It is with a heavy heart that we share that our founder Marca Bristo passed away on the morning of September 8 from cancer.
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We envision a world free from barriers and discrimination – where disability is a respected and natural part of the human experience and people with disabilities are included and valued.
We ignite disability power and pride, provide critical services, and break down systemic barriers to create a stronger, more inclusive society.
All of our programs and services revolve around one central belief: that people with disabilities have the right to live the lives they choose for themselves, in an accessible, integrated world.
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