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Empowering Self-Direction in New York.

We fight for the fundamental right of individuals to make their own choices. Our advocacy transforms lives by ensuring people with disabilities can direct their own services and futures.

Mission:

We advocate for the constitutional right of people with disabilities to live in the community on their own terms and to choose the services they receive.

Vision:

We aim to protect and improve the system of individual Self-Directed budgets in the New York State, as a key pathway to fostering integrated lives rooted in freedom of choice.

Goals:

We work to make Self-Direction accessible to anyone who chooses it, assert the constitutionally protected rights of people with developmental disabilities to choose where and with whom they live, choose their services, and choose their goals, and put an end to policies that prevent the free exercise of choice.

Protect the Right to Choose Self-Directed Services

Every day, families across New York fight to keep Self-Direction accessible. Your gift powers advocacy, family training, and rapid response when policies threaten choice.

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C4SD is working tirelessly to make Self-Direction accessible to anyone who chooses it. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to voice your ideas and to advocate for people with disabilities to make their own choices.

Kind Words

Before finding C4SD, we felt powerless navigating the changes in self-direction policies. The Coalition gave our family a voice — and real support.

Sarah

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C4SD helped me understand my rights and speak up about my needs. I feel respected, capable, and free for the first time.

Jane

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Working with C4SD has shown me what true inclusion looks like. They build community and empower individuals.

Bob

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The support we received was beyond anything we expected. Highly recommended for anyone seeking independence.

Michael

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+1 (914) 693-2018‬

info@coalition4sdf.org

1 Bridge Street, Suite 83
Irvington, NY 10533

Coalition For Self-Direction (C4SD) is an initiative of Families for Disability Rights Inc., a non-profit organization founded by and run by parents with 501(c)(3) status granted as of December, 2024.

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