A-TEAM (Ability Team):

The A-Team Mission Statement & Values

Mission Statement: To advocate for accessibility in our communities that will raise the quality of life for people with disabilities; to work for the removal of barriers, both physical and attitudinal; to build positive relationships within our communities; and to work with the state legislators to bring about changes.

1. We believe that systems change can give people with disabilities freedom and flexibility to live more productive lives.

2. We act on our belief that change is not only possible, but inevitable.

3. We work in our community to unite people with disabilities, and to provide a voice for advocacy.

4. We seek people with whom to share our vision and positive change and who want to join the advocacy movement.

Click Here to Join our Group Online The disAbility Resource Center's A-Team now has a Yahoo Group to facilitate it's mission and collaboration with others supporting our cause.  We have discussion boards, calendar of events, links, photos, files, and more... The A-Team Yahoo Group's moderator is James Rapp, dRC's Youth Mentor & A-Team Co-Chairman

The A-Team meets every Friday from 1:00-2:30 PM at the disAbility Resource Center. It is open to all community members who want to get involved and learn how they can make a difference and become effective agents of change. In addition to weekly meetings, there are special activities and trainings which provide opportunities to meet new people and learn more about important issues that affect people with disabilities.

To learn more, please contact:  jrapp@cildrc.org (James Rapp) or slawrence@cildrc.org (Shawn Lawrence.)