Welcome to the LIFTT Online Library!
Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT) is committed to fostering a community that empowers individuals with disabilities to live full, independent lives. As part of our mission, we are proud to introduce the LIFTT Online Library — a curated space dedicated to sharing knowledge, insights, and resources on disability rights, inclusion, accessibility, and independent living.
Our library aims to offer diverse materials, including articles, research papers, personal stories, and practical guides. It is designed to be a resource for anyone interested in learning more about disability issues, whether you’re an individual with a disability, a family member, an advocate, an educator, or a policymaker.
Call for Submissions
We invite you to contribute to this growing resource! We welcome submissions on a variety of topics related to disability and independent living, including:
- Personal experiences navigating life with a disability
- Articles on advocacy, rights, and legislation
- Research on accessibility, inclusion, and innovation
- Creative works that explore disability culture and identity
- Practical guides for individuals, caregivers, and communities
Submissions may be in the form of articles, essays, research papers, videos, or other media formats. If you would like to share your work or recommend a resource for inclusion in our library, please submit your materials via email to [insert contact email] or through our online form [insert link to submission form].
Let’s work together to build a rich, inclusive library that supports and uplifts our community. We look forward to your contributions!
Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director
LIFTT's Online Library Collection
| Title | Author | Subjects | View or Listen to Paper (HTML with Trinity Audio) Coming Soon! | View & Download Paper (PDF) | |
| A Description of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | Carlos Ramalho, Excutive Director of LIFTT | IDEA, Special Education, Disability Rights, Civil Rights, Public Education, K-12 Education | A Description of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | ||
| What is a Center for Independent Living? | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT | Centers for Independent Living (CIL), Disability Rights, Civil Rights, Disability Advocacy | What is a Center for Independent Living? | ||
| The Transformative Impact of the 2006 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT | Disability Rights, Civil Rights, Human Rights, United Nations, International Law | The Transformative Impact of the 2006 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | ||
| The Ripple Effect of Olmstead v. LC: Integration, Impact and the Road Ahead for Disability Rights in America | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT | Disability Rights, Civil Rights, Human Rights, US Law, Americans with Disabilities Act | The Ripple Effect of Olmstead V. LC: Integration, Impact and the Road Ahead for Disability Rights in America | ||
| The ABC of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT | Disability Rights, Civil Rights, Special Education, Public Education, K-12 Education | The ABCs of the Individualized Education Plan | ||
| Bridging the Divide: The Digital Equity Act and Its Impact on Marginalized Communities | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT | Digital Equity, Information Age, Civil Rights, Disability Rights, Internet, | Bridging the Divide: The Digital Equity Act and its Impact on Marginalized Communities | ||
| The Philosophy of Independent Living | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT | Independent Living, Philosophy, Disability Rights, Human Rights, Civil Rights, | The Philosophy of Independent Living | ||
| Inclusive Democracy: The Essential Role of Aging and Disabled Voters | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT | Independent Living, Disability Rights, Voting Rights, Systems Change, Elections, | Inclusive Democracy: The Essential Role of Aging and Disabled Voters | ||
| Empowering Independence: A Comprehensive Report on LIFTT’s Impact Across South and Central Eastern Montana during 2022 & 2023 | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT | LIFTT, Independent Living, Disability Rights, IL Core Services, Consumer Sucess Stories, | Empowering Independence: A Comprehensive Report on LIFTT’s Impact Across South and Central Eastern Montana during 2022 & 2023 | ||
| Montana’s Sole Source Contract for Institutional Transitions with iCare, Violations of Anti-Corruption Laws, ADA Principles and Budgetary Restrictions | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFTT | Disability Rights, Civil Rights, Human Rights, US Law, Montana Law, Americans with Disabilities Act, Institutional Transitions | Montana’s Sole Source Contract for Institutional Transitions with iCare, Violations of Anti-Corruption Laws, ADA Principles and Budgetary Restrictions | ||
| Aging and Advocacy: A Postmodern Deconstruction of the Older Americans Act (OAA) | Carlos Ramalho, Executive Director of LIFF | Disability Rights, Civil Rights, US Law, Older Americans Act, Federal Funding for Aging and Disability Programs | Aging and Advocacy: A Postmodern Deconstruction of the Older Americans Act (OAA) |