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Disability Connection Midsouth believes people with disabilities should have the same opportunities, choices, and access as everyone else. Through individual advocacy, systems advocacy, public policy engagement, and community organizing, we work to remove barriers and promote full inclusion in all aspects of community life.Our advocacy efforts focus on transportation, education, housing, healthcare access, employment, and independent living. We empower individuals to understand their rights, build self-advocacy skills, and create lasting change throughout the Mid-South.
Individual Advocacy
We Can Help With:- Education and IEP advocacy
- ADA and disability rights concerns
- Access to community services
- Housing issues
- Independent living barriers
- Employment concerns
- Public benefits navigation
- MATAplus and transportation issues
Important note:
DCM does not provide legal representation. We provide information, support, referral, and advocacy assistance to help individuals understand and exercise their rights.Education Advocacy
Services:- IEP support
- Section 504 support
- Transition planning (ages 14-22)
- School accessibility concerns
- Parent advocacy training
- OCR complaint guidance
- Dispute resolution support
- Parent Rights Handbook
- Transition Planning Guide
- Sample Advocacy Letters
- Disability Rights Resources
Transportation Advocacy
Better Transit for a Better Memphis:- MATA service and MATAplus advocacy
- ADA transportation rights
- Transit Equity Day
- Rider engagement
- Public meetings
- Community surveys
- Transportation policy work
Community Organizing & Systems Change
Current Initiatives:- Better Transit for a Better Memphis
- Transit Equity Task Force
- Housing advocacy efforts
- Disability rights campaigns
- Accessibility initiatives
- Join a coalition
- Attend meetings
- Volunteer
- Share your story
Independent Living Advocacy
We Help Consumers:- Advocate for themselves
- Understand their rights
- Navigate community systems
- Access needed accommodations
- Build leadership skills
Housing & Community Access
Assistance With:- Fair housing concerns
- Accessibility modifications
- Home repair resources
- Reasonable accommodation requests
- Community resource navigation
Advocacy Notice
We Are 40k Strong
Did you know 40,000 people ride a MATA bus every day?BE HEARD: Stand up for public transit!Share your story about why you support MATA and its needed improvements. BTBM is collecting short videos! Learn more: https://www.micahmemphis.org/40k-strong
Better Transit for a Better Memphis Demands!:
- More Buses, More Often
- Safe, Dignified Bus Stops
- Fair, Dedicated Transit Funding
- Free & Affordable Fares
- Convenient & Inclusive Experience
- ADA Compliance Across All Services
- Rider Power in Transit Decisions
- Transparent and Ethical Governance
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