In 1979, the Center on Human Policy at Syracuse University wrote The Community Imperative, a declaration supporting the right of all people with disabilities to community living. The Center has reissued The Community Imperative in 2000 and invites endorsements from individuals and organizations. The Community Imperative was written in response to organized opposition to deinstitutionalization…

The Community Imperative “All people have fundamental moral and constitutional rights.”In 1979, the Center on Human Policy, under the leadership of Burton Blatt, issued The Community Imperative, a declaration supporting the right of all people with disabilities to community living. The Community Imperative was written to counter opposition to deinstitutionalization and community inclusion by well-organized groups. Today, years…

PROMISING PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR BOARD INCLUSION: NYS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL’S PROMOTING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROJECT February 2000 to February 2001 Cheryl Spear and Esther Kabuga Technical Assistance and Resource Center (TARC) Center on Human Policy Syracuse University 805 South Crouse Syracuse, NY 13244-2340 August, 2002 The preparation of this report was supported…

COMPILED BY PERRI HARRIS CENTER ON HUMAN POLICY SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 805 SOUTH CROUSE AVENUE SYRACUSE, NY 13244-2280July, 1999Please note: This document contains information concerning the inclusive community integration of people with developmental disabilities, and does not contain resources and information newer than 1999; however, there is historical information and resources contained here that may be…

edited by Mair Hall and Pam Walker Center on Human Policy Syracuse University 805 South Crouse Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2280 April 1998 Entries by: Bonnie Shoultz, Pam Walker, Steven J. Taylor, Perri J. Harris, Marj Olney, Julia Searl, and Mair Hall Please note: The materials reviewed in this bibliography were compiled for anyone interested in…

Throughout its history, the Center on Human Policy has developed many position statements and other on critical issues to people with disabilities. Position Statement on the Facilitated Communication (FC) Controversy The Community Imperative A Declaration of Basic Human Rights of Ex-Residents of State Institutions for the Mentally Retarded A Position Statement on Managed Care and…

By Steven J. Taylor The concept of “choice” is frequently discussed in the field of developmental disabilities these days. Yet the concept means different things to different people and is used to justify radically disparate visions of the place of people with developmental disabilities in society. This article presents some thoughts on the concept of…

September 1987NOTE: The bulletin posted here was developed in 1987. Although it has not been updated, it contains information that continues to be extremely useful to people who are concerned about supports and services for people with disabilities. Please contact the Center on Human Policy if you would like updated information on this topic. About…

The Center on Human Policy through its National Resource Center on Supported Living and Choice and other projects developed several brief and concise fact sheets on critical topics. These fact sheets were intended to provide basic information, and the Center can provide in-depth information on any of these topics upon request. Please note: These fact…

As of May 11, 2009, 195 organizations have endorsed The Community Imperative. Abilities Network Baltimore, Maryland Access Disability Action Center Hilton Head, North Carolina Always On Our Own, Inc. Erie, Pennsylvania AMERICAN DISABLED for ATTENDANT PROGRAMS TODAY (ADAPT) Austin, Texas ADAPT Montana Missoula, Montana and Billings, Montana ADAPT of Southern California Los Angeles, California Advocacy…