New Vision Advocates
New Vision Advocates Mission
The members of The New Vision Advocates (NVA) work together and support each other to build a voice and presence in the community for people who have developmental/intellectual disabilities.
Members are very active in giving presentations and sharing their messages on the importance of acceptance and belonging, the power of words and labels, their thoughts on what respectful supports are just to name a few.
The New Vision Advocates address advocacy issues at the Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels of government.
Networking is a big part of advocacy, members of NVA connect and network with advocacy groups from across Ontario and Canada. They have made connections with other self-advocates in Australia and Scotland.
They are members of the Speaking Out planning committee which plans and hosts the annual Speaking Out conference as well as the members of NVA facilitate the Staying Connected Network with people with developmental disabilities from across Canada.
Looking for a Speaker or Workshop idea?
New Vision Advocates offers speakers and workshops to help inform the public and professional groups about issues that affect people with disabilities and about the importance of inclusion for ALL people in our communities. The presentations are tailored to meet YOUR group’s interests and needs.
Topics may include:
• We are all the same
• Respectful supports
• The Power of Words and Labels
• Rights and Responsibilities
• How to advocate
December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Did you know that International Day of Persons with Disabilities is Tuesday December 3?
The United Nations will be holding a commemorative event in recognition of the day in person in New York from 10-11am, this will be available on line from 11:30am – 1:15pm.
If you or any of the people you support would like to view the event on line, please click the link below to register. The deadline to register is December 1.
Online Registration Form for the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) Survey
For more information the link to the United Nations website is
Service Details
Type of Service:
Self- Advocates Group
Description:
The New Vision Advocates is an advocacy group for people with developmental disabilities that is supported by Community Living London.
Members believe that all people regardless of their abilities have the right to be treated as equal citizens within our community.
As advocates, the members of the New Vision Advocates (NVA) advocate for acceptance and belonging for people with developmental disabilities. To access NVA’s Resource Guide click here.
Location:
190 Adelaide St S, London ON.
Contact: Become Apart of the Change
Interested in booking a speaker or learning more about New Vision Advocates? Contact Vicky Pearson at: vicky.pearson@cll.on.ca or call 519 686 3000 ext. 379
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Resources Created By New Vision Advocates
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