Issues in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

laptop small

Self-Advocacy is learning how to speak for yourself and make your own decisions about your life. Below are some valuable resources to help navigate and better understand current social, economic and personal issues.

Click on a topic below or use the search bar on the right to browse our resources.
If you have questions, contact us! We are happy to guide you as you use these resources to help strengthen your organization.

Recently Added Resources

Rights and Respect (Proud and Supported Series)

November 1, 2026

LGBTQ+ people deserve to be treated with respect, just like everyone else! If you are LGBTQ+, you deserve to be…

Short Videos Explaining Racism

November 1, 2026

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network created 12 short videos that explain structural racism.

Healthcare Self-Advocacy Tools for Women of Color with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities.

August 31, 2026

Healthcare Self-Advocacy Tools Everyone should get good healthcare and be treated with respect. But Women of Color with intellectual and…

Click the button to the right for information on and resources surrounding issues in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
If you have questions, contact us!