Welcome to New York State Disabilities Advocacy Association and Network (NYS DAAN)!
The goal of our website is to create a clearinghouse of information that will support people with disabilities and families and their advocates and service providers. Our goal is to help provide access to current, useful information on a wide range of policies and issues; and increase access to advocacy groups and organizations, training and support. We are interested in sharing positive advocacy stories and identifyng evidence based practices in all sectors. Please consider joining NYS DAAN and become a member of our growing community. Please share an advocacy story that will inspire people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, their advocates and service providers. Stop by often. We welcome your contributions, ideas and suggestions.
Special Message on the Legacy of Ted Kennedy
We express our sympathy and sense of loss of a great advocate for people with disabilities, Edward M. Kennedy (1932-2009). His life and legacy will forever remain in the history of American disability advocacy and civil rights. He was a leader in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and was a passionate advocate for the civil rights of all Americans throughout his years of public service. "For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die." (in his 1980 speech at the end of his campaign for the Democratic nomination)
Ted Kennedy persevered and was vigilant in his commitment to his work. He understood the challenges of people with disabilities -- as a person, a son, a parent, a family member -- and as a representative of his constituency, and leader in our nation. His personal experiences, struggles and challenges helped him understand, and fueled his desire to achieve access to quality health care for all Americans. He was the third longest serving senator in our nation, serving our country for 47 years in the Senate. He will be remembered fondly as the "Lion of the Senate".
The Task Force on Advocacy Announces Revised Principles of Practice
The 12 Prinicples of Practice for Advocates has been revised. You can access the Principles and an expanded document on the Task Force and its recommended practices here .
NYS DAAN Membership
The New York State Disabilities Advocacy Association and Network (NYS DAAN) encourages you and your organization to become a member. We need your support and involvement. Please join today and help us reach out to all sectors of the disability advocacy community. [Read more]
For more information on membership benefits and to join, click on Membership
How to Use This Site
The site is organized by the tabs near the top of the page. These locations are also accessible by links at the bottom of the page.
Events tab brings you to information about NYSDAAN sponsored conferences, regional forums, events sponsored by NYSDAAN members, and other events and training opportunities of interest to people with disabilities and to advocates.
Resources tab offers links to New York State Government websites with a primary focus on people with disabilities, as well as National disability advocacy information and referral links, an A to Z index of the content of the website; and an alphabetical list of web-based resources on specific topics, and disability specific groups and associations.
Topics area provides current information on advocacy, education, employment, health, housing, recreation, technology and travel.
For Advocates covers Principles of Practice, legislation, public policy issues, and task force reports on various issues.
Membership lists NYSDAAN organizational members, information on benefits of membership, and how to join.
We would be pleased to have you join us in sharing information and resources.
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