We support people with disabilities to speak for themselves and to make decisions about what matters to them.
Each Person Has a Voice
At AHRC New York City, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by our organization are not just participants in the conversation. They help shape it.
Today, more than ever before, people with disabilities are speaking for themselves and making choices to affect the direction of their own lives, and are empowered to get involved in their communities to act as agents of social change. AHRC NYC assists in self-advocacy by providing:
- Person-centered supports that focus on the unique goals and dreams of each person.
- Forums for peer discussion and learning.
- Opportunities for people to express themselves publicly.
AHRC NYC supports the Self-Advocacy Organization of New York State and offers advocacy courses in all the boroughs. An ever-increasing number of people who receive supports through our organization are active in the Self-Advocacy Organization.
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