & Low Vision Support Group – HYBRID
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 📍 Wade Blank A Room & Virtual
Both virtual and in-person options available for this peer support group for those who are blind, have low vision, and people with disabilities.
August 27
Weekday Flicks
🕐 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 📍 Liberty Resources, Wade Blank A (In-Person)
Join us for our relaxed and welcoming movie screening series! We’ll only have it once this month. The featured film will be announced one week in advance and will include ASL captioning for accessibility.
August 31
Momma Chronicles Too Cookout
🕐 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 📍 Carol Ann Campbell Apts., 5526 Vine Street
Join us for a cookout with food, games, music, and family! A perfect way to celebrate community and end the summer together.
Resources & Legal Assistance
Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Legal assistance available. Intake by phone only, Monday-Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM. Call (800) 692-7443 for support with disability rights issues.
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