Wyoming Independent Living director to speak to Mayor's Council for People with Disabilities
CHEYENNE – The Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities will host as guest speaker Amy Burns, executive director for Wyoming Independent Living, at the regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting will take place in the mayor’s conference room #310, in the Municipal Building, located at 2101 O’Neil Ave. The meeting is open to the public via Teams or in person. Burns will be speaking on the history of the disability rights movement. With more than 25 years of experience in disability services, and 14 of those with WIL, Burns loves being part of a center for independent living that focuses on the power of peer support and connecting consumers with the supports which allow them to live independently in their community of choice. Wyoming Independent Living believes that every person, regardless of disability, deserves to experience dignity, safety, health and personal independence. Services provided by WIL staff are consumer-driven and individualized based on the client’s personal goals. Wyoming Independent Living is located at 1609 E. 19th St. in Cheyenne. Contact them at 307-266-6956 or email them at wilr.org. For more information on The Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities, email askmcpdcheyenne@gmail.com,
