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Peter O’Connell on Advocating for Access, Equality, and Independence

Posted Jun 29, 2018

Empowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of achievement -- that’s the sole mission of one nonprofit that is meeting the needs of the disability community in South Florida. Peter O’Connell, CEO of the Center for Independent Living in South Florida, explains how they achieve access, equality, and independence. Interview recorded: June 25^th, 2018

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