HELPS CONNECT PEOPLE TO NEEDED SERVICES

• Provides information about available services
  
• Informs people about their rights and how to be their own advocate
  
• Advises people on their appeal rights if a service they need is denied
  
  

STRIVES TO IMPROVE SERVICES

• Reviews policies and practices of publicly funded agencies
  
• Identifies the kinds of services that are needed but not available
  
• Monitors legislation significant to persons with developmental disabilities
  
  

HELPS PEOPLE BECOME PART OF THEIR COMMUNITIES

• Encourages and assists citizen advocacy organizations
  
• Educates the public about disabilities and the importance of full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the community