speaking for ourselves

our voices

our choices

our lives

ADVOCATING FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

we want

EMPLOYMENT

Real jobs with real wages
People with disabilities don’t want to work a low paid job

LIVING

To have a say in where we live
We can choose our roommates
We can live independently with support

PROGRAM

To be treated with respect when we do need support from a
program
To direct the kind of program we have

COMMUNITY

To be part of the community, not separate
To close institutions for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities
The use of People First language in all settings
Full accessibility at EVERY location in EVERY community, with
consideration to EVERY type of disability

ADVOCACY

Fair and informed treatment by law enforcement and the judicial
system for people with all types of disabilities.
Representation in the
legal system by serving as jury members
To have our needs, interests and choices considered by legislators
in all levels of government

FREEDOM

To have rewarding relationships of our choice
To live self-determined lives and set our own goals

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LEARN

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IN OUR FUTURE

Upcoming Events

Oct, 05 2024

9:30 AM MST

SFO quarterly meeting

ZOOM MEETING

Nov, 6th 2023

2:00 PM MST

SFO Monthly meeting

Zoom Meeting

Dec, 4th 2023

02:00pm

SFO Monthly meeting

Zoom Meeting

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