Advocacy & Inclusion

Celebrate Direct Support Professional Recognition Week by honoring the compassion, dedication, and impact of DSPs who change lives every day.

Each year on July 26, we recognize the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), one of the most significant civil rights laws in our nation’s history. Learn why it’s still important 36 years later.

What does it take to create a space where everyone feels welcomed? A recent AbleLight outing at Circus Flora offered a simple but powerful answer.

For many people with developmental disabilities, these activities can also play an important role in overall well-being. At the same time, access to outdoor spaces is not always equal. Accessibility, design, and community awareness all shape whether someone can fully participate.  

We sat down with AbleLight CEO Keith Jones to discuss what person-focused support truly means in practice and why it matters for families, communities, and policymakers alike.

Volunteerism is an important role in our communities that often goes unseen. Read about the impact of volunteering and how we are recognizing our volunteers.

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and for people with autism, acceptance means more than being seen. Learn about what acceptance means in everyday life.

This year, our theme, Power in Possibilities, highlights how the right supports, opportunities, and attitudes can shape lives of independence, purpose, and belonging.

As the new year begins, many of us are thinking about what it means to live with more purpose, connection, and care for others. One powerful place to focus is supporting people with developmental disabilities in everyday life. 

For many people with developmental disabilities holidays can bring extra stress when gatherings are loud, crowded, or not planned with accessibility in mind. Here are some tips to help make your holiday celebrations more inclusive.