Indiana Disability Rights (formerly the Protection and Advocacy Services Commission)
~~Proposed Goals and Priorities for 2017-2018
GOAL 3: Empowering persons with disabilities by serving as a partner in rights issues, providing resources for self-advocacy and by bringing awareness to society to eliminate discrimination.
PRIORITIES TO ADDRESS:
1.Promote the self-advocacy movement in Indiana through strategic collaboration and inclusion of self-advocates when opportunities arise.
2.Educate legislators regarding the impact of policies on people with disabilities.
3.Develop a coalition of disability leaders to improve collaborative opportunities between organizations.
4.Build a database of resources to enhance information and referral services.
5.Development of a public policy agenda by the IPAS Commission.