We need everyone to stand together so that our message is loud and clear!

Advocacy is the heartbeat of progress. It amplifies the voices of those who often go unheard, raises awareness about critical issues, and inspires meaningful action. Through advocacy, we challenge systems, champion fairness, and create opportunities for lasting change. Whether it’s influencing policies, educating the public, or empowering individuals to stand up for their rights, advocacy transforms ideas into impact.

At AbilityFirst, our advocacy is geared towards protecting services, reducing service disparities, and ensuring service access for people with developmental disabilities. Together, we can build a more just and equitable world—because every voice matters, and every action counts.

Here are some of our more recent Advocacy Campaigns: 

May 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 June 2021 

 

 

 

 

 

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Department of Developmental Services Web Site: www.dds.ca.gov/services/ 

Department of Developmental Services telephone number: 916-654-1987

Pursuant to AB 1402, all Regional Center providers are required to post a link to the page on the Department of Developmental Services’ website that provides a description of the appeals procedure in the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Call 916-654-1958 or click here CA Department of Developmental Services for more information.