Advocacy & Advocates
We believe people should have a strong voice in the decisions that affect their lives, and opportunities to use that voice to make their community better for others, too.
Our advocates are people with lived experience who come together to share ideas, raise concerns, learn about their rights and talk about the things that matter to them.
But advocacy is about more than meetings.
It’s about leadership.
Advocates help shape conversations within Community Living and beyond. They bring perspectives that can challenge assumptions, identify barriers and help organizations and communities understand what meaningful inclusion really looks like.
People with developmental disabilities are the experts in their own lives.
That means people should be involved in conversations and decisions about the services they use, the communities they live in and the issues that affect them.
Through advocacy, people can build confidence to:
Meet Our Advocates
Our local advocates bring their own experiences, ideas, interests and strengths to the table.
Some people are experienced advocates. Others may be finding their voice for the first time.
Everyone has something worth saying, and everyone deserves to be heard.
Join the Conversation
You don't need to be an experienced advocate to participate.
Come to a meeting. Meet other people. Listen. Share an idea. Ask a question. Talk about something you'd like to see change.
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