One of the toughest points for the Arc to get across to the Austin community is the fact that their clients are highly capable of living independently outside of institutions. Just because they have developmental disabilities does not mean they are completely dependent.
This means that the Arc has to fight that much harder in their attempts to raise awareness for this population, because so many Austinites overlook the individual rights of this group due to the misconception that they simply thrive off of the rights of those they are dependent upon.
The Arc promotes the message of their dependence through statistics of how many citizens with developmental disabilities live outside of institutions, and even hold part time jobs. At their annual event, Building Bridges, Austin citizens are able to come interact with members of this group, as well as view the amazing art work they have produced. Their disabilities far from prohibit them from living normal, functional lives.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
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