reachAbility - Why We Exist
reachAbility exists because we recognize that although all people should be equal, persons with disabilities often face discrimination, injustice, and unfairness in our schools, workplaces, health care and legal systems, and in our communities. We ensure that persons with disabilities have access to equality so that they can actively participate in all aspects of our communities.
reachAbility exists to empower individuals, families, support groups, and communities with access to education, information and resources. We are helping create a supportive and nurturing environment, where persons with disabilities can work on their personal and professional development, with emphasis on self-awareness and organizational needs, through education.
reachAbility exists to bring together the private, public, and non-profit sectors (the three Ps) through education, awareness, and community partnerships. We strive to assess and address the interests, needs, and rights of persons living with disabilities, and to ensure that everyone in our communities understands them.
reachAbility is committed to developing new knowledge through research and consultation. We then share this information through our programs, workshops and information sessions, and our website. We continually review and update our programs, and keep raising awareness of disability issues, thus improving services that support persons with disabilities and educating the entire community.
reachAbility also exists to help persons with disabilities gain access to the legal system through client legal referrals and plain language legislation documents.
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