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Conference
Vision Statement
January
25-26, 2002 - Oakland, California
“All people, regardless of the severity of their disabilities,
are entitled to community living.”
The
Community Imperative,
1979
The
California Community Imperative Conference is based on the vision of "The
Community Imperative,” which asserts the value of all people and
the right of all people to community living.
As we see it, “community living” incorporates inclusive
family life, schooling, housing, work and other meaningful daytime
pursuits, recreation and leisure, relationships, and other aspects of
life in our communities.
In
spite of enormous progress toward this goal, and a rapidly expanding
endorsement of the principle, California and other states are
experiencing significant challenges to realizing community living for
ALL people with developmental disabilities. The challenge is
heightened by the fact that the efforts of diverse individuals and
organizations that are working to develop and promote community
services are not yet effectively coordinated.
At the
conference, we will join with some of the leading individuals in the field
of developmental disabilities both in California and in North
America. We will revisit our history, focus on current challenges,
and launch a continuing effort to achieve inclusion throughout the life
span for all Californians with developmental disabilities. You are
invited to join us to:
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Reaffirm the
fundamental values and beliefs that have inspired the disability rights
movement,
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Develop and commit to
long-term public policy goals in support of those values,
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Strengthen advocacy
organizations, create alliances,
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Obtain the
information and tools necessary to succeed.
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For
further information, contact:
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