Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition Purpose
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
.