Advocacy

Nothing About Us Without Us

The disability community is the largest minority community in the world — and the only minority community that anyone can join at any time.

1 in 5

Virginians have a disability

2 in 5

Americans have a disability

Those without a disability are often labeled able-bodied — but that is not accurate. Those people are temporarily able-bodied. We are all one diagnosis, one accident, or one incident away from having a disability.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

Let your voice be heard.

Get involved in causes that matter to you. Some of my favorite organizations are below.

Ongoing · get involved

Where to put your voice

Disability rights

The Arc — advocating for the civil rights, access to services, and dignity of all people with disabilities.

Civil rights

Medical research

A parent-led organization directly funding scientists working on a cure for Angelman Syndrome.

Voting rights

If you are not already a registered voter, learn how to register here.

Empowering voters, defending democracy.

Building a government that works for all of us. With the support of over 1.5 million members, Common Cause wins concrete, pro-democracy reforms that break down barriers to participation, promote accountability, and ensure that each of us has a voice.

Spiritual communities

Includes a Gospel-centered, inclusive environment for individuals with special needs.

A positive, inclusive spiritual community focused on transformation of consciousness, and awakening the spiritual light in all people.

Advocacy starts at home

The most direct advocacy most families can do is claiming the support their loved one is already entitled to. That is the work we help with.