Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition
AzDAC
The Purpose of AzDAC is to promote public policy that enhances the
choice, dignity, rights and responsibilities of individuals with
disabilities and their families.
The Mission of AzDAC is to coordinate advocacy efforts that promote public
policy, and enhances the choice, dignity, rights and responsibilities of
people with disabilities and their families. AzDAC will act as a catalyst to
engage individuals with disabilities, their families and organizations in
these efforts.
Philosophy and Principles of AzDAC
- AzDAC Member Organizations will act jointly, in a unified manner, to provide
a strong voice on disability related issues and develop a cohesive strategy
to promote legislative action.
- AzDAC Member Organizations must have an over riding mission and philosophy
which is one of advocacy and education that promotes the choice, dignity,
rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities and their families.
- AzDAC Member Organizations must share in the commitment of increasing the
participation of individuals with disabilities, their families and
organizations in the public policy process.
- AzDAC Member Organizations will strive to become more educated about various
disability groups and issues of concern.
- AzDAC member organizations will provide support for individuals with
disabilities and their families so that they can become active in the public
policy arena.
- AzDAC strives to represent the diversity of the disability community in
Arizona by welcoming individuals of various ages, ethnicities, genders,
religions and disabilities, including physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory
and cognitive disabilities.