Advocacy Network on Disabilities

12/25/2025

This season, we celebrate connection, compassion, and community. Christmas is a reminder that everyone deserves to feel valued, supported, and included—today and always.
We are deeply grateful for the families, self-advocates, partners, and supporters who walk alongside us every day to build a more accessible and inclusive community for people with disabilities. Your belief in belonging makes our work possible.
May your holiday be filled with peace, love, and moments that matter. From all of us at AND, we wish you a joyful and meaningful Christmas. ❤️

12/19/2025

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE
Our office will be closed from December 19, 2025 through January 5, 2026 so that our dedicated staff can spend time with their families, rest, and recharge.
We deeply value your connection with us and appreciate your understanding. Your message is important, and we will respond as soon as possible after we reopen on January 5, 2026.
Wishing you peace, joy, and comfort during this holiday season.

CIERRE DE OFICINA POR LAS FIESTAS
Nuestra oficina permanecerá cerrada desde el 19 de diciembre de 2025 hasta el 5 de enero de 2026, para que nuestro dedicado equipo pueda pasar tiempo con sus familias, descansar y recargar energías.
Valoramos profundamente su conexión con nosotros y agradecemos su comprensión. Su mensaje es importante y le responderemos lo antes posible después de nuestra reapertura el 5 de enero de 2026.
Le deseamos paz, alegría y bienestar durante esta temporada festiva.

FÈMTI BIWO PANDAN FÈT YO
Biwo nou an ap fèmen depi 19 desanm 2025 rive 5 janvye 2026, pou ekip devwe nou an ka pase tan ak fanmi yo, pran repo, epi reprann fòs.
Nou bay anpil valè ak koneksyon nou genyen avèk ou epi nou apresye konpreyansyon ou. Mesaj ou enpòtan pou nou, epi n ap reponn ou pi vit posib apre nou relouvri 5 janvye 2026.
Nou swete ou lapè, lajwa, ak byennèt pandan sezon fèt sa a.

12/14/2025

"Happy Hanukkah! This 'Festival of Dedication' reminds us to rededicate ourselves to building a world where everyone belongs and shines. We're so grateful for our amazing community's strength and spirit. Wishing you eight nights of miracles, laughter, and hope! "

12/11/2025

https://www.advocacynetwork.org/honoring-our-ceo-ire-diaz-recognized-by-philanthropymiami-and-the-nonprofit-executive-alliance/

Blog article highlighting how PhilanthropyMiami and the Nonprofit Executive Alliance recognized Advocacy Network on Disabilities CEO Ire Diaz for her inclusive leadership and advocacy for people with disabilities across Miami-Dade and South Florida.

12/03/2025

🌟 Two Milestones for Inclusion — Both on December 3rd 🌟
Today we honor two powerful moments in disability rights:
🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
Celebrated worldwide since 1992, this day uplifts the rights, visibility, and inclusion of people with disabilities across the globe.
✏️ IDEIA Anniversary (2004)
Commemorating the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act—groundbreaking legislation ensuring students with disabilities receive a free, appropriate public education in the U.S.
Together, these milestones remind us that equality, accessibility, and human dignity are non-negotiable.
Let’s keep championing a world where everyone belongs. 💙♾️💚

11/30/2025

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children, supports early intervention services for infants and toddlers and their families, and awards competitive discretionary grants. Let’s preserve it for the next generations

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Advocacy Network on Disabilities!

Today, we celebrate gratitude, family, and community. As we gather, we also take a moment to honor the history and resilience of Native American communities. Thanksgiving is a time for reflection—let’s commit to building a future rooted in respect, inclusion, and understanding for all.

Wishing you peace, joy, and connection this holiday season. Working for a world where everyone belongs.

11/22/2025

Our team collecting turkeys for families

11/22/2025

We’re grateful. Thank you The Miami Foundation

11/21/2025

Our team’s celebration of gratitude