Cynde Soto

Cynde Soto

Systems Change Advocate

Cynde Soto was born with a disability and has used a wheelchair her entire life. After graduating from California State University, Long Beach with a BFA in Art, she began volunteering at her local ILC; which eventually led to employment. She volunteered time with Long Beach Transit on their Accessibility Advisory Committee and participated in sensitivity training for bus operators. She also volunteered for affordable accessible housing groups.

Currently, she work as one of our System Change Advocates. The issues she focuses on are public transportation, affordable accessible housing and Long Term Support Services (LTSS). Cynde states, “ My job enables me to work for positive policy change concerning people with disabilities. It is important to increase civic participation through community organizing, education and advocacy around issues that affect our community. Leadership development is also a crucial element of Systems Change by working with consumers of our Center.”