Liberty Resources

04/27/2026

We’re building more than housing, we’re building opportunity.

Liberty Resources Inc. and Liberty Housing Development Corporation are proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new development in the City of Chester that will bring six affordable, fully accessible homes to the community, along with expanded Center for Independent Living (CIL) services.

This project represents our continued commitment to ensuring that people with disabilities have the opportunity to live independently, with dignity, choice, and the support they need, right in their own communities.

From the first shovel in the ground to the voices shared at the podium, this day was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when community, advocacy, and vision come together.

Independence for Everyone.

Image Descriptions:

1. Bianca Waliddin, Executive Director of Liberty Housing Development Corporation, speaks at a podium under a blue “City of Chester” tent at a construction site. An ASL interpreter stands beside her signing, while attendees, including a person using a power wheelchair, listen.
2. Portia West, Deputy Mayor of the City of Chester, speaks at the podium under the “City of Chester” tent. An ASL interpreter stands to the side, and attendees sit nearby, including a person using a power wheelchair.
3. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon delivers remarks at a podium labeled “Chester, Pennsylvania,” with construction equipment and dirt piles behind her. An ASL interpreter stands beside the stage.
4. Steven T. Mack, Director of Communications and Development at Liberty Resources Inc., speaks at the podium under the “City of Chester” tent, while an ASL interpreter stands beside him and attendees listen.
5. A group of community leaders, partners, and advocates stand together for a photo at the construction site beneath the “City of Chester” tent, with the future development area behind them.
6. Community members and partners sit in folding chairs under a “City of Chester” tent, attentively watching the groundbreaking ceremony, with others standing and taking photos nearby.

04/25/2026

Today we had the honor of celebrating something powerful.

LRI staff were recognized with the Neuro Inclusion and Neurodiversity Award from the Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia for their advocacy in fighting the Big Ugly Bill.

We are proud to stand with our community in advancing inclusion, dignity, and the rights of all people.

Thank you to the Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia for this meaningful recognition.

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Image Descriptions:

1. Latoya Maddox, Senior Independent Living Specialist at Liberty Resources, smiling while seated in a power wheelchair and holding a framed award certificate in a bright indoor space.
2. Dominique Howell, Independent Living Specialist at Liberty Resources, smiling while seated in a wheelchair and holding a certificate at an art exhibition, with artwork displayed on tables and attendees in the background.
3. Lauren Alden, Director of Independent Living Services at Liberty Resources, standing and smiling while holding a framed certificate, wearing a black ADAPT Philly shirt, with a child nearby in the background.
4. Event flyer that reads “Don’t Just Fly, SOAR… The 8th Art Exhibition and Mini-Expo – The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia,” featuring a colorful infinity symbol over a city skyline.

04/24/2026

staff from Liberty Resources were proud to attend the Housing Symposium that we helped plan alongside PA LINK.

Expanding access to affordable and accessible housing in Delaware County remains a key priority as we continue to grow our Center for Independent Living services in the region. Opportunities like this allow us to connect, collaborate, and push forward solutions that center independence and equity.

We’re grateful to partner with organizations that share our belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live in the community with choice, dignity, and the supports they need.

Because independence should belong to everyone.

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Photo Descriptions:

Photo 1: Liberty Resources staff and community partners gathered around a table in discussion during the Housing Symposium, reviewing materials and engaging in conversation about housing access and resources.

Photo 2: Close-up of symposium materials including a “Know Your Rights as a Renter in Pennsylvania” booklet and the event agenda, highlighting key information shared with attendees.

04/22/2026

🌱 Growing Together at Liberty Resources 🌱

Today, our gardening group came together to prepare our garden for the summer season. What started as planting quickly became something more. It became a moment of connection, movement, and community.

We planted cucumbers, squash, beans, tomatoes, and peppers, along with Black-eyed Susans and marigolds to bring color and life to the space. With the unexpected beautiful weather, we also enjoyed a chair yoga session outdoors, followed by lunch and time together.

