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To move Illinois forward in ensuring the rights and independence of people with disabilities so they are free to lead their lives as they choose.
- Individuality - Disability services should be based on the needs and preferences of people with disabilities
- Consumer Control - People with disabilities and their families should have control over their lives
- Participatory Democracy - Citizens should get involved in the political process
- Friction - Meaningful reforms in disability services will only be gained by challenging the status quo
- Action - Improving lives and altering the relations of power will be accomplished through united action
Save the Safety Net Rally 2011
On May 16, the Campaign for Real Choice and Community for All Coalition held a rally at the Capitol Building in Springfield calling on Governor Quinn and the legislature to ensure the State Budget funds programs that support people with disabilities living at home, or in small community-based settings, rather than institutions. The rally was unique in that it fought to “Save the Safety Net” for all people with disabilities, including seniors, people with physical and developmental disabilities, and people with mental illnesses.
Actions Against Medicaid Managed Care
From 2009 to 2011, the Campaign for Real Choice worked with the Community for All Coalition to oppose a pilot program in the Chicago area that would impact 40,000 people with disabilities.
Freedom Quest '09
Freedom Quest ’09 was about change…change that will allow people with disabilities in Illinois to get the services they need and live free, independent and inclusive lifestyles. Thousands of people with disabilities and their supporters gathered at rallies across the state, calling on the Illinois government to create a service system that meets people's needs. Freedom Quest '09 included 12 stops around the state, and a closing rally in Springfield.
Liberty Launch
People with disabilities around the state united in a launch for freedom from the control of others, a launch for freedom from the captivity and confinement of institutions, and a launch for the power to act, speak and live according to choice…a launch for liberty!
llinois State
Fair 2006
In August 2006, hundreds of people with disabilities showed up at
Governor's Day and Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair.
Freedom Ride '05
Thirty-three advocates trekked around the State of Illinois,
rallying others to support freedom for people with disabilities.
Actions Against Lincoln
Developmental Center
When the State of Illinois planned to reopen a state institution, the
Campaign organized protests and conducted a petition drive to prevent
the institution from opening.
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