DD Council

2.2 Equity, Access, Belonging and Rights Across Systems

Systems Change

2.2 Equity, Access, Belonging and Rights Across Systems

Working to make policies, programs and systems more equitable, accessible, inclusive and responsive to people from traditionally excluded communities.

What we plan to do

The Council will apply the principles of expansion, including equity, access, belonging, and representation, across its initiatives, partnerships, and advocacy to improve policies, systems, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities within and beyond the traditional service system.

Key activity

Advancing Access Inclusion and Rights Across Systems

What success looks like

More policies and programs reflect equity, access, belonging and representation; culturally responsive navigation supports improve; and advocacy leads to stronger rights protections and inclusion.

Related topics

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