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As much help and support as we can give you and your loved ones, you will always be the best expert on what you need and want. So we encourage you to advocate for yourself – and we’ll show you how.

Arc of Steuben offers the Incredible Angels – a self-advocacy group for people with developmental disabilities to speak up to protect their rights, see to their responsibilities and discuss the decisions that affect their lives. Members meet regularly and plan a number of fundraisers, from bowling to bake sales:

Topics of their attention can include:

  • Interaction with other self-advocate groups.
  • Conferences and conventions.
  • Fundraisers.
  • Outings and other events.
  • A variety of discussion topics.

We network with other self-advocacy groups in western New York through the Self-Advocacy Network of New York State.

People must have a voice in decision-making in all areas of their daily lives – from the services they receive to the public policies that affect them.

Mission Statement

The Incredible Angels is a group of capable people who plan and execute advocacy, recreational and fundraising activities. The results allow us to have fun while helping our members and our community. We gather and share information about Self-Advocacy and our successes.

I love my job and would not change it for anything. ”

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Myths:

Providing accommodations for people with disabilities is expensive.


Fact:

Did you know that for the minority of workers with disabilities who do need some sort of special equipment or accommodation, 56% of these cost less than $600, with many costing nothing at all? 1. And available tax incentives make it even easier for businesses to cover accessibility costs.