The 20% of Americans who have disabilities are at a critical disadvantage compared to other Americans in ten key areas of life. *(listed below)
Fortunately, several exceptional organizations are addressing these disparities in Virginia right now. The funding that sustains much of this work, however, is anything but secure.
Meanwhile, many business leaders in Virginia understand the value of investing in community and are willing to get involved.
ADVOCATO’s aim is to recognize those organizations and businesses and to connect them effectively so that together they may achieve greater social equity.
PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING ADVOCATO INSPIRE, PREPARE AND CONNECT NEW VOLUNTEERS TO WORTHY ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN USE THEM.
Thus far, the following organizations have received the endorsement of the individuals featured in ADVOCATO’s photo documentary, and the list is growing:
- Richmond Children’s Hospital
- Henrico Moose Lodge
- Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME)
- Infant and Child Development Services
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Richmond Special Education Advisory Committee
- St. Joseph’s Villa
- Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
- Weinstein Jewish Community Center
* 1 employment, 2 education, 3 socializing, 4 attendance at religious services, 5 consumption of entertainment, 6 political participation, 7 income, 8 transportation, 9 healthcare, and 10 quality of life. Source: 2004 National Organization on Disability/Harris Survey