The How To Place

A New Concept in Community

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The How To Place

A new concept in community.

Why People with Disabilities?

The end of the “agency”
Two decades ago the concept of Independent Living was created to include people with disabilities into typical community life without caseworkers, bureaucrats, programs and agencies. Although organizations that provide services to people with disabilities may maintain an Independent Living Philosophy, ultimately, they are agencies involved in the lives of people with disabilities.

Today the success of the IL movement is evident in the changing philosophy of organizations serving people with disabilities: consumer control, dignity of risk, and consumer representation on directing boards. Public funds flow into agencies that provide services to people with disabilities, and in many cases, people with disabilities remain dependent on an agency or turn to an agency rather than using the resources available to all citizens, with and without disabilities.

The How To Place represents that step away from government-supported agencies. The How To Place is YOUR place. A community resource where you can achieve your goals, not the goals that caseworkers and agencies are paid. The How To Place is not an agency. There are no caseworkers, bureaucrats and agents at the How To Place to tell you what you should do. The How To Place is a community-gathering place where you may find “how to” accomplish what you decide. 

What is the How To Place?

  • The How To Place invites people with and without disabilities to a truly integrated environment to achieve the true aspiration of the Independent Living Movement: equality.
  • If you’ve been wondering “how to” reach new customers, here’s an opportunity to market to a local audience and to a new generation of buyers on the Internet for one low price.
  • The How To Place opens its doors to a diverse group of people ready to rekindle the idea of real community.
  • The How To Place is the place where our neighbors will come for social and educational opportunities.

What Does the How To Place Have?

  • A “business center” to look for jobs, fax resumes, or just to check e-mail, in an upbeat, professional environment.
  • A coffee bar sets our large meeting room apart from other community rental spaces.
  • A conference table in a private room is available for meetings and interviews. 
  • Best sellers, self help guides, and civil rights history books share the shelves in the small library with a reading nook. 
  • For those who need private computer time, an accessible “office” can be reserved.
  • Exciting events will take place. Classes, workshops, lessons, and “how to” clinics will fill the room nearly every night.
  • The How To Place will offer information on everything from how to use the Internet to how to buy a house. 
  • Our website, www.howtoplace.com will post a calendar, barter board, and sponsor list. 

 

 

    
       
   

 

 

    
       
               
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Bobby Approved - goofy cop with access symbol on hat. The How To Place
201 S. Chrokee
Denver, CO 80223
info@HowToPlace.com

 

 

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