At Liberty Resources, this is what independence looks like. Community, opportunity, and the freedom to live fully.

Independence for Everyone.

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📸 Photo Descriptions:
1. A group of participants seated in a circle outdoors on a brick courtyard, stretching together during a chair yoga session under clear blue skies.
2. A wider view of the group gathered in a circle, including individuals using mobility devices, engaging in discussion and movement activities together.
3. A smiling participant seated outdoors holding a small bag, with a grassy area and neighborhood buildings in the background.
4. Participants seated around a table with gardening supplies, listening and preparing materials for planting in the courtyard.
5. A group actively working in a garden area with raised beds, planting and organizing soil and materials, surrounded by greenery and community members.

04/01/2026

Today’s outing was all about connection, community, and independence.

Thanks to a grant from the District Attorney’s Office, our Men with Disabilities group enjoyed a special day out—building relationships and creating meaningful moments.

We’re grateful for partners who help make experiences like this possible.

This is Liberty Resources. Independence for Everyone.

Image Description: Four men smile together in front of a large Liberty Bell display at a Philadelphia ballpark. Three are standing in Phillies gear, and one man is seated in a wheelchair wearing a blue jacket and cap.

03/31/2026

Statement from Liberty Resources Inc.

Liberty Resources Inc. announces that its Liberty Resources Home Choices (LRHC) program will wind down home care services no later than May 24, 2026.

This was an incredibly difficult decision. LRHC has a long history of providing high-quality care in the home and community. Ongoing financial pressures, including insufficient state rate support, have made it unsustainable to continue delivering services at the level our Consumers deserve while also supporting a strong and fairly compensated workforce.

Liberty Resources Inc. (LRI) is not closing. We will continue to operate as Philadelphia’s Center for Independent Living, serving Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Our commitment to advancing independence, dignity, and the rights of people with disabilities remains at the core of our work.

Over the coming months, LRHC will work closely with state partners and managed care organizations to support a thoughtful transition. Our priority is to ensure that Consumers continue to receive the care they need, maintain choice in their services, and experience as little disruption as possible. In many cases, attendants may be able to continue supporting the same Consumers through new arrangements.

We understand that this announcement impacts both the Consumers who rely on these services and the staff who provide them. We are committed to clear communication and support throughout this transition.

Liberty Resources will continue to stand with the people and communities we serve. While home care services are concluding. Our work in advocacy, independent living services, and community partnership will continue to move our mission forward.

03/16/2026

Millions of older adults and people with disabilities rely on Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) to live independently in their communities.

Unfounded fraud narratives can threaten these vital services and create barriers to care.

Accountability matters.
But independence should never be collateral damage.

03/12/2026

🏠 Join the People’s Hearing on the Affordable Housing Crisis

Community members and advocates will gather to discuss solutions and build momentum for a stronger housing budget that supports affordable and accessible housing.

🗓 March 26 | 6–8 PM
📍 Friends Center | 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia

Dinner provided. ASL interpretation available. Childcare and rides arranged with RSVP.

📲 Register using the QR code on the flyer.

01/30/2026

Dear LRI staff, consumers, partners, and community,

Just before the new year, our community lost a true legend.

Bob Kafka was a driving force behind the disability rights and independent living movements as we know them today. Because of Bob, there is ADAPT. Because of Bob, there is REV UP. His life’s work helped shift power back to the people most impacted, and his unwavering belief in collective action reshaped what independence looks like in America.

Bob didn’t just advocate for access. He demanded dignity. He didn’t wait for permission. He organized. He believed deeply that change happens when communities stand together and refuse to be ignored.

We send our deepest love to his partner, Stephanie Thomas, and to his brothers and sisters across the ADAPT movement as they grieve this profound loss. May Bob rest in power.

ADAPT of Texas is hosting a memorial service to celebrate Bob’s life and legacy. There is a virtual option, and we strongly encourage anyone who is able to attend.

