Bruce Darling

Bruce Darling's CEO and co-founder of CDR advocacy extends beyond local efforts; he has been instrumental in advancing policies that promote community living for individuals with disabilities on both state and national levels. His work includes aiding the Community First Choice Option implementation, collaborating with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on national programs, and leading direct actions to ensure the practical application of crucial disability rights legislation. His ability to articulate the challenges and solutions in the disability rights arena is also evident in his publications, such as the influential "Early to Bed/Late to Rise," a comprehensive evaluation of community-based personal assistance services. Bruce E. Darling's activism was notably highlighted during the Summer of ADAPT in 2017, where he was a lead organizer. This campaign marked the longest ongoing disability rights protest in U.S. history, spanning several states and highlighting the movement's resilience.