Scott Burlingame has been the Executive Director of Independence Inc., a Resource Center for Independent Living in Minot, North Dakota for 10 years and he has worked in the Disability Rights movement for over 20 years. Scott has been appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Independent Living Council, the state Olmstead Commission, and the State Rehabilitation Council. He has served on many local and statewide councils and boards, focusing on issues related to disability, addiction, housing, nonprofits, and community development. Scott has developed a system of service delivery that encourages community participation, leadership development, and personal empowerment to create systems change.