who we are The only national partnership of people with disabilities, parents, and family members who work to promote federal policies that support the five principles of Self-Determination - freedom, authority, support, responsibility,  and confirmation --- and the values of the Community Imperative - a declaration asserting the fundamental human right of all people, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, to community living.

 

 

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The Community Imperative
A Refutation of all arguments in support of institutionalizing anybody because of mental retardation

Nick's Crusade
Making sure every American with disability has what they need to survive and be happy in their own homes.

Center for Self-Determination
The original home of the founders of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Self-Determination for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Initiative. The Center provides tools, technical assistance, training, and policy analysis to states and localities that are interested in advancing the freedom and life choices of people with disabilities.

Center on Self-Determination
The mission of the the Center for Self-determination is to support national policies and practices that promote the self-determination of people with and without disabilities

TASH 
An international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm.

Who's Mrs. Martinez
Website of NConSD Board member, Donna Martinez

Imagine
Finding New Stories For People Who Experience Disabilities

Advocating Change Together (ACT)
A nonprofit disability rights organization run by and for people with developmental and other disabilities.

People First of Missouri

Let's Get A Life
A broad coalition of people in West Virginia have been working together since the Fall of 1999 to bring about a new way of thinking about self- determination and freedom for individuals who have disabilities.

Washington Protection & Advocacy System 
Promoting, Dignity, Equality and Self-Determination

Illinois Campaign for Freedom
All people, regardless of the severity of their disabilities should live in the community with the support they need

Freedom Clearinghouse

Village Life
Developmentally Disabled Fight Back for Independence

MiCASSA
Medicaid Community Attendant Services and Support Act

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities

Seattle 2000 Declaration

Mr. Long Term Care

TASH Government Affairs

Free Our People

The Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy
Conducts research and analysis of complex public policy issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.

The National Institute for Urban School
Draws upon the experiences and expertise of a variety of general and special educators, parents, advocates, researchers, and teacher educators. 
Included on their National Advisory Board are NConSD Executive Board Members Ray Gerke and Donna Martinez.  

Maria and Frank Tetto's Home Page
The personal website of the Tetto family.

Maria Tetto's Community Care Team Page
The mission of the My Community Care Team is to reach out to families in crisis as a result of a catastrophic illness or injury.

     

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