Self Advocacy

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities continue to face so many barriers to living the lives they choose in their communities. Everyone deserves access to the services they need to be independent, whether living in their own home, having a job, or participating in the activities they choose.

Instead, many people with disabilities are stuck living in institutions, while many others face long waiting lists for services, high unemployment rates, and threats to critical services. The APCNLIFE program pushes daily to chip away at these barriers, advocating for the civil rights, access to services, and dignity of all people with disabilities.