Vision for Equality has spearheaded change and progress in Pennsylvania’s Intellectual Disability Rights Movement for the past 26 years. Alongside many advocates, supporters, and leaders a legacy has been built: click here to learn more about the Visionary Voices | Leaders Lessons Legacy project of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University that collects the stories of those who played a part, or were first hand witness, to the events that changed the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about the Right to Special Education and the 50-year fight for it here
Over the years Vision for Equality has been instrumental in educating City Officials and State Legislators so that critical Legislation is passed on behalf of people with disabilities. In addition, they were a part of many lawsuits to further the rights of those with disabilities. CONTINUES TODAY. …Assuring that people…Read More
The Creative Community Living Initiative was established by Vision for Equality with the support of Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services. The project is developed to listen to families and people with disabilities about their family’s dreams and desires and provide the necessary tools to design a different way of living designed…Read More
Vision for Equality launched its new website. Visit our website at: www.visionforequality.org, which provides helpful resources and links to trainings, support groups and information to support families and self-advocates. CONTINUES TODAY …Advancing a platform of information to support and empower families and self-advocates.
Vision for Equality began the Pennsylvania Family Network. Under the leadership of Vision for Equality, the Pennsylvania Family Network provides family workshops and networking opportunities throughout the Commonwealth, led by trained Family Advisors, all of whom have family members with disabilities. CONTINUES TODAY …ALWAYS Serving, Supporting, Empowering people with intellectual…Read More