ADVOCACY GROUPS
ANCOR – As a nonprofit organization, ANCOR works to address the needs and interests of private community service providers before Congress and federal agencies and continually advocates for the crucial role private providers play in enhancing and supporting the lives of people with disabilities and their families. www.ancor.org/advocacy
THE ARC NEW YORK – For decades, The Arc NY has been driving policy to improve our system of supports and ensure civil rights and equitable opportunity for people with disabilities. The Arc New York is the largest organization serving people with developmental disabilities. A non-profit, The Arc New York serves over 60,000 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities through its 55 chapters in New York state. The Arc New York is an affiliated member of Arc of the United States. https://thearcny.org
NYC FAIR – Family, Advocacy, Information, & Resources for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. NYC FAIR | Family, Advocacy, Information & Resources for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (nycfamilyadvocacyinformationresource.org)
NYDA – New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) is a statewide coalition of more than 300 non-profit organizations providing vital services and support to more than 140,000 New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NYDA News (iacny.org)
SANYS – The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc., is an organization founded, and led, by people with developmental disabilities for people with developmental disabilities. We promote the awareness and recognition of the civil rights and responsibilities which include the opportunities and choices of equal citizenship. https://sanys.org
SWAN OF NYS – The State-Wide Family Advocacy Network of New York State (SWAN of NYS) is dedicated to advocating for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We are an independent coalition of families and guardians of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Caring for our loved ones is our life-long commitment. SWAN of NYS – Statewide Advocacy for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (swannys.org)
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO USE YOUR VOICE TO ADVOCATE!
Social Media Toolkit – New York Disability Advocates (nydisabilityadvocates.com)ADVOCACY – Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State (cpstate.org)
Become a Self Advocate
What does it mean to be a Self-Advocate?
➢ Speak up for yourself & what is important to you
➢ Ask for what you need or want for your life
➢ Tell people about your thoughts & feelings
“Self-advocacy means you know your rights and
responsibilities, you speak-up for your rights, and you
can make choices and decisions that affect your life.”
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