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Advocacy means speaking up for your rights and ensuring that policies, programs, and communities are accessible for people with disabilities.We offer both individual advocacy and systems-level advocacy.
Individual Advocacy Examples:
- Help resolving housing, transit, and community access issues
- Writing letters of reasonable accommodation
- Navigating discrimination and barriers
- Teaching self-advocacy strategies in education, employment, and public services
Systems Advocacy Examples:
- Campaigning to end institutional bias
- Promoting affordable, accessible, integrated housing
- Fighting for reliable and accessible public transit
Advocacy Notices:
Disability Connection Midsouth is committed to breaking down barriers in all aspects of life. Issues in transportation, housing, healthcare, education, and community access impact all of us. Below are some of the advocacy campaigns we support and have committed to.
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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