Virtual Memorial (Stories Portion of the Program)
January 31, 2026
2:00–3:00 PM

Watch live on the ADAPT of Texas page.
Zoom access for the memorial stories portion of the program is available at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82147423921?pwd=aAPx7Pv68hmWNMkGwMsGvHlG0YgeI5.1

Bob’s obituary and articles honoring his life and legacy can be found at:
https://adaptoftexas.org/articles-written-about-bobs-passing/

The Travis County Commissioners Court Proclamation honoring Bob is available at:
https://adaptoftexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Austin-Proclamation.jpg

Donations in memory of Bob Kafka may be made to ADAPT of Texas at:
https://adaptoftexas.org/support-us/

Free our people.

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Image description:
An older white man with a gray beard and glasses sits in a power wheelchair inside a community organizing space. Behind him hangs a modified American flag featuring the disability symbol, along with posters advocating for disability rights, voting access, and community organizing. The image reflects decades of activism, resistance, and leadership in the disability rights movement.

01/30/2026

Latoya Maddox isn’t just someone quoted in the news. She is a Liberty Resources Inc. employee, an advocate, and a neighbor. And like too many people with disabilities across Philadelphia, she was left stranded in her own community after the storm.

This isn’t about inconvenience. It’s about access.

City agencies can’t do this alone, and the law is clear. Property owners are responsible for clearing sidewalks. But this goes beyond code enforcement. This is about whether curb ramps and sidewalks are treated as critical infrastructure or as optional amenities.

Accessibility is essential. Every day. In every season.

Uncleared snow and ice on sidewalks and crosswalks are making it difficult for Philadelphians to get around, especially those with disabilities.

01/28/2026

Snow Removal Assistance ❄️

Call 311 to report snow-covered curb cuts or blocked sidewalks.
If additional assistance is needed, requests can also be made through the Mayor’s Office at 215-686-2181.

Snow-covered curb cuts and sidewalks create serious barriers for people with disabilities. These are not inconveniences — they are accessibility issues.

Accessibility does not pause for weather.
Curb cuts are essential infrastructure, and safe mobility matters.

Please share this information with anyone who may need assistance.

Image Description:
A winter street scene in a dense urban neighborhood shows snow piled high along sidewalks and curb cuts. In the foreground, a person using a wheelchair faces a snow-blocked curb ramp, highlighting how unshoveled sidewalks create barriers to safe movement. Row homes line the street, and fresh snowfall covers the ground, emphasizing cold weather conditions. Bold text overlays the image with snowflake accents, directing residents to call 311 to report snow-covered curb cuts or blocked sidewalks and providing the Mayor’s Office phone number for additional assistance.

01/24/2026

Healthcare is a human right!

Shout out to Dominique Howell who represented Liberty Resources Inc and Philly ADAPT while serving on a statewide panel focused on protecting healthcare access for people with disabilities. Alongside partners from across Pennsylvania, Dominique spoke out about the harmful impact of HB1 on people with disabilities and on Home and Community Based Services.

Liberty Resources staff and consumers were present and engaged, signing a Healthcare Bill of Rights and affirming what we know to be true: healthcare is a human right, not a privilege.

We are also proud of Latoya Maddox, Liberty Resources staff member and President of Disabled In Action, who also participated, sharing powerful firsthand experiences with Medicaid and Home and Community Based Services and centering real lives and real consequences in the conversation.

Image Descriptions:
Image 1:
A large group of advocates, including Liberty Resources staff, consumers, and partner organizations, pose together holding signs that read “Save Our Health Care” and “Stop the Cuts.” The group stands on a stage beneath a large screen displaying “Save Our Health Care,” representing a united statewide effort to protect healthcare access for people with disabilities.

Image 2:
Liberty Resources consumers, staff, and disability advocates sit attentively during the healthcare forum. Several individuals use mobility devices, highlighting the importance of accessible home and community based services as speakers address the audience off camera.

Image 3:
Dominique Howell of Liberty Resources Inc and Philly ADAPT speaks while seated on a panel at the front of the room. Behind her, a screen displays the Liberty Resources logo and the message “Independence for Everyone,” as fellow panelists and attendees listen during a discussion on the impact of HB1