Case for Inclusion – Affiliate Advocacy Toolkit

Learn about the Case for Inclusion, an annual report that tracks the progress of community living standards for Americans living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Visit cfi.ucp.org to download the most recent report and dig into interactive data tables to see where your state ranks on key indicators. And, find out more about how to use these statistics in your advocacy efforts.

Each state and the District of Columbia (DC) is analyzed and ranked based on five key outcome areas: promoting independence, tracking quality and safety, keeping families together, promoting productivity, and reaching those in need. Since 2006, these rankings enable families, advocates, the media and policymakers to fully understand each state’s progress or lack of improvement, and help to protect programs and services against unwise funding cuts, as well as guide future reforms to promote inclusion and enhance the quality of life for these, and ultimately all, Americans.

Download the Report

2015 Case for Inclusion Preview Powerpoint – The Good, the Bad, the Trends

2016 Case for Inclusion Logo

Sample Press Release

Sample Blog Post or Newsletter Article

Talking Points

Waiting List Model Legislation

Social Media Memes – Download images below and link to cfi.ucp.org. – coming soon