Advocacy Network on Disabilities

Advocacy Network on Disabilities Since 1972, Miami-Dade County's lead agency to plan, provide, and coordinate services to individuals. Working for a world where we all belong

About the Advocacy Network with Disabilities

THE ADVOCACY NETWORK ON DISABILITIES champions the rights of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities by promoting inclusion, providing services, and advancing systems change. Long before “collaboration” and “partnering” were buzz words, these principles were the foundation upon which The Advocacy Network on Disabilities was

founded. Since its beginnings as a subcommittee of South Florida's Health Planning Council in the early 1970s, The Advocacy Network on Disabilities has been a coalition of individuals with disabilities; family members; advocates; community service providers; and other public, private and governmental organizations. With an original focus on individuals with developmental disabilities, today the organization also provides supports and services to individuals with physical, sensory and other disabilities. Our mission is simple: “In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, The Advocacy Network on Disabilities advocates, coordinates and provides supports and services.”

Through facilitating community collaboration, fostering self-advocacy, and promoting acceptance, The Advocacy Network on Disabilities goals include:

1) Helping individuals identify and access supports and services;

2) Bringing unmet needs to the attention of decision-makers and advocating for change;

3) Providing expertise about best practices and specialized resources; and

4) Conducting outreach, education, and professional development activities. The Advocacy Network on Disabilities has a proven track record of excellence. Since 1975, its funders have continuously found the organization in compliance with both programmatic and administrative contract requirements. Consumer Satisfaction Surveys indicate that 96% of respondents are satisfied with the help they receive from us.

So many members of the LGBTQAI+ community are also disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill, or living with nonapparent...
06/01/2026

So many members of the LGBTQAI+ community are also disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill, or living with nonapparent disabilities. Their experiences remind us that liberation must be inclusive, accessible, and rooted in care. Pride isn’t just about visibility — it’s about actively dismantling barriers, whether they’re physical, social, or systemic.
Disability justice teaches us that everyone deserves dignity, autonomy, and access — values that are essential to LGBTQAI+ liberation too. When we center the most marginalized voices, we create stronger, more compassionate communities for all.
This Pride, let’s commit to:
Making our spaces accessible
Valuing diverse bodies and minds
Practicing care, not just awareness
Fighting for justice that leaves no one behind
Because Pride is not just a celebration — it’s a movement. And it’s strongest when everyone belongs.
Pride Month reminds us that love, identity, and justice are deeply connected — including for those who are both LGBTQAI+ and disabled.
Our communities are strongest when they are accessible, caring, and inclusive of every body and mind. This Pride, let’s lead with compassion and make sure everyone belongs.

Wonderful news
05/28/2026

Wonderful news

Miami is planning an apprenticeship program to fill vacant city positions while expanding job access for residents, particularly adults with disabilities and those from underserved communities. City commissioners are to consider the proposal on May 28 to create the program in partnership with local....

🇺🇸❤️ This Memorial Day, Advocacy Network on Disabilities honors and remembers those whose lives were lost in service to ...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸❤️ This Memorial Day, Advocacy Network on Disabilities honors and remembers those whose lives were lost in service to our country.

We also recognize that holiday weekends can bring changes in routine, crowded spaces, loud environments, and emotional overwhelm for many individuals with disabilities and their families.

There is no one “right” way to observe the day.

For some, connection looks like gathering with loved ones. For others, it may mean spending quiet time at home, taking sensory breaks, or simply creating a calm and supportive environment. 🫶

Wherever and however you spend the day, we wish your family peace, comfort, and meaningful moments together. 💙💚


Big shout out to my new rising fans!Wanda Clark
05/22/2026

Big shout out to my new rising fans!

Wanda Clark

05/22/2026
05/20/2026

💙 And with a conga line, we close out The Prudential 2026 Breakfast for Champions!

What a beautiful morning celebrating the achievements, resilience, joy, and determination of our incredible Champions alongside families, community leaders, partners, and friends.

Thank you to our Champion Sponsor, Prudential, our generous sponsors and supporters, and every guest who joined us to celebrate inclusion, empowerment, and community. Because of you, we continue building a world where individuals with disabilities are recognized, supported, and celebrated for all they bring to our community.

Until next year… thank you for making this breakfast unforgettable. 💙💚

Today is the day! Can’t wait to celebrate with our community United Way MiamiThe Children's TrustChildren's Services Cou...
05/20/2026

Today is the day! Can’t wait to celebrate with our community United Way MiamiThe Children's TrustChildren's Services Council of Broward CountyNo Limits Coffee ShopGreater Miami Chamber of CommerceMiami-Dade Age-Friendly InitiativeDiana C Ariza

Big shout out to my new rising fans!Wanda Clark
05/16/2026

Big shout out to my new rising fans!

Wanda Clark

Joining Lianie Cuba for community conversation
05/13/2026

Joining Lianie Cuba for community conversation

💙 Today, we celebrate the women who nurture, guide, advocate, protect, encourage, and show up with love every single day...
05/10/2026

💙 Today, we celebrate the women who nurture, guide, advocate, protect, encourage, and show up with love every single day. 💚

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, grandmothers, tias, sisters, foster moms, mentors, caregivers, chosen family, and every woman who has helped shape a life through compassion and care. 🌷

Families are built in many different ways, and love does not require biology to be real, powerful, or life-changing. Thank you to the women who step into these roles with strength, patience, and endless heart.

At The Advocacy Network on Disabilities, we see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate the impact you make in our community every day. ✨

Wishing you a day filled with love, peace, and the reminder that what you do matters. 💐

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Miami, FL
33183

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