Advocacy

The SILC is involved in and supports various advocacy efforts. These efforts include these SILC Resolutions:

Resolution I. Calling on the United States to Sign the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Related to SPIL Goal of Enhanced Consumer Voice and Role
Full Text of Resolution I

Resolution II. On Medical Mistreatment of People with Disabilities
Related to SPIL Goal of Improved Community Access & Supports
Full Text of Resolution II

Resolution III. On Medically Unnecessary Growth Attenuation and the Right to Bodily Integrity
Related to SPIL Goal of Improved Community Access & Supports
Full Text of Resolution III

Resolution IV. To Oppose Involuntary Medical “Futility” Judgments
Related to SPIL Goal of Improved Community Access & Supports
Full Text of Resolution IV

Resolution V. Defining “Community Based Services”
Related to SPIL Goal of Expanded & Strengthened Partnerships
Full Text of Resolution V

Resolution VI. On Protecting the Rights of Parents with Disabilities
Related to SPIL Goal of Enhanced Consumer Voice and Role
Full Text of Resolution VI