Liberty Lite – July 2025
News & Updates
Disability Pride Month Flag Raising – July 1st
Join us at 3:00 PM at City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard on the North Apron for our flag raising ceremony with guest speakers from the community and free treats!
Liberty Resources ADA Anniversary BBQ – July 18th
Celebrate disability rights and community at Carol Ann Campbell Apartments from 12:00–3:00 PM! Free BBQ lunch, music, 50/50 raffle, giveaways, and a side-dish cook-off with prizes. Open to all consumers, caregivers, and community partners. RSVP here
Office Closure – Independence Day (July 4th)
Liberty Resources will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day. All virtual programs scheduled for this day will be rescheduled.
Ongoing Services and Advocacy
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.
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.
iPhone Tutoring
One-on-one VoiceOver training for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Sessions held at Liberty Resources.
Housing Counseling
LHDC housing counselors provide support with rent, mortgage payments, and housing-related challenges.
Curb Cut Advocacy
Report damaged or missing curb cuts in Philadelphia. Help us advocate for accessible infrastructure in our city.
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.
Weekly Programs
Mondays
LRI Young Men’s Group
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | 💻 Virtual
Support group for male young adults ages 14-30. Includes LRI updates and discussion about topics like weekend activities and relationships.
Mondays
Young Adults with Disabilities Club
🕝 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 💻 Virtual
Ages 14-32+ welcome! Topics include advocacy, employment, cultural practices, cooking, accessible dancing, and more—decided by the group each week.
Mondays
Social Group
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 💻 Virtual – July 7 and 21
Join us to chat and talk about…anything and everything! A welcoming space for community connection.
Tuesdays
Policy Posse
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 💻 Virtual – July 8 and 22
This is the space to discuss disability advocacy and to learn ways to advocate.
Tuesdays
Blind & Low Vision Support Group
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 💻 Virtual
Peer support group for those who are blind, have low vision, and people with disabilities.
Tuesdays
Deaf Social Group (ASL)
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 💻 Virtual – July 8 and 22
Socialize with friends, meet new people, discuss world events, and learn about Deaf rights. For those who wish to interact through American Sign Language.
Wednesdays
MYPA & Self Advocacy
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | 📍 Susan Bacal Conference Room – July 2 and 23
Learn tools and skills for managing personal attendants, transitioning to independent community living, and effective self-advocacy.
Wednesdays
Healthy Cooking Class & Finances
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | 📍 Skills Training Kitchen – July 9 and 23
Share tips on budgeting, cooking nutritious food, and taking care of your overall well-being around the kitchen table.
Thursdays
Autistic Art Coalition / Express Yourself
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | 📍 Wade Blank A Room
Practice artistic creativity! July activities: Clay (7/3), Stenciling (7/17), Canvas Painting with Easels (7/24), and Lanterns (7/31). All abilities welcome.
Thursdays
Psychiatric Disability Peer Support Group
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 💻 Virtual
A safe space to share your mental health journey with others who understand. Connect, share experiences, and gain strength from community support.
Special Events This Month
July 9
Weekday Flicks: Inside Out
🕜 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 📍 Wade Blank Room, Liberty Resources
Join us for a fun and heartwarming movie about emotions! Follow Riley as five emotions help her through life changes in this animated film showing how all our feelings are important.
July 9
Exploring Herpetology at Academy of Natural Sciences
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 📍 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway (entrance on 19th Street)
Behind-the-scenes adventure into the reptile collection! Tour starts at 11am. Email Sommer@DisabilityPridePA.org by July 6 for accommodations.
July 15
Men’s Group
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 💻 Virtual
Social/support group for those who identify as men. Discuss topics like talking to your doctor, being a father, and communicating with your partner.
July 16
Rev UP Philly Coalition Meeting
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 💻 Virtual
Join our disability-focused Get out the Vote campaign. Sign up here
July 18
Gardening Group
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 📍 Carol Ann Campbell Apts. Community Room, 5526 Vine St
Come join us for gardening! Stay afterward for the ADA Celebration Picnic from 12:00pm-3:00pm.
July 23
Weekday Flicks: Inside Out 2
🕜 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 📍 Wade Blank Room, Liberty Resources
Watch the exciting sequel! Riley is now a teenager facing new emotions like Anxiety as she navigates middle school. Shows how our feelings grow with us.
July 27
Momma Chronicles Too
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 💻 Virtual
Peer support group for mothers with disabilities raising children with and without disabilities.
July 29
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.
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.
Get Involved
Have questions or want to get connected? We’d love to hear from you, let’s start the conversation.