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To move Illinois forward in ensuring the rights and independence of people with disabilities so they are free to lead their lives as they choose.
- Individuality - Disability services should be based on the needs and preferences of people with disabilities
- Consumer Control - People with disabilities and their families should have control over their lives
- Participatory Democracy - Citizens should get involved in the political process
- Friction - Meaningful reforms in disability services will only be gained by challenging the status quo
- Action - Improving lives and altering the relations of power will be accomplished through united action
Liberty Launch
People with disabilities around the state united in a launch for freedom from the control of others, a launch for freedom from the captivity and confinement of institutions, and a launch for the power to act, speak and live according to choice…a launch for liberty!
llinois State
Fair 2006
In August 2006, hundreds of people with disabilities showed up at
Governor's Day and Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair.
Freedom Ride '05
Thirty-three advocates trekked around the State of Illinois,
rallying others to support freedom for people with disabilities.
Actions against Lincoln
Developmental Center
When the State of Illinois planned to reopen a state institution, the
Campaign organized protests and conducted a petition drive to prevent
the institution from opening.
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